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northern English localities, are specimens taken in 
Cumberland, and recorded by Mr. Heysham. In 
Scotland we have not lately seen specimens, but 
several years since we saw two, in a fresh state, 
immediately after being shot on the Frith of Forth, 
above Queensferry. Out of Europe it is found in 
Bengal,* and Mr. Yarrell states Asia, on the au- 
thority of Mr. Gould. We possess a single spe- 
cimen, in winter plumage, from continental India. 
Redshank, Totanus cai.idris. — Scolopax cali- 
dris, Linn. — Totanus calidris,3echstein. — Chevalier 
gamletle , Temm. — Redshank or Pool Snipe, Red- 
legged Sandpiper or Horseman , Gambet of modern 
British authors. — This species is one of the most 
common of the larger British Totani, and although 
breeding in marshes, is perhaps more decidedly 
a maritime species than the others. It is also 
interesting, as showing an intermediate colouring, 
in the breeding season, between red and dark grey. 
In a few localities, on the Scottish coasts, it is sta- 
tionary during the whole year ; these are, where 
some suitable marsh is near for a breeding place ; 
in this the nest is formed on, or sheltered by some 
tuft or bush of rank aquatic herbage; and the 
birds, on the approach of any stranger, are very 
clamorous, flying about with a slow quivering 
flight, uttering their shrill whistle, to which is 
now imparted an additional degree of wildness, 
* Temminck. 
