150 BIRDS 



ting the moment they think they are out of danger, in 

 hopes you will pass without seeing them, as the sandy 

 lands they inhabit closely resemble their plumage in color. 

 The first discovery of these interesting birds east of 

 Great Salt Lake was in June, 1886. A nest was fovmd 

 which contained three eggs — a full set. It was a mere 

 depression worked out in the sand to fit the body. It was 

 without lining, and had notliing near to shelter or hide it 

 from view. 



THE TURNSTONE* 



This small plover-like bird is found on the seacoast of 

 nearly all countries; in America, from Greenland and 

 Alaska to Chili and Brazil; more or less common in the 

 interior along the shores of the Great Lakes and larger 

 rivers. 



It is generally found in company with flocks of the 

 smaller species of sandjiipers, its boldly marked plumage 

 contrasting with surroundings, while the sandpipers mingle 

 with the sands and unless revealed by some abrupt move- 

 ment can hardlj' be seen at a little distance. 



It is found on smooth, sandy beaches, though more 

 commonly about the base of rocky cliffs and cones. The 

 eggs of horseshoe crabs are its particular delight. 



In the nesting season the Turnstone is widely distrib- 

 uted throughout the northern portions of both continents, 

 and wanders southward along the seacoasts of all coun- 

 tries. The nest is a hollow scratched in the earth, and is 

 lined with bits of grass. 



The turnstone is known bv various names : " Brant 



