IX. 
THE SANDPIPER. 
We have found Sandpiper’s nests in various positions on the ground, in the side 
of a bank, or at the foot of a tree, and once only actually in a low bush, but 
always near the shore. The young birds are able to leave the nest as soon as 
hatched, but remain near it for a few days, probably returning to it at night. 
The nest sketched was in a bank, and the whole family were drawn from 
life. The old bird was caught by placing the young ones in an open cage, and 
shutting the door by means of a string as soon as she went in, which she did 
immediately on our retiring a dozen yards. 
There is no perceptible difference of plumage between the male and female, 
but we assumed this to be the female. They were all restored to their home 
uninjured. 
