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AMERICAN ORNITHOLOGY. 



they endure is a herd of cows, which frequently roam over the island 

 and must be a constant menace to their peace and happiness. Still 

 they stick by the old home they have adopted, and at the end of each 

 season the increase in their number proclaims that they do well and 

 thrive in spite of surrounding dangers. 



One day in the middle of June, while roaming over the islet, which is 

 covered in parts by grass and low weeds, I unexpectantly ran across 

 several young Sandpipers. They were quite young but their infancy 

 did not hinder them from instantly dodging out of sight among the 

 weeds. -One little fellow, being of a more adventurous nature, ran for 

 ^he water and boldly launched itself into the stream. Soon, it reached 

 the opposite bank and was quickly out of sight. 



All the while the parent birds were very anxious about their offspring 

 and uttered their peet-weets in a very excited manner, but at the same 

 time keeping under cover and only showing themselves when I ap- 

 [proached too near. 



The young of the Sandpiper are able to run about as soon as hatched 



Photo ty D. W. Munter 



NEST AND EGGS OF SPOTTED SANDPIPER. 



