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Mgialitis minor, S. 242. 
Several seen outside tlie Main Gate of the Gardens during October 
and November 1908. The Nile flood having been higher than in 
the preceding ten years, part of the land between the Gate and the 
river became submerged, and as the water subsequenlty receded 
many wading birds frequented the mud thus laid bare. 
147. (Kentish Plover, Mgialitis cantiana). 
H. S. 543. 
Mgialitis cdntianus, S. 240. 
A few Kentish Plover were observed outside the Main Gate in 1908, 
under the same circumstances as the Ringed Plovers mentioned 
above. 
148. Lapwing, Vanellus vulgaris. 
H. S. 555. 
Vanellus cristatus, S. 231. 
A small flock frequented the Gardens during January and February 
1901. 
149. Spur-winged Plover, iUoplopterus spinosus. 
S. 232. 
One seen 24th of August 1906. 
150. Woodcock, Scolopax rusticula. 
H. S. 569. 
Scolopax rusticola, S. 247. 
One, at least, winters in the Gardens every year. 
151. Ruff, Machetes pugnax. 
S. 246. 
H. S. 599. 
Two seen flying over, 15th August 1906. 
152. Sandpiper, Totanus hypoleucus. 
H. S. 605. 
Actitis hypoleucos, S. 259. 
One seen on the 8th of May, 1907. 
153. Green Sandpiper, Totanus ochropus. 
S. 258. 
H .S. 609. 
