April 28, 1779

Posted by sydney on Apr 28th, 1779

Five long-legged plovers, charadrius himantopus, were shot at Frinsham-pond.  There were three brace in all.  These are the most rare of all British birds.  Their legs are marvellously long for the bulk of their bodies.  To be in proportion of weight for inches the legs of Flamingo should be more than 10 feet in length.

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