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Mr. W. Raw on the 
[Ibis, 
25. Alauda arvensis arvensis. Skylark. 
Occasionally observed in small parties in winter. Usually 
feeding in the growing corn. Two shot on 16 October, 1916. 
26. Algernon alaudipes alaudipes. Bifasciated Lark. 
First seen on 27 August, 1916, when I shot a pair of 
young birds. On 4 August, 1917, I shot another immature 
bird. From October until February inclusive, in the winter 
of 1917-18, five or six birds were daily observed from the 
windows of my quarters, feeding on the desert scrub, but 
did not appear to breed anywhere near. 
[The bird was not uncommon in the desert in April and 
June, 1894, and odd birds were observed in February and 
November, 1909. I do not think it breeds near Cairo. I 
am indebted to Mr. Nicoll for two fresh eggs taken in the 
Wadi Natrun on 6. vi. 10 by M. Balboni, which closely 
resemble the eggs of Lanius e. elegans , but are more 
elongated.—R. S.] 
27. Anthus richardi richardi. Richard’s Pipit. 
Met with only once, when I saw Mr. J. L. Bonhote shoot 
a specimen whilst snipe-shooting on the Birket Accrashi on 
26 January, 1917. 
28. Anthus campestris campestris. Tawny Pipit. 
Numerous during both migrations passing through Abu 
Zabal in September-October and March-April. Single 
birds met with in December. 
29. Anthus trivialis trivialis. Tree-Pipit. 
Uncommon and rarely obtained. One shot on 11-17 
October, and another on 16-18 April. 
30. Anthus pratensis. Meadow-Pipit. 
Rarely observed. A specimen shot on 9 February, 1917. 
31. Anthus cervinus. Red-throated Pipit. 
Very abundant throughout the winter, arriving about 
mid-October and departing about the end of April. 
