nl ESE Ee Pathe on tent ree Tee cade BienateSstaiel PP AOE od a a a or etree = Y =| z Peat rnedcen ae 2 % a 4 HARVARD UNIVERSITY vigisiG0 sh LIBRARY OF THE Museum of Comparative Zoology Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2013 http://archive.org/details/reportonmigratio9188/harv 7 <2 Snveaite L em ; : - —e< BD we tae 4 4 - . ae REPORT Sigg eiceei Mana 2 CES ON THES ee a EDINBURGH: Cae ‘ IN TED BY M‘FARLANE gs ERSKIN rE, “14 ann 19 ‘St JAMES SQUARE, : ; 1889. Bee eee ae Price Twa Shillings. 2 l f ) alt rs vy tag Le ay: if el = A), ip A =p d (wah = Ree On: P ON THE MIGRATION OF BIRDS IN THE SPRING AND AUTUMN OF 1887. 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 anp 19 ST JAMES SQUARE, 1889. ery i F. ¢ i ue he & i aes eee Ree PREFACE. Tuis 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) obser- vations 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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Shettfela @ Liverpool) =. Sia NC OLIN - \ q 1 4 is ; anton ) | : j od » Fn FUE ; PL usyies 4 = ! f f Boston! 7 ov RF: f re hae Derby Gileren yy Gee AS 4 ; Kilpush Lo LEICESTERE™ f4 5 |N OR = Oakham ano — Leicester] ee ee "2, } FA 3 DO) ey x . a ' 2 | hy i oe s Ss unti er : | = Z > é é ct LAE “il bet rel es a 2 ; cs < - 2 cs es i ean Axehapy sor ( (es si ia a ~ = S py 52 \ | l 2 Es xa) S o Aiesrat gee le 4 Ney es panne i a ee % Hilarehy i \2 TY ig Nera) DS == -< = % H Se CONN W: 4) Goodwin 1.V., large flock Crows at noon, E. to W. OcTOBER 30th.— 7’es L.V., large flocks Larks and Grey Linnets ; three Titlarks came on board. Outer Dowsing L.v., 200 Larks and one Starling. Inner Dowsing Lv., thirty Grey Crows, 48 REPORT ON THE MIGRATION OF BIRDS. E.N.E. to W.S.W. (W., 4.) Cromer L.H., several Golden Plover, 6.30 to 8 p.M., round light. (S8.,3; thick mist.) Zanguard LH., seventeen Wood Pigeons, 4.25 pm. low to N.E. (Ws 5; B. C. M.) : OcTOBER 3lst.—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 Star- lings; five Titlarks and two Bullfinches came on board. Red- car, four Redwings and a few Grey Crows. (W., ight.) Inner Dowsing u.V., 100 Black Crows, fifty Larks, westerly. (W., 4.) Liyn Wells uv., Crows, large flock, 7 to 9 am, 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 1.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 .H., Fieldfares, large flock ; one Snow Bunting; twelve Grey Crows. Large flock of “ Mountain” Sparrows; remained a week. (SS.E., 9.) Tees 1.v., large flocks Starlings to 8. Snow Buntings; great many Grey Crows to N.W. Spurn Lu., several Golden-Crested Wrens, 8 A.M. (S.S.E., 7.) Outer Dowsing u.v., 300 Crows, large flight Larks, three Chaffinches, two Sparrows (one caught). Llyn Wells 1.v., Larks, several flocks, sunrise to 10 am, 8S. 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. (SG, 6.) Hasbro’ L.v., continuous flocks Black and Grey Crows and Larks, 10 am. to 4 P.M., very low, E. to W., and apparently much fatigued. (S.,7.) Yarmouth, Redshauk; 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 u.v.,15 Black Crows to W. Goodwin Lv., flock EAST COAST ‘OF ENGLAND. 