
ORNITHOLOGY OF THE BERMUDAS. 
Charadricus virginiaus.—In the month of September and the- 
early portion of October, this species passes over the Bermudas in 
flocks, some of which are very large. They fly in a south or south- 
easterly direction, and seldom alight unless from stress of weather. 
They are not observed here on their return north in the spring. 
Aigialites vociferus.— Occasionally met with during the winter 
months. Shot a specimen of this bird on the 12th November, 
1849, which may be considered early for this species. 
Zi. semipalmatus.— Visits these islands in August and Sep- 
tember. Not uncommon. 
4. melodus.— A. single example of this species, shot by Lieut. 
Wedderburn on the 5th September, 1848. 
Calidris arenaria.—A winter visitant, frequenting the sandy 
bays of the coast; has been shot early in September. Uncommon. 
Strepsilas interpres— Arrives from the north as early as the 
commencement of August, though more commonly in September. 
Is one of the most regular and common of our autumnal and winter 
visitants. Is generally seen in small flocks. 
Tringa pectoralis. —Not uncommon in August, September, and 
October. On the 9th October last, this species made its appearance 
in numerous flocks during tempestuous weather. 
T. schintzii. —Visits these islands during the autumnal migra- 
tion. A few specimens only have been met with. 
T. pusilla. —Frequently found associating with 7. semipalmata. 
T. maritima.—In the absence of positive proof, this Tringa has 
been transferred to the list of doubtful birds. 
T. semipalmata. —Visits Bermuda as early as the beginning of 
August, and is occasionally seen in small flocks from that period to 
the month of November. 
Phalaropus lobatus.—A pair of these birds were obtained in 
the spring of 1848. The male was found dead, floating in Riddle’s 
Bay, on the 18th March, and had probably struck the lantern of 
the Iron Light House (which is immediately above) during its noc- 
turnal flight from the southward. The female, in ruddy plumage, 
was found swinuning at the head of Hamilton Water, where it was 
killed on the 22d March, by a blow from a stick. 
Totanus macularius.— The earliest of our autumnal migrants 
from the north, appearing in the middle of July, and remaining to 
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