the Peewit to draw the attention of an intruder away 

 from their treasures to themselves. In the autumn and 

 winter months these birds collect in large flocks, and, 

 with their loud piping whistle and briUiantly contrasted 

 plumage, very much enliven many flat stretches of coast 

 "which, without bii'd-life, would be very dreary and 

 monotonous of aspect. This bird thrives exceUently 

 well in captivity. 



