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142. Oxyechus vociferus ( Linn .) Reich. Kildeer.— Occurs during 
the migrations. 
Butt N.O.Q, O.Oot, 1881, i>. 234 
The Killeeek Plover. This bird is common sum- 
mer resident with us, arriving early in April and remains 
until most of our feathered tribe have sought warmer 
climes. In this locality it generally resorts to low wet pas- 
ture land, but occasionally is seen on the upland, especially 
in the “ tussock” grass. It sometimes prefers to breed on 
higher ground. I found one nest last spring, May 23, in a 
pasture well up on high ground. The nest was placed 
against the roots of a dead Elm stump, and was composed 
of loose material, such as dead grass and stalks and twigs. 
After the manner of the Spotted Sandpiper, the nest con- 
tained three eggs, which were to my eye, the same in color 
and marking as those of the “ Tipup,” excepting they were 
larger. These Plover prefer to fly on rainy or wet days, 
and are hard to approach at such times, as they are shy 
and easily take wing. Many times when the water clouds 
darkened the heavens have I heard the Killdeer far np in 
the air uttering its plaintive cry. In the fall they resort to 
plowed fields' and stubble, where they feed. On the discov- 
ery of its nest it endeavors to decoy away the intruder 
by feigning lameness, taking the inexperienced collector 
away from its home.— Benj. F. Hess, Phoenix, N. Y. 
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Mr. L. S. Foster spoke of an unusual flight of Killdeer Plover (A ’Igial - 
itis vocifera ) along the New England coast after the storm of November 
27. Mr. Dutcher said that his men at the east end of Long Island re- 
ported large numbers of these birds early in December. 
i Apt 1 1889, p / 77 ■ 
Birds TiOge, Oo, N, Y, Aldea Loring, 
516. Killdeer Plover. Rare. But one of 
these birds has come under my observ atio n. 
O* Ss 01 XV, jane, 1890, p.8@ 
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3. TEgialitis vocifera. Killdeer. — Given as a “very common sum- 
mer resident.” In the northeastern parts of the county the bird is 
rather uncommon, and it seems likely that its distribution is very local 
’ throughout. 
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Auk, XX, July, 1903, p- 3 . 
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Oxyechus vociferus. Killdeer — On July 25, a flock of about 75 
appeared. They continued common until Sept. 16 when the majority 
were frightened away. From the 16th of Sept, to Oct. 20 scattering 
flocks of from 3 to 50 appeared, so that they were never entirely absent 
from the beaches. The last record was made Oct. 27. 
Aok 27. July-1910 p, 3?6 r 
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