THE TURNSTONE.

Tue Turnstone, or Sea Dotterell, is a
singular marine bird, which is found in
nearly every part of the world. Its fa-
vorite breeding resorts, however, are in
the far north. It is of a wild and solitary
disposition, coursing along the shore in
pairs or in small families, which have
been bred together. In a mere depression
of the sand along the sea-coast, the Turn-
stone drops its eggs, which are four in
number, and of an olive green color,
spotted with brown. While flying, this
bird utters a loud, twittering note. It is
not so swift in its movements as most of

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