BY

Mr J. A. HARVIE-BROWN, Mr J. CORDEAUX,
Mr R. M. BARRINGTON, Mr A. G. MORE,
AND
Mr W. EAGLE CLARKE.

NINTH REPORT.

(Vol. II., No. 4.)

EDINBURGH:
PRINTED BY M'FARLANE & ERSKINE,
14 and 19 ST JAMES SQUARE.
1889.

This Report contains a summary of the investigations of a Committee reappointed by the British Association for the Advancement of Science, at Manchester, in 1887, to consist of Professor Newton, Mr J. A. Harvie-Brown, Mr John Cordeaux, Mr W. Eagle Clarke, Mr R. M. Barrington, and Mr A. G. More, for the purpose of obtaining (with the consent of the Master and Elder Brethren of the Trinity House, the Commissioners of Northern Lights, and the Commissioners of Irish Lights) observations on the Migration of Birds at Lighthouses and Light-ships, and of reporting on the same at Bath in 1888. Mr Cordeaux to be the Secretary.

The returns relating to Scotland have been arranged by Mr J. A. Harvie-Brown; for the East Coast of England, by Mr Cordeaux; for the West Coast of England, by Mr W. Eagle Clarke; and those for the Coasts of Ireland, by Mr R. M. Barrington and Mr A. G. More.

This is the ninth, and final, report issued, and the Committee have much pleasure in stating that one of their number, Mr William Eagle Clarke, of the Museum of Science and Art in Edinburgh, has undertaken the laborious task of reducing the mass of facts collected, from an examination de novo of the whole of the schedules sent in, so as to bring out the general results of their inquiry, both statistically and otherwise, on strictly scientific lines, and in as condensed and clear a method as possible.

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CONTENTS.

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We repeat the List of Stations with Returns up to date.

EAST OF SCOTLAND.

Note: The names of the Reporters are given under "Diary from the Stations."

Extracts from Diary from the Stations.

The following notes are selected from a large number of letters and notes, showing the constantly increasing interest taken in the work of the Committee:—

N. Unst.—John Nichol (principal) says: "Ravens variously - 3 - marked were seen in June and July near Lerwick. One was jet black with white wings. Another white head and tips of wings. Others variously marked.

"Teal and Widgeon, reckoned rare in Unst, seen 23d November. The Starling is not of the Faroe species, but of the common species. Took particular note of this. Breed. Make for shore in winter at night—only with us during the day. Fewer land birds in 1887 than in most seasons, except greater numbers of Linnets (Twites?) in day time. Stormy Petrels were the most persistent night-callers we had. More Cormorants than usual in winter and more Eider Ducks than in former years. No Swans seen to date of 31st December 1887. Strange fact noted: No Solan Geese seen between October 28th and November 20th, although for certain there were plenty of fish about, and the weather fine."

Under date of March 7th, Mr Nichol in a letter describes a whale chase. Two large Finners off the shore of Balta Vöe (Physeter tursio), estimated at over 70 feet long. Not captured.

On 20th March a large Eagle pounced on a Hooded Crow and carried him off, flying past going north. In August occur records of Eagles on Hermann's Hill. Young had been destroyed [by the selfish edict then in force.—J. A. H.-B.]. A Little Auk, Mr Nichol says, "measured 8½ inches from point of beak to tip of tail," which is over the measurements in Johns' Book, which he has. [We are glad to find such care taken as this indicates.—J. A. H.-B.] Greater number of Gulls seen than usual in September, indicating greater abundance of fish.

"On the 24th December," says Mr Nichol, "at 10 A.M.—a rare occurrence—a flock of six Cormorants appeared, same time another flock of six. Both flocks flying round the rock one after the other. After once round, the hindermost flock went right away westerly. The other went three times more round the rock, as if looking for the other flock, before leaving also westerly. [Italics are mine.—J. A. H.-B.] To date 31st December. Not one been seen since, although before daily."

Mr Nichol relates another whale hunt at Unst, on Wednesday, 28th September 1887. Also unsuccessful.

I must pay a passing tribute to the admirable schedules sent in by Mr Nichol, including two entirely devoted, as requested, - 4 - to movements of Solan Geese, which are sure to yield, some day, valuable information.

Sumburgh Head.—Mr James Youngclause.—A very short single schedule. Birds very scarce. Greenfinch found dead on 9th December. Mentions residents there, which may yet be utilised for minute records of distribution. Arrival and departure of rock birds—not one seen after the 12th August. No "rushes" of birds seen. (Assistant's name, Donald Campbell.)

North Ronaldshay.—John Tulloch.—Great numbers of Gulls on the Island all winter, living mostly in the turnip fields. "There are 100's (sic) to be seen in a field at times, feeding. They will hollow the turnip, leaving the outside skin only. The only way to keep them away is to shoot some, and hang them up on poles."

Pentland Skerries.—John Gilmour (assistant keeper—not "principal," as in last Report).

The Crossbill occurs (see letter of 2d August 1887, and schedule under date—22d July being date of occurrence).—"There were three of them on the island, and they remained over a week. This is in no mistake a rare bird here, and I have never seen it before."

"A Game Hawk was on the island a good part of the summer, and made sad havoc among the Terns" (schedule, 10th August 1887). This may partially account for the shifting of nesting sites of the Terns so frequently, to which we allude elsewhere ("Vertebrate Fauna of the Outer Hebrides," in the press. David Douglas).

[Two of the schedules refer entirely to Solan Geese, as requested. These from the various stations should be separately considered and reported upon in the final digest.—J. A. H.-B.] They bulk about the Pentland Firth largest in August; and only stragglers are seen by 1st October (see letter). No great movement to date of 1st October of other birds, except the last two days, 29th and 30th September. Rush shortly at date expected—(see schedules). Mr John Gilmour, under date of 5th November, sends wings and feet of a Yellow Bunting. It was shot on the 2d November. He goes on to say—"we had not many birds here during October, as compared with what I have seen in former years; the wind was never in the - 5 - east during the whole month. But the wind having shifted to S.E. during the first three days of November, with a strong gale, we have had a considerable 'rush' of Fieldfares, Redwings, Goldcrests, Song Thrush, Blackbirds, Woodcock, Snow Bunting, and Yellow Bunting. There is also, with little doubt, a Hoopoe, described as seen on 9th October." All the lighthouse keepers at Pentland Skerries assist keenly in the work, during their watches, viz., Messrs Mercer (principal), M'Gaw and Dawson (assistants).

Dunnet Head.—David Laidlaw and James Carson.—One schedule.—"Gulls came to the cliffs to breed a fortnight earlier, and left a fortnight earlier, about the middle of February to middle of September." Hawks and Carrion (?) Crows (Hooded?) frequent the cliffs in the breeding season. Gannets reported during July, August, and September, passing and repassing in such quantities, that it would be quite impossible to form any idea.

Noss Head.—James Ferrier.—One schedule.—Note: "The Cormorants breed here under the headland, and never leave all winter; go forth to feed early, and return to rest in the evening." [Query: Is this the real Cormorant, or only the Shag? I fancy the latter most probably.—J. A. H.-B.]

Buchan Ness.—William Ross.

Bell Rock.—James Jack.—Unfortunately a spring schedule is lost. This one dates 1st September to 21st. But the spring schedule was, Mr Jack says, very light, and few birds seem to pass this way in spring except Larks.

Inchkeith.—Robert Grierson.—March 14th to October 16th, seven entries under seven dates.

Separate Report under Genera and Species.

Turdidæ.—Thrushes.—Returns commence in January, and between 1st and 23d, Blackbirds, Fieldfares, occur in small numbers, and one Thrush on 23d; wind variable, from fresh S.W. to strong E. on 7th, rest westerly; all at Pentland Skerries.

February.—A single record of Blackbird at Pentland Skerries on 24th.

March.—At Pentland Skerries, two dates of straggling Blackbirds, 3d and 14th.

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April.—Thrushes and Blackbirds at N. Ronaldshay and Pentland Skerries, 4th, at latter, and between then and 27th; and Ring Ouzels on 27th, with S.E. fresh on island.

September.—Most returns from Pentland Skerries of Blackbirds and Thrushes; winds variable, but with easterly tendency. Also one record from Noss Head.

October.—No great appearance; indeed, as compared with 1886, infinitesimal. Only small items on six dates, between 10th and 31st, of Redwings (10th), and Blackbirds, Song Thrushes (23d), and Fieldfares (31st); winds northerly and easterly.

November.—The above succeeded by a "perfect rush" of Fieldfares at same station on the 1st. "Flocks all day;" and also of Redwings (several) and two Blackbirds. 2d, Song Thrushes all day. (Winds continuing easterly, but more to south than in October.) Yet after this no great movement apparently at Pentland Skerries. Only other stations recording are Dunnet Head (Fieldfares, strong N.E. breeze, haze; and Noss Head S.S.E. gale, a few Thrushes); and at N. Ronaldshay, Blackbirds and Thrushes; strong E.N.E. and showers.

December.—Rush all over; only two records at Pentland Skerries of Blackbirds on 21st and 26th.

Saxicolinæ.—January.—6th, one "Stonechat" (Wheatear?), at 1.11 A.M.; strong S. at N. Unst.

N.B.—This may not have been a Common Wheatear at such a date.

March.—At Pentland Skerries one Whinchat all day; moderately W., and showers "rare."

April.—At Pentland Skerries, 6th, Wheatears (sic) all day on lighthouse; Light N. cloudy; more by the 10th, and one Redstart (or more?) on 27th.

May.—" Stonechats" (at N. Ronaldshay)—[probably Wheatears vera.—J. A. H.-B.] on 17th; and Redstart, male, at Pentland Skerries all day on 4th.

June.—One only record at N. Unst, at 2 P.M. on the 6th; light S. breeze; rested on rock.

July.—Blank.

August.—At Pentland Skerries, 17th, 19th, and 23d, single Wheatears: winds various, from light W.N.W.; moderate N. to fresh S.W. on the three dates.

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September.—At N. Unst, one on 20th, and single occurrences on 23d and 30th, same place.

At Pentland Skerries, one Redstart ♀ on 3d, and Wheatears again at ditto, on 22d; and at N. Unst, on 26th, single birds.

October.—"Stonechats," Wheatears, etc., at N. Unst, 26th, and earlier at more southern stations; earliest at Bell Rock on 1st; rush on 5th at Fidra, i.e., "numbers on island all day." Stations returning in small numbers, N. Unst, Pentland Skerries, Bell Rock, Inchkeith, and Fidra. No more records after October.

Silviinæ.—Spring.—March.—One Redbreast all day on 1st at Pentland Skerries; fresh W., haze.

April.—23d, One Redbreast on lighthouse; S.E., haze.

Autumn.—September.—At Bell Rock, on 15th, one Robin; and at Fidra, one on 24th.

December.—At Dunnet Head, one; N., clear.

Phylloscopinæ.—In April.—On Pentland Skerries, on 23d and 24th; a few all day; S.E., showers. The only spring record.

Autumn.—September.—At N. Unst, one W. Warbler; N., strong breeze and showers; and at Noss Head one Goldcrest all day.

October.—Nothing; but in November, five or six Goldcrests all day at Pentland Skerries; S.S.E. and rain.

December.—One Goldcrest cock; N.W. gale at Noss Head; flying about the outhouses.

Acrocephalinæ.—Blank.

Accentoridæ.—Blank.

Troglodytidæ.—No records till September; and then only two at Bell Rock (on 24th), and Inchkeith (28th), young birds.

October.—One Common Wren at N. Unst; N.N.W., clear, on 2d (see W. Nichol's Notes).

November.—At Pentland Skerries, single birds reported; light N.W. wind ("first seen for some time"), on 11th, 12th; at Dunnet Head, one; light W. breeze, clear on 29th.

Motacillidæ.—April.—7th, at Pentland Skerries, the first seen this spring; light variable, clear. Again single birds seen on 27th, one of Pied Wagtail and one Rays [? or the long-tailed yellow one, which is the Grey Wagtail. Rays has very short tail.—J. A. H.-B.]

July.—Rays Wagtail is again alluded to, but we suspect - 8 - this will turn out to be the Grey. [Yet Mr Barrington, in June 1886, shot a veritable M. Raii in N. Rona!!]

August.—One record of Wagtail at Pentland Skerries, after strong N.W. wind on island.

September.—At Pentland Skerries, a few Pied Wagtails, on five dates between 3d and 22d. The most, six on the 22d; also one Wagtail at Bell Rock on 2d; strong S. breeze.

October.—Pied Wagtails at Pentland Skerries, fresh W., on 5th.

Anthidæ.—January.—Rock Pipits noted at N. Unst on 29th. No more of this species till Autumn.

March.—At N. Unst on 7th, and again on 21st, "Mosscheepers," and at Bell Rock, a few on 20th and 23d; S.E., fresh, and haze.

April.—A few on 23d at N. Unst; "three or four remained all the year."

July.—Three at N. Unst; S.W., strong breeze. [But are these not resident?—J. A. H.-B.]

August.—All returns from Pentland Skerries. N.B.—"Rush" on afternoon of 23d, and again on 23d; light W., breeze, haze, left flying south.

September.—At N. Unst, numerous on 20th, and flock of five on 1st; N., fresh, clear. A few at Bell Rock, and an increase observed on 15th there; wind S.S.W. and S.W., light.

October.—On 4th and 5th, a number on Bell Rock; S.W. strong breeze, haze. Rested on rock; light breeze on 5th.

Muscicapidæ.—August.—At Pentland Skerries, one on 10th on island; N.W., cloudy.

September.—At Pentland Skerries, one or more on 5th all day; fresh N.E. Do., two or three on 29th all day; fresh E. Do., a few on 30th all day, N.N.E., cloudy.

October.—At Pentland Skerries, one or two all day on 5th; strong N.W., cloudy.

From the above it is evident Pentland Skerries is a regular resting place most seasons. No doubt the Pied Flycatcher is intended throughout.

Hirundinidæ.—May.—13th, at N. Ronaldshay, two, 5 P.M.; N.N.E., fresh, clear. 11th, at Pentland Skerries, "Arrival of all day;" N.W., clear. 15th, do. do., all day; W.N.W., clear; on lighthouse. 26th, do. do., one, 12.30 P.M.; light N.E.; flying W. 14th. at Dunnet, two, 4 P.M.; light W. breeze, clear.

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June.—26th, at N. Unst, two, 8 P.M.; S.W., clear, "rarely seen." 5th, 6th, and 7th, at Pentland Skerries, number all day; strong E., haze; variable and fresh. 17th, at Pentland Skerries, several all day; moderate E.N.E. breeze, fog; flying about lighthouse,

August.—27th, at Dunnet, two at 4.30 P.M.; S.E., clear.

September.—1st, Pentland Skerries, three at 11.40; strong clear, E.

Fringillidæ.—February.—6th, 17th, and 20th, Linnets (Twites?) and Chaffinches ("rare"); the latter with S. strong breeze, haze—all at N. Unst. [Note.—Winds have been quite abnormal all this season throughout; hence, also, our very fine summer.—J. A. H.-B.]

March.—At Pentland Skerries, one seen all day (strong S.S.E., and haze) on 22d.

April.—26th, same place, two all day; S.E., fresh, haze on lighthouse.

At Pentland Skerries.—Chaffinches on the 4th, and Greenfinches on the 16th and 19th, in small numbers. Wind, in the latter case, N.N.W. by W.S.W. to N.E., with rain.

December.—4th, at N. Unst, one Chaffinch (S.W., sleet) resting on lighthouse; and on 9th, one all day; fresh N.W., snow. At Sumburgh Head, 1 Greenfinch (fresh breeze, N., and snow) on 9th; and same day, twelve Grey Linnets (Twites?) all day, "flying about a dyke."

August.—At N. Unst, two Linnets (Twites?) rested on rock; W., light breeze, clear.

September.—At N. Unst, eighteen seen at noon; light W. breeze, fog; flying about rock. 29th and 30th, at Pentland Skerries, Chaffinch seen all day; fresh E., haze, and N.E., cloudy. On 30th, also seen all day.

October.—At N. Unst, Linnet (Twites?), four seen at 10 A.M.; N.W, fresh breeze, and snow. On 23d and 28th, 100 (old and young) all day time; variable light airs, haze.

November.—At N. Unst, on 20th, "Linnets."

Emberizinæ.—January.—Common Bunting at Pentland Skerries, one all day on lighthouse; fresh S.W.

April.—30th, at Pentland Skerries, one Common Bunting; moderate N.W., clear; on lighthouse.

May.—7th, at Pentland Skerries, one Common Bunting all - 10 - day; light S.S.E., haze; on lighthouse. And 22d, one Snow Bunting all day; fresh N.W.

July.—22d, at Pentland Skerries, one Common Bunting all day; strong W.N.W., clear; on lighthouse, and till 29th.

September.—13th to 25th, at N. Unst, Snow Buntings. Flock on 13th; and from six to fourteen on other dates (6 dates). Winds, northerly and westerly. Also at Pentland Skerries and Bell Rock.

October.—5th, 14th, 20th, Snow Buntings disappeared on 5th at N. Unst. Five reappeared with N.N.W. and snow, and disappeared at 1 P.M. same day; and two seen on 20th. A few seen at Pentland Skerries on 11th, and again on 29th. A large flock at Dunnet on 14th; N.E., sleet.

November.—From 1st on to 20th, numbers, increasing in quantity by 5th. 11th, with Common Buntings on 18th, and Yellow Buntings on 19th and 20th. On 3d, at N. Ronaldshay, hundreds; S.E., strong, and still on lighthouse on 23d. At Bell Rock, on 20th and 21st, a few only.

December.—Two only, all day, on 9th at Sumburgh Head.

Alaudidæ.—No spring records; nor till September 23d, on Bell Rock, four seen; light W., flying S.E.

October.—Nothing.

November.—20th, at Bell Rock, one struck, not killed, at 3 A.M.; light W. breeze, haze.

December.—8th, at Pentland Skerries, flock all day; moderate S.W., and snow; increased to-day. Same date, at Dunnet, flock of, at 10 A.M.; light E. breeze, snow.

Sturninæ.—In March.—Record of one Starling found dead at foot of tower at Pentland Skerries; light W., clear.

July.—31st, at Pentland Skerries, for several days, in one large flock. 5th, at Noss Head, one pure white Starling at 4 A.M.; N.W., fresh. Flying about.

September.—On 16th, flock of Starlings flying about, all young birds, at Inchkeith.

October.—At Pentland Skerries, nine; wind, N.W.; light haze on 25th. On 27th, at same place, twenty-four (variable light airs), old and young; and at Bell Rock, on 18th, one old bird; fresh W. breeze.

November.—On 14th, six at North Unst; N., fresh breeze, - 11 - snow. And on 11th, at Pentland Skerries, one; N.N.E. "Struck, not killed."

Corvidæ.—February.—At N. Unst, four Crows, 2.9 A.M., daily seen. N.W., light, clear. And 13th, Black Ravens; N.W., fresh, haze.

March.—At Pentland Skerries, one Jackdaw all day; light S.E.E., haze; on lighthouse. And again on 30th, S.W., clear; flying over. On 3d, at Noss, two Ravens flying over; fresh W. breeze. Rooks and Grey Crows are also taken note of at N. Unst and Pentland Skerries.

April.—24th, Rooks at N. Unst, a flock flying about. Also noted at Pentland Skerries; and also twenty at N. Ronaldshay on 28th.

July.—On 6th, Rooks all day at Pentland Skerries; had been there for a week.

August.—On 3d, one Raven at N. Unst, and one on 24th; S.E. Rested on rock.

September.—At N. Unst many records, but no great numbers of Ravens, Hooded Crows; Rooks (28th, flock of eight). S.W. wind on six or seven dates.

October.—Here also a few returns of the same species, and one Jackdaw on 10th at Pentland Skerries.

November.—At Pentland Skerries Great Crows, Ravens, and Rooks; and Ravens at Noss Head.

December.—Grey Crows at Pentland Skerries, three dates—8th, 27th, and 31st.

Cypselidæ.—May.—One swift seen at Bell Rock on 3d, an early date; light S., clear.

August.—Two seen at Pentland Skerries on 8th at 2 P.M.; light S.W. "Flying about the tower for insects."

September.—One Swift all day on 16th at Pentland Skerries; light S.E. to N.E., clear.

Cuculidæ.—May.—Two on 18th at Bell Rock.

Strigidæ.—September.—16th, at Pentland Skerries, one Owl; moderate E.S.E., cloudy. "Rare."

October.—At same place two Short-Eared Owls—one shot; N.N.E., showers.

Falconidæ.—One record of Falcon on February 7th at N. Unst.

March.—Two Sparrow Hawks at N. Unst.

June.—One Hawk at N. Ronaldshay; and various autumn - 12 - records as usual. Nothing new to be gleaned from them. Principally Sparrow Hawk (usually meaning Merlins), Falcons, Kestrel, etc.

Pelecanidæ.—Cormorants.—We have not catalogued yet all the winter colonies of the Great Cormorant, so records of this species are useful. The only birds recorded this year on E. Coast are: October 27th, four, flying E. Wind N.W. at Pentland Skerries. November 21st, flock of thirty, resting on rock of N. Unst.

We have had a number of schedules entirely devoted to Gannets at some of the more prominent stations, and these, with other accounts already published, will at some future date constitute material for a very thorough treatment of the movements of the species, and their relations to the migrations of the Herring.

We therefore omit schedule notes on the Gannet at present. But lest our reporters think their work thus wasted or lost, we hasten to undeceive them, for we consider that the movements of Solan Geese, as held in relation to their known breeding areas, and the habits and distribution of the Herring (their principal food, if not indeed almost their only food), is of most particular economic importance. Much hinges upon it undoubtedly, as any one who has studied not only its habits, also the great question of our sea-fisheries, is bound to know, or he has missed the whole importance of the subject.

Ardeidæ.—Herons are ubiquitous, even in the "Remoter Isles," and even where they do not breed. Their regular occurrence along and over all our coasts, at all seasons, and independent of breeding stations, makes statistics of a value difficult to ascertain. But one thing seems quite certain, their migrations, local movements, curious presence at all points, and at all times, is not dependent upon the movements of deep-sea fishes. The Heron's food-supplies are of a much more cosmopolitan nature, and he finds that which he requires to keep him at all seasons, in all weathers, at all tides; and his long neck and legs must be of considerable service to him in all these varying circumstances.

Report.—March.—7th, one Heron (N.W., clear) on lighthouse of Pentland Skerries.

April.—Not a record anywhere.

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May.—Two Herons at Pentland Skerries on 17th flying about lighthouse. [Were they old or young?]

June.—Blank.

July.—Scarcely more so. "Three Herons, on the 4th of July, circled around the rocks of Pentland Skerries about 3.30 P.M.—the wind light S.—and flew away again to the west."

August.—At the same place (which either has special attractions, or specially careful recorders—we incline to the latter), on the 26th, two Herons "sat upon the island;" S.E. haze.

September.—Five Herons—again at the same place—appeared; and three on the 24th.

October.—Two Herons sat on the rocks of the same isle on the 2d, after encountering a fresh N. wind and cloudy sky.

November.—One Heron, at 1.30 A.M., was seen at the same favoured isle, but flying north over the island; wind light N.W., and cloudy sky.

Anatidæ.—Wild Ducks: Eider Ducks: Widgeon or Wild Duck? Teal or Widgeon? "Wild Geese:" Golden Eye.

March.—20th, at Pentland Skerries, two Duck; and on 28th, two. (Wind fresh S. first day, and N.W., clear, next.)

April.—10th, at Pentland Skerries, several Eider Ducks.

August.—26th, at Pentland Skerries, five or six at noon.

N.B.—September.—27th, Eider Duck at N. Ronaldshay, arrived; old and young stay all winter. Again on 11th, at Pentland Skerries, Eider Ducks appeared in a flock swimming round island—N.W., clear; and on the 14th—same station—"Teal or Widgeon" [probably Teal.—J. A. H.-B.] arose off a loch.

October.—A "dark-coloured Duck" seen at Noss Head (?)—wind N.N.E., and sleet; and "Wild Geese" in a string on 17th flying N. at noon past Inchkeith in the Firth of Forth.

November.—A few single records, 2d, 3d, 21st, and 23d, at N. Unst. Wind in order, S.E. gale. Do., E. breeze, S.S.W. breeze.

Columbidæ.—September.—"Common Pigeon" on 3d at Bell Rock; E., fresh breeze. [Was this a "Dooket Doo" frae Fife?—J. A. H.-B.]

Procellariidæ.—August.—A "rush" of Petrels at N. Unst at the glass [or only perhaps the local birds lured to the glass - 14 - by special atmospheric causes. The Storm Petrel winters at N. Unst in their burrows there, and may be said never to be absent from the neighbourhood.—J. A. H.-B.] There seems to have been, however, unusually large movements of the Petrels, and W. Nichol remarked upon it in one of his letters. Also in September, and less so in October.

Rallidæ.—Corn Crake.—May.—10th, at N. Ronaldshay, heard for the first time this year, and at Pentland Skerries on 16th, "arrived three days earlier than usual!"

September.—21st, one at Pentland Skerries, 3 P.M.; light N.W., cloudy.

Charadriidæ.—There is really little to be learned from the accounts of movements of this family. Oyster-Catchers are always locally present, so almost are Golden Plover.

Entries of Plovers and even of Oyster-Catchers are very few and far between, and the records of Lapwings add little to our data. Ringed Plover receive a few notices.

Scolopacidæ.—The Woodcock is always interesting, so we take him in detail. It is a curious circumstance that there is scarcely an entry in the Report—or at most only two or three. Thus:—

Never appeared till November:—on the 1st, two ("later than last year") found benighted in a S.S.E. gale with rain at Pentland Skerries, and the other next day. Again on the 11th, one; wind N.W., cloudy; and one at N. Ronaldshay; light E, and clear.

December.—Only three entries—10th, 12th, and 16th, at Pentland Skerries and at Dunnet. Three birds.

Snipe, equally scarce with the last. One entry in March, and none again till 3d of November, and no more afterwards.

Curlew has many entries, yet not so many as in 1886; but the Curlew can only be considered as a very partial migrant, and entries are mostly of local interest only.

We do not repeat the comparative tables given under Curlew, Woodcock, Snipe, and Jacksnipe, which we gave in 1886 Report (8th Report, p. 24).

Of Redshanks, Sandpipers, Dunlins, there are few entries of any value in working out our subject, and these are almost entirely from N. Unst and Pentland Skerries in autumn. The - 15 - Dunlins arrived at Pentland Skerries at their breeding haunts on 29th April.

Laridæ.—April.—Numbers of Kittiwakes all day, at Pentland Skerries, on 30th April.

May.—Numbers of Kittiwakes and Gulls on 1st at N. Ronaldshay; again numbers on Pentland Skerries on 29th, and Black-Backed Gulls on 26th. Terns arrived at Pentland Skerries on 12th April. [Note.—Both Arctic and Common Terns breed on the Pentland Skerries.—J. A. H.-B.].

July.—Terns left Pentland Skerries on 27th, "which is earlier than usual." Gulls still seen about the Rock at N. Ronaldshay this month.

August.—One Skua, "rare," flying E.; seen at Pentland Skerries on 3d. Five or six other entries of Gulls, Herring Gulls, Black-Backed Gulls, and Kittiwakes, all at Pentland Skerries.

September.—Four entries of Gulls, all at Pentland Skerries, and in great numbers; immense numbers on 16th, 18th, and 25th.

October.—At N. Unst, flock of young Kittiwakes (wind N.W.) flying W. on 21st, and again on 22d. A number of Gulls at Pentland Skerries on 16th and 24th.

December.—Two Ivory Gulls at N. Unst (W., strong breeze) on 2d. Two Iceland Gulls at N. Unst (N.W., and snow) on 10th.

Procellariidæ.—Petrels.—August.—One on 17th and one on 23d at Pentland Skerries at night; struck, not killed. This appears to be the only record. They winter upon N. Unst as also, no doubt, at many other stations.—(See forthcoming volume upon the "Vertebrate Fauna of the Outer Hebrides," where winter colonies of Petrels, etc., will be spoken of more fully.)

Alcidæ.—Few entries as compared with most years.

January 1887.—At N. Unst flock of Marrots; "soon arrived this year;" S.S.W., strong breeze, and hail. "Rare to see any so soon."

February.—At N. Unst on 19th, Tysties, a flock of, "first arrival early;" and on 14th, four Tysties arrived at Noss Head, where, we are informed by the light keeper, a few breed! On 15th, at same station, a great many Marrots and Razorbills arrived.

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March.—7th, at Noss Head, Guillemots, "many more arrived to-day, and all day;" and on 1st, "many arriving all day."

April.—3d, at Pentland Skerries, Puffins arrived during the day, "earlier than last year by a week." [Note.—These arrival dates of rock birds are always interesting, as also are their movements at other times.]

