104 
1871. 
‘Sept. 9. 
Calidris arenaria. 
Multitudes on the beaches, probably seven hundred 
or eight hundred being seen in all (Ipswich). 
1875. 
Sept.21, 
Abundant on the beaches. The gunners call it 
"Presque”, probably from its note. (Nantucket). 
" 24. 
On the sea beach off Coatue Point , Nantucket, found 
this species in countless numbers. A long unbroken 
line of them extended along the water’s edge in both 
directions, literally as far as the eye could reach. 
They v/ere easily approached and came readily to the call 
of my peep whistle. 
“ 25. 
sandy 
Abundant both on the beaches and on the shores of 
Hummock Pond; I killed nine at one shot. (Nantucket). 
1876. 
May 6. 
A large flock (Chatham,Mass. ). 
“ 16. 
Swarms feeding on the extreme point of Monoraoy Is¬ 
land (Chatham, Mass.). 
" 17. 
Very abundant to-day on Monomoy Island, barely five 
per cent were in breeding plumage, although many showed 
more or less red feathers mixed with the grey on.es on the 
breast. (Chatham, Mass.). 
1868. 
Aug., — 
Rye Be aeh, Nev/' Hampshire. 
Saw the first August 18. A fev^ days later they- 
became numerous frequenting the beach in large flocks. 
I savr none on the Eel Pond. 
1871. 
Aug.. 2. 
Several on the beach. 
" 12. 
A largo flock on the beach. 
“ 23. 
A flock on the beach following up every recoeding 
form, and feeding in a close body with heads down. 
1872, 
Not mentioned but of course observed. 
