153. Ægialites semipalmatus Bonap. Semipalmated or Ring Plover.—Rare and only observed during migrations.
154. Ægialites wilsonius Ord. Wilson’s Plover.—Common during the breeding season, but I did not succeed in finding a nest.
155. Strepsilas interpres Illig. Turnstone.—Seen on Galveston Bay and on the Gulf Coast.
156. Recurvirostra americana Gmel. Avocet.—Winters, but not noticed in summer.
157. Gallinago wilsoni Bonap. Wilson’s Snipe.—Common during migrations; arriving from the north usually in the middle of October, sometimes earlier, sometimes later. I think none remain here to breed, and all go farther south to winter. The time of arrival from their winter quarters is unknown to me.
158. Tringa maculata Vieill. Jack Snipe; Grass Snipe.—Common in September and again in April. None remain to winter or to breed.
159. Tringa minutilla Vieill. Least Sandpiper.—Not uncommon in winter.
160. Actiturus bartramius Bonap. Bartramian Sandpiper; Upland Plover.—Abundant on the prairies during March and April and again in October. None remain to breed or to winter.
161. Limosa fœda Ord. Marbled Godwit.—Rare; seen only in March and October.
162. Totanus semipalmatus Temm. Willet; Tattler.—This well-known bird is also common in this region in all suitable localities. Resident throughout the year; breeds.