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ASH-COLORED SANDPIPER 
one late in the month of June, at Cape May, which was of a pale 
drab or dun color. It was very thin and emaciated ; and on exami- 
nation 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 in- 
dividual of this species ; although in October they were abundant. 
How far to the southward they extend their migrations, we have 
no facts that will enable us to ascertain ; tho it is probable that 
the shores of the West India islands afford them shelter and re- 
sources during our winter. 
It would appear by the synonymes at the head of this article, 
that there has been great confusion among ornithologists with re- 
spect to this bird. That it has been described under six or seven 
different names I have little doubt. However, I shall leave the 
subject to those who are willing to investigate it ; contenting my- 
self with pointing out the quarters whence information may be de- 
rived. 
