of the Lydenburg District. 
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110. Totanus canescens. 
Shot this on a vley near the Modder river, also near Kron¬ 
stadt and near Potchefstroom. They are often seen with 
Totanus ochropus flying about the farmers 5 dams. 
'/-111. Numenitjs arquatus. 
I have observed these birds near the vleys and in the 
swamps near Potchefstroom, curling round and uttering loud 
cries; but I have never observed it further north. They are 
rather shy, and I only succeeded in procuring a single spe¬ 
cimen. 
/-112. Ortygqmetra crex. 
I received one specimen from the district of Lydenburg, 
where, I am told, they are rather rare and not easily killed, 
being shy in their habits. 
113. KaLLUS CiERULEUS. 
This species is considerably abundant in the Transvaal; 
and I have shot them as they flew among the rushes and reeds 
bordering the Mooi river, but have often lost them in the 
reeds. 
114. LlMNOCORAX NIGER. 
Not uncommon in the vleys and reeds about the Mooi river, 
Potchefstroom; and I have seen it a few miles south of Pre¬ 
toria. They are rather shy, and are very quick in their 
movements. 
115. Gallinula chloropus. 
I have shot this species near the Orange river in vleys and 
swamps, and in the Transvaal as far as Lydenburg. I have 
also received specimens shot in December near Pretoria. 
116. PULICA CRISTATA. 
The Crested Coot is by no means rare, frequenting the 
same places as G. chloropus. It is very quick in its move¬ 
ments, and can run very rapidly on its feet as well as being 
a swift swimmer. I have seen the young ones swimming 
with the egg-shell still attached to them; and it is curious to 
see the manner in which they disappear when alarmed. To¬ 
wards the mouth of the Mooi river, near the Yaal, I found 
