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THE BIRDS OF WAKEFIELD :- 



WitJi particular's of the occasional visits of Rare Species, and of those 

 that have been observed to breed in the neighbourhood, 



From 1845 to the present time. 

 BY WILLIAM TALBOT. 



SCOLOPACID^. 

 Black-tailed Godwit (Limosa melamira) — 



In January, 1870, one was picked up in an exhausted state by 

 a platelayer, near Featherstone Station. 



Woodcock {Scolopax 7'usticola) — 



They vary in numbers according to the season, whether it be 

 favourable or not to their flight. I have two in my collection, 

 one was shot on the 21st of September, 1851, and the other was 

 caught in a rabbit-trap on the 30th of March following. They 

 differ much in plumage : the former is almost a uniform shade 

 of light brown, or rufous, whilst the latter is a light ash colour 

 mingled with rich brown and black. 



Common Snipe [Scolapax gallinago) — 



Is moderately plentiful in winter time, and a few occasionally 

 remain to breed here. 



Jack Sm'PE [Scolopax gallinula) — 



Visits us every winter, but it is not so numerous as formerly. 



Curlew Sandpiper {Tringa suharquata) — 



One has been shot at Stanley Ferry, one at Kirkthorp, another 

 at Horbury, and one at the lower reservoir at Cold Hiendley, 



Knot {Tringa Canutus) 



Shot at the above reservoir in September, 1868, by Mr. G. W. 

 Marsden, and is now in his collection. 



Little Stint {Tringa minuta) — 



Mr. Marsden shot two out of a flock at Cold Hiendley, and they 

 are now in his possession ; three were also killed at Horbury 

 Bridge, and were sent to Mr. G. Lumb to preserve. 



DuNLlN {Tringa variabilis) — 



One or two are shot nearly every spring at the above reservoir. 

 N. S., Vol. ii.— Nov., 1876. 