August.—Guillemots seen flying E. past Pentland Skerries on 4th August, and flocks again on 6th; and by 19th, Puffins all left, and last seen were on 15th at that station.

September.—One Black Guillemot seen on 17th at Pentland Skerries; fresh N.W., cloudy.

December.—16th, at N. Unst, two young Guillemots seen; light S. breeze.

Schedules were issued to thirty-four stations, lighthouses, and light-vessels on the East Coast of England, and returns have been received from thirty-one. The total number of schedules received from all sources is eighty-four.

Wings and legs have also been forwarded, representing birds killed or captured against the lanterns, from the Leman and Ower L.V., Happisburgh L.V., Spurn L.H., Cromer L.H., Kentish Knock L.V., Nore L.V., Goodwin L.V., and Hanois L.H., Guernsey. Altogether twenty-eight wings have been forwarded with labels and dates of occurrence.

East Coast stations included in this report are:—

In addition to the observations supplied by the light-keepers, notes have been incorporated, directly or indirectly communicated by Messrs T. H. Nelson, Redcar (12 schedules); C. Donald Thompson, Seaton-Carew; Matthew Bailey, Flamborough; W. Eagle Clarke, Philip Lawton, W. Cecil Scott, and F. D. Power, The Spurn; J. H. Gurney, Jun., North-East Norfolk; O. V. Aplin, Norfolk Coast; G. Smith, Arthur Patterson, Benjamin Dye, and W. P. Pycraft, Yarmouth; also from Mr G. H. Caton-Haigh, Grainsby Hall, notes from Tetney and North-East Lincolnshire; and Lord Clifton, Dumpton Park, Ramsgate, from Isle of Thanet.

Notes also bearing on migration have been utilised from the Naturalist, the Zoologist, and the natural history column in the Field newspaper.

Diary of Migratory Movements on East Coast of England, 1887.

JANUARY.

January 1st.—[1]Flambro'L.H., several flocks of Guillemot about the cliffs. Newarp L.V., nineteen Crows to W., 4 P.M.

January 4th.—Tees L.V., large flocks Dunlin, Whimbrel, Curlew, one Red-throated Diver, and eighteen Shelduck. (N.W., light.) Hunstanton L.H., thousands of Larks, 9.30 A.M. to 3 P.M., to S.; also Lapwings. (Wind S., B. C.) Languard L.H., "owing to last night's heavy weather, thousands of birds—Thrushes, Blackbirds, Starlings, Fieldfares, Linnets, Skylarks, - 19 - and Chaffinches—remained about the lighthouse all day. Large flocks also passing over to the Essex Shore," Swin Middle L.V., flock of Larks to E. (S. by E., 3; snow.)

January 5th.—Farn L.H., Woodcock on island, 3.30 P.M. Tees L.V., large flocks of Larks, four Redshank, two Fieldfares. (N.W.; snow.) Spurn L.H., great number of Larks, Thrushes, Fieldfares, Redwings, and several Crows to S. Many dead outside in the bents. (S.E., 6; snow.)

January 6th.—Farn L.H., Golden Plover, Redwing, Thrush, and several Curlew. (N.E., 3; snow.) Whitby L.H., Fieldfare, 6 A.M., caught at lantern. (W., 3; O. S. M.) Spurn L.H., the same as on 5th. (W.S.W., 4.) Outer Dowsing L.V., one Thrush and a Lark, 9 A.M., to W. (O. M.) Newarp L.V., number of Larks to W., 2.30 P.M. Yarmouth, Pochard, Widgeon, and Tufted Ducks; frost: Fieldfares and Redwings, vast flocks to S. Shipwash L.V., Titlark dead on deck; one Lark and a Thrush on board. (N.N.W.) Swin Middle L.V., a few Larks and Starlings at various times, almost all directions.

January 7th.—Outer Dowsing L.V., Fieldfares and two Starlings on board. Six Wild Ducks to S.S.W. Cromer L.H., eighteen Red-throated Divers fishing along shore. Dudgeon L.V., Titlarks at night; five killed. (S.E., 3.) Swin Middle L.V., flock of Larks, 1.30 P.M., to W. Hanois L.H. (Guernsey), four Goldfinches, 10.30 A.M., to E. (W.N.W., 4.)

January 8th.—Yarmouth, Thrushes, Blackbirds, Redwings, Larks—market stalls glutted.

January 9th.—Farn L.H., Golden Plover, Thrush, Redwing, one Fieldfare, one Blackbird on island. (N., 1.) Hasbro' L.V., eight Skylarks, 3 P.M., caught alive. (S.E., 2; O. M.)

January 12th.—Farn L.H., several Thrush, Starlings, two Blackbirds, and one Fieldfare. (W., 2.)

January 15th.—Yarmouth, Peregrine Falcon.

January 19th.—Cromer L.H., Thrush (4 A.M.) killed. Cockle L.V., straggling Skylarks, one to six at a time, at intervals, E. to S.W. and W. on 19th, and to 26th inclusive. (W. and S.W., 3.) Nore L.V., Skylarks, 8 P.M. to midnight, round lantern; also night of 18th. (W.S.W., 4.)

January 21st.—Redcar, many Larks and Lapwings to W. during morning. (W., strong.)

January 22d.—Redcar, several flocks Lapwing, 3 P.M., a mile - 20 - at sea to W. (W.N.W., strong.) Swin Middle L.V., about fifty Larks during night; eight killed. (W., 3.)

January 23d.—Swin Middle L.V., Larks in flocks, 50-70, to W.

January 24th.—Galloper L.V., a few Larks round lantern all night. (S.W., 4.) Also on 25th. Hanois L.H., flock Larks, 4 A.M., flying round light. (S., O. M.)

January 26th.—Farn L.H., several Thrush and Skylarks. (W.S.W., 4.) Redcar, three flocks of Larks at 11.30 A.M. from sea, going W.

January 27th.—Cromer L.H., a few Larks and Redwings, 2.30 A.M., at lantern. (S.W., 4; M. R.)

January 28th.—Spurn L.H., Larks, 2 A.M., one killed; Chaffinches and Sparrows, 9 A.M. (S.W.; mist.) Galloper L.V., Larks and Starlings all night; six Larks and two Starlings killed. (S.W., 4.) Swin Middle L.V., Larks and Red wings, 11.30 to sunrise; eight Redwings killed. (S.W., 2.)

January 29th.—Galloper L.V., hundreds of Larks all night; sixty killed. (S.W., 3; O. M.) Swin Middle L.V., Larks and Redwings in flocks, 50-70, 8 A.M. to W. (W.S.W., 3.)

FEBRUARY.

February 3d.—Cromer L.H., Larks, Thrushes, and Redwings, midnight to 3 A.M., round lantern. (E.; clear.)

February 5th.—Newarp L.V., ten Crows to W., 8 A.M. (S.W., 3.) Languard L.H., Large flock Wood Pigeons, 3.40 P.M., to N.

February 7th.—Farn L.H., two Fieldfares, several Thrush. (S.S.W., 3.)

February 12th.—Longstone L.H., Guillemot assembled at breeding stations, earliest date remembered. Cromer L.H., Thrushes, 10 P.M. to midnight. (N.E., 3; drizzle.)

February 16th.—Languard L.H., Bearded Tit, 7.40 A.M.; very tame; left at noon. (S.W., 3.)

February 17th.—Whitby L.H., a few Gulls at daylight arrived at breeding quarters. Languard L.H., a number of Chaffinch, Sparrows, and Blackcaps (Parus major?), all mixed pitched here 9 A.M., and remained to sunset. (N., 2; B. C. M.)

February 22d.—Cromer L.H., Larks, Starlings, from 0.30 to 3 A.M.; Fieldfares during day. Languard L.H., 300 Gulls to S. - 21 - (W.S.W., 3.) Shipwash L.V., Lark dead on deck, 7 A.M. (W.S.W.)

February 23d.—Cockle L.V., thirty Crow circling high, 7 A.M., returned to W. (W.S.W., 4 and 5.) Shipwash L.V., 100 to 200 Rooks, 8.15 A.M., S.E. to N.W. (S.W.; fresh.) Swin Middle L.V., thousands of Ringed Plover to S.

February 24th.—Cockle L.V., two flocks Crows and Jackdaws, 7 A.M., high, W. to E. (S.W., 5.) Shipwash L.V., thirty Crows, 8 A.M., to E. from W. (S.W.; fresh.) Galloper L.V., Larks at lantern at night; five Larks and two Starlings killed. (S.W., 5.)

February 25th.—Whitby L.H., Blackbird ♀, 5 A.M., caught at lantern. (W.S.W., 5.) Shipwash L.V., Thrush, 6.30 A.M., dead on deck. Cockle L.V., fourteen Solan Geese, 6.50 A.M., going S. to N. (W.S.W., 4.)

MARCH.

March 1st.—Longstone L.H., breeding place of Guillemot covered with birds; very fine weather. Spurn L.H., four Blackbirds. (W.S.W., 3.)

March 3d.—Spurn L.H., several Thrushes and Blackbirds to S. (W.S.W., 2.) Cromer L.H., Redwings and Larks, 12.30 to 2.30 A.M.; Starlings and Blackbirds during day. (S., 4.) Galloper L.V., a few Larks passing over to France, noon till dark. (Thick fog.) Hanois L.H., small flock Starlings, 5 A.M.; several struck. (E., 1; B. C. M.)

March 4th.—Newarp L.V., six Starlings and three Chaffinches on board all night. (W.S.W., 1.) Shipwash L.V., small Lark. (N.N.W., light; dense fog.)

March 5th.—Farn L.H., two Blackbirds, 11 A.M. (S.E.) Outer Dowsing L.V., about 200 Black Crows flying round vessel, 11.30 A.M. (S.E., O. M.) Newarp L.V., two Crows and four Starlings to W. (E.N.E.) Shipwash L.V., Starling at daylight (dense fog). One "Ground" Lark flying round, 8 A.M. till noon; two Starlings caught on board.

March 6th.—Farn L.H., Blackbird and Ring Ouzel. (S.W.; fog.) Outer Dowsing L.V., two Chaffinches, 9.45 A.M. (S. by E.; fog.)

March 7th.—Spurn L.H., Black and Grey Crows to S. (E.N.E., - 22 - 2.) Outer Dowsing L.V., three Starlings to W.; two Crows to S.W.

March 9th.—Newarp L.V., large flock Crows to W., 9 A.M. (W.N.W., 3.) Swin Middle L.V., Pied Wagtail, 5 A.M., on deck. Hanois L.H., Lapwings and Wagtails, 4 A.M. (E., 1; O. M.)

March 10th.—Galloper L.V., eighteen Black Crows, 10.30 A.M., to E.S.E.

March 11th.—Farn L.H., four Gannet fishing near island. (N.E., 6.) Hanois L.H., about 100 Lapwings, 2 P.M., to N.E. (N., B. C.)

March 12th.—Farn L.H., two Snow Bunting. Languard L.H., Skylarks, Linnets, and House Sparrows, 7.20 A.M., to W. (N.E., 6.)

March 14th.—Languard L.H. (night, 13th to 14th), large numbers of Wild Fowl passing over to W. (W.N.W, 2.)

March 19th.—Cockle L.V., 80 Crows and Daws, 10.30 A.M., very high to E. (W., 2.)

March 21st.—Outer Dowsing L.V., two Mountain Sparrows, 5 P.M., flying about vessel. Yarmouth, Redshanks, first arrival, 7 A.M. (S.W., light.) Cockle L.V., many Crows and Daws, sunrise to noon, W. to S.E, very high. (W.S.W., 1.)

March 22d.—Hanois L.H., great many Lapwings, 7 A.M., to N.E. (W., B. C. M.)

March 23d.—Farn L.H., several Gannet. (W.N.W, 5.) Whitby L.H., two Wagtails, 6 A.M.; the first seen. Yarmouth, fourteen Golden Plover, 3 A.M., to W.; some with black breasts.

March 24th.—Farn L.H., three Blackbirds, 9 A.M. Spurn L.H., seventy Grey Crows to S., 7 A.M. (S.W., 5.)

March 25th.—Farn L.H., two Blackbirds. (W.N.W., 3.) Languard L.H., Kingfisher, 7 A.M., to N.E.

March 26th—Tees L.V., five Wagtails. (W.) Whitby L.H., several Blackbirds, Wagtails, Titlark, and Robins, 10 A.M., and two ♂ Blackbirds, 11 P.M., at lantern. (W.N.W., 4.) Yarmouth, Garganey Teal shot. Galloper L.V., a few Larks all night.

March 27th.—Outer Dowsing L.V., several Thrushes, 3 A.M.; two struck lantern. (S.W. by S., O. D. R.) Hanois L.H., great many Lapwings to N.E. at 3 P.M. (W., B.)

March 28th.—Languard L.H., hundreds of Oxbirds, 3 P.M., on beach. (N., 3.) Galloper L.V., two Larks. (N.E., 6.)

March 29th.—Farn L.H., Great Crested Grebe, great numbers - 23 - of Guillemot and Puffin. Galloper L.V., quantity of Starlings, 9 P.M., till sunrise; eleven killed. (N.E., 3.)

March 30th.—Farn L.H., eleven Snow Bunting, 3 P.M. (S.S.E., 3.) Longstone L.H., Puffins seen in large numbers; earliest date by a fortnight. Galloper L.V., the same as on 29th.

March 31st.—Tees L.V., twenty Wagtails flying S.E. to N.W. Whitby L.H., one Goldcrest, 2 A.M., caught at lantern. Cockle L.V., many Crows and Daws during day, W. to S.E.; one Blackcap at sunset. Thanet, Chaffinches; Brambling, one.

APRIL.

April 1st.—Farn L.H., Great Northern Diver (N.N.E., 7) flying N.

April 2d.—Cromer L.H., Starlings and Thrushes, 12.30 to 2.30 A.M., round lantern.

April 3d.—Galloper L.V., Starlings midnight to daylight. (N.E.,4.)

April 5th.—Spurn L.H., Four Redbreasts, 9 A.M. (W.N.W., 4.) Several Swifts, 6 P.M., resting on windows and remaining all night. Great Cotes, Wheatears, very many, all males.

April 8th.—Hunstanton L.H., Wheatear. (Wind E.)

April 11th.—Farn L.H., two Wheatears and one Fieldfare. (S., 4.) Galloper L.V., Swallow, 7 A.M., to N.W. (E.N.E., 5.) Hanois L.H., Swallows to N.E., 10 P.M. In evening many about west end of island; also Whitethroats and Willow Wrens. (E., 4.)

April 12th.—Farn L.H., Wagtail, 11 A.M. (N.E., 1.) Outer Dowsing L.V., continuous flocks Puffins and Wild Ducks, noon to 6 P.M., from N.N.W. to S.S.E. Swin Middle L.V., Woodcock, 9 P.M., killed. (E.N.E., 4.)

April 13th.—Outer Dowsing L.V., the same as on 12th, 9 A.M. to 3 P.M., from N.N.W. to S.S.E.

April 15th.—Tees L.V., eight Titlarks and five Wagtails. (N.N.E.; fresh.)

April 16th.—Farn L.H., small birds and Wheatears, midnight. (S.W., 1; O. M.) Flying round light. Tees L.V., great number Grey Linnets to N.W.

April 17th.—Farn L.H., several Wheatears and Skylarks on - 24 - island. (W., 3.) Spurn L.H., large flock Swifts to S. (S.S.E., 4) Yarmouth, Common Sandpiper, 7 A.M. (N.E.; fine); shot. Thanet, Redstart first seen.

April 19th.—Cromer L.H., Swallow, 10.15 A.M., to W.N.W. Thanet, Chiffchaff, first. (Blackcap on 18th.) Varne L.V., about a thousand Black Ducks, 9 A.M., W. to E.

April 20th.—Spurn L.H., three Snow Buntings, 10 A.M.

April 21st.—Farn L.H., Wheatears all day on island. Yarmouth, Swallow, 3 P.M. (W.; light.) Shipwash L.V., Swallow, S.E. to N.W. (E. by N., F.) One Flycatcher on board. Hanois L.H., Swallows passing, 11 P.M. (W., 3; B. C.)

April 22d.—Whitby L.H., one Swallow, 2 P.M., to N. Thanet, White throat, first seen.

April 23d.—Tees L.V., one Golden-Crested Wren came on board, 5 A.M.

April 24th.—Longstone L.H., Large Tern (S. cantiaca), first heard. Hunstanton L.H., one Swallow to S. Thanet, Ring Ouzel, first; Willow Wren and Cuckoo.

April 25th.—Whitby L.H., Ring Ouzel, 7 P.M. (W., 3.) Thanet, Swallow, first.

April 26th.—Cromer L.H., large flock Chaffinches to W. (N.E., 3; clear.) Thanet, Whinchat, one.

April 28th.—Tees L.V., one Swallow, 8 A.M., to N.W. [W.] Redcar, about a dozen Gannets to E. Cromer L.H., a few Wheatears. Shipwash L.V., Chaffinch on board; several round lantern all night. Thanet, Yellow Wagtail, first.

April 29th.—Outer Dowsing L.V., one Redwing. Hunstanton L.H., Cuckoo. Several Flycatchers and Whitethroats, 1 A.M. (Wind E., 2; O. R.) Shipwash L.V., Flycatchers, several flocks, 6 to 8 A.M., S. to N. (E.N.E. to N.) Swin Middle L.V., hundreds of Flycatchers, midnight to 4 A.M.; several killed. (E.N.E.) Thanet, Ring Ouzel, three together. [A pair nested in a holly, but the nest, with four eggs, was destroyed May 6th, the old birds remaining to 16th, and then left.] Forty or fifty Redstarts; Whitethroats, twenty to thirty; Lesser Whitethroats, two; Chiffchaff, about three hundred flitting about on pasture land; Wood Wren, two; Cuckoo, six.

April 30th.—Farn L.H., Sandwich and Arctic Tern, 5 A.M. (N.E., 3), seen and heard flying over nesting places.

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MAY.

May 2d.—Flambro' L.H., two Swallows seen. Guillemots and Puffins in great numbers. Cromer L.H., Turtledove, 6.30 A.M., to W. Yarmouth, Whimbrel, a few. Hanois L.H., "a few Swifts round light towards daylight. (E, 2; O. M.) A great quantity of small birds after daylight—Whitethroats, Blackcaps, Wheatears, Willow Warblers, Wrens; also two Stints, and what I thought a few Cuckoo."

May 3d.—Hunstanton L.H., hundreds of Swallows all day to S. (S.W., 2.) Yarmouth, Avocets, 5 A.M.: six seen, one shot.[2] Languard L.H., one Robin and two Wrens, 6 A.M.; remained to noon, and went E.S.E. Shipwash L.V., four Flycatchers, three Pigeons, four Swallows, at various times, S.E. to N.W.; and Goldfinches, 10 A.M., with one Yellow Hammer. (Variable, fog.) Thanet, Sedge Warbler, first.

May 4th.—Thanet, Spotted Flycatcher, and to 11th. Pied Flycatcher on 1st—fine old male.

May 5th.—Spurn L.H., four Lesser Tern, 10 A.M. Outer Dowsing L.V., one Chaffinch, 11 A.M. (E., O. M.) Yarmouth, Cuckoo.

May 6th.—Yarmouth, Turnstone. Flock of six Turtledoves. Isle of Thanet, Fieldfare, last seen; one bird.

May 7th.—Farn L.H., two Swallows. (S., 3.) Cromer L.H., Swift to S.W.

May 8th.—Farn L.H., hundreds of Tern, 4 to 7 A.M. (W., 1), about nesting places. Cuckoo. Longstone L.H., Small Tern (S. macrura), first heard. Whimbrel, one seen. Hunstanton L.H., Swift to S.

May 9th.—Farn L.H., three Swallows; one Redstart. (W.N.W., O.) Longstone L.H., two Whimbrel to E.

May 11th.—Longstone L.H., five Whimbrel to E. at 5.30 A.M. The flight of Gannet is very small this year.

May 12th.—Great Cotes, Godwit, Pinged Plover, Dunlin, Whimbrel, and Curlew on foreshore. Yarmouth, Sanderlings, 4 A.M.; number on beach.

May 13th.—Redcar, Whimbrel flying E. Yarmouth, Sanderlings and Knots, 4 A.M. - 26 -

May 14th.—Yarmouth, Terns, not many to this date. "In the autumn Terns keep to the coast-line, but in the spring they follow the inland waters, crossing Breydon and the Broad district" [A. P.]. Small flocks of Sanderlings, 7 A.M.

May 17th.—Redcar, one flock Terns to E. (Wind N.; light.) Spurn L.H., several Swallows, 9 A.M. Yarmouth, Curlew, 5 A.M.; Turnstone, several; fresh arrivals to-day. (S.W.; strong.) Languard L.H., two Common Wrens, 2.20 P.M.; left at sunset. Thanet, Grey Crow last seen, two. (Garden Warbler, first on 15th.)

May 18th.—Yarmouth, Turnstones, two Godwits in red plumage, one Lesser Tern, fifteen Herons. (S.W.) Shipwash L.V., two Swallows, S.S.E. to N.N.W., and at intervals to June 4th, travelling S.E. to N.W.

May 20th.—Spurn L.H., Cuckoo, 3 P.M. (N.N.W., 3.) Cromer L.H., large number Chaffinches all day going inland. (E.S.E., 3.)

May 21st.—Cockle L.V., Waterhen (mid watch), struck and fell on deck. (S.W., 5.)

May 22d.—Cromer L.H., four Turtledoves, 6 A.M., pitched on the hill, then to S.W.

May 24th.—Spurn L.H., small flock of Common Wren, 3 P.M. (N.N.W., 3.) Dudgeon L.V., three Curlews N. to S. Varne L.V., ten Swallows, 9 A.M., S. to N.

May 25th.—Spurn L.H., several Whimbrel flying round, 11 A.M.

May 27th.—Cromer L.H., flock Sand Martins to S.W.

May 28th.—Redcar, about fifty Sanderlings on east sands. (N.E.; strong.)

May 30th.—Farn L.H., Wheatears and Flycatchers, midnight (S., 3; fog), round lantern. Yarmouth, three Swifts.

May 31st.—Farn L.H., Red-backed Shrike, 10 A.M. (S.E., 3), on island. Yarmouth, Lesser Tern, three to E.

JUNE.

June 1st.—Whitby L.H., Turtle Dove, 8 A.M. (E.), shot near lighthouse.

June 2d.—Yarmouth, Black Terns, 7 P.M. (Strong N.E.) Grey Plover, one.

June 3d.—Yarmouth, Sanderlings, four seen on beach, 5 A.M. - 27 -

June 5th.—Tees L.V., two Wheatears to N.W. Northrepps, Grey Crow (without a tail).

June 7th.—Cromer L.H., number of Chaffinches at daylight (W.N.W., 4); none striking. Shipwash L.V., two Blackbirds flying round ship, 5 A.M. (S.W., light.)

June 8th.—Redcar, fifteen Geese to E. Shipwash L.V., Linnet and Swallow, the former going S.E. to N.W.

June 9th.—Redcar, twelve Sheldrake to N.W. Large flocks of mixed birds, Knots, Sanderlings, etc., on sands E. of Redcar at 3 A.M.

June 13th.—Dudgeon L.V., one Blue Rock Pigeon; came on board; left again, going S.W. Two Black Crows.

June 14th.—Cromer L.H., a few Chaffinches, 12.30 A.M. to 2.30 A.M. (N.E., 1), round lantern. Cockle L.V., two Swallows, 8 P.M., on board quite exhausted. (S.E., 2.)

June 29th.—Farn L.H., one hen Blackbird, midnight (S., 3), against lantern.

JULY.

July 2d.—Farn L.H., several young Thrushes and Blackbirds, sunrise, on island. (W.)

July 6th.—Languard L.H., large flocks of Swallows to W., 9.15 A.M. (N., 3; B. C. M.)

July 11th.—Farn L.H., over one hundred Golden Plover, 2 P.M., high to W. Whitby L.H., young Gull first seen on wing. Languard L.H., large number of Martins during day to S.W. (W., 4; B. C. M.)

July 14th.—Redcar, twelve Whimbrel on salt scar, 3.30 P.M. (W. light.)

July 15th.—Spurn L.H., Curlew and Godwit going S., 2 P.M. (S.E., 4.)

July 25th.—Spurn L.H., five Black Terns, 3 P.M. (S.E., 4), along with Lesser Terns. Leman and Ower L.V., four Starlings, 6 A.M., went W. at 9.30 A.M. (K, 2.)

July 26th.—Cromer L.H., large number of Crows all day, E. to W. (W.S.W., 3.)

July 27th.—Redcar, three or four Turnstone and a few Knot.

July 30th.—Leman and Ower L.V., great flock Lapwing to S., 3 P.M. (N.E., 3.)

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AUGUST.

August 1st.—Farn L.H., flocks of Turnstone and some Redshank about rocks. Redcar, several Whimbrel; Shearwaters at sea. Yarmouth, Dunlin—several young birds on beach; Redshanks. Godwit, one.

August 2d.—Redcar, numerous Sanderlings, a few Whimbrel, two flocks of Lesser Tern. Cromer L.H., great number young Starlings. Leman and Ower L.V., ten Sparrows, 3 A.M.; three killed. (W.N.W, 3; O. M.)

August 3d.—Tees L.V., large flocks Curlew and Whimbrel, some Stints, Grey Plover, and Dunlin. Redcar, three Manx Shearwaters at sea; one Black Tern. (E., light.) Leman and Ower L.V., one Brown Hawk, went after small birds.

August 4th.—Farn L.H., Roseate Tern, 6.30 P.M., one seen fishing near island. Redcar, Shearwaters fairly common at sea for several weeks past. Guillemots and Razorbills to S.E., during past week also. Cromer L.H., flock young Larks, 1 A.M., round lantern (misty); none struck.

August 5th.—Farn L.H., several Blackbirds at daylight on island. (S.S.W., 1.) Spurn L.H., Wheatears, 2 P.M. Leman and Ower L.V., five Skylarks, midnight; one killed.

August 6th.—Spurn L.H., flock of Sanderlings, 10 A.M. (S.E., 3.) Great Cotes, Curlews, very many.

August 7th.—Farn L.H., two Skuas chasing Tern. Flambro' L.H., Guillemots left breeding stations. Leman and Ower L.V., great numbers of Puffins all day about ship.

August 9th.—Tees L.V., Golden-Crested Wren came on board, 10 A.M. (N.W., strong.)

August 10th.—Spurn L.H., Turnstone and Sanderlings, Arctic and Common Terns. Flambro' Head, Skuas and Manx Shearwaters very numerous.

August 13th.—Farn L.H., several Blackbirds and Thrush (N.E., 4) on island. Roseate Tern, shot.

August 14th.—Farn L.H., several Blackbirds and Thrush all day; several Skuas chasing Terns. Leman and Ower L.V., five Swans N.W. to S. Yarmouth, Dotterel, one shot on North Denes.

August 15th.—Redcar, a few Knot; Bar-tailed Godwit. (E.)- 29 - Spurn L.H., Bar-tailed Godwits, 10 A.M. Cromer L.H., Cuckoo, 1.30 A.M. (misty), round lantern.

August 16th.—Redcar, about twenty Curlew Sandpiper. (E., light.) Yarmouth, large flock Curlew at Breydon.

August 17th.—Redcar, about 100 Curlew, high to N.W.; Whimbrels to N.W., and on 15th and 16th also. Spurn L.H., several Curlew, three Redshank, 11 A.M. (N.) Leman and Ower L.V., two Grey Crows at 3 A.M. to W, (E.S.E., 3.)

August 18th.—Redcar, several flocks of Knot, Godwit, and Whimbrel to N.W. (Wind N.E, light.) Great Cotes, large flock of Geese at 10 P.M. Cromer L.H., several young Larks, 2.30 A.M. (W., clear.)

August 19th.—Farn L.H., Wheatears and Blackbirds all day on island. Redcar, Curlew Sandpiper, about twenty, to N.W.; Teal, Widgeon, one Wheatear. Flambro' L.H., Wheatears in the field during day. Swin Middle L.V., a few Flycatchers, 9 to 11 P.M. (S. by E., 3.)

August 22d.—Spurn, Wheatears, first observed; Lesser Terns. Hunstanton L.H., number of Swallows all day. (E., light.)

August 23d.—Farn L.H., several Blackbirds all day about island; one Heron to S. Redcar, Common and Arctic Terns abundant at sea. Spurn, Merlin, Curlew Sandpiper, 5 to 6; Green Sandpiper. Swin Middle L.V., scores of Tern all day about vessel.

August 24th.—Redcar, Whimbrel and Knots to N.W. Five Richardson's Skuas; one shot—dark variety, adult.

