to the Ornithology of Egypt. 635 
I may further state that I have seen Night-Herons in 
small numbers in the grounds of the Khedivial Sporting 
Club at Gezireh. 
174. Botaurus stellaris. 
Botaurus stellaris Shelley, p. 271. 
During the winter of 1906 Mr. G. Paget, of the Cold¬ 
stream Guards, shot a Bittern near the Giza Pyramids. 
This specimen he kiudly presented to me. 
I have never personally met with this species in the 
Province. 
175. ClCONIA ALBA. 
Ciconia alba Shelley, p. 265. 
The White Stork is a regular visitor, during both migra¬ 
tions, to the Giza Province. 
176. Platalea leucorodia. 
Platalea leucorodia Shelley, p. 264. 
On the 3rd of September, 1902, a flock of Spoonbills was 
seen by Captain Flower and Mr. A. L. Butler flying over 
the Zoological Gardens, and on the 20th of October, 1906, 
we saw a single example under the same conditions. 
177. Plegadis falcinellus. 
Ibis falcinellus Shelley, p. 262. 
During the evening of the 18th of April, 1909, six Glossy 
Ibises circled round the Zoological Gardens and finally 
settled in a clump of fir-trees, evidently with the intention 
of “ roosting ” there. They were, however, driven away by 
some Hooded Crows. 
178. Anser albifrons. 
Anser albifrons Shelley, p. 280. 
The White-fronted Goose appears to be a regular visitor 
to the Province. 
I have two specimens, an adult male and an immature 
female, both shot at Ghatta on the 18th of December, 1908, 
by Major R. Sparrow, who kindly presented them to me. 
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