49 Larks, 8 AM.to W. (ES.E, 6.) ast Goodwin Lv., 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 Field- fares, Thrushes, Redwings, Skylarks, Snow Buntings, and Star- lings, to W., from 10 a.m. to 1.30 pM. Three Common Wren in garden. Coguet 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 8.W.) Whitby 1.H., flocks Fieldfare during morning, high, to 8. (S., 3.) Spurn LH., many small birds, Crows, 9 am. (S.S.E., 5.) Tetncy, 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 t.v., 150 Crows, noon to 3 P.M., E.S.E. to W.N.W. Fifty Mountain Sparrows, several on deck. Hasbro’ L.v., con- tinuous Black and Grey Crows, 10 A.M. to sunset, E. to W., low. (S., 4) Yarmouth, Purple Sandpiper, ad. 6, Breydon. Great Spotted Woodpecker, ad. 6. Cockle L.v., great flocks Crows, Lapwings, and Larks, to W., throughout day. Corton Lv., Larks and Crows, 5 A.M., round lantern, and passed close to ship, flying W., from 8 A.M. to4 p.m. Shipwash L.v., Crows, Larks, and Chaffinches all day, S.E. to N.W. (Fresh, S.8.W.) Swin Middle u.v., Larks, 20 to 30 and single, 8 A.M. to noon, to W. (S.S.W., 4.) Two large flocks Sanderling, to E.,atnoon. Goodwin _L.v., flock Larks, 9.30 A.M.; also striking lantern at night. East Goodwin 1.V., two flocks Larks, 10 to 11 am, E. toW. (S.W., 6.) Varne L.v., 100 Starlings, 4 pM, S.E. to N.W. _Hanois L.H., a few Swallows passing,i0 A.M. (W.N.W.,4; c., showery.) NOVEMBER 3d.—Tees L.vV., Grey Crows to N.W.; one Wood- cock. Whitby L.u., Wrens, Snow Buntings, Fieldfares, 10 a.m., about premises; also Linnets, Finches, and other small birds; flying high, to 8. (SS.W., 3.) lambro’ u.u., Larks and Crows, 7.30 AM. to 10.40 aM, to.S. Spurn LH., Grey Crows and Brambling, 8 am. (S., 4.) Llyn Wells uv., Larks, several round ship, noon to 3 P.M. Cromer L.H., few Larks and Star- lings, midnight to 3 aM. (8. toS.W.,5; misty.) Northrepps, Buzzard, passing over. Yarmouth, Swallow, at Breydon, five D 50 REPORT ON THE MIGRATION OF BIRDS. or six. A few Crows, 10.30 a.m., from sea. Cockle L.v., three Crows, one Starling, and a Lark, 9.30 am, 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; 0. RB.) NoveMBER 4th—Farn Lu., one Long-Tailed Duck, shot. Redcar, a few Blackbirds, Chaffinches, and six Robins; some at sea, others at breakwater. (W.) Spurn Lu, Tree Sparrow, | killed, 3 am. (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 u.v.,a few Larks and Crows. Goodwin LvV., Crows and Starlings to W. at2 p.m. (S.W., 7.) NovEMBER 5th.— Whitby L.u., forty-two Grey Geese, high to S.; eight Snow Buntings, in garden. (W.,4.) Llyn Wells 1.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 Lu., Chaffinches and Redbreasts, 9 A.M. (S.S.W., 3.) Llyn Wells .v., six Linnets; four Starlings, killed against lantern. Hasbro’ L.v., forty to fifty Black Crows, 3.30 pM. to W. (S., 2.) Yarmouth, Crows, 4 P.m., from sea inland ; Larks, Redwings, 7 P.M., over town; ten House Martins (Kes- wick 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 u.v., Black Duck, large flight to S.W.; twenty Larks to W.S.W. Llyn Wells u.v., Crows during day, S.E. to W.N.W.; two Larks killed. Hasbro’ L.v., Sky- larks, 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 8.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 1L.v., six Sparrows about deck. | NovEMBER 8th.—Farn L.H., three Blackbirds, two Redbreasts, — EAST COAST OF ENGLAND. 51 and several Hedge Sparrows about island. Tees L.v., one Wood- cock. (E., fresh.) Redcar, several Woodcock. (N.E., gale.) Flambro u.