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is the Eupodotis undulata of G. R. Gray, the Houbara undulata of G. R. Gray's 

 'Genera of Birds,' p. 83, the Otis houbara'of Gmelin, &c. It is well figured in 

 Gould's ' Birds of Europe.' Mr. Gray thinks there can be no doubt that it is one of 

 the specimens brought by Mr. Fraser from Africa. — E. N.~\ 



Another extremely large Red Grouse (Lagopus Scoticus). — Having just read Mr. 

 Bladon's account of the large grouse shot at Pont-y-pool, I beg to say, that last Thurs- 

 day week Mr. J. Baron Fielding, of Alershole, nearTodmorden, killed a red grouse of 

 the extraordinary weight of 1 ft. 15 ounces. — T. Webster ; 96, Ormond Street, Man- 

 chester, March 1, 1848. 



Migration of Plovers. — In answer to the query of Mr. Clibborn as to the migration 

 of plovers (Zool. 2023) — plovers, both gray and golden, are of a highly migratory na- 

 ture in this country. The birds observed by his correspondent were doubtless wending 

 their way southwards, either in consequence or in anticipation of the cold weather 

 which occurred about that time. With reference to the power of foreseeing changes 

 of weather, which birds of this class possess to a surprising degree, it would be useful 

 if those who observe such migrations would also send notices of the state of the atmo- 

 sphere, &c, before and after these movements. — William R. Fisher; Cambridge, 

 March 2, 1848. 



Occurrence of the Common Bittern (Ardea stellaris) at Prestwick Car and Blagdon, 

 Northumberland. — A specimen of the common bittern was seen at Prestwick Car a few 

 weeks ago : another, or perhaps the same individual, was shot at Blagdon by the game- 

 keeper of Sir M. W. Riding, Bart., on the 4th instant. — T. J. Bold ; Newcastle-on- 

 Tyne, February 19, 1848. 



Occurrence of the Common Bittern at Ipswich. — Several specimens have been ob- 

 tained in the vicinity of Ipswich. They appear to be as plentiful as last year. — F. 

 W. Johnson ; Ipswich, March 1, 1848. 



Occurrence of the White Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia) in Sussex. — On the 13th 

 of October, 1847, a specimen of the white spoonbill was shot by a man in the Pre- 

 ventive Service, at Cuekmere Haven. I saw the skin immediately after it had been 

 taken off, but unfortunately had not an opportunity of dissecting the body so as to as- 

 certain the sex. The crest was slightly developed, and I think the bird must have 

 been a young male. — William Borrer, Jun. ; Cowfold, Horsham, Sussex, February 18, 

 1848. 



Occurrence of the Green Sandpiper (Totanus ochropus) at Cambo, Northumberland. 

 — I yesterday saw a specimen of the green sandpiper which had been shot at Cambo 

 the previous day. — T. J. Bold; Newcastle-on-Tyne, February 19, 1848. 



Egg of the Greenshank (Totanus glottis). — In compliance with your request and 

 that of Mr. Fisher (Zool. 2024), I send you an accurate drawing and description of 

 the egg of the greenshank, mentioned in a previous number (Zool. 2015), as obtained 

 from a bird shot in Sutherlandshire. The egg is larger than that of the redshank by 

 six lines in length and four in breadth : it is of a pale greenish white colour, blotched 

 and spotted with ferruginous and dull red, chiefly at the larger end. — W. M. E. Mil- 

 ner ; Nunappleton, Tadcaster, February 20, 1848. 



[I am much obliged by the kindness of my correspondent in this prompt compli- 

 ance with my wish : I have sent the drawing to Mr. Fisher, and shall be happy to 

 transmit it to any ornithologist who desires it. It is a departure from the present plan 

 of the 'Zoologist' to give coloured figures, and requires further consideration. — 

 E. /V.] 