August 25th.—Spurn L.H., one Chiffchaff, 10 A.M. (S.E.) Hundreds of Curlew Sandpipers and a few Little Stint; four Brent Geese; Redstart, ♀.

August 26th.—Spurn, Redstart and Pied Flycatcher, and Wheatears, Knot, Curlew, Whimbrel, Common Godwit, Curlew Sandpiper, Sanderling, Ringed Plover, Dunlin, Turnstone; eight Black-breasted Golden Plover; two Grey Plover in summer plumage; Green and Common Sandpipers. Tetney, Green Sandpiper, very numerous on the Waithe-beck.

August 27th.—Farn L.H., Wheatears and Flycatchers all day; Curlews, 11 P.M., calling round light. Yarmouth, Common Terns, first flock, 7 A.M., over Breydon. Shipwash L.V., Oxbird, 2 A.M., struck and killed. (S.S.E., light.)

August 28th.—Whitby L.H., Herring Gulls left cliff with their - 30 - young. All the afternoon large flocks of Black-backed Gulls, Black-headed Gulls, Kittiwakes, Grey Gulls, and Herring Gulls to south. Spurn, Pied Flycatchers, Redstarts, Whitethroats, Willow Wrens, and Wheatears. Cromer L.H., Wren, 2 A.M., at lantern windows. Languard L.H., large number Swallows and Martins, 4.30 A.M., to S.W. (S.E., 2.) Shipwash L.V., two Swifts, 7.30 P.M., flying round light.

August 29th.—Spurn, Kestrels numerous; Golden Plovers. Cley and Blakeney, Black Tern.

August 30th.—Tetney, Missel Thrush, some on "fitties." (S.W., gale.)

August 31st.—Farn L.H., several Redstarts. 4 P.M. (W., 2), on island. Spurn, Swifts numerous at noon; Curlew Sandpiper very common; one Reeve.

SEPTEMBER.

September 1st.—Coquet L.H., Fieldfares and Blackbirds on island. (E.N.E., 5.) Flambro' L.H., "Hooded" Crows. Tetney, Redstart, one seen; Pied Wagtails, numerous; Teal, Snipe, a few.

September 2d.—Longstone L.H., one Grey Wagtail at 11.30 A.M., flying to land. (S. and S.S.W., rain.) Redcar, Little Stint, one; one flock Teal. (S.W., gale.) Spurn, great rush of birds; flocks of Knot in summer plumage; Little Stints in large flocks, 60 to 100 together; many Black Terns in company with the common species; the majority immature birds. (S.S.E. to S.W., gale.) Tetney, Whitethroat, a few in standing corn; also Sedge Warblers; about a dozen Yellow Wagtails; Linnets, large flocks; Reed Bunting, a few. Outer Dowsing L.V., fifty Larks, 9 A.M., to S.W.

September 3d.—Flambro' L.H., Wheatears and Larks, 5.50 A.M., flying W. by N. Spurn, Eared Grebe, immature male, shot. Wild Geese to W. Only one Little Stint seen. Outer Dowsing L.V., three Hawks, 11.30 A.M., to N.W. Hasbro' L.V., one Arctic Tern alighted on deck (wing sent). Hanois L.H., several Gannet, old and young. (W., 4.)

September 4th.—Coquet L.H., six Herons on island. Outer Dowsing L.V., three Chaffinches, 3 P.M., to S.W. from N.E. (W.S.W., 3.) Yarmouth, flocks of young Terns following the coast to the S.

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September 5th.—Longstone L.H., one Golden-Crested Wren, one Mountain Finch. (N.E.) Tetney, Wheatears, scores. Outer Dowsing L.V., eight Chaffinches to S.S.W. (W., 3.) Cley and Blakeney, White Dunlin seen; Shearwater at sea.

September 6th.—Redcar, rush of birds—several large flocks Godwit, during morning and afternoon, to N.W. Whimbrels, the same. Grey Plover, Curlew Sandpiper, Godwit, very plentiful. One Little Stint shot. (S.W. strong.) Spurn L.H., four Sedge Warblers. Great Cotes, Redstarts on passage.

September 7th.—Spurn, numbers of Redstarts, Common Whitethroats, and Sedge Warblers, also Willow Wrens. Knot, in immense numbers; Curlew Sandpipers, and Little Stints. Godwits very numerous. (S.W.) Tetney, Whinchats and Wheatears, Pied Wagtails, small flocks. Yellow Wagtails, very abundant in small flocks. Great Cotes, Wheatears, great many. Languard L.H., large number of Swallows to W., from 2.30 P.M. to sunset. Hanois L.H., two small flights of Turnstones and Redshanks on rocks; also a few Curlew.

September 8th.—Spurn L.H., several Redstarts and Wrens, 9 A.M. (W., 3.) Short-Eared Owl; Manx Shearwater thrown up on beach. Outer Dowsing L.V., ten Larks to S.W., 2 P.M. Cley and Blakeney, Little Stint, many; Curlew Sandpiper, many; Shelduck, Teal, Golden Plover, Common Sandpipers, Reed Warbler, Wryneck, Oyster-Catchers, Whimbrel, Turnstone, Grey Plover, two Knot. Lesser Tern, many. Yarmouth, Pectoral Sandpiper shot; Curlew Sandpipers. (S.E.) Kentish Knock L.V., one Flycatcher, 6 P.M. Several flocks birds in distance to N.W.

September 9th.—Outer Dowsing L.V., one Hawk and ten Black Ducks, 2 P.M., to S.W. Yarmouth, Terns and Grey Plover, 5 P.M.

September 10th.—Coquet L.H., Common Snipe, 3.30 P.M. (W.S.W., 4.) Spurn L.H., several Swifts, 6 P.M., flying round lantern; Manx Shearwater; Grey Plover, very numerous. Outer Dowsing L.V., eight Larks and Chaffinch to S.S.W.

September 11th.—Spurn L.H., large flock Knot. Outer Dowsing L.V., one Hawk to S.S.W. (W. by N., 5; C. V.) Languard L.H., large number of Swallows, 11 A.M. to 4.30 P.M., to S.W.

September 12th.—Spurn, Peregrine Falcon; Swifts in some numbers daily. Swin Middle L.V., six Swallows at 6 A.M. to W.

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September 13th.—Redcar, large flocks Duck, Teal; several flocks Grey Plover, Godwits, Dunlin, Knot, Oyster-Catchers; one flock Curlew Sandpiper, all to N.W. (Gale N., rain.) Tetney, Pied Wagtails, numerous; Swift. Yarmouth, Alpine Swift, afternoon and evening, flying with about thirty Common Swifts; was subsequently shot.

September 14th.—Spurn, Willow Wrens, Tree Pipits, and Common Whitethroats. Wood Sandpiper shot. Cley and Blakeney, Pied Flycatcher, four Redstarts, small arrival of Titlarks; Curlew Sandpiper and Little Stints very numerous; Knot and Grey Plover, many; Turnstone, scarce. Cockle L.V., two flocks, of about fifty in flock, Pochard Ducks, to N.N.W. Hanois L.H., flight Yellow Wagtails to E. at 11 A.M., some settled on rock. (W.N.W., 3.)

September 15th.—Spurn, Temminck's Stint, one shot; altogether three seen. Tetney, Swallows, an immense flock to E. Hasbro' L.V., two Whitethroats (wings sent), 3 A.M. (W.S.W., 4.) Cromer L.H., Osprey, 3 A.M., shot from flagstaff. (Gloomy, rain.) Cockle L.V., two Chaffinches on board (one died). (W.S.W., 4.) Languard L.H., rush of Skylarks, Grey Linnets, Chaffinches, Sparrows, and Starlings, from 8 A.M. to noon, to N.E.

September 16th.—Tees L.V., large flocks of Widgeon; flock of Dunlin; large flocks Curlew and Whimbrel, and a great number of Swallows, the latter flying S. Immense numbers of Grey Plover on the sands about this date. Spurn, several Redbreasts, 9 A.M., and Chaffinches; large flocks of Knot, Dunlin, Curlew Sandpiper, Grey Plover, Bar-tailed Godwit; one Jacksnipe; several Little Stints. Hasbro' L.V., one dozen Larks, two Curlew, 10 P.M., round lantern. Newarp L.V., four Swallows on board, 9.30 A.M., and then to E.

September 17th.—Coquet L.H., Sandwich Terns, great many fishing round island. Whitby L.H., Larks, large flocks during morning to S. (N:, 3.). Cromer L.H., Curlews, W. to E. Newarp L.V., small flock Larks, 7.50 am, E. to W. Fifteen Black Ducks same direction. South Sand Head L.V., twelve Flycatchers, midnight, one killed. (E.N.E., 3.) Hanois L.H., several Wagtails all day. (W.S.W., 1; showers.)

September 18th.—Redcar, one Snow Bunting. (N., light.) Varne L.V., about 1000 Black Ducks, 9.45 A.M., N.N.E. to W.S.W. (N.E., 5.) Twenty Starlings, 7 A.M., N. to S.S.E. Hanois L.H., great many Swallows to S., very low. (E., 4; B. C. V.)

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September 19th.—Farn L.H., Lapwings and Golden Plover, large flocks of Dunlin and Turnstone, also Purple Sandpiper about island. (W.N.W.) Seaton-Carew, three Woodcocks flushed out of beanfield. Hanois L.H., Linnets, large flock, just after sunrise. (E., 4; B. C. V.)

September 20th.—Farn L.H., two Great Northern Divers flying S. Redcar, several flocks Larks to S.W.; also Ducks to N.W. Thirty Richardson's Skua, high to N.W., and screaming. Two or three Snow Buntings and Shore Larks to N.W. Spurn, about a dozen Little Stint. Cromer L.H., rush of Thrushes, Redwings, Wheatears, and Larks, 12.30 to 3 A.M. (E., 3), flying round lantern in large numbers; few struck. Also on 21st, 23d, 24th, and 25th, between the same hours; on the 25th with Woodcock. Yarmouth, Common Swift, 7 A.M. Goodwin L.V., Wryneck (wing sent). Hanois L.H., several Swallows, 8 P.M.; several struck lantern; two caught. (E.N.E., 4; C. M.)

September 21st.—Spurn, one Jacksnipe shot; Lesser Whitethroat. Tetney, Common Sandpiper. Cromer L.H., the same as on 20th. Cockle L.V., eight Larks, 8 A.M. (N.E., 2.) Kentish Knock L.V., several flocks Larks to W. Hanois L.H., Golden-Crested Wrens and Wagtails; several killed. (E.N.E., 4.)

September 22d.—Coquet L.H., large and small Terns all day. Tees L.V., a great many Swallows flying S. Spurn, Stonechats very numerous; all the Hedgerows alive with them. Tetney, Common Bunting, a few. Llyn Wells L.V., several flocks Ducks (S.E. to N.W.) during day. (N. by E., 2.) Yarmouth, Hooded Crow, two seen.

September 23d.—Longstone L.H., one Goldcrest at noon. Peregrine Falcon, at 4.30 P.M. (N. and N.E.) Great Cotes, Woodcock. Cromer L.H., the same as on the 20th. Corton L.V., Black Crows, large flocks, noon to sunset, to N.W. and W. (N., 4.) Gull L.V., large flock Black Geese, 5 P.M., to S.W. (N.E., 4.) Hanois L.H., several House Sparrows, a few Wheatears and Sparrow Hawk at sunrise. Large flight Swallows to S.E. at 10 A.M. (E., 4; B. C. M.)

September 24th.—Cromer L.H., the same as on the 20th. Kentish Knock L.V., fifty Larks, 5 P.M. Thrushes and Larks all night. (N. by E., 4.) Goodwin L.V., flock Sparrows about deck all day. Gull L.V., several flocks Linnets, 11 A.M., to W. (N.E., 4.) Hanois L.H., twenty Swallows at 2 P.M. to S.E.

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September 25th.—Farn L.H., several Redwing, 10 A.M., about gardens. (W., 1.) Longstone L.H., three Jacksnipe at 3 P.M. (N.) Redcar, one Grey Crow and a few Larks. Spurn, Ring Ouzel. Cromer L.H., the same as on the 20th. Also numbers of Woodcock, 11.30 to 2.30 A.M. (S.E., 4.) "Never saw so many Woodcock at one time before; seemed to be a constant stream flying round lantern; none struck." Newarp L.V., one "Red Linnet" dead on deck. Corton L.V., Larks and Starlings, 9 A.M. to 3 P.M., to W.S.W. East Goodwin L.V., flocks Wild Ducks, S.E. to N.W. (N.N.W., 4.) Hanois L.H., two large flights of Goldfinches, and a great many Swallows passed at the same time, 6 A.M.; a few Wagtails during morning. (N.E., 2; B. C.)

September 26th.—Redcar, a few Skylarks, and Shore Larks and Snow Buntings to N.W. (N.W., light.) Winterton L.H., Chaffinch, 5 A.M., on lantern. (S.W., 3.) Leman and Ower L.V., two Jacksnipes, 6 A.M. (O. M.); one killed (wing sent). Corton L.V., flocks Larks, Starlings, Blackbirds, and Thrushes, 7 A.M. to 4 P.M., to W. Gull L.V., flocks Larks and Starlings at noon to W. (W.S.W., 3.) East Goodwin L.V., a few Larks (E. to W.) at daylight.

September 27th.—Farn L.H., hundreds of Black-Headed Gulls fishing N. of island. Coquet L.H., flocks of Wild Ducks all day. (N., 5.) Whitby L.H., Swallows, thirty young, resting on walls, 4 P.M., and then going S. Tetney, Thrush and Blackbird, numerous; Kingfisher, Snipe small flight. Corton L.V., flocks mixed Crows, 11 A.M. to 4.30 P.M., to N.W. (W.S.W., 3.)

September 28th.—Longstone L.H., one Goldcrest, one Chaffinch, one male Blackbird. Redcar, one young Iceland Gull to N.W. at 3 P.M.; another at 4 P.M. Yarmouth, Red-Necked Phalarope, ad. ♀, shot on Breydon. Corton L.V., Larks and Chaffinches, 9 A.M. to 11 P.M., to N.W. Three flocks Fieldfare, noon to 1 P.M., to W. Hanois L.H., large flight Goldfinches or Linnets (too far to see what they were) at 8 A.M. Flight of Swallows, 11.30 A.M. (N.W., 3.)

September 29th.—Farn L.H., several Chaffinch, sunrise. (S.E., 6.) One Fieldfare, 9 A.M. Longstone L.H., Chaffinch, Goldcrest, Thrush, Redbreast, each one. (E.N.E.) Spurn L.H., four Snow Buntings, 10 A.M. (N.N.E., 3.) Great migration of Redbreasts; Wheatears and Stonechats numerous. Tetney, two Stonechats, Redbreast, Widgeon. Cromer L.H., few "Blackcap" (Stonechats?)- 35 - and Chaffinches all day about lighthouse. Newarp L.V., eighteen Skylarks S.E. to N. Cockle L.V., about fifty Larks to W. Galloper L.V., two Sparrows all night. Kentish Knock L.V., Thrushes, Larks, and Starlings all day to N.W. Thirty House Sparrows, 2 P.M., on deck. Gull L.V., several flocks Mountain Sparrows, 2 P.M., to S.W.

September 30th.—Longstone L.H., one Chaffinch. A few Redwings heard passing at 4.15 A.M. and 5 A.M. One Woodcock to mainland at 1 P.M. (N.E.) Coquet L.H., many Eider Ducks, chiefly females, at sea off island. Spurn, Goldcrests, very many; Blackcap and Redstart. Tetney, Ring Ouzels, Wheatears, Redbreast—one on the Haile Sand off North Cotes was so exhausted that it was taken by hand. (N.E., very strong.) Oyster-Catcher, immense flock on coast; Snipe, several fresh arrivals. Leman and Ower L.V., great flock Grey Geese, S. to N.W. (E.N.E., 4.) Yarmouth, Short-Eared Owl, 3.30 P.M. Corton L.V., fifty Carrion Crows passed close to vessel to N.W. at 11 A.M.; and large flocks Larks, 7 A.M. to 3 P.M., low to W.S.W. (N.E., 4 and 5.) Galloper L.V., Larks in flocks, 9 A.M. till noon, to W. Kentish Knock L.V., Thrushes, Starlings, Larks—all day to N.W.; two Chaffinches, twelve Sparrows, one Flycatcher. (E.N.E., 3.) Goodwin L.V., Redbreast found dead. East Goodwin L.V., Larks, a flight, 8.30 A.M., E.N.E. to W.

OCTOBER.

October 1st.—Farn L.H., one Common Wren, 10 A.M. (N.E., 4.) Hundreds Lapwings all day to and from land. Coquet L.H., large flocks of Wild Ducks to N.; also on 2d. Redcar, great rush of Ducks to N.W., early morning to noon; forty to fifty flocks, thirty to fifty each; were chiefly Widgeon. (N., moderate.) Spurn, A few Siskins, many Redwings, Spotted Woodpecker. Tetney, Grey Crows daily. Great Spotted Woodpecker (Covenham), and another same locality near this date. Lapwing in large flocks to S. Great Cotes, pair of Ravens seen at Croxby Lake. Inner Dowsing L.V., fifty Skylarks, S.E. to N.W. (N., 4.) Cromer L.H., flocks Greenfinches. Kentish Knock L.V., three Flycatchers rested, and then to N.W. Several flocks small birds to N.W. Goodwin L.V., a few Sparrows about deck and rigging. Gull L.V., about eighty Geese to S.W. (N.E., 3.)- 36 - East Goodwin L.V., Starlings, Larks, and Sparrows, forenoon, E. to W. (E.N.E., 4.) Varne L.V., about 2000 Sparrows, 9 A.M., S.E. to N. (N.E, 4.)

October 2d.—Farn L.H., small flock Skylarks (N.N.W., 3) to W. Longstone L.H., Lapwings from daylight to 10 A.M. (N.W.) Tees L.V., one Sparrow; also "Mountain" Sparrow came on board, 9 A.M. Twenty Barnacle Geese on sand. Redcar, flock of 100 Curlew, three to four miles at sea, heading for land. (N.E, light.) One Black-throated Diver. Great Cotes, great many Redbreasts, particularly in hedgerows near coast. Leman and Ower L.V., Larks, 5 P.M., two killed at night; left with Curlews. (N, 5.) Corton L.V., Ducks and Starlings at intervals to W. Varne L.V., about 4000 Sparrows, 10.30 A.M., S.E. to N. (N.E. by E., 3.)

October 3d.—Longstone L.H., Lapwings from daylight till noon, at which time the flight was most extraordinary—a complete cloud of birds. (N.W. to N. by E., light.) Redcar, large flocks Skuas (white-breasted and long-tailed), probably Pomatorhine, four miles at sea, to N.W.; four Grey Crows. Spurn L.H., two Woodcocks, 9 A.M. (N.N.W., 3.) Wren killed, 4 A.M. (wing sent). Inner Dowsing L.V., eight Black Crows, N.E. to S.W. Newarp L.V., seven Skylarks S.E. to W.; one Wren on board. Corton L.V., flocks Larks and Thrushes, 8 to 10.30 A.M., to W.S.W. (N., 4.) Galloper L.V., Larks, noon to 3 P.M., to W. Kentish Knock L.V., forty Larks, 10 A.M., to N.W. S. S. Head L.V., Larks, 8 A.M. to 4 P.M., to N.W. (N.W., 5.) East Goodwin L.V., Owl, at noon, E.S.E. to W.N.W. Varne L.V., about 4000 Sparrows, 11.45 A.M., S.E. to N. (N.N.E, 3.)

October 4th.—Farn L.H., hundreds of Lapwing all day to and from land. (N., 1.) Redcar, Gold-Crested Wren to N.W. Spurn L.H., one Snipe, 2 P.M. Cley and Blakeney, many Rock Pipits, one Snow Bunting, immature Black Tern; great many Ringed Plover and Dunlin; Bar-tailed Godwit, a few; one Curlew Sandpiper, Knot, Grey Plover, Greenshank, one Ruff; enormous concourse of Lapwing; two Skuas. (N.E., fresh to light.) Corton L.V., flocks Black Crows at intervals to W. Varne L.V., about 5000 Sparrows, 2.10 P.M., S.E. to N. (N.N.E, 5.)

October 5th.—Whitby L.H., sixty-five Grey Geese, 4 P.M. to N. (N.N.W, 1.) Tetney, Grey Wagtails. Cromer L.H., Whimbrel, - 37 - flock. (S.W., 4.) Cley and Blakeney, few Godwit, a score of newly arrived Snow Buntings, two Twites, some Stonechats. (N.E. to E.) Kentish Knock L.V., fifty Starlings, 5 P.M. to W.N.W. S. S. Head L.V., Rooks at noon to N.W. (E.N.E., 5.)

October 6th.—Outer Dowsing L.V., six young Starlings (two caught), S.W. to N.E.; one Pigeon to S.W. Hasbro' L.V., twelve Skylarks, two Wrens, fourteen Starlings and Chaffinches, two Redbreasts, and two Redwings about lantern all night—6th and 7th—(N.N.W., 2; O. M.); went W. at sunrise. Hunstanton L.H., Chaffinch caught against lantern. (W.N.W.) Cley and Blakeney, more Grey Plover, many Larks, a few Goldfinches. (N. to N.W.) Leman and Ower L.V., Starlings, 4 P.M.: one killed. Newarp L.V., a few Larks, 8.10 P.M., round lantern. Corton L.V., three Fieldfares, 7 P.M., round lantern. Kentish Knock L.V., Starlings, Larks, Flycatchers, one Chaffinch, round lantern at night. (N.N.W., hazy.) Goodwin L.V., flock Starlings N. to S. (E.N.E., 5.) Gull L.V., continuous flocks Linnets, 10 A.M. till noon, to W. Varne L.V., about 400 Sparrows, 6.30 A.M., S.E. to N.W. (E.N.E., 4.) Hanois L.H., two Pied Wagtails, 7.30 P.M. (E.N.E., 2.)

October 7th.—Spurn L.H., one Pied Wagtail, 3 P.M. (W.) Tetney, Jack Snipe, first arrival. Outer Dowsing L.V., six Starlings, one Chaffinch, to W.; seven Black Ducks, N. to S. Inner Dowsing L.V., two Starlings, 9 P.M., killed. Cley and Blakeney, Peregrine Falcon, increase of Meadow Pipits, Purple Sandpiper, Golden Plover, about 100 Curlews, twelve Grey Crows, from sea at 10 A.M.; a few Reed Buntings. (W.N.W. to W.) Leman and Ower L.V., Linnet killed striking (wing sent). Newarp L.V., one Black Crow stopped to rest, and then to N.W. Yarmouth, Grey Wagtail, ad. ♂. Galloper L.V., a few Larks, Linnets, and Chaffinches, all day to W. (N., 4.) Gull L.V., about twenty Black Crows flying round light at 7.30 P.M. S. S. Head L.V., 100 Ducks, 10.30 A.M., to W.S.W. Hanois L.H., one Lark, 8 P.M., not killed. (N.N.E., 3.)

October 8th.—Farn L.H., great many Gannets, twenty Linnets, 3 P.M.; three Grey Crows, 5 P.M. (N.E., 3.) Coquet L.H., large flock Wild Geese to N. (N.E., 7.) Whitby L.H., Large flocks Skylarks, Linnets, Finches, and other small birds (E. to W.), flying high. Flambro', Skuas, Gulls, Gannet, etc., to N., in continuous - 38 - flocks and streams; also Scoters. (Wind E.N.E., 6.)[3] Tetney, Black Backed Gulls, thousands on sands, mostly L. fuscus, both old and young birds. Outer Dowsing L.V., one Fieldfare, one Common Wren, two Goldcrests, four Thrushes, S.E. to N.W. (N.E., 2; C. V.) Inner Dowsing L.V., twelve Black Crows from E. to W. Hasbro' L.V., large flocks Larks and Starlings, 10 A.M. to sunset, E. to W. Hunstanton L.H., Grey Crows, 11 A.M., to S. (N., 3.) Cley and Blakeney, Wheatears; Goldfinches, twenty-five and ten; one Curlew Sandpiper, E. Newarp L.V., fifty-six Black Crows, 1.15 P.M., S.E. to N.W. Yarmouth, Shorelark, one netted on Denes. Larks all night coming in. Cockle L.V., Skylarks in small flocks during day to S.W. and W. Starling killed. Corton L.V., one Sparrow-Hawk to N.W. Kentish Knock L.V., Larks and Starlings and small birds to N.W.; and small birds round lantern at night. Gull L.V., continuous flocks Larks, Sparrows, Starlings, 8 A.M. till noon, to W. S. S. Head L.V., Larks, forty, at 3 P.M., to N.W. East Goodwin L.V., Larks and other small birds, forenoon, E.S.E. to W.N.W. (W.N.W, 3.) Hanois L.H., a few Swallows passing at midday.

October 9th.—Farn L.H., two Thrushes. (N.E., 4.) Coquet L.H., Woodcock, 10 A.M., on island. (N.E., 6.) Tees L.V., fifteen Grey Crows to N.W. (Wind E.) Seaton-Carew, a few Goldcrests arrived. (N.E., gale.) Redcar, twenty to thirty flocks Duck to N.W. Five Woodcock; Short-Eared Owl. (E.N.E., strong.) Tetney, Redwings, considerable migration. (N., light, rain.) Inner Dowsing L.V., 300 Skylarks, two Sparrow-Hawks, N.E. to S.W. One Goldcrest, on board; one Robin, dead on deck. Hasbro' L.V., same as previous day. Cromer, several flocks Scoters to W. Flock 100 Chaffinches on Lighthouse Hill. Winterton L.H., Chaffinch and Lark, 10.30 P.M., on lantern. Great many Crows at noon. Newarp L.V., Larks all day, S.E. to W. Yarmouth, Larks coming in from sea, and continuous to daybreak over town. Cockle L.V., Larks, large flocks, continuous during day, S.W. to W. Sparrow-Hawk; forty Crows at 11.30 A.M. to W. (W.N.W., 2.) Corton L.V., Larks and Starlings, sunrise to 4 P.M., continually to W. Thrushes and Chaffinches at 7 P.M.; Fieldfares and "Flycatchers," 7.30 P.M. - 39 - (very calm.) Large quantity of Black Ducks on water. Galloper L.V., Larks and Linnets all day to W. Larks at lantern at night. (S.W., 4.) Kentish Knock L.V., Thrushes, Chaffinches, Larks, and Linnets all day to W.N.W. Large number of Sparrows roosted on ship. Wings of six Bramblings sent. Thousands of birds round lantern at night, Plover, Starlings, Larks, and Chaffinches. (Ninety larks killed, many overboard.) Swin Middle L.V., Larks and Sparrows at intervals all day to W.N.W. Goodwin L.V., Larks and Starlings all day, many striking lantern. (E., 6.) Gull L.V., continuous flocks Linnets and Sparrows, 7.15 A.M. till noon, to W. S. S. Head L.V., twelve Larks, 4 P.M., one killed, to N.W. East Goodwin L.V., various small birds, evening. Larks and Starlings striking lantern.

October 10th.—Farn L.H., one Redstart. (E.N.E., 6.) Three Chaffinch and two Thrush. Coquet L.H., Greenshank shot. Redcar, flight Duck, Widgeon, and Teal. Two Woodcock; three or four small flocks Skua to N.W. Two Fulmar Petrel, three Goldcrests. (N.E., gale.) Flambro', Woodcocks, rush; several shot. (N.E., gale.) Spurn L.H., Greenfinches and Starlings. (N.N.E., 6.) Tetney, Missel Thrush abundant with Blackbirds; Meadow Pipits and a few Redwings. (N., gale, rain.) Wild Duck, many. Greenshank, very many. Outer Dowsing L.V., one Greenfinch, two Larks, caught on board. Cromer L.H., Larks, Thrushes, and Blackbirds, 1 A.M. to 2 A.M. (S., 3; M. R.) One Blackbird killed. Cley and Blakeney, Goldcrest, also a few Reed Bunting. (N.E., squally, rain.) Winterton L.H., Sparrows, great flock passing, 3 P.M.; one white bird amongst them. Newarp L.V., two Fieldfares and one Starling, dead on deck. (N. by W., 3.) Yarmouth, Snow Buntings, three. Corton L.V., Larks and Starlings, 8 A.M. to 2 P.M.; three flock Crows, 11 A.M. Fifty Chaffinches, 11.30 A.M. Languard L.H., two Woodcocks, 6.15 A.M., striking lantern; one killed, the other wounded. (N., 5.) Galloper L.V., large flocks Larks, Chaffinches, and Linnets, 9 A.M. to 4 P.M., to W. Hundreds Starlings, Larks, and Chaffinches striking, 9 to 11 P.M. (156 Larks, twelve Starlings, twenty-four Chaffinches killed.) (E.S.E., 4.) Kentish Knock L.V., Crows in large numbers to W. Larks, Chaffinches, and Sparrows. Swin Middle L.V., Chaffinches, Starlings, and Plover at night (12 striking). Larks in day. Gull L.V., continuous - 40 - flocks Larks, Linnets, Sparrows, 9 A.M. to noon, to W. East Goodwin L.V., few small birds all day, E. to W. (N.W., 6.)

