PLATE CXI, 
The Green or Golden Plover. 
I S one of thofe kind which have no hinder claw or fpur ; but, like the Redlhank, is web'd between 
the outer and middle claw. It is much about the fize of the Lapwing ; and are found in France, 
Switzerland, Italy, and moft of the counties of England, in moft of which places they are efteemed 
a choice dilh, their flefh being very tender, and of an exceeding agreeable flavour. They feed on 
worms chiefly, though fome authors have affirmed that they live like the Grafshopper, upon nothing 
but the dew, their inteftine being generally found empty. There are few gentlemen that delight in 
gardens, but know how neceflary and ufeful the Lapwing and Plover are for deftroying of worms, 
fnails, caterpillars, and fuch other infefts as generally infefl; thefe places ; and it is very common to 
leave the care of that part of the Gardener's office to a few of thefe pretty creatures, after pulling 
the large feathers from their wings, to prevent their flying abroad. 
