Strepsilas int erpres * 
Martha's Vineyard, Mass*' 
Aug * _I» 1890 * Forty or fifty were feeding both on the wet sand 
along the water's edge and back on the dry white sand. The 
movements are different from those of other waders and resembling 
those of Gallinaceous birds* The gait a quick walk or slow run, 
somewhat waddling, and steadily maintained but with its direction 
constantly varying* The body carried in a crouching attitude, 
and the head low , nodding slightly at each step. They seemed to 
be feeding on beach fleas as they kept chasing something. They 
are addicted to fighting, charging one another with bills held like 
lances in rest* 
The flight is swift and direct but heavy* 
Motes . Cut -a- cut sometimes c u t - a- c ut - a- c ut t a- c ut t a rapidly 
uttered the tone rolling, given while flying; occasionally, also, 
while sitting* 
Kau a short, low note of alarm* 
Pe-uk very like that of the Flicker* 
