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both adult and immature, frequented the desert-edge between 
the Pyramids of Giza and Sakkara. Many were killed by 
the Falcons, which seemed to be in unusual numbers, and it is 
probable that many more fell victims to “ sportsmen.” 
219. Hoplopterus spinosus. 
Hoplopterus spinosus Shelley, p. 232. 
The Spur-winged Plover is abundant in suitable localities 
throughout the Province, where it nests. Two young birds 
were brought in alive on July the 19th, 1909, by Capt. E. S. 
Jackson, who had caught them at Ayat. 
220. Yanellus vulgaris. 
Vanellus cristatus Shelley, p. 231. 
The Lapwing is a common winter visitor, departing in 
spring. 
221. Chettusia leucura. 
Chettusia villotcei Shelley, p. 233. 
I have only once met with this graceful ee Lapwing ” in 
the Province, i. e. on the 17th of November, 1908, when I 
saw a pair of immature birds and obtained one of them. 
222. Himantopus candidus. 
Himantopus candidus Shelley, p. 260. 
The Black-winged Stilt is a visitor on migration in small 
numbers. 
223. SCOLOPAX RUSTICULA. 
Scolopax rusticola Shelley, p. 247. 
The Woodcock is a visitor in small numbers during the 
winter. One at least frequents the Zoological Gardens 
every winter. 
224. Gallinago ccelestis. 
Gallinago media Leach; Shelley, p. 249. 
The Snipe is abundant in the Province from September 
to March. 
On September 14th, 1908, I shot two Snipes from a dock 
of at least thirty individuals, which were circling over some 
inundated land near Giza. 
