. The birds of Washington; a complete, scientific and popular account of the 372 species of birds found in the state . 858, p. 736. T. C&S. L. Rh. D-. J. B. E. Specimens.—U. of W. Prov. P. B. E. LIKE a second Narcissus this familiar little Sandpiper lo\es to linger atthe waters edge; and even if it be conceded that he has other business therebesides looking in the mirror, we could not suppose that he is altogetherinsensible to the flattery of the smooth-flowing stream. It is for this reason,perhaps, that lie prefers the vicinity of quiet inland waters; and it is thisalso—what else?—that tempts
. The birds of Washington; a complete, scientific and popular account of the 372 species of birds found in the state . 858, p. 736. T. C&S. L. Rh. D-. J. B. E. Specimens.—U. of W. Prov. P. B. E. LIKE a second Narcissus this familiar little Sandpiper lo\es to linger atthe waters edge; and even if it be conceded that he has other business therebesides looking in the mirror, we could not suppose that he is altogetherinsensible to the flattery of the smooth-flowing stream. It is for this reason,perhaps, that lie prefers the vicinity of quiet inland waters; and it is thisalso—what else?—that tempts him to make from time to time little hori-zontal excursions, or loops, of flight out over the river or placid lake. Iffrightened, as by a boatman, the bird may patter along the muddy brim, orremove by short flights, but sooner or later he puts oft from shore, edges outover the wa-ter, wheelsabout in agreat circle,and drawsnear his point againin a gracefulcurve, whichregards theshore as asort of asym-tote — thison wings heldstiffly orq u i \ e r i n gw i t h emo-tion. On shorethe bird in-d u 1 g e s a. Taken in Douglas County. Photo by the Author. NEST AND EGGS OF THE SPOTTED S.\NDPIPEK. ()8o TIIK )\(. (.1 iicviT-iMuliiig lial)it of tcfti-ring: The fore |)art of tlie IkhIv is l<)\\erewn again with theregularity of clock work. This strange motion lias won for the bird thename Tip-U|) and Teeter-tail, and gives it an air of nmck solemnity which isonlv heightened hy the (Juaker drah a<lornment of the upperparts and theapparently serions view of life which the owner takes, .\bsnrd as the actionis in adults, it the risibles still more sorely when a toddling youngster,bristling with ])in-feathers. discovers the same uncontn»llable ambition in hisrear parts, and savs. How-do-you-do backward, with imi)erturbabk gravity. .Arriving in its accustoiued haunts alxnit the mitldle of Ajiril. the Sjxtttcd
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