October 11th.—Redcar, Short-Eared Owl; great many Larks, up to 2 P.M., to W. Whitby L.V., three Woodcocks, shot close to lighthouse. (N.N.W., 8.) Spurn, Common Buzzard shot. Hunstanton L.H., Grey Crows to S. at noon. Cromer L.H., two Redbreasts, midnight, at lantern window. Cley and Blakeney, some Thrushes, Redwing, Redbreasts, Chiffchaff, Twites, Turnstone, Sanderling; 100 Grey Crows at daybreak from sea. Larks from E. in afternoon. (W., strong.) Newarp L.V., one Greenfinch and one Goldcrest on board, easily caught, 3.10 P.M. Yarmouth, Woodcock, 6 A.M., flying over town. Kentish Knock L.V., Starlings and Larks all day, also night. (N., 5.) East Goodwin L.V., Larks in forenoon, E.S.E. to W.N.W.

October 12th.—Spurn, Common Buzzard shot. Tetney, Greenshank, several. Richard's Pipit seen. Larks, great many flocks to 12 A.M. coming in. Cley and Blakeney, Woodcock flying in from sea. Twites, great increase. Redwings, Rock Pipits, many. (W., strong.) Winterton L.H., Lapwings, great many at 3 P.M. (W.N.W., 5.) S. S. Head L.V., flocks Starlings and Larks, 10 A.M. to 4 P.M., to N.W. (N.W., 3.)

October 13th.—Farn L.H., two Snow Bunting, 11 A.M. (N.N.E., 7.) Coquet L.H., two Golden-Crested Wrens on island. Redcar, one Short-Eared Owl; Purple Sandpiper. Inner Dowsing L.V., fifty Starlings, forty Skylarks, twenty-one Black Crows, E. to W. Cromer L.H., Crows all day, E. to W. Several Hawks, daylight to noon. Cley and Blakeney, Blackbirds, Grey Geese, about a score. (W., strong.) Winterton L.H., one Wood Pigeon to S. Newarp L.V., Larks and Starlings, during day, E. to N.W. Corton L.V., sixty Titlarks, twenty Carrion Crows, close past vessel, to W. and N.W. Swin Middle L.V., Larks at intervals all day to W.N.W. S. S. Head L.V., Starlings and Larks, 9 A.M. to 4 P.M., to N.W. (N.N.W., 3.) East Goodwin L.V., House Sparrows during day, some alighting on board, S.E. to N.W.

October 14th.—Coquet L.H., Woodcock, 11.10 A.M. (N.E., 9.) Tetney, Redwings and Blackbirds, very numerous. (N., strong, hail.) Great Tit in very considerable numbers; Swallows, a few. Magpie, a flock of a dozen in Grainsby Park, a great many appearing about this date. Larks by hundreds in fields; Greenshank, a few. Cley and Blakeney, two Woodcocks in - 41 - scrub. (N., very strong.) Newarp L.V., Larks passing all day, E.S.E. to N.W. (W. by E., 7, 8.) Yarmouth, Woodcock, shot on Denes. Languard L.H., Golden-Crested, Wren. S. S. Head L.V., flocks Larks and "Ducks, 10 A.M. to 3 P.M., to W.N.W. East Goodwin L.V., few Larks at noon, S.S.E. to N.N.W. (N.W., 6.)

October 15th.—Coquet L.H., half-a-dozen Starlings, one Redbreast. Redcar, Short-Eared Owl and Woodcock, nine Long-Tailed Ducks (one old one) (N. gale). Thousands of Scoters on sea between Redcar and Marske. Flock of about forty Long-Tailed Ducks seen in the Tees bay about this date. Whitby L.H., Woodcock, 9 A.M., shot. Thousands large Grey Gulls, 4 to 5 P.M., to N. high. (N.N.E., 5.) Tetney, Redshank, large flock. Inner Dowsing L.V., large flock Crows, S.E. to N.W. (N.E., 6.) Hasbro' L.V., Black and Grey Crows, noon to sunset, E. to W. Leman and Ower L.V., great flock Crows, S.E. to W. Newarp L.V., Larks and Black Crows all day in flocks, E. to N.N.W.; a few Sparrows, one Greenfinch caught. (N.E., 7.) Yarmouth, Sand Martin, shot on Breydon. Spotted Crake at Horsey. Rooks, large arrival from 3 P.M.; flight of Woodcock at daybreak. (N.E., 6.) Cockle L.V., Crows, large flocks at frequent intervals, noon to sunset, E. to W. (N.N.E., 7.) Corton L.V., Starlings, Larks, Linnets, and small birds, 2 P.M. to 4 P.M., to W. (N.N.E., 7.) Black Crows, 4 P.M. to 5.15 P.M., as far as the eye could see, from E. to W., flying W. Galloper L.V., Crows, Starlings, Larks, noon to sunrise, to W. (N., 10.) Kentish Knock L.V., Crows reached for miles, noon to dark; some tried to rest, going E. to W. Thrushes, Starlings, Larks, and many others in the distance. (N.N.E., 8.) Swin Middle L.V., Black Crows, 160, 4.30 P.M.; Larks at intervals; Starlings to W.S.W. Thanet, Great Spotted Woodpecker shot. Goodwin L.V., three Crows at noon to W. (N.N.E., 8.) Gull L.V., continuous flocks Black Crows, Starlings, Larks, 10 A.M. to 5 P.M., to W. S. S. Head L.V., Larks, 8 A.M. to noon; Rooks, noon to 4 P.M., westerly. (N.W., 5.) East Goodwin L.V., good many Larks all day, accompanied by a continuous flight of Black Crows, E. to W. (N.E., 7.)

October 16th.—Spurn, Little Auk. Outer Dowsing L.V., flight Larks, E. to W.; one Greenfinch, twenty Starlings, to W.S.W. Inner Dowsing L.V., thirty Larks, 300 Black Crows, 200 Starlings, fifteen killed, 5 P.M. to 6 P.M., S.E. to N.W. Llyn Wells L.V.,- 42 - Crows in large flocks all day, S. to N. (N.W., 4; hazy.) Dudgeon L.V., about 300 Black Crows and 300 Larks, 1.30 P.M. to 5 P.M., S.E. to N.W.; ten Starlings killed. Hasbro' L.V., Black and Grey Crows, Starlings and Larks, and a few Chaffinches, E.N.E. to W.S.W. Cromer L.H., several Missel Thrushes near lighthouse. (S.E., 3.) Winterton L.H., one Lark and two Starlings, 3.40 A.M., at lantern. Leman and Ower L.V., Larks and Starlings, all day, to W. (N, 3 and 4.) Newarp L.V., Black Crows and Larks, all day, E. to N.N.W. (N, 4.) Yarmouth, Grey Crows and Rooks after 3 P.M., large arrivals, chiefly the latter; Long-Tailed Duck, im.: River Bure. Cockle L.V., Crows and Skylarks, throughout day, E to W. (N.N.E., 4.) Corton L.V., large flocks Black Crows, sunrise to sunset, continually to W.; Larks, small birds, and Chaffinches at intervals to 2.30 P.M., to N.W. Kentish Knock L.V., Crows, thousands all day, very low, E. to W. Chaffinches, Larks, Linnets, and Sparrows. (N, 4.) Swin Middle L.V., rush of Crows and Larks to W. (N.N.W., 3.) Goodwin L.V., Waterhen, 7.30 P.M., also a Woodcock; struck lantern and killed. (N. 4; C. V.) Gull L.V., continuous flocks Starlings, Larks, Sparrows, Linnets, 9 A.M. to 5 P.M., to W. (N.N.E., 4.) S. S. Head L.V., Larks and Rooks, 7 A.M. to 5 P.M., to N.W. East Goodwin L.V., Horned Owl, sunrise, on deck; flew to N.W.

October 17th.—Coquet L.H., Fieldfares, Blackbirds, Starlings, all day on island. Redcar, Grey Crows, early morn to noon, seen at sea going W.; Larks all morning. Whitby L.H., Larks, many flock during morning to N. high. (N.N.W., 2.) One Goldcrest, 11 P.M. Flambro' L.H., Crows in large numbers during day to S.W. (N.N.W., 4.) [A nest of Grey-Backed Crows was this year reared in cliff near lighthouse.] Spurn, Rough-Legged Buzzard shot. Outer Dowsing L.V., thirty Crows to W. Inner Dowsing L.V., 300 Grey Crows during day (two killed), from S.E. to N.W. Llyn Wells L.V., large flocks of Crows all day, S. to N. (N.E., 3.) Dudgeon L.V., About 350 Crows, 3 to 4.50 P.M., S.E. to N.W. Hasbro' L.V., same as previous day. Winterton L.H., a few Larks and Starlings, 1 A.M., at lantern. Newarp L.V., Black Crows and Larks all day, E. to N.N.W. Yarmouth, Jackdaw, 10.30 A.M. Little Gull, North Denes. Grey Shrike shot; flights Grey Crows at intervals all day. Cockle L.V., very large flocks of Crows throughout day, E. to W. Corton L.V., large - 43 - mixed flocks Crows, Starlings, Larks, Chaffinches all day to W. Shipwash L.V., Rooks, 5.20 P.M., S.E. to N.W. Galloper L.V., large flocks Crows, Starlings, Larks, and some Linnets, 9 A.M. to sunset, to W. Many Larks and one Crow, 9 P.M. to midnight (twenty-six Larks killed). (N., 4.) Kentish Knock L.V., Starlings, Larks, Sparrows, and Chaffinches all day to W.S.W.; large number of Crows, high, at sunset; 100 House Sparrows and small birds. Swin Middle L.V., Larks at intervals; eighty male Sparrows (P. montanus?) (ten killed). Gull L.V., continuous flocks Starlings, Larks, Sparrows, 10 A.M. to 4 P.M., to W. S. S. Head L.V., Rooks and Larks, 6 A.M. to 5 P.M., to N.W. (N.N.W., 3.) East Goodwin L.V., Larks during day, E.S.E. to W.N.W.

October 18th.—Redcar, large flock Lapwings at sea to S.W.; about twelve Red-Throated Divers, and twenty Velvet Scoters, along with Common Scoters. Whitby L.H., several hundreds Grey Crows, also Larks and Finches, 7 to 9 A.M., to N. Outer Dowsing L.V., one hundred Starlings, two Larks, E. to W. Llyn Wells L.V., Crows and Larks all day, S. to N. (N.W., 3.) Dudgeon L.V., same as previous day. Winterton L.H., Starlings, 4 A.M., at lantern. Cockle L.V., Crows and Skylarks throughout day, E. to W. (N.N.W., 4.) Corton L.V., Crows, Blackbirds, Larks and others, continually to W. Shipwash L.V., Larks in flocks during day, S.E. to N.W.; Larks, Starlings, and Chaffinches round lantern at night. (N. to N.W.) Galloper L.V., Larks, 9 A.M. to 3 P.M., to W. (N., 4.) Kentish Knock L.V., Larks, Linnets, Chaffinches, Sparrows, all day to W.S.W.; a few stray Crows and Starlings. Forty Sparrows on board. (N.N.W., 4.) Goodwin L.V., flocks Larks and Sparrows all day. (N.W., 5.) Gull L.V., continuous flocks Starlings, Larks, Sparrows, and Linnets, 10 A.M. to 3 P.M., to N.W. East Goodwin L.V., Sparrows hovering round ship during day.

October 19th.—Redcar, two flocks Lapwings at sea to S.W.; one flock Terns to S.E. Tetney, Woodcock (Grainsby Park). Llyn Wells L.V., less Crows and Larks all day, S. to N. Dudgeon L.V., same as previous day. Cockle L.V., Crows and Skylarks, a few stragglers during day. Shipwash L.V., Larks, 4 P.M., E. to W. (W., moderate.) Galloper L.V., flocks Crows all day to N.W. (N.E., 3.) Gull L.V., continuous flocks Starlings. Larks, Sparrows, Linnets, and Green Linnets all day to N.W. Varne L.V., about 200 Larks, 9 A.M., S.S.E. to W. (N.N.W, 4.)

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October 20th.—Tetney, Meadow Pipits, very abundant; Greenshank, one. Winterton L.H., one Chaffinch, 11.30 P.M., at lantern. Yarmouth, Short-Eared Owl. Crows, numerous arrival all day. Common Tern. Cockle L.V., Crows and Skylarks, a few stragglers during day. Very large flock Stints, 11 A.M., E. to W. (N.N.E., 4.) Corton L.V., Larks, Starlings, Titlarks, to W. and W.N.W. Shipwash L.V., two Stormy Petrels, 7.30 P.M., round lantern. Galloper L.V., Crows, Starlings, and Larks, 8 A.M. to 4 P.M., to W. (W.N.W., 3.) Kentish Knock L.V., four Sparrows and several Larks to S.W. Swin Middle L.V., Common Sparrows; a few Larks to W. (N.E., 3.) Gull L.V., continuous flocks Starlings, Larks, Linnets, Sparrows, to N.W. all day. (N.W., 3.)

October 21st.—Coquet L.H., One Woodcock, 10.30 A.M., shot. Outer Dowsing L.V., 200 Starlings, 11.30 A.M., S.E. to N.W.; flight Black Crows to W.N.W. (N.E. and N., 4.) Inner Dowsing L.V., 100 Starlings, 10 A.M., S.E. to N.W. (N., 4.) Hasbro' L.V., very large flocks Black and Grey Crows, Larks, and Starlings, also three Redwings and several "Flycatchers" to W.N.W. Cromer L.H., Buzzard at daylight. Yarmouth, Grey Shrike, Breydon marshes. Corton L.V., large flocks Starlings, sunrise to sunset, to W.; also Larks, Chaffinches, and other small birds, and mixed flocks of Crows. Languard L.H., one Blackbird and Common Wren, 8.30 A.M. (N., 3.) Shipwash L.V., Rooks, Starlings, and Larks in flocks all day, E. to W. (E.N.E., moderate.) Kentish Knock L.V., Crows, Larks, Chaffinches, and Sparrows to N, and some to S.W. (N.N.E., 4.) Gull L.V., Crows, Larks, Linnets, Sparrows, continuously, 9 A.M. to noon, to N.W.; some Sparrows on deck. Very large Crane at 4.20 P.M. to N.N.W. East Goodwin L.V., large flock Larks, sunset, E. to W. Varne L.V., 100 Crows, 9 A.M., S.E. to N.W.; sixty Sparrows, noon, E. to N.W. (N. by E., 4.)

October 22d.—Farn L.H., Skylarks and Thrush at daylight; one Woodcock. (W., 4.) Coquet L.H., Horned Owl, 3 P.M., shot. Tees L.V., large flocks Larks to N.W. from S.E. Whitby L.H., a great number Starlings all night round lantern; one Lark killed. (W.N.W., 4.) Outer Dowsing L.V., flight Larks, thirty Starlings, one Black Swan, one Crow, to S.W. Inner Dowsing L.V., Larks, forty Grey Crows, twelve Rooks, E. to W. Dudgeon L.V., Black Crows, Grey Crows, and Larks all day, S.E. to N.W. (N.W., 3, 4.) Hasbro' L.V., Black and Grey Crows, Starlings, - 45 - and Larks. Yarmouth, two Purple Sandpipers shot on coast. (N.W.) Cockle L.V., thousands Larks, continuous during day, E. to W.; Black and Grey Crows, the same; sixty Stints at 10 A.M., E. to W. Corton L.V., Blackbirds and Larks, sunrise to sunset, continually to W.; also Titlarks, Starlings, Crows, and other small birds. Shipwash L.V., Rooks, Starlings, Larks, in afternoon, S.E. to N.W. (S.W.) Galloper L.V., Rooks, Starlings, Larks, 4 P.M. to 5 A.M. (W.S.W., 4.) Kentish Knock L.V., Crows, Starlings, Linnets, Larks, and Sparrows to N.W.; also Crows, Starlings, and Linnets to S.W. Goodwin L.V., a few Larks, noon. (N.N.W., 4.) Gull L.V., several flocks Sparrows all the afternoon; several on deck. East Goodwin L.V., five Geese, flock Crows, several flocks Larks, N.E. to W.S.W. Large flocks Wild Ducks, continuous from noon to 4 P.M., to S.W.

October 23d.—Farn L.H., three Snow Bunting, two Grey Crows, to W. (W., 5.) Flambro' L.H., Larks and other small birds during day to W.S.W. Outer Dowsing L.V., one Black Crow, two Larks, to W. Hasbro' L.V., as on previous day, and great numbers during night of Larks, fifty killed. Cockle L.V., a few straggling Crows, E. to W. (W.S.W., 4.) Corton L.V., Thrushes, large flocks, 7 A.M. to 4.50 P.M., at intervals, to W.; also mixed Crows, Starlings, and Larks, 2 P.M. to 4 P.M. Shipwash L.V., great many flocks Rooks, Starlings, Larks, and Sparrows, 9 A.M. to noon, S.E. to N.W. Galloper L.V., Crows and Larks, sunrise to noon, to W.S.W. Kentish Knock L.V., Crows, Starlings, Larks, and some Sparrows, S.W. till noon. Swin Middle L.V., two flocks Starlings to W.; many Ducks. Goodwin L.V., large flock Crows, E. to W., at 10 A.M. Gull L.V., Crows, Starlings, Larks, and Linnets, 8 A.M. to 3 P.M., to N.W. (W., 3.)

October 24th.—Tees L.V., large flock Snow Buntings to S.; one Thrush to N.W. (N.N.E., snow.) Redcar, several Short-Eared Owls, many Woodcocks, Larks, and about forty Chaffinch; also on 25th. (N. gale, snow and rain.) Tetney, Long-tailed Duck, two shot; Water Rail, Whimbrel. Outer Dowsing L.V., twelve Larks, eight Starlings, two Crows, to W.S.W. Cromer L.H., Lapwings all day, E. to W. (W.N.W., 3.) Cockle L.V., small flocks of Crows to N.W. (N, 7.) Shipwash L.V., Crows, Larks, and Starlings all day, E. to W. (N.N.E. gale, snow.) Galloper L.V., Larks, small flocks all day to W.

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October 25th.—Farn L.H., several Blackbirds and Thrush. (N.N.E., 4.) Tees L.V., Bullfinch, came on board. (N., light.) Tetney, Snipe, second flight. Outer Dowsing L.V., forty Black Crows, two Larks, one Linnet, 3 P.M. to 4.30 P.M., westward. Inner Dowsing L.V., seventy Black Crows during day; fifty Larks, 5 P.M. (E. to W.N.W.) Dudgeon L.V., Crows, Starlings, and Larks, in scattered condition during day, S.E. to N.W. Hasbro' L.V., thousands of Black Crows, and Grey Crows, and Larks all day to W. Yarmouth, Grey Crows and Larks all day to S.W. Cockle L.V., small flocks Crows to N.W. (N. by E., 7.) Corton L.V., Crows, Larks, Starlings, and small birds continually to W. Shipwash L.V., the same as on 24th, to sunset, all travelling E. to W. Galloper L.V., very large flocks Crows and Larks all day to W. (N.N.E., 6.) Kentish Knock L.V., Crows in hundreds all day to N.N.W.; one Cock Blackbird to S.W.; and several hundreds of Larks. (N., 7; rain.) Swin Middle L.V., Larks, small flocks, twenty to thirty, 9 to 10.30 A.M., to N.W.; a large flock Starlings; Larks again from 12.20 to 3.30 P.M. Goodwin L.V., Larks about all day. (N.; 8.) Gull L.V., flocks Larks and Sparrows, 8 A.M. to 4 P.M., to N.W. (N., 6.) East Goodwin L.V., flocks Larks during day, E. to W. (N., 6.)

October 26th.—Farn L.H., Woodcock, 10 A.M.; another 5 P.M. (S.W., 3); flushed on island. Coquet L.H., four Woodcocks; Fieldfares, all day. Tees L.V., large flocks Starlings, Larks, Greenfinches to N.W.; three Chaffinches on board. Tetney, a few Fieldfares and some Redwings; scores of Blackbirds. (S., light.) Outer Dowsing L.V., many Larks and Crows, 10 A.M. to 4.30 P.M., westward; one Jackdaw. Inner Dowsing L.V., 150 Black Crows, 100 Skylarks, during day; E.N.E. to W.S.W. Llyn Wells L.V., large flocks Crows and Larks all day, S.E. to N.W. (S.W., 3.) Dudgeon L.V., Black and Carrion Crows, six Jackdaws, Starlings, and Larks during day, S.E. to N.W. Hasbro' L.V., Starlings, also some Hen Blackbirds (three Blackbirds, sixty Larks, and twenty Starlings killed at lantern at 4 A.M.). Cromer L.H., Curlew, 1 A.M., at light. Northrepps, Peregrine and Buzzard. Leman and Ower L.V., Greenfinch (wing sent). Yarmouth, Rooks in flocks all day, S.W.; Long-Tailed Duck. Cockle L.V., small flocks Crows during day to W. Shipwash L.V., several flocks as on 25th, till sunset, E. to W. Kentish Knock- 47 - L.V. Crows, Larks, and Sparrows all day to S.W. (W.S.W, 2.) Swin Middle L.V., Crows, Larks, and Black Ducks all day to W. Goodwin L.V., Crows and Larks all day; some struck at night. (N, 4.) Varne L.V., 100 Larks, 4.30 P.M., E. to N.W.

October 27th.—Farn L.H., small Grebe, 3 P.M., swimming near island. Tees L.V., numbers of Grey Crows, large flock Widgeon, two Chaffinches, three Titlarks. (S.W, strong.) Spurn, some Siskins; three Purple Sandpipers shot. Tetney, Common Snipe, and Jacksnipe. (S., strong.) Inner Dowsing L.V., 200 Black and Grey Crows; 150 Larks during day, E. to W. (S.W., 5.) Llyn Wells L.V., Lapwings, large flock, 9 A.M., E.S.E. to W.N.W. Larks and Crows during day, E. to N.W. Yarmouth, Rooks, numerous arrival all day. Purple Sandpiper (im. ♂) shot. Cockle L.V., large and continuous flock of Crows; Larks and Starlings during day to W. Corton L.V., Larks and Starlings, noon, to S.W. Languard L.H., five Grey-Backed Crows, 6 A.M. Shipwash L.V., small flocks Rooks, Starlings, and Larks all day, S.E. to N.W. Swin Middle L.V., Crows, Starlings, Larks, morn to noon, E. to W. Two Chaffinches. Goodwin L.V., a few Larks about deck. East Goodwin L.V., Crows, 9 to 11 am., E. to W. (S.W., 5.)

October 28th.—Farn L.H., a few Blackbirds, Thrush, and Redwing. (W, 4.) Redcar, great flocks Lapwing to W.; also 29th and 31st. Spurn, Jacksnipe, several; Snow Buntings. Tetney, Golden Plover, large flock. Inner Dowsing L.V., two dozen Starlings caught during night. Cromer L.H., flocks Gannet all day, S.E. to N.W. (W., 2.) Cockle L.V., fifty Black Crows, one Lark, three Linnets, 9.30 A.M., to N.W. One Wren on board. Corton L.V., Larks, 10 A.M. to sunset, flying W. by N. Galloper L.V., Crows and Starlings during day to W. (S.W, 5.)

October 29th.—Llyn Wells L.V., small flocks Crows and Larks during day, E.S.E. to W.N.W. (S.W.) Yarmouth, Knot and Long-Tailed Duck. Cockle L.V. Crows, two flocks, 100 in flock, 2 and 3 P.M., to N.W. Corton L.V. Black Crows, 9 A.M. to 4 P.M., to W. Languard L.H., large flock of Golden Plover, 4 P.M., high to S.W. (N.N.W., 4.) Goodwin L.V., large flock Crows at noon, E. to W.

October 30th.—Tees L.V., large flocks Larks and Grey Linnets; three Titlarks came on board. Outer Dowsing L.V., 200 Larks and one Starling. Inner Dowsing L.V., thirty Grey Crows, - 48 - E.N.E. to W.S.W. (W., 4.) Cromer L.H., several Golden Plover, 6.30 to 8 P.M., round light. (S., 3; thick mist.) Languard L.H., seventeen Wood Pigeons, 4.25 P.M., low to N.E. (W., 5; B. C. M.)

October 31st.—Farn L.H., one Golden-Crested Wren, 8 A.M. Blackbird, Thrushes, Titlarks, all day about island. Small flocks of Thrushes and Fieldfares in forenoon to W. One Woodcock, 5 P.M., flushed on island. Tees L.V., great many Grey Crows to N.W. Small birds, Larks, Linnets, and Starlings; five Titlarks and two Bullfinches came on board. Redcar, four Redwings and a few Grey Crows. (W., light.) Inner Dowsing L.V., 100 Black Crows, fifty Larks, westerly. (W., 4.) Llyn Wells L.V., Crows, large flock, 7 to 9 A.M., S.S.E. to W.N.W. (W.S.W., 5.) Four Starlings struck lantern. Cockle L.V., five Black Crows, 5.30 A.M., to W. Shipwash L.V., four flocks Black Crows, E. to W. (W.S.W., moderate.) Goodwin L.V., a few Larks all day, and striking lantern at night.

NOVEMBER.

November 1st.—Coquet L.H., Fieldfares, large flock; one Snow Bunting; twelve Grey Crows. Large flock of "Mountain" Sparrows; remained a week. (S.S.E., 9.) Tees L.V., large flocks Starlings to S. Snow Buntings; great many Grey Crows to N.W. Spurn L.H., several Golden-Crested Wrens, 8 A.M. (S.S.E., 7.) Outer Dowsing L.V., 300 Crows, large flight Larks, three Chaffinches, two Sparrows (one caught). Llyn Wells L.V., Larks, several flocks, sunrise to 10 A.M., S. to N.W. Dudgeon L.V., immense numbers of Crows, noon to 5 P.M., E.S.E. to W.N.W. Several small flocks Larks; fifteen Lapwings. (S., 6.) Hasbro' L.V., continuous flocks Black and Grey Crows and Larks, 10 A.M. to 4 P.M., very low, E. to W., and apparently much fatigued. (S., 7.) Yarmouth, Redshank; Crows, 9.30 A.M., a few in from sea. And great numbers of Crows, Rooks, and Larks all day. (S.W., gale.) Cockle L.V., continuous Crows, Starlings, Larks, Lapwings all day to N.W. (S., 7.) Corton L.V., Larks and Crows, 10 A.M. to noon, to W.N.W. Shipwash L.V., large flocks Crows, Larks, and Chaffinches all day, E.N.E. to W.S.W. Galloper L.V., Crows, large flocks, 9 A.M. to W. Swin Middle L.V., 15 Black Crows to W. Goodwin L.V., flock - 49 - Larks, 8 A.M. to W. (E.S.E., 6.) East Goodwin L.V., 25 Black Crows, 10.30 A.M., E.N.E. to W.

November 2d.—Farn L.H., Blackbirds, Fieldfares, Thrushes, Redwings, two Ring Ouzels, and several Tree Sparrows on island; also one Woodcock and one Wood Pigeon. (S., 8.) Two large flocks of Golden Plover, flying W. Flocks of Fieldfares, Thrushes, Redwings, Skylarks, Snow Buntings, and Starlings, to W., from 10 A.M. to 1.30 P.M. Three Common Wren in garden. Coquet L.H., two "Horned" Owls. Tees L.V., large flocks Widgeon, Grey Ducks, and Dunlin, two Thrushes, Titlarks, and two Bullfinches; the latter came on board. (Strong S.W.) Whitby L.H., flocks Fieldfare during morning, high, to S. (S., 3.) Spurn L.H., many small birds, Crows, 9 A.M. (S.S.E., 5.) Tetney, Teal, many, twenty-two in one flock. Outer Dowsing L.V., one Blackbird, 7 A.M., 200 Larks, 3 P.M., 300 Crows, 3.30 P.M., to W. Llyn Wells L.V., Knot, very large flock, 9 A.M., N. to S. Dudgeon L.V., 150 Crows, noon to 3 P.M., E.S.E. to W.N.W, Fifty Mountain Sparrows, several on deck. Hasbro' L.V., continuous Black and Grey Crows, 10 A.M. to sunset, E. to W., low. (S., 4.) Yarmouth, Purple Sandpiper, ad. ♂, Breydon. Great Spotted Woodpecker, ad. ♂. Cockle L.V., great flocks Crows, Lapwings, and Larks, to W., throughout day. Corton L.V., Larks and Crows, 5 A.M., round lantern, and passed close to ship, flying W., from 8 A.M. to 4 P.M. Shipwash L.V., Crows, Larks, and Chaffinches all day, S.E. to N.W. (Fresh, S.S.W.) Swin Middle L.V., Larks, 20 to 30 and single, 8 A.M. to noon, to W. (S.S.W., 4.) Two large flocks Sanderling, to E., at noon. Goodwin L.V., flock Larks, 9.30 A.M.; also striking lantern at night. East Goodwin L.V., two flocks Larks, 10 to 11 A.M., E. to W. (S.W., 6.) Varne L.V., 100 Starlings, 4 P.M., S.E. to N.W. Hanois L.H., a few Swallows passing, 10 A.M. (W.N.W., 4; C., showery.)

