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Arenaria interpres.
May 1, 1911.
Added fine high plumage Turnstone to collection.
Shows how backward No. 1 is in moulting.
No. 1 must be in winter plumage still, although
several reddish feathers are showing in back.
August 13, 1911.
The two Turnstones are becoming rather faded
although neither appear to have moulted yet. No. 1 did
not attain the usual high plumage, while No. 2 was
in the very height of plumage when taken. Both
eat considerable wheat and bread.
October 29, 1911.
No. 1 is still in winter plumage with yellow
legs. I cannot tell whether the feathers are old or new.
No. 2 is in worn high plumage with red legs.
No. 1 never attained high plumage, skipping that
plumage altogether; appears to be in perfect
health.
November 20, 1911.
No. 1 appears to show some new feathers of winter plumage in the
interscapular region.
No. 2 shows no sign of moult, but is in worn high
plumage.