THE BLACK-NECKED STIL, 37

joining ponds, or traversing the marshes
in the immediate Vicinity; but on the
approach of danger, the whole flock rises
in the air, and they fly steadily, with their
long legs extended behind them, and keep
up a constant yelping note of « click, click,
click.” The legs of the Stilt are longer,
in proportion, than any other known bird,
and from this peculiarity, it derives its
name.

The Black-Necked Stilt is common in
many parts of North and South America,
Its. flesh is regarded ag very fine eating,