November 3d.—Tees L.V., Grey Crows to N.W.; one Woodcock. Whitby L.H., Wrens, Snow Buntings, Fieldfares, 10 A.M., about premises; also Linnets, Finches, and other small birds, flying high, to S. (S.S.W., 3.) Flambro' L.H., Larks and Crows, 7.30 A.M. to 10.40 A.M., to S. Spurn L.H., Grey Crows and Brambling, 8 A.M. (S., 4.) Llyn Wells L.V., Larks, several round ship, noon to 3 P.M. Cromer L.H., few Larks and Starlings, midnight to 3 A.M. (S. to S.W., 5; misty.) Northrepps, Buzzard, passing over. Yarmouth, Swallow, at Breydon, five - 50 - or six. A few Crows, 10.30 A.M., from sea. Cockle L.V., three Crows, one Starling, and a Lark, 9.30 A.M., to W. Languard L.H., two Common Wrens, 11.5 A.M. Goodwin L.V., Crows and Starlings at noon to W. (S.W., 8; O. R.)

November 4th.—Farn L.H., one Long-Tailed Duck, shot. Redcar, a few Blackbirds, Chaffinches, and six Robins; some at sea, others at breakwater. (W.) Spurn L.H., Tree Sparrow, killed, 3 A.M. (S., 4.) Wing sent. Cromer L.H., Curlew and Golden Plover, 6 to 8 P.M., round lantern; also on 5th and 6th. Yarmouth, Swallow, five, Jackdaw, 8.30 A.M., fifteen from sea; Goldcrest. Cockle L.V., a few straggling Crows to W. during day. Galloper L.V., large flocks Crows and Starlings all day to S.W. Swin Middle L.V., a few Larks and Crows. Goodwin L.V., Crows and Starlings to W. at 2 P.M. (S.W., 7.)

November 5th.—Whitby L.H., forty-two Grey Geese, high to S.; eight Snow Buntings, in garden. (W., 4.) Llyn Wells L.V., Larks and Starlings during day, S.S.E. to N.W. Yarmouth, Ring Ouzel, im. ♂; Swallows and Martin, five at 4 P.M.; two Shore Larks. Cockle L.V., one Starling to W. Gull L.V., Crows, 7 A.M. to noon, to N.W. (W., 3.)

November 6th.—Coquet L.H., flock of Golden-Crested Wrens. (S.E., 5.) Spurn L.H., Chaffinches and Redbreasts, 9 A.M. (S.S.W., 3.) Llyn Wells L.V., six Linnets; four Starlings, killed against lantern. Hasbro' L.V., forty to fifty Black Crows, 3.30 P.M., to W. (S., 2.) Yarmouth, Crows, 4 P.M., from sea inland; Larks, Redwings, 7 P.M., over town; ten House Martins (Keswick Hall). Cockle L.V., about 1000 Larks during day to S.W. Gull L.V., Crows, 7 A.M. to 4 P.M., to N.W. (S.W., 3.)

November 7th.—Outer Dowsing L.V., Black Duck, large flight to S.W.; twenty Larks to W.S.W. Llyn Wells L.V., Crows during day, S.E. to W.N.W.; two Larks killed. Hasbro' L.V., Skylarks, large flock at 6.30 A.M., to W.; two Great Tits (wings sent), 3 P.M. Yarmouth, Redshank, Golden and Grey Plover, many over town after dark; also Dunlin all evening. (S.E.) Cockle L.V., a few Larks during day to S.W.; two "Oxeyes" on board. Shipwash L.V., two flocks Lapwings, N.E. to S.W.; thirty Starlings, E. to W. Swin Middle L.V., six male Sparrows, a few Larks and Starlings. Goodwin L.V., six Sparrows about deck all day. Gull L.V., six Sparrows about deck.

November 8th.—Farn L.H., three Blackbirds, two Redbreasts, - 51 - and several Hedge Sparrows about island. Tees L.V., one Woodcock. (E, fresh.) Redcar, several Woodcock. (N.E., gale.) Flambro' L.H., Blackbirds and Redwings, noon, to W.S.W. (E. by S., 6.) One "Stormcock," 10.50 P.M., killed. Yarmouth, Common Tern, im. shot at Breydon; Golden and Grey Plover, 8 P.M., numbers heard over the town; also Ringed Plover, Dunlin, and Curlew. Water Rail taken on smack at sea about this date. Languard L.H., Woodcock, 4.30 P.M., rested a few minutes and went E.S.E. (E., 4.) Gull L.V., one Sparrow at daylight, on deck.

November 9th.—Farn L.H., Glaucous Gull (E., 5) flying N. Tees L.V., Woodcock. Redcar, Woodcock, Short-Eared Owl, several Grey Crows. Spurn L.H., several Blackbirds and Starlings. Outer Dowsing L.V., 200 Black Ducks to S.W.; forty Larks to W. (E.N.E., 4.) Languard L.H., two Robins, one Snow Bunting, 4.20 P.M., in garden. East Goodwin L.V., large flock Larks, 9 A.M., E. to W.; Ducks, 2 to 4 P.M., E. to W.

November 10th.—Coquet L.H., Woodcock struck lantern and killed, 3 A.M. (E., 4.) Tees L.V., Woodcock; one "Large-Eared" Grebe. Tetney, Golden Plover, a great many; Lapwings, thousands; Woodcock. Inner Dowsing L.V., one Hen Brambling, 3 P.M., caught; one Blackcap, 6 P.M., caught. (E.N.E., 3.) Llyn Wells L.V., Larks during day. Winterton L.H., several Chaffinch at lantern, 6 A.M. Yarmouth, Goldcrests and Great Tits in Priory Gardens. Swin Middle L.V., Woodcock found dead on lantern top, at sunrise. (E.S.E., 4.) Stormy Petrel and Hen Blackbird caught on deck. East Goodwin L.V., Wild Ducks continuous through day, E.N.E. to W.

November 11th.—Redcar, one Woodcock. (N.E., moderate.) Tetney, Snow Bunting, two on old wreck, North Cotes sands. Inner Dowsing L.V., one Stormy Petrel, 9 P.M., caught. (E.N.E., 3.) Winterton L.H., Larks and Starlings, 9.40 P.M. (N.E. by E., 5.) Yarmouth, Goosander in market; Blackcap, ♂, shot. East Goodwin L.V., Wild Ducks as on 10th, E. to W. Hanois L.H., flight Starlings, 9 A.M. (E., 3); also a flight of Plover at 11 A.M.; both flights to E.

November 12th.—Farn L.H., several Blackbirds, Thrushes, and Starlings about island. (N.W., 3.) One Goldcrest in garden. Cromer L.H., Common Wren, 2 A.M., at lantern. (W., 4.) Yarmouth, Great Grey Shrike, ♂, shot.

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November 13th.—Farn L.H., small flock Siskins on island. (N., 3.) Tees L.V., one Shearwater; one Thrush, 10 A.M., came on board. (W.N.W., hazy.) Winterton L.H., Curlews to W., 1.20 A.M. Yarmouth, three Shorelarks caught in nets; "nice lot of Bearded Tits are said to have come in from a great height, and from the E." Galloper L.V., large flocks Curlews, Starlings, and Larks, all night, to W.

November 14th.—Farn L.H., flock of Long-Tailed Ducks, 11 A.M., to N. Tees L.V., two Woodcocks, one Kingfisher. (N.N.E., rain.) Shot at South Gar Light. Cromer L.H., five Willow Wren, at daylight (Goldcrests?). Yarmouth, Swan, two, Breydon. Swin Middle L.V., Stormy Petrel, on board. Thrush, 3.30 A.M. Goodwin L.V., flocks Larks, at noon, to W. (E. by N, 6; C. V., rain.)

November 15th.—Farn L.H., Blackbirds and Thrushes, flying about. (W.N.W., 3.) Flambro', White Kittiwake, shot by Thomas Leng. East Goodwin L.V., two flocks Black Crows, E. to W. Hanois L.H., Blackbirds and Thrushes, 2 to 3.30 A.M., round lantern. (E., 4; O. M.)

November 16th.—Redcar, about 500 Geese seen at sea going S.E. Flock of about 500 Lapwings to S.W.; great many Red-Throated Divers to S.E. (N.W., moderate.) Tetney, Fieldfares, large flocks. (S., hard frost.) Inner Dowsing L.V., twelve Larks and one Sparrow, 9 A.M., flying low, E. to W. (N.W. by W., 3.) Hanois L.H., flight Chaffinches, mostly males, at 11 A.M. (E.S.E., 4.)

November 17th.—Tetney, Goosander, two shot. Cromer L.H., Tufted Duck (wing sent), 5 A.M., killed on lantern. (S., 5.) Swin Middle L.V., many Gulls and Ducks, over sand. Hanois L.H., flight, 17th to 18th, Blackbirds and Thrushes, flying round lantern at 10 P.M., some striking; many Lapwings at 1 A.M., none striking. Large flock Golden Plover and Yellow Wagtails at 1.30 A.M., one Yellow Wagtail killed. (S.E., 3; O. M.)

November 18th.—Farn L.H., Curlew Sandpiper shot. Hasbro' L.V., Jacksnipe (wing sent), 3 A.M., killed. Yarmouth, Redshank (Breydon); four seen. Swin Middle L.V., a few Larks, 2 to 6 A.M.; six killed. (W.N.W., 2; O. M.) Goodwin L.V., a few larks at night, (N.W., 4.) S. S. Head L.V., Larks and Linnets, 9 A.M. to 4 P.M., to N.W.

November 19th.—Hasbro' L.V., Coot, 3 A.M., dead on deck. - 53 - Cromer L.H., Starlings, all night. (W., 4.) Yarmouth, Gadwall, seven (probably Norfolk bred). Languard L.H., large flock Golden Plover at noon, high, to N.E. S. S. Head L.V., twenty Rooks, 9 A.M., to N.W.

November 20th.—Galloper L.V., Starlings and Larks, 6 P.M. to midnight. (Calm, O. M.) S. S. Head L.V., flocks Larks, noon, to W.N.W. Hanois L.H., Gannets, old and young; daily fishing.

November 21st.—S. S. Head L.V., flocks of Larks and Mountain Sparrows, 9 A.M., to W.N.W. (N. by E., 2; fog.) Varne L.V., ten Crows, 3.15 P.M., S.E. to N. (K, 2.)

November 22d.—Farn L.H., twelve Fieldfares and one Blackbird, on island. (E., 4.)

November 24th.—Redcar, about a dozen Wood Pigeons to S.W. at 11 A.M., and two at noon. Tetney, Great Spotted Woodpecker.

November 25th.—Cromer L.H., flocks Crows all day, mostly E. to W. S. S. Head L.V., Rooks and Sparrows, 9 A.M., to N.W. (W.S.W., 4.) Hanois L.H., Heron to E., 11 A.M.; [and on 27th, several to S.E., flying very high, at 10 A.M. (W.N.W., 4.)]

DECEMBER

December 1st.—Tetney, Grey Phalarope shot; Snipe, "many heard passing over to S. at dusk, when in a duck-punt off Tetney Haven."

December 2d.—Redcar, great many Snow Buntings to W.N.W.

December 3d.—Tees L.V., large flock Larks to N.W. Four Sparrows came on board. Swin Middle L.V., some Larks on 2d and 3d, to N.W.

December 4th.—Cromer L.H., Buzzard, 11.30 A.M., N.E. to S.W.; six Blue Titmouse.

December 6th.—Tetney, Snow Bunting, one at low-water mark, many coming in at dusk. (S., strong, rain.)

December 7th.—Coquet L.H., Fieldfares all day. (S.S.E., 5.) Tees L.V., flock Snow Buntings, to S. Redcar, one Glaucous Gull seen, immature.

December 9th.—Tees L.V., two Sparrow Hawks to N.W. Redcar, about one hundred Grey Geese, high to S. (W.N.W., light.) Whitby L.H., large flock Geese, 8 P.M., round light. (N.W., 6.)

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December 10th.—Whitby L.H., small flocks Fieldfares and Thrushes, 8 A.M., went S.

December 12th.—Farn L.H., great many Lapwings and Plover, Purple Sandpipers, some Redshanks, and Turnstones about island. Outer Dowsing L.V., fifty Black Crows, 4.10 P.M., N.W. to S.E.

December 13th.—Farn L.H., three Blackbirds, several Thrush, one Snipe, on island. (S.S.W., 4.) Winterton L.H., Starlings, 6 A.M., at lantern. (S.S.W., 6.)

December 14th.—Coquet L.H., Starlings and Larks all day. (W.S.W., 5.) Redcar, one Woodcock, picked up dead on shore.

December 17th.—Farn L.H., flocks of Starlings all day to W. (W.N.W., 7.) Tetney, Goldfinch, one. (Have been very common in North-East Lincolnshire in December, also January 1888); a few Brambling.

December 21st.—Languard L.H., two Kentish Plover, 8 A.M., went W. (N, 4.)

December 22d.—Farn L.H., several Hedge Sparrows and one Wren on island.

December 23d.—Whitby L.H., great many Grey Crows, Fieldfares, Linnets, Finches, and Sparrows, 10.30 A.M., seen near station. (N.N.E., 5.) Cromer L.H., several flocks Gannet all day, S.E. to N.W. (N.W., 5.)

December 24th.—Languard L.H., Stormy Petrel, 4.20 A.M., caught on lantern. (N.W., 4; O. M. P.)

December 25th.—Whitby L.H., very large Hawk, several days about cliff.

December 26th.—Tees L.V., Cormorant came on board to-day, and has come to roost for several days, but disappeared suddenly. Redcar, six Swans, five white and one grey, at sea to W.; eight off Tees mouth.

December 27th.—Farn L.H., one Woodcock (N., 1) shot; Blackbirds and Thrushes. Cromer L.H., small flocks Fieldfares. (W., 4.)

December 29th.—Spurn, a few Short-Eared Owls. Swin Middle L.V., 22d and 17th, flock "Splendid" Ducks (Sheldrake?). Large quantities of various Ducks, chiefly Scoters, seen near the vessel in December, also January 1888. On the 12th the vessel was surrounded with Black Ducks, as far as could be seen with a telescope.

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December 31st.—Farn L.H., small flocks of Long-Tailed Ducks to N.

List of Wings sent from Lighthouses and Light-vessels, East Coast of England.

Summary and General Remarks.

In January depressions of very considerable size passed by our north-western and northern shores after the 2d, with very sudden changes of temperature of an unusual character and great magnitude; showers of cold rain, sleet, and hail from day to day, and very severe frosts at night. There are very clear indications in the diary of Migration, that the atmospheric disturbances were concurrent with a great rush of birds going south along the coast. Those chiefly noted being Fieldfares, Blackbirds, Thrushes, Redwings, Larks, Chaffinches, Linnets, Starlings, and some Crows.

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In the latter part of February and throughout March there are indications of the passage of Crows, Rooks, Daws, Starlings, Larks, and others to the Continent, also in the opposite direction to the S.E. Coast of England. Great numbers of Starlings, Thrashes, and Larks were also observed at the lanterns at night, the particular direction of their flight being not apparent.

A Blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla) is recorded at the Cockle L.V. on March 31st, after which the first actual indication of the Spring migration is the occurrence of. Swifts (Cypselus apus) at the Spurn on April 5th, arriving at 6 P.M., and resting on the window sills all night; on the same day at Great Cotes several male Wheatears were seen. The Spring migration of the Wheatear (Saxicola ænanthe) is last recorded at the Farn L.H. on the night of May 30th, several round the lantern; and at the Tees L.V. on June 5th, two to N.W.

Puffins (Fratercula arctica) arrived at their breeding quarters on the Farn Islands on March 30th, a very early date. Continuous flocks with Wild Ducks were seen at the Outer Dowsing L.V. on April 12th, going S.S.E.; at the same date a Woodcock was killed at the Swin L.V. The Swallow (Hirundo rustica) is first seen at the Galloper L.V. on April 11th, going N.W. Many at the Hanois L.H., Guernsey, on the same day, with Willow Wrens and Whitethroats. At the Shipwash L.V., Swallows were observed at intervals passing from S.E. to N.W. up to June 4th.

Snow Buntings (Plectrophanes nivalis) were last seen at the Spurn on April 20th. The Cuckoo is first recorded at the Isle of Thanet on April 24th, and the Yellow Wagtail (Motacilla raii) on the 25th.

There appears to have been a heavy rush of the smaller summer visitants on the S.E. coast, from the Isle of Thanet to Hunstanton, at early morning of the 29th of April. A very strongly pronounced movement was also observed at Hanois L.H., Guernsey, on May 2d. The weather, in the first instance, being rainy and unsettled in S.E., and very cold over England with N.E. winds. On the 30th, thunderstorm in S.W. of France, with very cold, unsettled, and rainy weather generally in the south.

Various shorebirds and waders were observed passing down the coast from S. to N., on May 12th and subsequently. - 57 - A Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) was killed at the Cockle L.V. on the night of May 21st; another at the Goodwin L.V. on the night of October 16th.

A Bearded Reedling (Panurus biarmicus) was seen at the Languard L.H. on February 16th at 7.40 A.M.; and from Yarmouth on November 13th is the note, "nice lot of Bearded Tits, are said to have come in at a great height, and from the E."

The autumn movement commenced early in July, but did not become very distinctly pronounced before the beginning of August. One of the most interesting features of the autumnal migration has been the simultaneous occurrences of the Pygmy Curlew (Tringa subarquata) and the Little Stint (Tringa minuta) on the East Coast, between the Tees and Yarmouth. The former species is first recorded from Redcar on August 16th and from the Spurn on August the 23d. The Little Stint in the same locality on the 25th. Both were present there in very large numbers on September 2d, with a S.W. gale. The Pygmy Curlew was seen last on the Norfolk coast on October 8th, and one, Farn Islands, on November 18th.

The Woodcock is first recorded at Seaton-Carew, Durham, on September 19th, and at Cromer L.H. on September 25th, from 12.30 to 2.30 A.M. (S.E., 4.) Our observer, Mr Comben, says, "never saw so many Woodcock at one time before, there seemed to be a constant stream flying round lantern, none struck." Woodcocks appear to have come in at irregular intervals between September 30th and November 3d. The greatest number perhaps on the 9th, 10th, and 11th of October. Throughout September there was a steady and almost daily increasing migration observed at East Coast stations, but from the 29th and throughout October to November 3d, there was an almost continuous night and day rush of immigrants, the chief of those recorded being Crows, Rooks, Daws, Starlings, Larks, Chaffinches, Linnets, and Sparrows. In fact, during this time much the greater proportion of the entries in the schedules consists of a weary reiteration of these readily distinguished species. The weather during the period of this great invasion was up to the 25th of October mainly anticyclonic, cold, quiet, and dry. The prevailing wind N. and N.-easterly. After the 25th, cyclonic with W. and S.-westerly winds, wet, rough, and - 58 - milder. The average temperature of the month was much colder than the corresponding months in the two preceding years. It does not appear that the change of weather and of the wind after the 25th, had any influence on the migratory movements, birds continuing to pour in with undiminished numbers. Indeed, the direction and force of the wind appears to have little to do in controlling these great autumnal rushes, for when the time for crossing the North Sea has come, birds cross independent of weather. It must be admitted, however, that the prevailing wind at the time is an important factor in governing the direction in which migrants travel, and the angle at which the line of flight will intersect the line of coast. To changes of temperature either sudden or gradual, rather than the force and direction of winds, we must probably look for the impelling cause of these seasonal phenomena.

After the 3d and to the 19th of November, birds continued to arrive, but in greatly reduced numbers, the throbs and pulsations of the great inrush becoming daily more feeble and less sustained. After this date to the end of the year, migration was more or less spasmodic, the entries in the schedules being chiefly confined to the occurrences of various birds seen in the vicinity of the stations.

Swans and Grey Geese have been remarkably scarce. Brent Geese (Bernicla brenta) fairly numerous. All accounts agree that it has been an extraordinary Duck year, large numbers of various species frequenting all favourable localities along the East Coast. The Common Scoter (Œdemia nigra) has occurred in enormous flocks, also a few Œ. fusca. Considerable numbers of the Long-Tailed Duck (Harelda glacialis) have visited the coast from the Farn Islands to Yarmouth.

Amongst the rarer and more interesting species we may notice the occurrences of Tringa temmincki (three) at the Spurn, also Podiceps nigricollis at the same place. Anthus richardi at Tetney. Cypselus melba, Recurvirostra avocetta, and Tringa maculata at Yarmouth, also Pandion haliaëtus at the Cromer lighthouse.

It is unfortunate that we do not know more about those smaller night wanderers which are usually entered in our schedules under the general name "Flycatchers" or "various small birds." The wings occasionally forwarded are always - 59 - very interesting, and, what is most important, give definite and reliable results. As a rule all these small insect-eating species get lumped together as "Flycatchers," a result not to be wondered at considering the circumstances under which they are seen, helplessly fluttering against the lanterns, or dancing like gnats in the yellow glare. Those "hundreds of Flycatchers," from midnight to 4 P.M., seen at the Swin L.V. on the night of April 29th, no doubt represented many species of our small summer visitors, and the Spotted Flycatcher (Muscicapa grisola) was not seen in the Isle of Thanet before May 4th.

In the same way as we treated of the East Coast returns, we treat the West Coast. The contents of one or two schedules written across the columns have been omitted for reasons before stated, more especially as none of these are of great importance.

LIST OF STATIONS.

The names of the Reporters are given under "Diary from the Stations."

Diary from the Stations.

Butt of Lewis.—Mr Robert Agnew, son of Mr Joseph Agnew (now at Monach Isles), sends three well-filled schedules, one being devoted, as requested, to Solan Geese after the date of September 4th.

Monach Isles.—Mr Joseph Agnew (late of Isle of May) sends eight schedules, one for Solan Geese. Mr Agnew says, "The Merganser is by far the most abundant of the ducks.... All Curlews come from the N. East, not one coming from the south (August). After coming so far, they turn inland; and, I have no doubt, the old are leading the young to previously well-known feeding grounds." "Geese seen flying S.E., as if from St Kilda" (August 17th). Statement that "one pair, at least, of Turnstones bred at Monach this year requires confirmation" (20th August). "Terns flying S.W., remarked as unusual" (30th). "I feel the place lonely to-day without the Terns. They must have seen their friends passing yesterday, and have gone off in pursuit" (31st August). "Sandpipers of sorts numerous by 1st September." "From 50 to 100 Cormorants on a rock remain fishing." October 22d: "I have never seen such a rush of Redwings alone without any admixture. They commenced to come about 7 P.M. last night, and continued - 62 - to 'strike' till 4 A.M.; but many remained at the lantern till daylight. They were mostly all fine old birds. Most of those killed were on the N.E. side, so they must have been flying dead against the wind, which was blowing strong from the S.W." ... "It appears a S.W. wind here is best for migration." "Greenfinches and Bramblings noted on 27th, with a gale from the S.W. Very heavy migration."

Mr Agnew's letter of the 7th November 1887 is well worthy of careful perusal, but is too long for insertion here;[7] but the following short extracts, or digest, may be acceptable:—"The surprises I have met with during the last month beat all previous ones (as shown in the schedule to date). One of the few Goldcrests taken in the Long Island was found dead amongst other species."

On November 4th Mr Agnew reports the rushes of migrants as "very extraordinary." "That of yesterday larger than that of 1st," and in moonlight and clear. The advanced guard were Starlings from N.E., flying down the coast line, with wind "on the port bow." [Note.—Mr Agnew's notes are so voluminous and so interesting, that I hope some way may be found to utilise them more fully. Many letters deserve a better fate than oblivion. A great variety of species participated in this rush, including Woodcock.—J. A. H.-B.]

Barra Head.—Mr Chas. M'Fadzen sends two carefully filled schedules, in which the Geese referred to are mostly Barnacle.

Rona.—Messrs D. Dunnet and J. A. M'Gaw send one filled schedule, from February 15th to November 12th, with the further note: "Migration of birds here fewer in numbers than former years. Solan Geese all summer as usual."

Kyleakin.—Messrs D. MacCulloch and John Clyne send three well-filled schedules. Rush noticeable early in November, but greater rush 10th December of Larks and Linnets, yet not one seen near the lanterns.

Skerryvore.—Mr Thomas Dawson sends four good schedules—two on Solan Geese. Under date of 1st October, he says, whilst having little of importance to relate, that he witnessed a remarkable tussle between three Gannets and a large fish, two coming to help the first, which had remained a long time - 63 - under water after striking, whilst no doubt struggling with its prey.

Dhuheartach.—Messrs Wm. Davidson and J. W. M'Guffie send four good schedules. The Siskin occurred on the 10th November, and was sent for identification, having been caught on the lantern. "Heavy rush" all night of 11th.

Skervuile.—Mr John Ewing sends three filled schedules down to November 21st, after which no more migration was observed. Harvie-Brown visited Skervuile and landed on the whales-back-looking rock on which the lighthouse is founded, and which is awash with the sea.

Rhinns of Islay.—Messrs Peter Anderson and James Ducat send nine carefully filled sheets, and write nearly each time at length. At the same time we are now, thanks to these reporters, obliged for a much more minute, and day-to-day return for each month of the year, most carefully prepared under species and in tabular form, which cannot fail to prove interesting and useful to work from. These date December 1886 to February 1888. The Rhinns of Islay must be looked upon as quite one of the most important West Coast stations for migration.

A Manx Shearwater is reported as caught on the lantern on the 20th April, and another was seen next morning. They are the first of the kind the keepers ever remember seeing. The occurrence thus makes it appear that Manx Shearwaters probably pair early, if they do not pair for life.

On August 2d, clouds of Midges round the lantern; and on 13th, from twenty to thirty Daddy-longlegs were captured. This season the very worst for Caterpillars (or "Kail-worm"). Glass rarely below 60° on the N. side at midnight, and again as warm on 10th September. [Note.—The warm weather about this time was universal.—J. A. H.-B.]

"The only rush we have had has been of Larks, and they have been in greater numbers than any year since I came here. One solitary Redwing is all I have seen this year. We have had such a long time of N. and N.W. winds. Best winds are S. to S.E. to bring the most birds. On October 9th, 1000's of Puffins appeared "flying North;" Iceland Gull on 10th; six Choughs seen on island on 16th, no doubt local birds. Heavy returns from October 19th onwards to 25th, of Larks and Starlings. Local visitation of Rooks owing to shooting going on - 64 - through the island, and their leaving the rookeries at Bridgend, etc.; also Jackdaws. No great migration recorded in November of small land birds. (Compare with Monach Isles returns.) Iceland Gull seen at head of Lochindaul on the 9th of February 1888 (in lit. 15th February 1888.)

Lochindaul: Islay.—Mr James Edgar sends eight carefully filled and interesting schedules. Reports a Shearwater at the lantern on 21st April; it rested all night. [No doubt the same bird seen the day before at Rhinns of Islay along with the one which was killed. This is interesting, as showing a line of flight and the certainty bright lights have of luring birds to them.—J. A. H.-B.]

Lamlash.—Unsigned: one small return of five entries, between March 10th and September 17th, of Curlews, Thrush. Cuckoo heard. 25th April, Snipe and Geese.

Ailsa Craig.—Our first returns sent from the "Old Rock" are very full in interest, and date January 9th, 1887, to December 20th, occupying three schedules, by Mr William J. Dawson. "An Eagle seen on the hill on 19th October and previously; 'very large,' and probably a Sea-Eagle. Remained for more than three weeks. On 20th December a Carrier Pigeon was chased into the yard by two Peregrine Falcons (a pair build on the cliffs every season). They captured it next day. On the 20th January 1888, another Carrier was seen with a paper attached to it, and the Falcons were in pursuit of it. Most likely it shared the same fate as the other." [If any one can throw further light on this rather interesting note, we would be obliged. It serves, at least, to show one danger which Carriers may be subjected to.—J. A. H.-B.]