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.u., Woodcock, 4.30 P.m., rested a few minutes and went ES.E. (i, 4.) Gull L.v., one Sparrow at daylight, on deck. NovEMBER 9th—/arn L.H., Glaucous Gull (E., 5) flying N. Tees L.V., Woodcock. edcar, Woodcock, Short-Eared Owl, several Grey Crows. Spurn L.H., several Blackbirds and Star- lings. Outer Dowsing L.v., 200 Black Ducks to S8.W.; forty Larks to W. (E.N.E., 4.) Languard uu., two Robins, one Snow Bunting, 4.20 P.M, in garden. Hast 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 AM. (H., 4.) Tees L.v., Woodcock; one “ Large- Eared” Grebe. Zetney, Golden Plover, a great many; Lapwings, thousands; Woodcock. Lnner Dowsing L.v., one Hen Brambling, 3 P.M., caught; one Blackcap, 6 P.M., caught. (E.N.E., 3.) Llyn Wells u.v., Larks during day. Winterton L.H., several Chaffinch at lantern, 6 A.M. Yarmouth, Goldcrests and Great Tits in Priory Gardens. Swin Middle u.v., Woodcock found dead on lantern top, at sunrise. (H.S.E., 4.) Stormy Petrel and Hen Blackbird caught on deck. Hast Goodwin L.v., Wild Ducks continuous through day, E.N.E. to W. NoveMBER 11th—Redear, 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 pw. (N.E. by E,, 5.) Yarmouth, Goosander in market; Blackcap, 9, shot. ast Goodwin u.v., Wild Ducks as on 10th, E. to W. Hanois Lu., flight Starlings, 9 am. (E., 3); also a flight of Plover at 11 AM.; both flights to E. | NovEMBER 12th—fFarn 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, 9, shot. 52 REPORT ON THE MIGRATION OF BIRDS. 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 Lu., Curlews to W., 1.20 am. 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 Lv., large flocks Curlews, Starlings, and Larks, all night, to W. NoveMBer 14th.—Sarn L.u., flock of Long-Tailed Ducks, 11 AM.,to N. Tees ..v., two Woodcocks, one Kingfisher. (N.N.E., rain.) Shot at South Gar Light. Cromer Lu, 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.u., Blackbirds and _ Thrushes, flying about. (W.N.W., 3.) Flambro’, White Kittiwake, shot by Thomas Leng. ast Goodwin L.v., two flocks Black Crows, E. to W. Hanois u.u., Blackbirds and Thrushes, 2 to 3.30 A.M., round lantern. (E., 4; 0. M.) NovEMBER 16th.—edcar, about 500 Geese seen at sea going S.E. Flock of about 500 Lapwings to 8.W.; great many Red- Throated Divers to S.E. (N.W., moderate.) TZetney, 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.u., Tufted Duck (wing sent), 5 a.m. killed on lantern. (S., 5.) Swin Middle u.v., many Gulls and Ducks, over sand. Hanots 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; 0. m.) NovEMBER 18th.—Farn L.4., Curlew Sandpipe shot. Hasbro’ L.v., Jacksnipe (wing sent), 3 a.m. killed. Yarmouth, Red- shank (Breydon); four seen. Swin Middle u.v.,a few Larks, 2 to 6 aM.; six killed. (W.N.W., 2; 0.m.) Goodwin Lv., a few larks at night. (N.W., 4.) S. S&S. Head u.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. A ee Fe EAST COAST OF ENGLAND. 53 Cromer L.H., Starlings, all night. (W., 4) Yarmouth, Gad- wall, seven (probably Norfolk bred). JLanguard L.u., large flock Golden Plover at noon, high, to N.E. S. S. Head Lv., 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 1.v., flocks Larks, noon, to W.N.W. Hanois L.u., Gannets, old and young; daily fishing. NOVEMBER 21st.—S. S. Head 1.v., flocks of Larks and Moun- tain Sparrows, 9 AM.,to W.N.W. (N. by E., 2; fog.) Varne L.v., ten Crows, 3.15 P.M.,S.E. to N. (&., 2.) NOVEMBER 22d.—Farn L.H., twelve Fieldfares and one Black- bird, on island. (E., 4.) November 24th.—Redcar, about a dozen Wood Pigeons to S.W. at 11 am, and two at noon. Tetney, Great Spotted ~ Woodpecker. NOVEMBER 25th.—Cromer 1.H., flocks Crows all day, mostly EK. to W. S. S. Head 1.v., Rooks and Sparrows, 9 a.m., to N.W. (W.S.W., 4.) Hanois t.u., Heron to E., 11 a.m.; [and on 27th, several to 8.E., flying very high, at 10 am. (W.N.W., 4.)] DECEMBER. DECEMBER lst.—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.—Tves L.vV., large flock Larks to N.W. Four Sparrows came on board. Swin Middle u.