_ . _ Auk, XV, Jan., 1898, p.6'2. 
spotted Sandpiper removing its Young. — A clearly observed case of 
the Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularia ) removing its young by flight 
recently came under my notice, and I place it upon record, as such 
instances are rarely seen, though they are, perhaps, of tolerably frequent 
occurrence, as in the case of the Woodcock. 
Last summer, in the month of July, I frequently landed on a little rocky 
islet near the head of the Saguenay River, shortly after it issues from 
Lake St. John. Each time a Spotted Sandpiper showed much concern for 
her young, which were often seen running about and were a few days old. 
On one of these occasions, the mother ran ahead of me to a point of rocks 
near which I stopped to fish. A few moments later she flew, circling in 
the usual manner, and as she passed in front of me and within a few feet, 
I saw one of the young beneath her body, apparently clasped by her 
thighs ; its head was directed forward, somewhat outstretched, and was 
seen with perfect distinctness. The parent’s legs were apparently hanging 
down as she flew, though I am not positive that what I saw were not the 
legs of the young. The mother was in sight for about sixty yards, flying 
heavily and silently, and landed on a large island, though I could not see 
her at the moment of alighting. — J. C. Merrill, Washington , D. C. 
1174. Spotted Sandpiper Swimming. By H. A. Kline. Ibid., No. 8, 
Sept. 16, p. 145. For. & Stream, Vol. XXVII 
908. Under Water. By W. D. Z. Ibid., p. 444.— Tringoides macu- 
larius swimming under water. 'Jgp.. ' ,tr©. m, XXII 
