176 CHARADRIIDvE : PLOVERS. 



The dotting is sometimes extremely fine, mere points, 

 and with it appear to be always mingled a few obscure 

 shell-markings of lilac or lavender. The egg appears to 

 be about of the same size (capacity) as that of the Ring- 

 neck, but is rather less elongate and pointed. Several 

 specimens measure: 1.30 by i.oo; 1.25 by i.oo ; 1.20 by 

 0.95, etc. Four is the usual number, laid late in May 

 or early in June. 