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. (8., strong, rain.) DECEMBER 7th—Coquet L.H., Fieldfares all day. (S.S.E., 5.) Tees L.V., flock Snow Buntings, to 8. 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 8. (W.N.W., light.) Whitby uu., large flock Geese, 8 P.M, round light. (N.W.,, 6.) 54. REPORT ON THE MIGRATION OF BIRDS. DECEMBER 10th.— Whitby L.u., small flocks Fieldfares and Thrushes, 8 A.M., went S. DECEMBER 12th—Farn L#., great many lLapwings 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. DrEcEMBER 13th.—Varn L.u., 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 Lu, Starlings and Larks all day. (W.S.W., 5.) Redcar, one Woodcock, picked up dead on shore. DECEMBER 17th.—Farn L.u., 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 Bramblineg. DECEMBER 21st.—Languard L.H., two Kentish Plover, 8 A.M., went W. (N,, 4.) DECEMBER 22d.—farn L.u., several Hedge Sparrows and one Wren on island. DECEMBER 23d.— Whitby L.H., great many Grey Crows, Field- fares, Linnets, Finches, and Sparrows, 10.30 A.M., seen near station. (N.N.E., 5.) Cromer L.u., several flocks Gannet all day, 5.1. to N.W:) (NW? 5) DECEMBER 24th—Languard L.u., Stormy Petrel, 4.20 A.M., caught on lantern. (N.W., 4; 0. M. Pp) DECEMBER 25th.— Whitby L.u., very large Hawk, setae days about cliff. DECEMBER 26th.—7ees L.v., Cormorant came on jiaaeat to-day, and has come to roost for ane. days, but disappeared sud- denly. edcar, six Swans, five white and one grey, at sea to W.; eight off Tees mouth. DECEMBER 27th—/Farn L.u., 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 u.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. EAST COAST OF ENGLAND. 55 DECEMBER 31st.—Farn LH. small flocks of Long-Tailed Ducks to N. List oF WINGS SENT FROM LIGHTHOUSES AND LIGHT-VESSELS, East Coast oF ENGLAND. Station. Date. Species, 1887. SpumLH. . ; ; » -Oct 3, 4.4.M. Wren. as ; : : . Nov. 4,3 4.M. Tree Sparrow. Cromer L.H. . : ] : we aS Tufted Duck (male). ae : : ; . Sept. 17, 3 A.M. Osprey.! Happisburgh Lv. . : : yiqwiar Arctic Tern. BA ‘ : : Ethel (i Whitethroat, two. ss F : EEN OVe 7 Great Tit, two. a ‘ ; : Sie lisie Jacksnipe. Leman and OwerL.v. . of PME Oe Skylark. _ ‘5 ; . Sept. 26. Jacksnipe. PP ms ‘ ce Octet, Linnet. oA 2 : : a 8. Greenfinch. An Ne : y $5, 208 Greenfinch.? a oF ; =) Novel Water-rail. Nore L.Vv. , 4 : EOC oO: Thrush. Ar ; ; : : sa et Chaffinch. ie : : ‘ : Pee tas Tree Sparrow. ma d ; : : eae Greenfinch.? Kentish Knock L.v. ; : ti Sues Brambling, six. Goodwin L.v. : : . Sept. 20, Wryneck. Hanois L.H., Guernsey . aye OCta ae OF Pied Wagtail, two. 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 in- dications in the diary of Migration, that the atmospheric dis- turbances were concurrent with a great rush of birds going south along the coast. Those chiefly noted being Fieldfares, Black- birds, Thrushes, Redwings, Larks, Chaffinches, Linnets, Starlings, and some Crows. 1 «* Shot from flagstaff, as seen when ray of light came round and illuminated it.” 2 «Great numbers on board in afternoon, and died from exhaustion. The survivors took off along with some Crows, coming from E. and going N.W. (4, B. c.)” * Mr Thomas Littlewood says—‘‘ These four species on deck at sunrise too weak to fly.” 86" REPORT ON THE MIGRATION OF BIRDS. 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 direc- tion to the S.E. Coast of England. Great numbers of Starlings, Thrushes, 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.yv. 