"Very few birds come near this light, the lantern revolving so rapidly. When I was at Pladda there were great rushes of birds at different times both in spring and autumn, and large numbers were found dead." [Our Committee has never received a single return from Pladda. This chance note may yet be valuable.—J. A. H.-B.]

Corsewall.—Mr Robert Laidlaw sends one well-filled schedule, and notices the rushes of Blackbirds and Turdidæ in October, and of the same and Fringillidæ (Linnets, etc.) in November.

Mull of Galloway.—Messrs Alexander Murray and John - 65 - M'Quarrie send one schedule, also well filled, to date of September 17th.

Little Ross.—Messrs Neil M'Donald and Robert Macintosh send four good schedules. Petrel found dead at foot of tower, 23d January. Spring migration considerable, but decidedly scarce on the autumn migration, as compared with some other West Coast stations.

Remarks.

Pelecanidæ.—Of Gannets, by request, we have had a number of schedules entirely devoted to them at some of the more prominent stations of both East and West Coasts; but as these, with other accounts already published, constitute material for a very thorough treatment of the movements of the species, and their relations to the migrations of the Herring, we do not think it advisable in this place to occupy space with them.

Separate Report under Genera and Species.

Turdidæ.—Appears to have been the most numerous migrants in 1887.

January.—A rush marked at Ailsa (1886 Report, q.v.), and a few singles.

February.—Skervuile, 15th to 21st, "Blackbirds and Thrushes." Turnberry, "many do. on 25th." At Little Ross, fewer, on 16th and 17th.

March.—Stations are: Skerryvore (one), and Dhuheartach (one). Rhinns of Islay, a few records of Blackbirds, Thrushes, and Redwings. "Rush" at Ailsa Craig on 11th; strong N.E. breeze, snow. Little Ross, scattered records between 1st and 26th of Thrushes and Blackbirds.

April.—Only record is of two Fieldfares at Little Ross on 20th. Nothing in May to September—intermittent of Thrushes, only four dates at four places, viz., Barra Head, Kyleakin, Dhuheartach, and Corsewall.

October.—Numbers travelling, yet not so very densely. Rush of Thrushes on 16th at Corsewall. Great numbers of Redwing at Butt of Lewis, 21st and 22d; and one Fieldfare on 30th there. Other stations: Dhuheartach, Rhinns of Islay (Redwings), Lochindaul, Corsewall, and Little Ross.

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November.—At Monach Isles surprising numbers of Fieldfares and Redwings, rushing between 1st and 12th; great numbers of Redwings (see Diary); also on 1st, 10th, 11th (many Fieldfares). Large numbers Mavis on 11th; also Blackbirds, scarcer. Rush felt most elsewhere at Skerryvore and Dhuheartach, also on 11th; strong N.E. breeze!! all night. Many killed at both these places. Lighter at Skervuile (Missel Thrushes also), Fieldfares and Redwings; and at Lochindaul, 4th to 9th to 20th, and Corsewall (generally full and large), but concentrated most at Monach, Skerryvore, and Dhuheartach. Continued lightly into December at same stations.

Saxicolinæ.—February.—8th, one "Stonechat" at Little Ross.

March.—1st, one Whinchat at Dhuheartach. 4th, one "Stonechat" at Rhinns of Islay. [These "Stonechats," "Whinchats," and "Wheatears" must, we fear, be hopelessly mixed always, as the correspondence now, to fix it, would entail enormous labour.—J. A. H.-B.]

April.—12th, Wheatear at Butt of Lewis; and 6th, ditto at Corran Ferry; and 13th and 20th, a few ditto at same place. Whinchat at Dhuheartach on 15th, and Wheatear on 17th. Other records at Rhinns of Islay, Ailsa Craig (27th), and Little Ross (11th and 12th).

May.—Two entries only at Dhuheartach (11th and 17th); W., N.W.

August.—Records all the month—no great numbers, except "numbers" at Little Ross on 7th—distributed as follows:—Butt of Lewis; Barra Head; Rona, Skye; Skerryvore (21st); Dhuheartach (21st); Skervuile (1st, 2d, 3d, 5th, 7th, 10th, 12th, 15th, a few; 16th, 25th, 28th, pair; 30th, 31st—all in small numbers); and Little Ross, 7th (a number), and 11th; winds variable, S.E. and S. to N., rarely W. or N.W.

September.—Few, and all left Monach Isles by the 9th; but "many" again there. "Many" on the 22d ("continued on"). At Butt of Lewis also one seen on 21st. At Skerryvore, 3d, 4th, 21st ("Stonechats" in distinction to Wheatears); 26th, ditto; and 25th, Redstart; and at Dhuheartach, 26th, Wheatears; and at Lochindaul, fifteen ditto on 2d, and again one on 14th.

No later records.

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October.—Only one Stonechat recorded in all from Skerryvore on 2d; moderate W.; on rock.

Silviinæ.—Robin, Whitethroat.—January.—15th, at Ailsa, two Robins.

February.—28th, at Rhinns of Islay, one Robin.

March.—2d, at Skervuile, one Robin; light S., rain. 4th, at Rhinns of Islay, one ditto; light S.W. 28th, at Rhinns of Islay, twenty, 9 P.M. to 12 P.M.; W., haze.

May.—2d, at Ailsa, two Robins; light breeze, S.; catch flies.

August.—23d, at Butt of Lewis, one Whitethroat. 28th, at Lochindaul, one Redbreast.

September.—From 15th to 29th, at Rona, one Whitethroat on 21st. Scattered occurrences of Robins at Kyleakin (one on 15th); Skervuile (one); Rhinns of Islay (23d and 29th); Lochindaul (15th, 19th, 21st, and 28th); Corsewall (23d); Mull of Galloway to November, two entries at Lochindaul (2d and 9th).

Phylloscopinæ.—March.—30th, one Gold crest at Lochindaul.

May.—2d, Willow Warblers—one found dead at base of tower of Rhinns of Islay.

June.—At Rhinns of Islay, one Willow Warbler found dead in morning.

August.—24th, at Butt of Lewis, "Chiffchaff" (?); and at Rhinns of Islay, "Wood Wren" (?) on 22d. On 24th, at Little Ross, Willow Wren found dead at tower.

September.—Goldcrests scattered and scarce at Skervuile, Lochindaul, and Little Ross.

October.—One at Little Ross on 22d.

November.—One at Rhinns of Islay on 5th.

March.—Goldcrests scattered and scarce, at Rhinns of Islay, Turnberry, and Little Ross.

July.—Two entries only at Corsewall and little Ross.

September.—Three records at Mull of Galloway and Little Ross.

October.—Eight Golden-Crested Wrens at Little Ross. [Note.—Golden-Crested Wrens having been entered in ledger under Troglodytidæ or "Wrens," have got a little out of place.] Very restricted migration. One obtained at Monach (rare).

Acrocephalinæ.—September.—3d, one Sedge Warbler at Little Ross.

Troglodytidæ.—Wren.—One on April 5th at Ailsa; one at - 68 - Skerryvore on 6th, on the rocks; and "great numbers different kinds of Wrens" on 11th at Corsewall, probably Goldcrests, Common Wrens, Warblers; light N.E. Scattered notices only of Common Wren, not of much significance.

Motacillidæ.—March.—15th, at Monach, a Grey Wagtail [we suspect the Pied is meant, as the true Grey is really yellow with black throat] Wagtails also at Lochindaul on 12th, and at Little Ross on 14th.

April.—On 29th, at Monach, two, and on 9th; N.E., light. At Lochindaul, a pair; N.E., light (flying as Agnew describes).

May.—Between 7th (at Butt of Lewis) and 26th, at Little Ross, a few records on five dates, inclusive, at these stations and intermediately at Monach, Kyleakin, and Dhuheartach.

July.—Two records at Kyleakin on 22d, and on 15th at Lochindaul.

August.—23d, at Butt of Lewis. Scattered records, few and far between, at Skerryvore, of "Grey Wagtails" (?); and of other Wagtails at Lochindaul; and one at Little Ross on the 1st.

September.—No great rush, except "many all day at Little Ross of Grey Wagtails" (?) [probably winter Pied Wagtails.—J. A. H.-B.] on 18th. (See remarks in previous Reports on Wagtails, on General Post-Office, Edinburgh.) Scattered at Rhinns of Islay, Lochindaul, Mull of Galloway, and Little Ross, during the month.

October.—Three records only on 5th, 7th, and 25th, at Rhinns of Islay and Lochindaul.

December.—One record of three at Rhinns of Islay on 19th.

Anthidæ.—March.—A number on 1st, at Monach, and very plentiful on 7th, Stray birds at Dhuheartach on 20th and 21st.

April.—Titlark at Dhuheartach on 1st and 13th.

August.—19th, at Rona, Titlarks; and Rock Pipits at Lochindaul on 25th.

September.—Titlarks in small numbers from 12th to 13th—no rush—at Butt of Lewis, Dhuheartach, and Skerryvore.

October.—Two records at Skerryvore and Dhuheartach.

November.—One on 9th at Skerryvore.

Muscicapidæ.—August.—Only on 27th, at Mull of Galloway, - 69 - one; S.E., haze to fog. On 29th, two; fresh S. breeze; and "Flycatchers" flying about all night on 30th; S., fresh breeze.

Hirundinidæ.—May.—6th, at Butt of Lewis, one, 9 A.M.; light W. breeze, clear. 6th, at Dhuheartach, one swallow; light S.E. breeze, flying E. 17th, at do., one swallow; strong S.W. breeze about rock. 6th, at Rhinns of Islay, eight swallows, 11.30 A.M.; strong E., haze, flying N. 7th, at do., five swallows; strong E., haze, flying about. 9th, at do., three swallows; N.N.W., fresh haze, flying about. 10th, at do., two swallows, 1 to 3 P.M.; flying about. 3d, at Lochindaul, one Martin (first seen). 4th, at do., one pair Martin; N.W., flying about. 17th, at Ailsa, four pair Martins; S.; clear. 12th, at Little Ross, two pair Martins; W., clear.

June.—At Little Ross, four on 6th; a few on 9th; one on 23d; and one on 24th; W. and light N.E., clear.

April.—30th, at Kyleakin, one swallow (first seen); N., clear. Other records at Skervuile (23d), Corsewall (17th), Mull of Galloway (26th).

August.—Evidence of a considerable movement, but entries all light comparatively. At Butt of Lewis, one, on 5th; at Kyleakin, one, on 4th; a few at Rhinns of Islay, and singles at Lochindaul to 23d, when "flocks of;" and till 27th. Ailsa, one; and at Corsewall, Mull of Galloway, and Little Ross, Martins flying East, on 13th.

October.—Flocks on 4th, at Mull of Galloway, all day. Scattered entries at Dhuheartach, Rhinns of Islay, Mull of Galloway, and Little Ross.

Fringillidæ.—January.—Linnets (Twites?) on 22d, at Kyleakin; and at Little Ross, 20th and 27th.

March.—Grey Linnets.—Numerous at Monach (?Twites?) on 7th; and on 23d, 1000's crossing from mainland; two, on 30th. [It is nearly certain all these are Twites.—J. A. H.-B.]

April.—Great flocks, 4th to 7th, at Little Ross; Linnets and Sparrows reported from Kyleakin, and the latter from Rhinns of Islay on 21st.

June.—Linnets at Little Ross, 6th, 7th, and 30th.

August.—Grey Linnets at Kyleakin on 22d, flying about.

September.—All the month in small numbers. Sparrows "numerous" at Lochindaul about 9th and 10th, and Linnets - 70 - also; also at Ailsa on 10th. A few all day, Mull of Galloway.

October.—Greenfinches at Monach Isles, a few; and a Brambling on 27th, and Green Linnets on 30th; also at Kyleakin and Rhinns of May; and at the latter, one Chaffinch on 23d.

November.—Large numbers, in flocks and parties, of Greenfinches. 2d to 28th—a great rush in comparison with other places.

December.—Continuing in numbers all month.

Emberizidæ.—March.—Snow Buntings at Butt of Lewis from N.E. At Monach, a few Grey and Common and Snow Buntings. One Yellow Hammer at Lochindaul.

May.—Snow Buntings, five on 23d at Monach Isles; W., light; two days' gale previously from north.

September.—20th, one Snow Bunting at Butt of Lewis; N.W., light breeze, clear.

October.—At Monach one Snow Bunting; W.S.W., strong. Also at Butt of Lewis, twelve on 18th, W., fresh, haze; and at Rhinns of Islay on 27th, four Yellow Hammers; and on 22d, big flock on Ailsa; and twelve, three days after, on 25th.

November.—Stations:—Butt of Lewis, Monach, Lochindaul, and Ailsa for Snow Buntings; "many" at the latter on 27th. Scarcely any migration seen after November.

Alaudidæ.—Trifling in January and March; September, large flocks at Monach on 23d; April (Monach). Numbers in February at several stations [I suspect these are mostly very local flights.—J. A. H.-B.]; a few in March, early leading up. A great rush daily by 28th, at Rhinns of Islay; 11th, at Ailsa (rush); 31st, at Lochindaul, daily. Few after.

April.—Few.

September.—Great movements reported from Butt of Lewis, Dhuheartach, Monach, and elsewhere. "Rush" about 21st. All October in varying numbers at the stations; and November, "marvellous lots" at Monach; continuing in hundreds in December at the best recording stations.

Corvidæ.—(See Diary.) Nothing of fresh interest. Choughs in Islay.

Cypselidæ.—Swift at Butt of Lewis on 12th—S.S.W. breeze, rain; and one at same place on 27th August.

Strigidæ.—A few odd records of Owls—May (one), Jane - 71 - (one), September (two), October (one Barn Owl at Rhinns of Islay), November (three Barn Owls at Rhinns of Islay at lantern).

Accipitinæ.—Numbers of records of Hawks on predatory quests (Merlin, Sparrow, Kestrel, Falcon) at almost all times when other birds are there, bulking, of course, at the height of the migratory season, especially of the Waders and Sandpipers.

Pelecanidæ.—Special schedules for Gannets, and the whole Gannet migration will be undertaken later.

Ardeidæ.—No new information to be gleaned.

Anatidæ.—Eiders.—100 at Monach on March 7th, coming from the north; and 50 on 8th, males and females. Small flocks—ten to twenty-five—on 5th, 6th, 10th, 12th, 13th at Rhinns of Islay, and on 11th and 24th April.

Again in May, Merganser Ducks at Monach—came on 28th, left on 30th. Eider continued to be seen during May in flocks here and there, and fewer in June.

Generally Ducks and Geese appeared abundant in September, October, and November. Consisted of the following species recorded:—"Wild Geese," Eiders, Wild Ducks, Mergansers (Monach), Barnacle Geese (Barra Head), Teal Duck? (Barra Head). At the following stations:—Butt of Lewis (Eiders and Wild Geese); Monach (Eiders, Wild Geese, Mergansers—very abundant, and a few Wild Duck); Rona (Eiders); Kyleakin (Wild Geese); Barra Head (Barnacle Geese, Teal Duck?); Skerryvore (Barnacle Geese, Eiders); Dhuheartach (do. do.); Rhinns of Islay (Wild Geese, Eiders abundantly, and Ducks of sorts); Lochindaul, etc., etc.

Charadriidæ.—Oyster-Catchers; nothing new. Golden Plovers, no great autumn movement. Few other records at all of Lapwings, Ring Dotterels. A sort of rush of Lapwings in August, 1st to 24th; at Lochindaul, greatest on 14th, but flocks for days before. A few seen at Ailsa Craig, and one only at Mull of Galloway.

September.—Few records at all.

October.—Lapwings entirely at Rhinns of Islay, and in November the same.

Scolopacidæ.—Curlews universal; nothing new. Other species mentioned all through the year. Whimbrel at Rhinns of Islay (May), forty in a flock; rested. Jack Snipe? at Butt of Lewis, 25th August. Snipe: Woodcock (in November), 12th - 72 - only; at Rona, Skye, and at Dhuheartach same date. (Scarce this season, at least, as seen on migration.) Most of the records here apply, and bulk with Curlew. Sandpipers, Redshanks, Dunlins at several stations also.

Sturninæ and Laridæ.—Nothing of much fresh interest Besides commoner species, the following are noticed:—Boatswain Birds (15th August, at Skervuile); Skuas and "Dirty Aliens," "Small Gulls" (at Skervuile, 17th July); Iceland Gulls (Rhinns of Islay), etc.

Alcidæ, Colymbidæ.—Unusually abundant in Autumn at most stations, but do not warrant special remark here.

Schedules and letters of instruction, with stamped envelopes for wings, were sent to the fifty-three under-mentioned lighthouses and light-vessels on the West and South-West Coasts of England, the Coasts of Wales, and the Isle of Man, and returns have been received from the thirty-four stations marked with an asterisk.

The following is an enumeration of the stations included in this section of the Report:—

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Our best thanks are due to the observers above named for their invaluable co-operation, and for the faithful manner in which they have filled in their schedules. To Messrs Ainger and Gaudion (Eddystone), Bowen (Bardsey), Clark (Shambles), Knott (Bull Point), Nicholas (Nash), Norton (Sevenstones), Rees and Smith (Skerries), Steer (Menai), Thomas and Hughes (Carnarvon Bay), Walters and Johnson (Breaksea), and Webber and Howells (Helwick), additional and special thanks are due for sending the wings of the following species killed or captured at their respective stations:—

Date. 1887.		Species.			Station.	Remarks.
Mar.	11,		Lapwing,		Sevenstones L.V.,		1 caught.
"	18,		Pied Wagtail,		Nash L.H.,		8 killed.
April	24,		Willow Warbler,		Eddystone L.H.,		....
"	30,	{	Whinchat, ♂ Redstart,	}	Shambles L.V.,		40 caught.
May	3,		Reed Warbler, White throat, Wood Warbler, Willow Warbler, Redstart,		Eddystone L.H.,		many killed
"	"		Sedge Warbler,		Nash L.H.,		5 killed.
"	"		Willow Warbler,		"		4   "
"	"		Whitethroat,		"		42    "
"	"		Blackcap,		"		1    "
"	4,		Pied Flycatcher,		"		1    "
"	6,		Redstart,		Carnarvon Bay L.V.,		1    "
"	15,		Whitethroat,		"		1    "
"	"		Sedge Warbler,		Helwick L.V.,		3    "
"	"		Ring Plover,		"		1    "
Aug.	16,		Willow Warbler,		Skerries L.H.,		1    "
"	"		Sedge Warbler,		"		1    "
"	17,		Willow Warbler,		"		1    "
"	18,		"		"		1    "
"	"		Sedge Warbler,		"		1    "
"	"		Willow Warbler,		Nash L.H.,		10    "
"	"		Sedge Warbler,		"		35    "
"	"		Spotted Flycatcher,		"		14    "
"	25,		Willow Warbler,		Skerries L.H.,		12    "
"	29,		Sedge Warbler,		"		several.
Sept.	17,		Grey Wagtail,		Eddystone L.H.,		....
"	18,		Turnstone,		Skerries L.H.,		1.
"	20,		Sedge Warbler,		Nash L.H.,		27.
"	21,		Whitethroat,		Eddystone L.H.,		....
"	"		Tree Pipit,		"		....
"	"		Dunlin,		;"		....
"	"		Wheatear,		"		....
"	21,		Sedge Warbler,		Eddystone L.H.,		....- 76 -
"	23,		Blackcap,		Menai L.H.,		1.
"	30,		Pied Wagtail,		Eddystone L.H.,		....
"	"		Meadow Pipit,		"		....
"	"		Yellow Wagtail,		"		....
Oct.	3,		Albino Starling,		Bardsey L.H.,		shot.
"	9,		Common Thrush,		Breaksea L.V.,		1.
"	17,		Chaffinch,		Skerries L.H.,		....
"	30,		Wren,		"		....
Nov.	3,		Rock Pipit,		"		shot.
"	7,		Chaffinch,		Nash L.H.,		1.
"	"		Redwing,		"		6.
"	"		Common Thrush,		"		11.
"	"		Short-eared Owl,		Skerries L.H.,		shot.
"	8,		Golden Eye,		"		♂.
"	"		Jack Snipe,		"		shot.
"	9,		Grey Plover,		Nash L.H.,		4 killed.
"	11,		Chaffinch,		Bull Point L.H.,		1    "    ♂.
"	13,		Water Rail,		Nash L.H.,		....
"	14,		Blackcap,		"		15 killed.
"	"		Stonechat,		"		4    "
"	"		Woodcock, Snipe, Skylark,		"		3    "   6    " 104    "
"	19,		Knot,		"		....
"	21,		Coot,		Breaksea L.V.,		1 killed.

In addition to the observations furnished by the various Light-keepers, the following notes have been incorporated:—

Observations made in Cumberland, communicated by Messrs Macpherson and Duckworth.

Notes from the North-West Coast of Merioneth, by Mr G. H. Caton-Haigh.

To the above-named ornithologists, and to Mr W. Cecil Scott, of Leeds, the writer begs to tender his best thanks for their valued co-operation.

Summary of Observations.

January.—On several occasions during the month a few Thrushes, Fieldfares, Blackbirds, Larks, Starlings, and Curlews were observed at the lanterns, but all the movements recorded appear to be purely local in their nature.

February.—The same species are occasionally and locally noted as in January; but on the 17th, Wheatears were noted - 77 - at the Chickens Rock lantern, and a Ring Ouzel was shot at St Tudwal's—these harbingers of spring making their appearance with the south-westerly winds and mild weather which then spread over our islands.

March.—The month commenced with a spell of anticyclonic weather—cold, gloomy, and foggy over England during the daytime, but with sharp frosts at night. The effect of this weather led to a renewal of the local movements of the Turdidæ, Chaffinches, Larks, Starlings, Lapwings, etc. Shallow local disturbances followed, and on the 15th, which was a most miserable and unsettled day all over England, there was a very great rush of birds at the Nash, flying before very heavy snow, from 8.30 A.M. to 3 P.M. Mr Nicholas says, "two or three hundred birds could be seen at a time," and that he recognised Skylarks, Starlings, Snipe, Woodcocks, Lapwings, Golden Plovers, Mallard, Teal, and many other birds flying in the snow. Anticyclones followed, prevailing until the 20th, producing a good deal of fog and severe frosts. The frost caused some of the lanterns to be visited by the usual gipsy species, but, among others, a "Woodcock, eight Pied Wagtails, and a Kingfisher were killed. Unsettled weather followed. On the 29th an anticyclone advanced completely over the British Islands, and with it fair, dry, quiet weather prevailed until the end of the month. On the 29th, amongst other species, scores of Wheatears fluttered around the Eddystone light; on the 30th, Razorbills and Puffins put in an appearance at their summer haunts on the Calf of Man; and Puffins arrived at St Tudwal's on the 31st.

April.—The month commenced with cold winds and showers of snow and sleet. After the 5th the disturbing conditions passed away, and on the 7th fine bright sunny weather was established, though the temperature remained low. On the 10th, Ring Ouzels and Wheatears were recorded, and the first Swallows appeared at four stations between Devon and the Isle of Man on the 11th. On the 17th the fine weather broke, and changeable, unsettled conditions prevailed over the country generally. During this period Ring Ouzels, Wheatears, and Willow and other Warblers were observed at the Eddystone, and a few Swallows at various stations. Towards the end of the month fine weather again prevailed, and on the 30th a Cuckoo was - 78 - beard at St Bees, and numbers of Whinchats and Redstarts were captured at the lantern of the Shambles light-vessel.

May.—On the 3d the depression which prevailed during the earliest days of the month passed away, and variable breezes, with fair weather in some places and local showers in others, prevailed until the 5th. On the 3d and 4th, extraordinary rushes of summer immigrants occurred at the Eddystone and Nash stations (and at Helwick on the 4th), when Wheatears, Whitethroats, Sedge Warblers, Willow Wrens, Wood Warblers, Blackcaps, Reed Warblers, Redstarts, Pied Flycatchers, and Swallows were killed—some in considerable numbers—at the lanterns. On the 16th and 18th, in varying weather, there were arrivals of summer and transient birds at the S.W. stations. Conditions afterwards were most unsettled until the 24th, the weather being wretchedly cold and rough. The only bird recorded during this period was the Swift—a species associated in some districts in England with such unsettled meteorological conditions. On the 25th a high-pressure system appeared, with northerly and easterly winds, though dull and cold for the time of the year. From this date to the end of the month there were continuous arrivals of summer birds, and many Sandpipers and Plovers passed the Eddystone on their way to the far north.

June.—The returns for this month are quite unimportant.

August.—The first movement from the breeding habitats was recorded for the 4th, when Curlews were noted at Menai, the Scarweather L.V., and at Bideford Bar. On the 11th, Whimbrel arrived, and, along with Willow Warblers, Sedge Warblers, and Whitethroats, struck against the Nash lantern. The weather entirely broke up on the 15th, and thunderstorms began to prevail. The 19th and 20th were very cold, and at night slight ground frosts occurred in several localities. During this spell of rough weather a number of summer birds were recorded as emigrating—Swifts, Swallows, Martins, Warblers, Flycatchers, and Land Rails. The weather then mended, and became fine and hot, and little migration appears to be recorded for the latter days of the month.

September.—The month commenced with a period of very rough weather, south-westerly and westerly gales blowing with great force in the Channel and on our South-West Coasts. On the passing, away of this severe disturbance, a series of smaller - 79 - ones followed, and continued with little interruption until the middle of the month. The returns up to the 17th show an almost complete dearth of bird-movements during this interval. On the 17th an anticyclonic spell commenced, which lasted, without intermission, till the 25th, and concomitant with it were general migratory movements, full particulars of which are furnished in the Diary section of this report. A cyclonic distribution succeeded, during which the weather was on the whole fair and dry—foggy at times, and cold for the time of the year—and but little migration was noted.

October commenced with an anticyclonic stage—cold, dry, and fine, with westerly breezes in the north, easterly ones in the south. This lasted until the 9th, and during its prevalence not unimportant movements occurred from the 5th to the 9th, when Larks, Thrushes, Ring Ouzels, Finches, Warblers of several species, Swallows, and Gold crests appeared at the lanterns. After the 9th a period of very unsettled cyclonic weather ensued; the wind became northerly and increased in force, and showers of snow, sleet, or cold rain continued to fall over the United Kingdom; and cold and unsettled weather continued with us until nearly the middle of the month, with no migration. On the 15th the depression had disappeared, being replaced by an anticyclonic stage lasting until the 22d. During this favourable interval there were important and general immigrations and transient movements of winter birds. There followed a decided alteration in the stability of the meteorological conditions over the British Islands and their neighbourhood. Various systems appeared of a transitory nature, and the changes of wind and weather were consequently both sudden and frequent. The movements of birds recorded in our Diary for this changeable period which witnessed the close of the month were neither many nor important.

November.—The month commenced with a spell of exceedingly changeable, unsettled weather, which lasted uninterruptedly until about the 8th. During this period the only movement worthy of mention was the not unimportant one recorded for the S.W. stations on the 7th. On the afternoon of the 11th an anticyclonic period commenced, and prevailed, with little break, until the 17th. There were important general movements on the 11th (on which date a great many—Saxicola isabellina—was - 80 - obtained at Allonby in Cumberland), 13th, 14th, with interesting observations on the 17th and 18th, at S.W. stations.

There were no other movements of importance up to the close of the year.

Diary of the Migratory Movements as Observed at the various Stations.

The sequence of the stations is from north to south. The wind and weather, as observed at the stations, are given in parenthesis: for the weather, the symbols of the Beaufort scale have been adopted;[8] while the force of the wind ranges from 0 to 12.

The diction of the observers has been closely adhered to. The identification of the species marked thus * has been verified by the wings sent.

JANUARY.

January 1st.—Bahama Bank L.V., large number of Starlings and Thrushes at 9.40 A.M., flying W. (4, S.W.; B. C. M.)

January 5th.—Bahama Bank L.V., number of Starlings, Thrushes, and Larks flying round lantern from 10 P.M. till 4 A.M. Four Starlings, six Thrushes, and two Larks killed. (S., 5; snow.)

January 8th.—Chickens Rock L.H., Several Thrushes, Fieldfares, and Blackbirds flying round lantern throughout the night. (N.N.E. fresh breeze; haze.)

January 10th.—Bahama Bank L.V., about forty Thrushes and Larks flying round lantern all night; two Thrushes and one Lark killed. (S.W., 1; B. C. M.)

January 15th.—Chickens Rock L.H., number of Curlews flying round lantern all night. (S.E. strong breeze; haze.)

January 27th.—Chickens Rock L.H., number of small birds flying round lantern all night. (S.S.W. gale.)

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FEBRUARY.

February 7th.—Cumberland, a Grey Phalarope at Silloth.

February 10th.—St Tudwal's L.H., two Thrushes struck lantern at 6 A.M. Sevenstones L.V., a Bullfinch flew on board to rest at 1.30 P.M. (E., 4; clear.)

