marshes, where it tramples down the sedges and reeds so as 
to make a rough platform, in the middle of which it lays 
its eggs. Scoulton Mere, in Norfolk, is one of its breeding- 
places, and to this it resorts in countless thousands, although 
its eggs are systematically collected and sold as those of 
“ plovers.” Three are usually laid to begin with, and if 
these are taken the bird will lay PO 
two more. They vary considerably ~~ 
in colour and markings. oo Pee vA 