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 oth, 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 enanthe) is last recorded at the Farn LH. on the night of May 30th, several round the lantern; and at the Tees L.v. on June Oth, two to N.W. Puftins (fratercula arctica) arrived at their breeding quarters on the Farn Islands on March 30th, avery early date. Continuous flocks with Wild Ducks were seen at the Outer Dowsing’ L.V. on April 12th, going S.8.E.; at the same date a Woodcock was killed at the Swin Ly. The Swallow (Hirundo rustica) 1s 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 Ath. “te Snow Buntings (Plectrophanes nwalis) 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 rai) on the 25th. There appears to have been a heavy rush of the smaller summer visitants on the 8.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 $.E., and very cold over England with N.E. winds. On the 30th, thunderstorm in 8.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 8. to N., on May 12th and subsequently. EAST COAST OF ENGLAND. 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 LH. on February 16th at 7.40 a.m.; and from Yar- mouth 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 (Zringa subarquata) and the Little Stint (7ringa 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 8.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, aud at Cromer L.H. on September 2dth, from 12.30 to 2.30 am. (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 ereatest 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 68 REPORT ON THE MIGRATION OF BIRDS. 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. In- deed, 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 pulsa- tions 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 (Lernicla 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 (Hdemia migra) has occurred in enormous flocks, also a few @. 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 Zringa temmincka (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 haliaétus 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 EAST COAST OF ENGLAND. 59 very interesting, and, what is most important, give definite and reliable results. Asa rule all these small insect-eating species get lumped together as “ Flycatchers,’ a result not to be won- dered at considering the circumstances under which they are seen, helplessly fluttering against the lanterns, or dancing like enats 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. 60 REPORT ON THE MIGRATION OF BIRDS. WEST COAST OF SCOTLAND. 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. In 1887, Returns Schedules 129 years, In List oF STATIONS. filled in, i2cluding 1887. ; 1887. Values. Feet. SUTHERLAND. 0 + 815Cape. W mathe ease ee oh otace. Tift. 400 ) 4 82, Rina Stour aca cseee cere Il. 195 OutTerR HEBRIDES. 3 8 ¥ 835. Butt jot diewig, of 27 seta eer der I. 3170" ae U. ED 0 3 84. Stornoway (2 Lights), ...... : ii } 56 Z : 0 3 85. Island! Glilais, ye je arceea eehee I. 3130) ae 8 8 * 86. Monach Islands,......:........ { I. 150 a z s : 5 II. 62 8:5 f 0 2 87. Ushenish, N: Uist, .i.as0,.a0 VI. 9176: 2a 2 5 88. ‘Barra Heady ieee tomers. 1 683 & a 1 +. * 89. «Roma OR y ey. ence etre cee TVs 2222 Sa 3 8 * 900) Kyleakin, MW .wivOssige a eetac V 53 fa om 0 2 91; Isle-Oronsayout et ences I. DS tes = 0 2 92. Axrdnaniurchany,: Wt ...-nsenee ee I. a) :) 4 9 * 93, Skerryvore and Hynish Signal gO Toren Ties I 150 § * 94° Dinuheartach, |. Seca eee pate tb 146 2 952 Sound> of Mull p.ty. aera V.. 55 1S 96... Corran, Perty.... 85% easy eee oee LV. 38 > Tnsmore,.Obante-n.een: eee Is-g 93. Pladda; *Hasdale. teas setae Wak. 42 99. Rhuyaal tos Oe ee eee IV. 147 LOO? Mi Arthur's dead’ Senter ereen IV. 128 oooooqo © NJ FWD FE OD © io) 4] WEST COAST OF SCOTLAND. 