647 
to the Ornithology of Egypt. 
shot from a small flock near Suez on the 5th of March, 1903, 
by Capt. Flower. 
In March 1909 Mr. J. L. Bonhote and I saw several 
flocks of this species in the Fayoam on the shores of Lake 
Birket el Karim. 
232. Machetes pugnax. 
Machetespugnax Shelley, p. 246. 
Buffs and Beeves are abundant during the inundation in 
September, October, and November. 
I have never seen a male in full plumage here, but have 
the skin of an adult Beeve, in worn summer plumage, shot 
by Capt. J. W. H. Seppings in September 1906. 
233. Totanus hypoleucus. 
Actitis hypoleucos Shelley, p. 259. 
This Sandpiper is of common occurrence during the 
spring and autumn migrations, and may frequently be seen 
during the winter months. 
234. Totanus ochropus. 
Totanus ochropus Shelley, p. 258. 
Not uncommon from autumn to early spring. 
235. Totanus glareola. 
Totanus glareola Shelley, p. 259. 
I have records of this species in the Province in autumn 
and winter. It occurs in flocks, great numbers being some¬ 
times seen together. 
236. Totanus stagnatilts. 
Totanus stagnatilis Shelley, p. 257. 
The Marsh-Sandpiper is not uncommon during the late 
autumn and winter, but is usually met with singly or in 
pairs. 
237. Tot\nus calidris. 
Totanus calidris Shelley, p. 255. 
Fairly common throughout the winter months. 
238. Totanus fuscus. 
Totanus fus cus Shelley, p. 255. 
Occasionally seen during the winter. 
