THE BIRDS OF WAKEFIELD: 



With 'particulars of the occasional visits of Rare Species^ and of those 

 that have heeyi observed to breed in the neighbourhood^ 



From 1845 to the present time. 

 BY WILLIAM TALBOT. 



(cONTmUED). 



Ringed Plover (Charadrius hiaticula) — 



Several have been shot at Gold Hienclley reservoir. A pair is 

 now in the collection of Mr. G. W. Marsden, Wakefield, shot in 

 that locality. 



Little Ringed Plover {Charadrius minor) — 



In .1851 three were killed by Mr. W. Firth, on the shingle in 

 the bed of the Calder, at Horbury Mills. 



Peewit (Vanellus cristatus) — 



Breeds plentifully in this district. On the approach of any 

 person the female is exceedinscly cautious in leaving the nest : 

 the male, in a very ostentatious way, endeavours to attract 

 attention whilst the female has safely and unobserved left the 

 nest. 



Tuenstone (Strepsilas interpres) — 



This bird was shot at Cold Hiendley reservoir in September, 

 1868, by Mr. G. W. Marsden, and is now in his collection. 



Oystek Catcher (ffoematopus ostralegus) — 



One was shot by Mr. E. Firth on the banks of the Calder, at 

 Kirkthorp, in December, 1850, and another in February, 1851. 

 Mr. niingworth informs me that he has several times met with 

 this bird on the Calder, at Horbury. 



ARDEID^. 



Heeon {Ardea cinerea) — 



Up to the year 1865 it bred plentifully at Walton Hall, the seat 

 of the veteran naturalist, Charles Waterton. He strictly pro- 

 hibited guns from being fired near their breeding quarters, and 

 he took great precautions that they should not under any 

 circumstances be disturbed. On his death, I am sorry to say, a 