61. The names of the Reporters are given m 1887, -; aes ot : ie aah ding ae Outer Hrsrinpes—continued. ook 1887. Values. Feet. 5 9 FLO Te Skeivuiles yey way alse eee teed II. 73 9 9 = ODay litmams (otalislaneiies eats sone IV. 159 8 A AERO Seeclhochinclaultess ines, iys anc it Vi 50 0 0 OAT Minot, Camitngey 226 500505252 ety 2007 0 0 iL O2)S “SHIGA ee Oe ec nen emer re Oo; . 0 NOOR WGA AN is tes ve rman oan b sao eto nn IL. 120 0 0 NOV bladds - Arran. |. y..cacaide os ene dee - Pe 130 i 6G 2108, Wamilach, Ariat, 2.5. cso somes .-= IV. 46 0. 8 77109, “urmberry, Ayrshire... 22.-.-->. JA 96 3 27 NOOB Aulsa Oraler NS p Or. can.. Becn. 2 1 Sr UT Oe*Corsewall 2. bese ee Lye; pp 0 ) Tels Bochmiuycany sca? secctanse ait. ose Ji 46 0 7 OPA orepatticks wenn i yastne Saute cs if. 37 1 8 lS: “Miuligof Galloway. 2.6..525 Bie 7325 4 5 *114, Little Ross,............ ews than np ys 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 Tsles.—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 confirma- tion” (20th August). “Terns flying S.W., remarked as un- usual” (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 Ist September.” “From 50 to 100 Cormo- rants 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 under ‘“ Diary from the Stations.” 62) REPORT ON THE MIGRATION OF BIRDS. to ‘strike’ till 4 aAM.; 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 migra- tion.” “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 ;! but the following short extracts, or digest, may be acceptable :—* The surprises I have met with during the last month beat all previ- ous 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 1 The materials have been utilised for a forthcoming work on the ‘‘ Vertebrate Fauna of the Outer Hebrides.” WEST COAST OF SCOTLAND. 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 Novem- ber, 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 leneth. 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 pro-. bably 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 Star- lings. Local visitation of Rooks owing to shooting going on 64 REPORT ON THE MIGRATION OF BIRDS. 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 (an 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 Decem- ber 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 Jantern 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.J] _ Corsewall.Mr Robert Laidlaw sends one well-filled sche- dule, and notices the rushes of Blackbirds and Zurdide in October, and of the same and Fringillide (Linnets, etc.) in November. Mull of Galloway.—Messrs Alexander Murray and John WEST COAST OF SCOTLAND. 65 M‘Quarrie send one schedule, also well filled, to date of Septem- ber 17th. Little Ross—Messrs Neil M‘Donald and Robert MacIntosh send four good schedules. Petrel found dead at foot of tower, 23d January. Spring mieration considerable, but decidedly scarce on the autumn migration, as compared with some other West Coast stations. REMARKS. PELECANIDZ.—Of Gannets, by request, we have had a num- ber 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. TuRDIDz.—Appears to have been the most numerous migrants in 1887. - January.—A rush marked at Ailsa (1886 Report, g.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 Ist 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 (Red- wings), Lochindaul, Corsewall, and Little Ross. E 66 REPORT ON THE MIGRATION OF BIRDS. November—At Monach Isles surprising numbers of Field- fares 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 Dhu- heartach, also on 11th; strong N.E. breeze !! all night. Many killed at both these places. Lighter at Skeryuile (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. ! SAXICOLINA.