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205. Tringa nebularia. Greenshank. 
Occurs singly and rarely at Abu Zabaal. It was noted on 
14 August, 24 August, 7 September, 10 October, and 
11 February. 
206. Tringa ochropus. Green Sandpiper. 
Winters at Abu Zabaal, and on the rice-fields at Marg. 
Arrives as early as 10 August, on which date, in 1918, I saw 
at least twenty. It is usually observed alone, and is not 
nearly so gregarious as the following species. Some few birds 
remain until May before taking their departure. 
207. Tringa glareola. Wood-Sandpiper. 
More numerous than the preceding species. Small parties 
observed as early as 14 August, and as late as 22 May. 
Between these dates it is common at the Birket Accrashi. 
208. Tringa hypoleuca. Common Sandpiper. 
Single birds observed during nearly all the months of the 
year. Several seen on 21 July, and four on 8 August, 1917. 
Frequents the sides of the canals, and is rarely seen on the 
Birket Accrashi. I have no evidence of its breeding in 
Egypt, but should not be surprised if such is the case. 
209. Philomachus pugnax. Ruff. 
Large numbers of Ruffs are to be seen at the Birket 
Accrashi, especially in October and March, but less 
numerously between these dates. Early arrivals were 
noted on 3 September, and late birds linger until 1 May. 
I never saw one in anything like full summer plumage. 
210. Numenius arquatus arquatus. Curlew. 
Rarely observed at Abu Zabaal, but single birds noted on 
30 August, 7 September, 4 October, and 15 October, etc. 
211. Limosa limosa limosa. Black-tailed Godwit. 
Observed and obtained at the Birket Accrashi in spring 
and autumn, and seen sparingly throughout the winter. On 
22 March, 1916, a bird of this species struck our aerial wires, 
