. The birds of Norfolk, with remarks on their habits, migration, and local distribution : . LITTLE STINT. 361 the 23rd of April, 1868. This bird was also killedon Breydon, a male, gradually assuming its summerplumage, tlie rufous edgings of the feathers appearingover the head, back, and scapulars. This is the last tomy knowledge that has been observed in this county,and it is noticeable that all have appeared on theirpassage northward in spring. Among the British Birds in the Norwich Museumwill be found two or three interesting specimens of thissandpiper, procured by the late Mr. Wolley in Lap
. The birds of Norfolk, with remarks on their habits, migration, and local distribution : . LITTLE STINT. 361 the 23rd of April, 1868. This bird was also killedon Breydon, a male, gradually assuming its summerplumage, tlie rufous edgings of the feathers appearingover the head, back, and scapulars. This is the last tomy knowledge that has been observed in this county,and it is noticeable that all have appeared on theirpassage northward in spring. Among the British Birds in the Norwich Museumwill be found two or three interesting specimens of thissandpiper, procured by the late Mr. Wolley in Lapland,during the height of the breeding season, and hisdescription of its eggs and breeding habits will be foundin the third edition of Hewitsons Eggs of BritishBirds. TRINGA MINUTA, Leisler, LITTLE STINT. This elegant little sandpiper, though appearing onlyin small flocks, is a regular autumnal visitant to ourcoast, and, as shown by my notes for the last twentyyears, is most frequently met with in the months ofAugust, September, and October. In spring it isoccasionally seen on its north
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