The Scottish Naturalist. 
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teen was the most seen together, and on 6th September a 
group of six was met with on the top of Braeriach. 
79. Vanellus vulgaris (Lapwing). 
Abundant in flocks of 50 and under till near the end of August^ 
when the numbers became greatly diminished. 
80. Haematopus ostralegus (Oystercatcher). 
Common; feeding in small parties on the meadows and pastures, 
occasionally in company with Lapwings. On 6th August 
many groups — seldom composed of more than seven or less 
than two birds — were observed flying up the valley at a con- 
siderable height. By the 27th comparatively few were to be 
seen, and on the 31st, eight were seen flying northwards. 
81. Scolopax rusticola (Woodcock). 
I only once got a glimpse of a Woodcock in the birchwood near 
Kincraig. 
82. Gallinago ceelestis (Common Snipe). 
A few put up on marshy ground by the Spey above Loch Insch^ 
and on the Monadhliath Hills. 
83. Totanus hypoleucus (Common Sandpiper). 
Frequently observed about the margins of Loch Insch and Loch 
Alvie ; last seen on 22nd August. 
84. Totanus calidris (Redshank). 
Single birds observed on the nth, 18th, and 22nd August by 
the Spey and Loch Insch. 
85. Totanus canescens (Greenshank). 
One put up several times from the banks of the Spey above 
Kinrara on 21st August. My attention was first attracted to 
it by its loud whistle. 
86. Numenius phseopus (Whimbrel). 
On 4th August, when midway between Kincraig and Alvie, one 
passed over my head, flying in a southerly direction. It was 
calling loudly. 
87. Numenius arquata (Curlew). 
Frequently seen in small parties about Loch Insch and on the 
meadows and pastures. On 6th August several groups were 
seen flying high in a southerly direction, and calling. 
88. Larus fuscus (Lesser Black-backed Gull). 
A few were observed near Aviemore on 6th August, and a pair 
about Loch Insch on the 20th. 
89. Larus ridibundus (Black-headed Gull). 
