. . n, thickest about the larger end. The black and white outlines which are often seen ofthis bird make it possible, perhaps, to recognize it, but theperfect likeness which we present will enable the observerto distinguish it at a glance from all others of the family,of which there are about a dozen well-known species. THE RED-BACKED SANDPIPER* Very early in the spring the Red-backed Sandpiperleaves its winter home in the States and countries borderingthe Gulf of Mexico and starts on its long journey to thecooler region of the far N
. . n, thickest about the larger end. The black and white outlines which are often seen ofthis bird make it possible, perhaps, to recognize it, but theperfect likeness which we present will enable the observerto distinguish it at a glance from all others of the family,of which there are about a dozen well-known species. THE RED-BACKED SANDPIPER* Very early in the spring the Red-backed Sandpiperleaves its winter home in the States and countries borderingthe Gulf of Mexico and starts on its long journey to thecooler region of the far North. It arrives in Alaska earlyin May, in full breeding plumage. The note of the sand-piper is not loud, but has a rich, full tone, difficult todescribe, but pleasant to hear. The red-backed sandpiper is not a bird architect, and itdoes not build even a simple home. A slight hollow on adry knoll, which commands a clear view of some body ofwater, is the site usually selected. Here the eggs are laid,either upon the dry grass already in the hollow or upon a «SJ.
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