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Bulletin of the Natural History Society. 
152. RED-BACKED SANDPIPER. “ DUNLIN/’ {Felinda alpina 
americana). 
A rare autumn visitant. One specimen was taken by Mr. 
Morrisey at Courtenay Bay September 23, 1881. Mr. Ellis 
secured four at Quaco on October 26, 1881. 
153. SEMIPALM ATED SANDPIPER. {Ereunetes pusillus). 
The most abundant of our shore birds during the fall 
migrations, arriving from the northern breeding ground in 
August, and gradually moving south, the last being observed 
usually about the middle of October. 
154. SANDERLIND. (Calidris arenaria). 
A common autumn visitant ; usually the last of the shore 
birds to leave for the south. 
155. MARBLED GOD WIT. (Limosa feeda.) 
Very rare near Saint John; said to be common on Bay 
Chaleur. A specimen in Museum of the Natural History 
Society was taken at Mace’s Bay in the fall of 1879. 
156. HUDSONIAN GOD WIT. (Limosa Hcemastiea.) 
Has been observed occasionally during spring and fall 
migrations. Two specimens in the Museum of the Natural 
History Society were taken at Gagetown on October 25th, 
1881, by Mr. Gabe. DeVeber. 
157. GREATER YELLOW-LEGS. TELL-TALE. (Totanus melano- 
leucus). 
Rare in the spring, but common during fall migrations. 
Arrives about the first week in August, and remains until the 
first week in October. 
158. YELLOW-LEGS. (Totanus flavipes). 
Occurs during the spring migrations, but not so numerous 
then as in the fall, when it is common. 