February 16th.—Carnarvon Bay L.V., large flocks of Thrushes and Larks all night; left for land at "fogbreak." One Thrush and one Lark killed. (S.S.W., 4; G. M.) Merionethshire, a great many Snipe appeared, but only remained two or three days.

February 17th.—Chickens Rock L.H., flocks of Thrushes, Blackbirds, Starlings, and Wheatears flying round lantern all night. (S.S.W. fresh breeze; haze.) St Tudwal's L.H., a "Ringed Ouzel" shot at 9 A.M.

February 18th.—Skerries Rock L.H., two Thrushes killed, midnight. (N. by E., 6; clear.)

February 20th.—Langness L.H., one Fieldfare struck lantern, and found dead at 4 A.M. (Light S.W.; showers.)

February 23d.—Langness L.H., one Song Thrush struck and killed at 2 A.M. (Strong S.W.; haze.)

February 24th.—Merionethshire, a Little Auk diving within gun-shot of the windows at 8 A.M. Weather very rough, with violent gales from S.W.

February 25th.—Merionethshire, flock of about a dozen Pied Wagtails. (Strong N.W.) No more till March 20th, when several appeared.

February 28th.—St Tudwal's L.H., a Blackbird and a Lark killed at 5 A.M.

MARCH.

March 1st.—Selker L.V., one male Blackbird struck the lantern and was killed at 12.30 A.M. (S., 3; B. C.) Larks, Starlings, and Blackbirds from midnight to 4.20 A.M. One male Starling struck lantern and was killed. (Calm: O. M.) Skerries Rock L.H., one Blackbird killed during night. (S.W., 2; clear.) Carnarvon Bay L.V., several Blackbirds at 2 A.M.; three caught; others left at daybreak. (S.S.W., 4; C. V.) Eddystone L.H., a Thrush caught at 11 P.M. A flock of Lapwings flying around the light at midnight. (N.E., 1; C. M.)

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March 2d.—Selker L.V., large flocks of Chaffinches at 9.30 A.M. going S.W. Fifteen Chaffinches going S.W. at 11.30 A.M. (S., 1; O. M.) Langness L.H., one Starling on lantern at 3 A.M. One female Blackbird on lantern at 4.30 A.M., and four Blackbirds at 9 A.M. (Light S.W.; haze.) Smalls L.H., Starlings and Blackbirds striking window all night; many killed. (W., 1; O. V.)

March 4th.—Langness L.H., a Lark on lantern at 3 A.M. (Light S.W.; haze.) Caldy L.H., twenty Puffins at 6 A.M. (S.W., 5; C.) Eddystone L.H., Blackbirds and Thrushes from 3 to 5 A.M.; two caught. (E., 4; B. C. M.)

March 5th.—Smalls L.H., Lapwings at 3 P.M. (E.S.E., 3; O. M.) Five remained on the rock until the following day. Eddystone L.H., Blackbirds, Missel Thrushes, Starlings, and Larks from 3 to 4 A.M.; many striking. (E., 4; C. M.)

March 7th.—Carnarvon Bay L.V., two Lapwings at 8 A.M. "One fell alongside, and caught; it seemed fagged out." (E.S.E., 2; M.)

March 9th.—Eddystone L.H., numbers of small birds flying around the lantern all night; none striking. (Light and variable; C. M.)

March 10th.—Selker L.V., Larks and Thrushes all night; all disappeared at daybreak. (Calm; O. M.) St Tudwal's L.H., two Blackbirds on the island at 10 A.M. Eddystone L.H., small birds all night—Blackbirds and Thrushes resting on the roof. (E.; O.)

March 12th.—Bishop Rock L.H., "Puffins arrived. They are seven days later than last year."

March 15th.—Merionethshire, Woodcock, last seen. Nash (E.) L.H., "A very great rush of birds flying before a very heavy snow, from 8.30 A.M. to 3 P.M. (Wind E., 3; O. S.) Two or three hundred birds could be seen at a time as follows: Snipes, Lapwings, Golden Plovers, Starlings, Skylarks, Woodcocks (a few), Wild Duck, Teal, and many other birds which could not be named, flying in the snow."

March 17th.—Skerries Rock L.H., Thrushes and Starlings throughout the night. (Calm, misty.)

March 18th.—Selker L.V., one Woodcock, one Thrush, and two Larks found dead on deck, killed during night. (S.E., 3; snow, misty.) Nash (E.) L.H., eight *Pied Wagtails killed between 1 and 3 A.M. (N.E., 2; B. C. M.)

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March 19th.—Langness L.H., twenty-one Geese at 3 P.M. flying N.E. (Light E.; haze.) Bahama Bank L.V., two Thrushes and two Starlings killed at 11.15 P.M. (S.E., 4; hazy.) St Tudwal's L.H., six Wild Geese flying N.E. at 5.40 P.M. Helwick L.V., a Kingfisher struck the lantern at 3 A.M. (S.S.W., 2; haze.)

March 20th.—Bahama Bank L.V., two Thrushes at 10.45 P.M.; one killed. One Flycatcher and one Lark flying round lantern at 10.45 P.M. (S. by E., 3; O. G.) Selker L.V., several Starlings and Larks flying about the light from 12 P.M. to 4 A.M. One Starling caught alive. Carnarvon Bay L.V., several birds all night. One Starling and one Blackbird killed. (S., 3; B. M.) Eddystone L.H., Larks and Lapwings at 3 A.M. (E.N.E., 4.)

March 21st.—Cumberland, Sand Martins at Cockermouth.

March 23d.—Selker L.V., a great many Blackbirds and Thrushes flying about the light from 12 P.M. to 4 A.M. (5, S.S.E.; rain, misty.) Three Thrushes found dead on deck, and one Blackbird caught alive. (5, N. by W.; C. M.) Merionethshire, Golden-eye, last seen.

March 24th.—Merionethshire, one Whimbrel.

March 26th.—Langness L.H., several Thrushes striking between 9 and 12 P.M. One Redwing found dead. (Light W.; rain.) Selker L.V., a great many Thrushes flying about the light from 9 to 12 P.M. (5, S.W.; R., misty.)

March 27th.—Langness L.H., one ♀ Blackbird on lantern at 4 A.M. (Light W.; rain.) A few Wagtails at 3 P.M. St Bees L.H., first appearance of Pied Wagtail. Selker L.V., Thrushes and Larks flying round the light from 12 to 4 A.M. (5, W. by N.; R., misty.)

March 28th.—Langness L.H., "a Cuckoo at 10 A.M." (Fresh W.; clear.)

March 29th.—Eddystone L.H., Lapwings, Blackbirds, Missel Thrushes, Starlings, Fieldfares, and scores of Wheatears at the lantern between 12.30 to 5 A.M. One Blackbird and six Starlings killed. (Light and variable; B. C. M.)

March 30th.—Langness L.H., two Golden-crested Wrens, one ♂ Chaffinch, and a large number of Pipits at 4 P.M. (Light N.; clear.) Chickens Rock L.H., Razorbills and Puffins in great numbers all day. (Variable, frosty.) These birds breed on the Calf of Man, and Mr Black says they have come about a fortnight - 84 - earlier than they did last year. Merionethshire, Meadow Pipit, small flocks. (Light E.)

March 31st.—St Tudwal's L.H., about fifty Puffins arrived at the island. Helwick L.V., forty Lapwings going N.E. at 10 A.M. (W., 3; clear.)

APRIL.

April 1st.—Merionethshire, Wheatear, first seen. "This is the latest date I have noted for the arrival of this bird." (Strong N. wind blowing.) Red-breasted Merganser, last seen, a flock of six adult males; very scarce all through the winter.

April 9th.—Merionethshire, "Chiffchaff. This unusually late date of arrival was probably owing to the prevalence of strong winds from N. and N.W., from the end of March till April 8th, when it changed to E. for some days. Abundant on April 10th."

April 10th.—Langness L.H., one Ring Ouzel and about a dozen Wheatears at 3 P.M. (Light E.; clear.) St Bees L.H., first appearance of Wheatear.

April 11th.—Langness L.H., one Swallow at 10 A.M. (Light E.; haze.) Holyhead Breakwater L.H., several Swallows about the lighthouse at 10 A.M. (O. B. C.) Cardigan Bay L.V., the first Swallow seen at noon going E.N.E. Bull Point L.H., three Swallows at 2 P.M. going E.

April 12th.—Burnham L.H., Sheldrakes congregating at their breeding-haunts between the two lighthouses.

April 14th.—Merionethshire, one Whimbrel heard.

April 16th.—Chickens Rock L.H., nine Swallows at 11 A.M. (E. strong breeze; haze.) Merionethshire, Willow Wren, in some numbers. (Light E.)

April 17th.—Merionethshire, one Blackcap seen. Common Sandpiper arrived. (Light S.W.)

April 18th.—Nash (E.) L.H., four Swallows going E. at 10 A.M. (E., 3; B. M.) Merionethshire, Whinchat, one seen. (S.W. light.)

April 19th.—Nash (E.) L.H., two Swallows passed to N.E. at 8 am. (N.W, 3; C. M.)

April 20th.—Langness L.H., a few Solan Geese at 7 A.M. (Light W.; clear.)

April 21st.—St Bees L.H., one Fieldfare killed at 11.30 P.M. (S.W., 4; fog and rain.) Selker L.V., one Thrush found on deck, - 85 - killed during night. (5, S.W.; C. M. P.) Eddystone L.H., several Ring Ouzels, Thrushes, Larks, and numbers of Wheatears flying around the lantern from 9.30 P.M. to 2.30 A.M. (22d). Two Ring Ouzels (♂ and ♀), and one Thrush caught; several lost over. (S.W, 5; C. R. M.)

April 23d.—Cumberland, Cuckoo at Carlisle. Carnarvon Bay L.V., several unknown small birds around the lantern at 11 P.M. Merionethshire, Swallow, first seen. (Strong S.W.) Martin, one in the village of Penrhyndendraeth. (Strong S.W.)

April 24th.—Merionethshire, many Whimbrel. (Strong N.W, with hail showers.) Eddystone L.H., numbers of small birds—Warblers, Larks, Ring Ouzels—flying past the lantern from 10 P.M. to 3 A.M.; a Ring Ouzel and a *Willow Warbler caught. (N.E. by E, 1; O. P. V.)

April 25th.—Cumberland, Golden-eye and Widgeon, last seen at Monkhill. Merionethshire, Tree Pipit arrived. (Strong N.W, cold.)

April 26th.—Cumberland, Corncrake telegraphed at Cockermouth. Merionethshire, Cuckoo heard in the evening. It is said to have been heard on the 24th. (Strong N.W.; thunder and hail, and heavy fall of snow on the mountain.)

April 27th.--Holyhead Breakwater L.H., four Swallows flying E. at 4 P.M. (W.S.W., 6; B. C. P.)

April 29th.—Cumberland, Swallow arrived at Cockermouth. St Tudwal's L.H., hundreds of Puffins arrived. Merionethshire, Whimbrel, heard a flock going over at night.

April 30th.—Langness L.H., several Willow Warblers at 10 A.M. (Light N.E.; clear.) St Bees L.H., heard Cuckoo, first time this season. Portland (Low) L.H., a good few Wrens and Linnets at 2 A.M.; several killed. (E, 4; mist, rain.) Shambles L.V., small birds in quantity (name unknown) at lantern during the night; fifty caught. Wings of a *Whinchat and a *Redstart sent for identification. (E. by S, 3; cloudy.)

MAY.

May 1st.—Caldy L.H., a Cuckoo on the island at 9 A.M. Helwick L.V., two Swallows flying N. about 11 A.M. Bideford Bar L.H., a Cuckoo, several "Mountain Larks," and one Swift at 9 A.M. (E, 4.) Portland (Low) L.H., two Swallows at 7.50 P.M. - 86 -

May 3d.—Skerries Rock L.H., one Flycatcher killed at midnight. (E.N.E., 2; misty.) Merionethshire, one Swift. (Light E., dull and cloudy.) Nash (E.) L.H., a rush of immigrants from 9 P.M. until midnight—*Wheatears (twenty to thirty struck, seven killed), *Whitethroats (S. cinerea) (100 to 200 struck, forty-two killed), *Sedge Warblers (thirty to forty struck, live killed), *Willow Warblers (ten to fifteen struck, four killed), *Blackcap (four struck, one killed). (E., 2; M. D. R.) Bull Point L.H., several Swallows. Three Swifts at 6 P.M. Eddystone L.H., hundreds of birds this morning from midnight to 3 A.M.: Swallows, Wheatears, *Reed Warblers, *Whitethroats, *Wood Warblers, *Willow Warblers, and *Redstarts, many of which were killed and fell over; and Mr Gaudion tells me he "could scarcely walk on the gallery for them." (W.N.W., 3; C. G. V.) At 9 P.M. the movement was renewed, and lasted until 3.30 A.M. (4th q.v.)

May 4th.—Langness L.H., several Wheatears at 3 P.M. St, Bees L.H., heard Corncrake, first time this season. Merionethshire, Common Sandpiper, considerable numbers. Whimbrel, several large flocks. Selker L.V., two Swallows going S.W. at 3.30 P.M. (2, S.S.E.; B. C.) Helwick L.V., a great number of small birds around the lantern, also Curlews. Two Warblers and three Whitethroats killed. (N.E., 3; O. M. R.) Nash (E.) L.H. (continuation of last night's rush). A *Pied Flycatcher, ♂, killed at 2.30 A.M.; two *Wheatears killed at 3.15 A.M. (E.S.E., 4; C. M. D.) Bull Point L.H., two "Wrens" found killed against the lantern. Eddystone L.H. (continuation of last night's movement). Large numbers of small birds from midnight to 3.30 A.M., apparently the same species as yesterday. A Nightjar killed at 2.30 A.M. (W., 2; O. R. M.)

May 5th.—Merionethshire, Corncrake, first heard. (Light E.)

May 6th.—Langness L.H., a few Swallows and eight Lapwings at 2 P.M. (Fresh E.; haze.) Skerries Rock L.H., "Sea Swallows" (Sterna), flying round the island at daylight. (E.S.E., 5; misty.) Mr Rees says: "Sea Swallows always come to this island true to the morning of the 6th May; then they leave again for one week, and then return for the laying season." Carnarvon Bay L.V., a male *Redstart at noon. (Calm, fog.) Nash (E.) L.H., two Blackcaps passed lantern at 10.30 P.M. (N.N.E., 3; O. M. D.)

May 9th.—Nash (E.) L.H., a Sedge Warbler killed at 1 A.M. - 87 - (N.N.W., 2; fog.) Eddystone L.H., a small flock of Golden Plovers passing at 2.30 A.M. A few Warblers flying round the lantern. (W. light; C. V.)

May 10th.—Nash (E.) L.H., four Sedge Warblers killed at 2.30 A.M. A few Wheatears struck at 3.30 A.M. (N.W., 3; fog.) A Willow Warbler at lantern at 9 P.M.; Wheatears at 10 P.M., one killed. (N.W., 3; B. C.)

May 11th.—Langness L.H., one Swift at 2 P.M. (Light W.; clear.)

May 13th.—Cumberland, nine Dotterel seen on a Solway marsh.

May 14th.—Langness L.H., one Cuckoo at 11 A.M. (Light N.; clear.) Merionethshire, Nightjar arrived. (Light E.) Nash (E.) L.H., one Cuckoo passed W. at 8 A.M., and two at 11 A.M. (N.E., 2; C. M.) A large flock of Swallows passed to W. at noon.

May 15th.—Langness L.H., a few Willow Warblers at 1 P.M. (Light N.; clear.) Several Whimbrel for the last three days. St Bees L.H., Some Whitethroats flying round lantern at 1.30 A.M. (N.N.E., 1; C. M.) River Dee L.V., Swallows passing the whole day, in ones and twos, all flying N.E. (N.N.E., 1; O. V.) Skerries Rock L.H., several Whimbrel flying round the island all day. (N.E., 4; misty.) Carnarvon Bay L.V., a *Whitethroat killed at lantern. South Bishop L.H., several Wheatears; a few striking between 12 P.M. to 3 A.M. (E.N.E., 3; C. V.) Helwick L.V., a good many birds flying round the lantern during the night; three *Sedge Warblers and one *Ringed Plover killed. (N.E, 1; O. M.)

May 16th.—Carnarvon Bay L.V., the first "Sea Swallows" (Sterna) appeared at 6 A.M. Eddystone L.H., large numbers of small birds—Wheatears and Warblers—striking lightly from 10 P.M. (? 15th) to 3 A.M. (N.N.E, 3; C. G. V.)

May 18th.—Merionethshire, Spotted Flycatcher arrived. (Strong N.W.; cold.) South Bishop L.H., several Swallows all day. Eddystone L.H., hundreds of Wheatears, Warblers, and Swallows from 12 P.M. to 3 A.M.; many striking the lantern and lost over; three Warblers killed. (W. by S., 3; C. D. M.)

May 19th.—Cardigan Bay L.V., two Swifts going E. at 11 A.M.

May 20th.—Cumberland, twelve adult Richardson's Skuas flying past Silloth from W. to E. (After N.W. gale.)

May 21st.—Nash (E.) L.H., a large flock of Swifts passed W.S.W. at 5 P.M. - 88 -

May 23d.—Langness L.H., large number of Swifts at 11 A.M. (Light N.; clear.) Chickens Rock L.H., two Terns at 7 A.M. (N.W. strong breeze; haze.) Holyhead Breakwater L.H., one Kingfisher at 8 A.M. (N.N.W., 3; gloomy.) Cardigan Bay L.V., four Swifts going N. at 2 P.M.

May 24th.—Langness L.H., one Willow Warbler and two Whitethroats at 1 P.M. (Light N.W.; cloudy.) South Bishop L.H., a few Swifts from 11 A.M. to 2 P.M.

May 25th.—Cardigan L.V., six Martins going E.S.E. at 3 P.M. Eddystone L.H., flocks of Sandpipers, Wheatears, Warblers, and Swallows from 9.30 to 12 P.M. One Sandpiper caught; many Warblers killed and lost over. (E. by N., 4; O. R. M.)

May 26th.—South Bishop L.H., large number of "Flycatchers" between 12 P.M. and 3 A.M.; many struck lantern, thirty killed. (E., 4; B. C. M.)

May 27th.—South Stack L.H., several "Siskins" from 10 P.M. till midnight. Cardigan Bay L.V., two Swifts at 7 P.M. Eddystone L.H., hundreds of birds here from 11 P.M. until 3 A.M. (28th?). Flocks passing, their call like Plovers; only Warblers close to lantern, and none caught.

May 28th.—South Bishop L.H., several "Flycatchers" from 12 P.M. to 3 A.M.; several struck, ten killed. (E.N.E., 2; C. M.) A Cuckoo and a small bird at 7 P.M., left rock and flew east. Godrevy L.H., a Cuckoo struck the lantern. Eddystone L.H.,—See under yesterday.

May 29th.—Cardigan Bay L.V., two Swifts at 7.30 P.M. Bishop's Rock L.H., a Turtle Dove and nine Swifts at 7 P.M. flying from W. to E. (E.S.E., 5; C. M. R.)

May 30th.—Nash (E.) L.H., a Cuckoo captured at lantern at 10 P.M. Eddystone L.H., flocks of Sandpipers passing lantern—a few striking—from 12.15 till 3 A.M. Also hundreds of Wheatears, Warblers, Swallows, and Swifts from 12.15 to 3 A.M. Great numbers of Warblers killed against lantern and cowl, and lost over. (E. by N., 4; C. D. M.)

JUNE.

June 1st.—Cumberland, two Black Terns seen near Carlisle. Eddystone L.H., several Swallows, Swifts, and Warblers from 12 P.M. until 3 A.M.; none caught. (E.S.E., 2; fog.)

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June 2d.—Merionethshire, one Redstart. (Light E. wind.) Four Whimbrel to N., very high up. Nash (E.) L.H., a Swift killed at 10 P.M. (O. M. D.)

June 5th.—Merionethshire, the Red-backed Shrike not seen till this date.

June 6th.—River Dee L.V., five Swans flying N. at 10.30 A.M.; they passed very close. (S.W., 1; B. C. V.) Eddystone L.H., several Swallows and Swifts from 5 P.M. to 6 A.M. (W.S.W., 3; C. R. M.)

June ——.—Merionethshire, about the middle of June several large flocks of Mallard appeared on the river. One flock must have contained nearly a hundred ducks.

June 17th.—River Dee L.V.,, thousands of Sandpipers flying W. at 10 A.M. (S.E., 2; B. C. V.) Nash (E.) L.H., Cuckoos passing S.W. at 10 A.M. Bishop's Rock L.H., a Turtle Dove at 8 P.M. passing from W. to E. (S.E., 5; B. M.)

June 21st.—Selker L.V., flocks of Black Ducks at 9.15 P.M., and 7.30 P.M. (3, N.E.; B. C. V.) Helwick L.V., twelve or sixteen "Mackerel Cocks" (?Puffinus anglorum, from description sent) at 6 P.M. going W.

June 24th.—Selker L.V., ten Black Ducks going N.W. at 8.30 P.M. (1, N.N.E.; B. M.) Eddystone L.H., many Swifts "tapping against the glass from 10 P.M. till daylight." (E., 4; C. M. and C. V.)

AUGUST.

August 2d.—Merionethshire, several small flocks of Redshank.

August 3d.—Merionethshire, flocks of hundreds of Black-headed Gull.

August 4th.—Menai L.H., flocks of Curlews about shore all day. (Calm, clear.) Merionethshire, Cuckoo, one adult. Whimbrel appeared again; saw one, and heard several. Scarweather L.V., two Curlews at 8 P.M. Bideford Bar L.H., about 200 Curlew on the sands at 8.30 P.M.; also one Heron and thirty Ring Plovers.

August 7th.—Merionethshire, many flocks of Dunlin appeared. (Light N.W.)

August 8th.—Langness L.H., one Raven and one ♂ Wheatear at 4.30 A.M. (Fresh S.W.; clear.) Cardigan Bay L.V., two - 90 - Storm Petrels at 3 P.M. around the vessel. Bideford Bar L.H., two hundred Guillemots at 11.30 A.M. going to sea, W.

August 10th.—Langness L.H., several Wheatears at 10 A.M. (Fresh N.W.; clear.) Skerries Rock L.H., one Cormorant at noon. (N.E., 6; B. C. V.) One Wheatear on island at 7 P.M. (N.N.E., 6.) Merionethshire, most of the Swifts left about this date.

August 11th.—Langness L.H., four Oyster-catchers and a few Whimbrels at 5 A.M. (Light N.; clear.) Skerries Rock L.H., one Lapwing on island at 6 P.M. (N. by E., 5; B. C. V.) Nash (E.) L.H., four Willow Warblers struck (two killed), eight to ten Sedge Warblers struck (three killed), and three Whimbrel struck between 11 and 12 P.M. (N.E., 2; C. M.) Four Whitethroats killed at 1 A.M. (August 12th).

August 12th.—St Tudwal's L.H., the Puffins left the island. Cardigan Bay L.V., six Swifts and one Rook going S.E. at 8 P.M.

August 13th.—Skerries Rock L.H., two Yellow Buntings on island at 4 P.M. (N.E., 6; C. M. R.) Nash (E.) L.H., a Land Rail killed at 2.40 A.M. (E.N.E., 2; C. G. P.) Two Sedge Warblers killed at 9.20 P.M. (W.N.W, 3; C. G. M.)

August 14th.—Langness L.H., large numbers of Wheatears all day. (Light S.W.; clear.) Nash (E.) L.H., a Swift killed at 10 P.M. (S.E., 1; B. C. M.)

August 15th.—Langness L.H., large number of Swallows from 7 to 9 A.M. (Light S.; clear.) Nash (E.) L.H., two Swifts killed between 9 and 11 P.M. (E., 4; C. O.) Bideford Bar L.H., large flocks of Swallows from N. at noon. At 10 P.M. a Swallow struck lantern and was caught. (S.E., 2; C. M.) Eddystone L.H., "several Wheatears, Reed Warblers, and Willow Wrens from 9 P.M. (? 14th) till 3 A.M. The first autumn birds." A few caught. (N, 2; C. P. V.) Portland (Low) L.H., a Wheatear killed at 12 P.M. (E., 4; O. M.)

August 16th.—Chickens Rock L.H., six Wheatears, two Larks, and three Meadow Pipits on lantern from 12 till 3 A.M. (E. strong airs; haze.) St Bees L.H., four Willow Warblers struck glass at midnight, but were not killed. (S.E., 1; O. M.) Skerries Rock L.H., three Whimbrel flying S. at 6 P.M. (Calm, clear.) *Willow Wren and *Sedge Warbler killed against glass. Holyhead Breakwater L.H., two Yellow Buntings at noon. (N.E., 3; - 91 - B. C.) South Stack L.H., several small birds flying round the lantern, 11 P.M. to midnight; one caught. Portland (Low) L.H., a Martin and a Common Wren killed in the early morning. (E.N.E., 5; C. M. D.)

August 17th.—Langness L.H., twelve Oyster-catchers at 6 A.M. (Light E.; clear.) Selker L.V., great many Meadow Pipits round light from midnight to 4 A.M.; two killed. (1 S.S.W.; O. M. P.) Morecambe Bay L.V., two Yellow Buntings flying about the vessel at noon. (E., 3; C. M.) Skerries Rock L.H., several "Flycatchers" striking glass at 12.50 A.M.; two killed. (E.,4; misty.) One Cormorant at 3 P.M. (N.N.E., 5; C. M.) Nash (E.) L.H., a Land Rail killed at 10 P.M. (N., 4: C. G. P.) Sevenstones L.V., two Storm Petrels at sunset. (N.N.W., 5; B. O.) Portland (Low) L.H., two "Wrens" struck at 3 A.M. (N., 5; C. M.)

August 18th.—Skerries Rock L.H., two Wheatears flying on island at 6 P.M. One *Willow Wren and one *Sedge Warbler killed against lantern. (N., 5; misty.) Nash (E.) L.H., ten *Willow Warblers, thirty-five *Sedge Warblers, and fourteen *Spotted Flycatchers killed between 9 and 11 P.M. (N.E., 4; C. G. P.) Four Swifts killed at 1 A.M. (19th). Eddystone L.H. (see 19th).

August 19th.—St Bees L.H., several flocks of Starlings about. "We are constantly visited by Wagtails after insects, which are attracted by the light during the night, and which stay about during the day. We have also a Robin occasionally." Morecambe Bay L.V., several "Mackerel Birds" about the station during the day. (N.; B. C.) River Dee L.V., flocks of Oyster-catchers passing the whole day. (N.E., 2; B. C. V.) Cardigan Bay L.V., a large flock of Swallows going S.W. at 9 A.M. Caldy L.H., ten Swallows at 3 P.M. Nash (E.) L.H., four Swifts killed at 1 A.M. Eddystone L.H., numbers of Wheatears, Willow Wrens, Reed Warblers, and Whitethroats from 9 P.M. (18th) to 3 A.M.; some striking and several caught. (N. by E., 4; C. P. V.)

August 20th.—Carnarvon Bay L.V., several flocks of Common Tern. Cardigan Bay L.V., several flocks of Swallows going S.W. at 9 A.M. Nash (E.) L.H., a Land Rail killed at 10 P.M. (N.E., 3; C. M.)

August 23d.—Eddystone L.H., a few small birds—Wheatears and Warblers—flying around the lantern from 9.30 to 12 P.M. (E. by S., 3; B. C. V.)

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August 25th.—Skerries Rock L.H., twelve *Willow Wrens killed at the lantern.

August 26th.—Cumberland, five Greenshank shot at Silloth.

August 29th.—Skerries Rock L.H., *Sedge Warbler killed. Sevenstones L.V., several Storm Petrels from 5 to 6.30 P.M. (S.S.W., 4; B. O.)

August 30th.—Cumberland, two Widgeon seen, and one shot at Silloth. Langness L.H., several Swallows at 9 A.M. flying S.W. Solan Geese, a few passing westward every day for the last week or so. A few Wheatears every day. Large flock of Curlews and a few Whimbrel at 6 P.M. (Light to fresh S.E. to S.; showery.) Carnarvon Bay L.V., six "Grey Plovers" at noon going N.W. Nash (E.) L.H., twelve or fifteen Swallows passed S.S.W. at 7 A.M.

SEPTEMBER.

September 2d.—Langness L.H., seven Sheldrakes at 4 P.M. (Strong S.; rain.) Mr Clyne says these birds are seldom seen here.

September 4th.—Langness L.H., a few Wheatears at 10 A.M. (Light S.; clear.) Nash (E.) L.H., Wheatears flying round the lantern all night; two killed. (W., 6; C. G. M.)

September 7th.—Cumberland, Grey Plover arrived at Silloth; many from 7th to 15th.

