. British nesting birds : a complete record of every species which nests in the British Isles. Birds -- Great Britain Identification. 9o BRITISH NESTING BIRDS bird can be distinguished by bare patch of skin behind the beak. A sociable bird, and very unlike the Crow in this respect. Very sagacious, and waddles in a most engaging manner. Plumage.—The plumage is generally supposed to be black, but the violet reflections, when the bird is examined closely, are very beautiful; there is a white scurf at the base of the beak and nostrils, this region being destitute of feathers; greyish-white iris. L
. British nesting birds : a complete record of every species which nests in the British Isles. Birds -- Great Britain Identification. 9o BRITISH NESTING BIRDS bird can be distinguished by bare patch of skin behind the beak. A sociable bird, and very unlike the Crow in this respect. Very sagacious, and waddles in a most engaging manner. Plumage.—The plumage is generally supposed to be black, but the violet reflections, when the bird is examined closely, are very beautiful; there is a white scurf at the base of the beak and nostrils, this region being destitute of feathers; greyish-white iris. Length.—Eighteen inches. SANDPIPER, COMMON (Tringoides hypoleucus) Local Names.—Fiddler, Sand Lark, Sand Snipe, Sandy Laverock, Shad Bird, Spotted Sandpiper, Summer Snipe, Weet Weet, Willy Wicket. Haunt.—Lonely and secluded streams, inland waters, and marshy places; also the seashore. Nesting Period.—May and June. Site of Nest.—A small depression in the ground near water, generally well hidden; also in turnip- and corn-fields. Materials Used.—A little sedge, moss, or dry grass; a very poor attempt is made to build a nest. Eggs. — Four. Yellowish - white, blotched and spotted with brown and ash-grey. Food.—Worms, insects, crustaceans, and small fry. Voice.—Call, " a-chuck, chuck, chuck; " on wing, a plaintive " weet-weet," or "weet, weet, TT fig-34- un. i«a-;« » Head of Common killy leepie. Sandpiper. Chief Features.—A Summer Migrant, arriving from Africa towards end of April, sometimes earlier. An active. engaging bird, distinguished by plump body, long beak and legs, and short tail. Plumage.—Ash-brown above, with an olive gloss; white chin; pale ash on neck sides, and breast, streaked with dusky; white underneath and on extremities of outer tail-feathers. Length.— Eight inches. SCOTER, COMMON ((Bdemia nigra) Local Names.—Black Diver, Black Duck, Black Scoter, Whilk. Haunt.—Seas and lakes. ng Period.—May and June. Site
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