BIRDS. 
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Charadrius morinellus.— Dottrel. Rare. Proba¬ 
bly breeds on the moors. 
Cursorius himantopus_ Long legged plover. Rare. 
Ashburton. (Dr. Tucker.) 
Haematopus ostralegus .—Sea pie, or “ Oyster 
catcher." Visits our shores in small flocks (con¬ 
taining young birds,) in autumn, and remains the 
winter. Dr. Moore has one with a white ring round 
the neck. 
Rallus aquaticus.— Water rail, “ Skip cock," or 
“ Gutter cock" Common. This bird and the Moor 
hen frequent inundated spots during winter for the 
sake of drowned snails, worms, &c. 
Gallinula crex.— Landrail. Common. Summer. 
Gallinula chloropus .—Moor hen, or “ Water 
hen" A common resident through the year. Can 
perch. Visits the shores of rivers at times. 
Gallinula porzana .—Spotted gallinule. Rare. 
Gallinula Foljambei.- Olivaceous gallinule. 
Rare. A specimen procured at Devonport; in a 
very languid state when found. 
Gallinula pusilla .—Little gallinule. Very rare. 
Only two specimens are known. 
PINNATIPEDES. 
Phalaropus lobatus_ Grey phalarope. Obtained 
towards winter, but mostly after storms, when, to¬ 
gether with other marine birds, they enter our 
harbours to recruit their exhausted strength. On 
their arrival they are usually so weak as to be 
secured alive. 
Fulica atra.— Coot , or “ Baldcoot .” Breeds here. 
In winter visits the estuaries. Common at Slapton 
Ley in summer. 
Podiceps cristatus —Crested grebe. Uncommon. 
Winter chiefly. 