September 9th.—Cumberland, Knot, fifteen at Allonby; Turnstone, some; Whimbrel, some; Bar-tailed Godwit (young). Eddystone L.H., several Wheatears from 9.30 till 12 P.M. (W.S.W., 5; O. D. M.)

September 10th.—Cumberland, one Great Snipe shot at Carlisle.

September 11th.—Cumberland, twenty Curlew Sandpiper seen; eleven shot, all young birds. Eddystone L.H., a few Wheatears from 8 to 9 P.M. (W. by S., 4; C. P. M.)

September 12th.—Skerries Rock L.H., one Lapwing on island at 11.30 A.M. (N.W., 5; B. C. V.) Carnarvon Bay L.V., several Pewitt flying around the lantern at 11 P.M. (N.N.W., 5; C. V.) Nash (E.) L.H., a Land Rail killed at 10 P.M. (N., 3; C. M. R.)

September 13th.—Langness L.H., large number of Meadow Pipits at 6 A.M. Eddystone L.H., a Willow Warbler killed at 2 A.M. (N.W. by N., 4; C. P. V.) Portland (Low) L.H., a "Wren" struck at 10.30 P.M. (N., 4; B. C. V.)

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September 14th.—Portland (Low) L.H., two "Flycatchers" at lantern at 1 A.M. (N.N.W, 5; C. V.)

September 15th.—Cumberland, Jack Snipe, first seen at Allonby. South Bishop L.H., several flocks of Swallows flying W. from 6 A.M. till noon. Nash (E.) L.H., four Whitethroats killed at 9 P.M. (Calm; B. C.) Bull Point L.H., many Swallows passing W. all day. (W.; P.)

September 17th.—Nash (E.) L.H., a very large flock of Starlings flying round the lantern at 11 P.M. A Nightjar killed at 11.30 P.M. (E.N.E., 3; O. M. P.) Longships L.H., "several birds" from 2 A.M. to daylight, (W.N.W. to N.N.E., 3; F. R.) Eddystone L.H., Wheatears, several struck from 3 to 5 A.M. (S.W. by S., 4; O. R. M.) A *Grey Wagtail caught at 7.30 P.M. (N., 2; C. O. M.) Several Wheatears, Whitethroats, Warblers, also a Blackbird and a Thrush, passing the lantern from 7.30 to 9.30 P.M.; two Whitethroats caught. (N.E. by E., 4; C. G. M.)

September 18th.—Cumberland, Grey Geese (spe. inc.) passing along Solway at Allonby and Flimby. Skerries Rock L.H., one *Turnstone struck lantern and killed at 4 A.M. One Wagtail on island at 9 A.M. One Thrush and four Wheatears on island at 9.30 A.M. (E., 4; B. M.) Nash (E.) L.H., flocks of Starlings and Common Linnets, and a few Skylarks, passed S.W. during the morning.

September 19th.—Sevenstones L.V., one Swallow at 6 P.M. flew on board to rest. (E.N.E., 4; clear.) Eddystone L.H., a few small birds—Whitethroats and Warblers—from 3 to 5 A.M. (E.N.E., 3; B. C. V.)

September 20th.—Langness L.H., one female Blackbird at 11 P.M. on lantern. One Robin at 3 P.M. (Light E.; clear.) Skerries Rock L.H., four Carrion Crows on island at 3.30 P.M. (Calm; B. V.) Nash (E.) L.H., forty-two *Sedge Warblers killed at lantern between 11 and 12 P.M. (E., 3; B. C. M.) Longships L.H., a party of Guillemots passing S. Eddystone L.H., a few Wheatears and Whitethroats at 2.30 A.M.; two caught. (N. by E., 1; B. C. V.) Whitethroats and Warblers from 7.20 to 9.30 P.M. (N. by E., 1; B. C. M.) Portland (Low) L.H., "Flycatchers and Wrens" striking at 12.40 A.M. (E., 5; B. C. V.)

September 21st.—Langness L.H., two Thrushes, one Lark, and one Spotted Flycatcher on lantern at 2 A.M.; other birds striking. (Light S.; haze.) Selker L.V., one Lark found dead on deck. - 94 - (4, S. by W.; O., misty.) One "Willy the Wisp" rested on deck at 11.30 A.M., then flew to E. One Thrush flying round ship from 8 to 12 P.M. (Misty.) Skerries Rock L.H., several Flycatchers and Crested Wrens on island, and one Blackcap, at 9 A.M. (E.S.E., 4; C. M.) One Skylark struck lantern, but not killed, at 11 P.M. South Bishop L.H., a flock of Swallows flying E. at 9 A.M. A Sparrow Hawk flying round the rock at 10 A.M. Nash (E.) L.H., two Willow Warblers killed at 10.30 A.M. A large flock of Titlarks passed S.E. at 11 A.M. A small flock of Linnets passed S.E. at 4 P.M. (E.S.E., 3.) Longships L.H., a few Puffins passing S. Eddystone L.H., Wheatears and Whitethroats from 2 to 5 A.M. (E.N.E., 4; B. V.) Numbers of birds at the lantern from 9 to 12 P.M.—*Whitethroats, *Tree Pipits, *Dunlins, *Sedge Warblers, and *Wheatears killed; many lost over. (E.N.E., 3; O. V.)

September 22d.—Langness L.H., several Swallows and Pied Wagtails at 8 A.M. (Light S.E.; haze.) Selker L.V., a few Thrushes flying round the ship at 3.30 A.M. A Blackbird and a Lark flying round ship at 4 A.M. (Misty.) Found a "Flycatcher" dead on deck at 6.30 A.M. One Wren flying round ship at 7.40 A.M. (3, S.S.W.; misty.) Skerries Rock L.H., several Skylarks, Flycatchers, and Thrushes flying round island all day; also two Robins and four Swallows. (S. by E., 1; C. M.) South Bishop L.H., a large flock of Swallows at 11 A.M.

September 23d.—Menai L.H., a quantity of Linnets, four Wagtails, one Robin, and one *Blackcap at 6.30 A.M. Flocks of Sparrows and Starlings at 8 A.M. One Blackcap killed. (E. by S., 3; very misty.) Skerries Rock L.H., two Flycatchers struck, but not killed, at 2.30 A.M. One Skylark settled on gallery at 2.45 A.M. One Chaffinch on island at 10 A.M. (E., 4; misty.) Merionethshire, Woodcock, one shot. Nash (E.) L.H., four Blackbirds at lantern at 10 P.M.; one killed. Breaksea L.V., several Chaffinches, Wagtails, Linnets, and other small birds from 6 to 8 A.M. (E.N.E., 4; B. M.) Eddystone L.H., Ring Ouzels, Blackbirds, Thrushes, Wheatears, Warblers, and Whitethroats in large numbers from 10 to 12 P.M.; many killed—six Ring Ouzels, thirteen Wheatears, two Whitethroats, two "Warblers," and one Thrush—and many lost over. (E.N.E., 4; C. M.)

September 24th.—Cumberland, Barnacle Goose arrived at Rockliffe. Selker L.V., one Thrush rested on rail for a short - 95 - time at 5.30 A.M., and then flew off. (3, S.S.W.; misty.) Carnarvon Bay L.V., a Water Hen caught at 4 A.M. (S.E., 2; B. M.) South Bishop L.H., companies of Swallows flying E. all day. Breaksea L.V., Chaffinches and other small birds passing E. all day. (E., 3.) Eddystone L.H., Ring Ouzels, Blackbirds, Thrushes, Wheatears, Warblers, and Whitethroats killed and caught against the lantern, from 12 P.M. to 4.30 A.M.; many lost over. (E.N.E., 3; B. C. M.)

September 25th.—Selker L.V., a few Thrushes flying about lantern at 2.30 A.M. (Calm; misty.) One Blackbird going S. at 5.30 A.M. (3, N.W.; B. M.) Skerries Rock L.H., one Skylark killed at 3 A.M. Carnarvon Bay L.V., about 200 Swallows flying S.S.E., high, at 9 A.M. (W.S.W., 3; M.) St Tudwal's L.H., two Wild Geese flying W. at 6.30 A.M. Eddystone L.H., a Ring Ouzel at the lantern at 11 P.M. (W.N.W., 2; B. C. M.) Portland (Low) L.H., Martins, Linnets, and Wrens at 12.30 P.M. going W.

September 26th.—Eddystone L.H., a few small birds from 1 to 3.30 A.M. A Whitethroat caught. (W.N.W., 3; C. M.)

September 27th.—Cumberland, a young Black-tailed Godwit shot near Silloth.

September 28th.—Cumberland, one Red-necked Phalarope at Rockliffe. Chickens Rock L.H., Larks, Thrushes, Wheatears, and two Goldcrests flying in rays of lantern all night; a few killed. (Light N.E.; clear and showers.)

September 30th.—Nash (E.) L.H., forty to fifty Swallows passed S. at 7 A.M. Thirty to forty Skylarks passed S.W. at 8 A.M. (E., 3.) Breaksea L.V., a Wagtail at 10.30 A.M. Eddystone L.H., large flocks of Grey Plovers, Lapwings, Ring Ouzels, Skylarks, *Meadow Pipits, *Pied and *Yellow Wagtails, and Warblers from 3 to 5 A.M. (E., 2; C. P. M.)

OCTOBER.

October 4th.—South Bishop L.H., two Crows alighted on the rock at 11 A.M. Nash (E.) L.H., a Goldcrest killed at 1 A.M. (K, 1.) Wolf Rock L.V., a pair of Yellow Buntings at 10 A.M. (N.E., 3.)

October 5th.—Holyhead Breakwater L.H., scores of Larks flying W. at 9 A.M. (N., 4; overcast.) Eddystone L.H., several small birds passing from 3 to 6 A.M. (N.E. by N., 4; C. G. V.) Numbers of birds—Ring Ouzels, Wheatears, Whitethroats, and Warblers—passing from 5 to 12 P.M. (N.E., 3; C. G. M.)

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October 6th.—Skerries Rock L.H., several Blackbirds on island at 9 A.M. Small flocks of Thrushes and Skylarks on island from 7 to 9 A.M. About 100 Starlings on island at 8.30 A.M. (N., 4; C. V.) Cardigan Bay L.V., three Martins roosted for the night on the vessel. Nash (E.) L.H., a Goldcrest killed at 3 A.M. (E., 2; O. M.) Breaksea L.V., Lapwings and a few "Flycatchers" from 9 P.M. to midnight. (N.E., 1; O. M.) Wolf Rock L.V., six Skylarks struck at 8 P.M. Two Goldcrests at the lantern at 11 P.M. Bishop's Rock L.H., several hundred of Titlarks, unmixed with other species, at the lantern all night and until daylight (7th); six killed. (N. to E.; cloudy, misty.) Eddystone L.H., several birds—Ring Ouzels, Thrushes, Starlings—passing from 3 to 7 A.M. One Wren and one Whitethroat caught. (N.E., 3; C. G. M.)

October 7th.—Langness L.H., one Swallow at 11.30 A.M. Two or three Choughs passing W. at 12 noon. (Light N.; clear.) Skerries Rock L.H., large flocks of Larks at 9 A.M. flying N.W. Four Crows at 7 A.M. flying N.W. Four Lapwings on island at 5.45 P.M. (W.N.W., 4; C. G. V.) Holyhead Breakwater L.H., great number of Larks all the morning going W. (N.W., 4; overcast.) Longships L.H., a few Starlings and Larks at 10 P.M. (N.E., 1; O. V.) Eddystone L.H., small birds around the lantern all night—among others, Titlarks and Wheatears. Towards morning numbers of Larks and Thrushes passing. (Light and variable; O. M.)

October 8th.—Skerries Rock L.H., several flocks of Linnets at 8 A.M. flying N.W. One Chaffinch on island at 2.30 P.M. (N.E., 5; C. G. V.) South Stack L.H., Starlings, Larks, Finches, and Linnets in continuous flocks to N.W. from 7 A.M. till noon. Eddystone L.H., small birds crossing E. in small flocks all day—chiefly Linnets. (Light and variable; gloomy and misty.) Birds crossing all night—Lapwings, Thrushes, Ouzels, Storm Petrels; also several small birds, a Robin amongst them, busy eating moths, of which there were scores against the glazing. A Lark and a Ring Ouzel caught. (E.N.E., light; C. M. and C. V.)

October 9th.—Selker L.V., eleven Larks at 8.45 P.M. (3, E.N.E.; C. V.) Carnarvon Bay L.V., many flocks of Skylarks going E. all day. Nash (E.) L.H., one Song Thrush killed at 9 P.M. (N.E., 2; C. M.) Twelve to sixteen "Common Tern" - 97 - struck the lantern at 9 P.M.; one killed. Five to nine Skylarks struck at 10 P.M.; three killed. (N.E., 2; C. M.) Breaksea L.V., a *Thrush killed at 10.40 P.M. A few Flycatchers flying round the lantern from 8 to 12 P.M. Eddystone L.H., as yesterday (q.v.), Portland (Low) L.H., five or six Blackcaps during the morning. (E., 3; C. M.)

October 10th.—Cumberland, Long-tailed Duck, a female shot at Silloth; about twenty killed subsequently, nearly all females. Redwing and Fieldfare arrived at Carlisle. Longships L.H., hundreds of Guillemots and Puffins passing S. all day. (N., 7; squalls, hail, rain.)

October 11th.—Wolf Rock L.V., six Sea Swallows (Sterna) at 4 P.M. (N.N.E., 5.)

October 14th.—Chickens Rock L.H., Larks, Blackbirds, Thrushes, Wheatears, and other small birds all night; great many killed. (N.E., strong breeze; showers.) Nash (E.) L.H., eleven Thrushes killed at 1 P.M. (N., 5; C. M.)

October 15th.—Skerries Rock L.H., flock of Linnets at 7.10 A.M. going N.W. Flock of Larks at 7.30 A.M. going N.W, (N., 3; clear.) Holyhead Breakwater L.H., scores of Black Crows going E. at 7.30 A.M. Hundreds of Larks from 10 A.M., and through the greater part of the day, all flying E. (N.N.E., 5; B. C.) Cardigan Bay L.V., large flocks of Skylarks at 7 A.M. Large flocks of Grey Linnets at 8 A.M. Breaksea L.V., small birds passing in forenoon. Longships L.H., scores of Puffins passing S. all day. (N.E., 4.)

October 16th.—Chickens Rock L.H., great number of Larks, Blackbirds, Thrushes, Wheatears, and other small birds flying in rays of lantern from 3 A.M. till daylight. (W. fresh breeze; clear.) River Dee L.V., large flocks of Oyster-catchers passing the whole day. (N.W., 3; B. C. V.) Skerries Rock L.H., Golden-crested Wren against lantern-glass at 4.15 A.M. Large number of Starlings from midnight to 6 A.M.; about two dozen killed against glass. Large flock of Ducks going E. at 10.30 A.M. Large flock of Linnets; several Larks and Blackbirds flying on island at 10.30 A.M. (N.N.W., 3; clear.) Holyhead Breakwater L.H., three Starlings striking glass at 3.30 A.M.; none killed. (N.W., 2; overcast.) Starlings flying round lantern at 6 A.M. (N.W., 3; cloudy.) South Stack L.H., a great number of Starlings and a few Larks from 4 to 5 A.M. around the lantern; twenty-five killed. - 98 - Cardigan Bay L.V., a flock of Linnets and Skylarks going S.E, at 8 A.M. South Bishop L.H., a Wren at 10 A.M., a Goldcrest at 11 A.M., and one Swallow at noon. Breaksea L.V., many Larks and a few Finches passing in forenoon. Longships L.H., a good many Larks, Starlings, Goldcrests, and Chaffinches all night; two "Wrens" and a Lark killed. (E.N.E., 2; B. C.) Wolf Rock L.V., three Greenfinches passing S.E. at 3 P.M. Eddystone L.H., birds crossing towards morning—Starlings and small birds. Several Finches on the rock all day. (N.E., 3; B. V.) Large numbers of birds passing from 7 P.M. to 3 A.M. (17th)—Missel Thrushes, Redwings, Starlings, Larks, Finches, and one Goldcrest. Forty-four birds killed., viz., twenty-five Starlings, four Redwings, eleven Larks, and one Missel Thrush. (N.E. by N., 2; C. V.)

October 17th.—Langness L.H., one male Blackbird struck lantern and killed at 7 P.M. (Light W.; clear.) Bahama Bank L.V., number of Larks flying W. at 3 P.M. (N.W. by W., 4; B. C.) River Dee L.V., large flocks of Oyster-catchers passing all day, flying N.E. (N.W., 2; B. C. V.) Skerries Rock L.H., one *Chaffinch killed against lantern-glass at 1.30 A.M. One Chaffinch killed at 2.15 A.M. One Lark struck glass, but not killed, at 8 P.M. One Thrush and one Golden-crested Wren killed against glass at 10.30 P.M. (W.N.W., 4; clear.) Holyhead Breakwater L.H., three Starlings at 9 P.M. (N., 2; O.) Flock of Larks and Linnets going E. at 9 A.M. Cardigan Bay L.V., great numbers of birds passing and repassing; flocks of Skylarks and Linnets from 7 A.M. till noon. Eddystone L.H., for movement from 12 P.M. to 3 A.M., see under 16th. One Redstart [? Black] on the rock all day.

October 18th.—Morecambe Bay L.V., one small bird was seen; it was so tired it was unable to reach the ship, and fell in the water and was killed by Kittiwakes. (W.N.W., 4; B. C. V.) Skerries Rock L.H., large flocks of Starlings, Linnets, and Larks from 6.30 to 9 A.M., all going N.W. (N.W., 4; clear.) Holyhead Breakwater L.H., hundreds of Larks and Linnets seen from daylight up to noon, going S., from this date up to October 27th. One Linnet killed striking at 9 P.M. (W.N.W., 3; O.) Godrevy L.H., four Swallows at 1 P.M.

October 19th.—Morecambe Bay L.V., five "Mackerel Birds" at 11 A.M. (W., 4; C. V.) River Dee L.V., large flocks of Oyster-catchers - 99 - from 9 A.M. till noon, flying S.W. (W.N.W., 3; B. C. V.) Skerries Rock L.H., Thrushes and Starlings flying round lantern at 4.50 A.M. (W, 4; clear.) Holyhead Breakwater L.H., Larks at 10 A.M. going S.E. (W.S.W., 4; cloudy.) Nash (E.) L.H. Gold crests killed at 3.10 A.M. (W.N.W, 3; C. M.) Eddystone L.H.; several Larks from 9 to 11 P.M.; three killed. (Light and variable; B. C. V.) Portland (Low) L.H., a Goldcrest caught at lantern at 9.45 P.M. (W, 3; B. C. M.)

October 20th.—Langness L.H., one Redwing caught on lantern at 3 A.M. (Light S.W.; clear.) One Swallow flying S.W. at 11 A.M. Chickens Rock L.H., three Black Swallows flying S.S.E. at 1 P.M. (N.W. fresh breeze; haze.) River Dee L.V., very large flock of birds, species not known, flying S.W. at 9.30 A.M. (N.N.W., 3; B. C. V.) Skerries Rock L.H., Thrushes, Larks, and Chaffinches round light from 8 P.M. to 4 A.M.; seven killed against glass. (N., 4; clear.) Holyhead Breakwater L.H., great many Larks all day going E. South Stack L.H., a Thrush and a Lark caught at lantern at 2.30 A.M. Carnarvon Bay L.V., hundreds of Thrushes and Blackbirds going E. at intervals; six killed. (N., 4; B. C. V.) Nash (E.) L.H., two *Reed Buntings killed at 1.30 A.M. (N.N.W, 2; C. M.) Eddystone L.H., Lapwings, Missel Thrushes, Ring Ouzels, Fieldfares, Thrushes, Redwings, Starlings, Larks, Storm Petrels, and Sanderlings (? Dunlins), from 8 P.M. to 5 A.M. (21st). Two Ring Ouzels, three Thrushes, two Redwings, seven Starlings, four Larks, and one Sanderling killed; many striking. The Lapwings and Fieldfares did not approach the glazing. One Missel Thrush did, but was not caught. A lesser Redpole caught. (N.E. to E.N.E., 3; C. V.)

October 21st.—Chickens Rock L.H., Thrushes, Blackbirds, Larks, Starlings, and Chaffinches, numbers killed, from 3 A.M. till morning. (E. strong breeze; haze.) South Stack L.H., a few Larks from 9 P.M. till midnight; several killed. Carnarvon Bay L.V., very large flocks of Thrushes and Blackbirds going E. at intervals; two killed. (N.E, 3; B. C. V.) Cardigan Bay L.V., flocks of Starlings, Larks, and other small birds going S.E. and N. through the day. South Bishop L.H., hundreds of birds of all sorts flying around the lantern from 11 P.M. to 2.30 A.M. (22d); 272 killed, viz., "Larks," 146; Starlings, 64; Blackbirds, 38 (caught three old males); Thrushes, 24. Several birds seen on the rock at daylight with broken wings. (S.E., 4; O. M.)- 100 - Scarweather L.V., one Chaffinch, on deck at 3 P.M. Nash (E.) L.H., a *Common Wren killed at 2.40 A.M. Three Skylarks killed at 3 A.M. (N.E., 2; B. C. M.) Bull Point L.H., a Thrush found dead at daylight. Godrevy L.H., Starlings, Larks, Blackbirds, and Thrushes; a good many killed and caught. (Light, misty.) Longships L.H., scores of Larks, Starlings, and Goldcrests all night; a good many striking and lost over; caught twenty-six Starlings and eleven Larks. (E., 2; C. M.) Eddystone L.H., an important movement from 8 P.M. (20th) to 5 A.M. this morning. For details see under yesterday. From 10 P.M. to 4 A.M. (22d), "Blackbirds, Missel Thrushes, Fieldfares, Thrushes, Redwings, Starlings, Larks, Finches, Goldcrests, Robins, and several small Warblers, crossing by hundreds." From 100 to 150 struck the lantern; eighty-two killed, viz., one Blackbird (♀ or juv.), one Fieldfare, three Thrushes, seven Redwings, thirty-six Starlings, thirty Larks, one Grey Wagtail, and three Goldcrests. (E. to S.E., 3; blue sky occasionally, but misty, C. V.)

October 22d.—Langness L.H., large flock of Larks and a few Tree Sparrows at 8 A.M. (Light S.W.; clear.) Chickens Rock, L.H., large flock of Thrushes, Blackbirds, Larks, Starlings, and Chaffinches, flying in rays of lantern from 3.30 A.M. till morning. (W.S.W. strong breeze; haze.) Bahama Bank L.V., ten Crows flying W. at 9.40 A.M. (W.; C.) Selker L.V., Larks and Thrushes flying round lantern at 4.3 A.M. Eight Larks at 8.30 A.M. Flock of Larks at 10.30 A.M. One Greenfinch came on deck at 11.20. (4, W.; C. G.) River Dee L.V., a few Thrushes, Larks, and Chaffinches about the light during the night; one Thrush killed; birds left at daybreak. (S.E., 2; O. M.) Skerries Rock L.H., large flocks of Linnets, Chaffinches, Starlings, and Larks going N.W. all day. (S.S.W., 5; cloudy.) South Stack L.H., twenty-four Starlings, seven Blackbirds, and six Larks, between 3 A.M. and daylight. South Bishop L.H. (see entry under yesterday). Caldy L.H., a Lark at the lantern at 3 A.M. Nash (E.) L.H., Starlings. Godrevy L.H., Starlings, Larks, Blackbirds, and Thrushes; a good many killed and caught. (Light, misty.) Eddystone L.H., an important movement from 10 P.M. (21st) until 4 A.M. this morning. For details, see yesterday. Shambles L.V., Chaffinches and "Reed Birds" all day. (S.E., 4; mist, rain.)

October 23d.—Langness L.H., one male Blackbird and one - 101 - Redwing struck lantern and killed between 1 and 4 A.M. Large flock of Green Linnets at 10.30 A.M. (Fresh S.W.; clear.) Skerries Rock L.H., several Blackbirds and Starlings killed against glass from 11.30 P.M. to 5.30 A.M. One Heron, one Teal, and one Woodcock settled on island at 9 P.M. (W., 5; cloudy.) Holyhead Breakwater L.H., Starlings at 2 A.M. flying round lantern. (W.S.W., 5; overcast.) Cardigan Bay L.V., several flocks of Starlings and other small birds throughout the day going S.E. Helwick L.V., a good many Greenfinches around the lantern during the night. (N.W. and W., 4; B. C. M.) Nash (E.) L.H., about thirty Starlings at 9 P.M.; five killed. (N.N.W., 3; C. G. P.) Longships L.H., scores of Puffins passing S. most of the day. (S.S.W. to N.W., 3.) Eddystone L.H., Starlings from 7 to 8.30 P.M.; several struck. (W.N.W., 3; B. C. V.)

October 25th.—Skerries Rock L.H., flocks of Linnets and Chaffinches going N.W. from 9 A.M. to noon. Two Blackbirds, male and female, killed at glass at midnight. (W.S.W., 4; clear.) Carnarvon Bay L.V., several Blackbirds and Finches flying S.E., low, during the forenoon. (N.E., 7.) Nash (E.) L.H., a Wren killed at 3.30 A.M. (N.E., 4; B. C. M.) A large flock of Lapwings passed W.N.W. at 7 A.M.; large flocks of Linnets passed to W. between 7 and 8 A.M.; two flocks of Fieldfares passed W. at 9 and 9.30 A.M. (E.N.E., 4; C. G.) Eddystone L.H., 25th (P.M.) and 26th (A.M.), birds crossing all night; one or two small species coming to lantern. (Wind light and variable; visibility.)

October 26th.—Skerries Rock L.H., about a dozen Blackbirds and Starlings killed at midnight. (W.S.W., 4; clear.) South Stack L.H., a few Starlings and Thrushes from 11 P.M. to 4 A.M. (27th). Nash (E.) L.H., two Ravens passed W. at 3.30 P.M. Hundreds of Crows, Rooks, and Jackdaws passing inland at 3.30 P.M. (S.W., 4; C. G. U.) Large flocks of Skylarks passing inland at 4 P.M. Eddystone L.H., birds crossing in the early morning and last night (q.v.).

October 27th.—South Bishop L.H., several companies of Linnets flying N.W. all day. Helwick L.V., one Woodcock killed at 2.30 am. (S.W., 7; C. Q. P.) Nash (E.) L.H., a Storm Petrel killed at 4 A.M. (S.W., 3; O. M. R.) A hundred or more Common Gulls passing inland at 10 A.M. (W.S.W., 3; O. M. R.) Eddystone L.H., a Brambling caught at 2.30 A.M. (S.S.W., 6; C. V.)

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October 28th.—Carnarvon Bay L.V., several hundreds of Larks and Finches flying low to S.E. in the forenoon. (W., 6; B. C. V.)

October 29th.—Skerries Rock L.H., large flocks of Starlings and Larks going N.W. all day. (W., 5; clear.) Holyhead Breakwater L.H., thousands of Larks going at 10.30 A.M. (W., 5; B. C. M.) Carnarvon Bay L.V., several dozens of Skylarks going S.E. during forenoon. (W., 5; B. C. V.)

October 30th.—Bahama Bank L.V., twenty-six Larks flying W.N.W. at 11.25 A.M. (W.; B. C.) Morecambe Bay L.V., several House Sparrows, from noon till 2 P.M., resting about the ship; came from N.N.W. (W. by N., 6.) Skerries Rock L.H., large flocks of Starlings and Larks going N.W. all day. (W., 5; clear.) A *Wren killed at 1 A.M. Nash (E.) L.H., two or three hundred Gulls and Crows passing inland all day.[9] (W. to N.N.W., 6; C. Q. P. H.)

October 31st.—Skerries Rock L.H., Starlings, Crows, and Linnets settled on island during the whole day. (W. by S., 6; B. C. V.) Nash (E.) L.H., Gulls, Rooks, Jackdaws, and Starlings passing inland all day. (N.W. to N., 5; B. C. P.)

NOVEMBER

November 1st.—Langness L.H., a few Thrushes at 11 A.M. (Gale, S.E.; rain.) Also a few Blackbirds at 9 A.M. Selker L.V., flock of Skylarks at 9.30 and 11.20 A.M. Morecambe Bay L.V., two Starlings rested on the ship at 3 P.M. (S. by W., 8; O. Q.) One Blackbird and one Chaffinch rested on ship at 3.45 P.M. Skerries Rock L.H., Starlings, Snipe, and Chaffinch flying about island at noon. (S.W., 10; C. R. M.) South Stack L.H., Starlings, Larks, Finches, and Linnets from daylight to noon. Nash (E.) L.H., Crows, Gulls, Rooks, and Starlings passing inland all day. (S. to S.W., 8; C. Q. R.)