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ASH-COLORED SANDPIPER. 



drab or dun color. It was very thin and emaciated; and on exa- 

 mination appeared to have been formerly wounded, which no doubt 

 occasioned its remaining behind its companions. 



Early in December I examined the same coast every day for 

 nearly two weeks without meeting with more than one solitary in- 

 dividual of this species ; although in October they were abundant. 

 How far to the southward they extend their migrations, we have 

 no facts that will enable us to ascertain; tho it is probable that 

 the shores of the West India islands afford them shelter and re- 

 sources during our winter. 



