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BIRDS. 
probably an introduced species, that extended their range 
from Caithness, where they were first introduced, is a curious 
circumstance. 
More abundant probably about Berriedale than on the bleak 
open moors of the north, east, and centre of the county, 
though a few occur everywhere where suitable situations 
are to be found (0. MSS., 1868). 
Mr. Dunbar includes several preserved by him from 
Shurrery, Thurso, and Barrogill Castle, between 1878 and 
1880. 
261. Ettxao urogaUtts, L. CapercatUte, 
[Extinct in the county, though it was present in Sir Eobert 
Gordon's time. Attempts at reintroduction have been 
made by Mr. Chirnside in 1870, at Skibo (vide The Caper- 
cailUe in Scotland, D. Douglas, Edinburgh, p. 99), and 
at Ospisdale. One bird survived at Skibo for two years, 
but finally disappeared. There being 1800 acres or more 
of suitable wood on the property, we cannot but believe 
that an attempt on a sufficiently large scale would succeed, 
if it is considered a desirable addition to the game of the 
district.] 
Family TURNICID-ffi. 
262. Turnix sylvatica (Desf.). Andalusian Hemipode. 
Order 3. GRALLiE. 
Family RALLID.ffi. 
263. Rallus aquaticus, i;. Water-Rail. 
Winter visitant of not rare occurrence in suitable localities 
on the east coast. 
Included as a breeding species by Mr. A. G. More in 
Sub-province 35. We have no further corroborative notes, 
