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ASH-COLOURED SANDPIPER. 
on examination appeared to have been formerly wounded, which 
no doubt occasioned its remaining behind its companions. 
Early in December I examined the same coast every day for 
nearly two weeks, without meeting with more than one solitary 
individual of this species; although in October they were abun- 
dant. How far to the southward they extend their migrations, 
we have no facts that will enable us to ascertain; though it is 
probable that the shores of the West India islands afford them 
shelter and resources during our winter. 
