THE BLACK-NECKED STILT.

Tur Stilts are sometimes called Long-
legged Plovers. Vast flocks of them may
be seen on the borders of the sea and the
salt lakes, as well as upon the banks of
rivers. They fly with great rapidity, but
when running, appear to stagger in
balancing their long legs. Their food
consists of small worms, flies, shell-fish,
and insects. They move about in small
flocks. From the extraordinary length
of their legs, it is believed that they are
obliged to hatch the. eggs in a standing
posture. While the females are sitting,
their mates are either wading in the ad-

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