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THE SANDERLING. 



found a solitary bird feeding upon the floating vegetation in tlie Licl^ing 

 Reservoir ; and they occur not inf requeiitly upon the gravel bars of the larger 

 streams. 



Sanderlings appear to be very graceful birds, when their movements 

 are unconstrained by the knowledge of man's presence. When approached, 

 however, the flock will stand silent, viewing your actions with grave regard. 



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Taken at Cedar Foint. 



THE SANDERLING'S DOMAIN. 



Fhoto by the Author. 



Even tho partially reassured as to your intent, the remaining movements are 

 apt to be halting — with only one eye spared for bug-catching; and the strain 

 is relieved only when the whole company take sudden flight with sharp whist- 

 ling cries : 



"Friend, .if friend you be. 

 The world is wide. 

 If you tent here, — 

 Why, yonder does for me." 