—Lebruary.—8th, one “Stonechat” at Little Ross. March.—1st, one Whinchat at Dhuheartach. 4th, one “ Stone- chat” 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.] Apriu.— 12th, Wheatear at Butt of Lewis; and 6th, ditto at Corran Ferry; and 135th 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.H. 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, Ath, 21st (“Stonechats” in distinction to Wheatears); 26th, ditto; and 25th, Redstart; and at Dhuheartach, 26th, Wheat- ears; and at Lochindaul, fifteen ditto on 2d, and again one on 14th. : No later records. WEST COAST OF SCOTLAND, 67 October.—Only one Stonechat recorded in all from Skerryvore on 2d; moderate W.; on rock. Survinim. —Robin, OWA cHitaat —January y.—15th, at Ailsa, two Robins. FPebruary.—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, 8.; 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) ; Lochin- daul (15th, 19th, 21st, and 28th); Corsewall (23d); Mull of Galloway to November, two entries at Lochindaul (2d and 9th). PHYLLOSCOPIN2Z.—March.—30th, one Goldcrest 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—Golderests 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 770- glodytide or “ Wrens,’ have got a little out of place.] Very restricted migration. One obtained at Monach (rare). ACROCEPHALIN &.—September.—sd, one Sedge Warbler at Little Ross. TROGLODYTIDA.— Wren.—One on April 5th at Ailsa; one at 68 REPORT ON THE MIGRATION OF BIRDS. 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. Moracituip#.—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. ApriiOn 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 1dth 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 Ist. 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 dth, 7th, and 25th, at Rhinns of Islay and Lochindaul. December.—One record of three at Rhinns of Islay on 19th. ANTHIDZ.—March— A number on Ist, at Monach, and very plentiful on 7th. Stray birds at Dhuheartach on 20th and 21st. April.—tyitlark at Dhuheartach on 1st and 13th. August.—1 9th, at Rona, Titlarks; and Rock Pipits at Loch- indaul 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. Muscicaripz.— August—Only on 27th, at Mull of Gallo- WEST COAST OF SCOTLAND. 69 way, one; S.E., haze to fog. On 29th, two; fresh S. breeze; and “Flycatchers” flying about all night on 30th; S., fresh breeze. HIRUNDINIDZ.— May.— 26th, 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 swal- lows ; 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. 0th, 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—F locks on 4th, at Mull of Galloway, all day. Scattered entries at Dhuheartach, Rhinns of Islay, Mull of Galloway, and Little Ross. FRINGILLIDZ.— 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, fiying about. September.—All the month in small numbers. Sparrows “numerous” at Lochindaul about 9th and 10th, and Linnets 70 REPORT ON THE MIGRATION OF BIRDS. also; also at Ailsa on 10th. A few all day, Mull of Galloway. : October.—Greenfinches at Monach Isles, a few; and a Bram- bling on 27th, and Green Linnets on 30th; also at Kyleakin and Rhinns of Islay; and at the latter, one Chaffinch on 23d. November.—Large numbers, in flocks and parties, of Green- finches. 2d to 28th—a great rush in comparison with other places. December.—Continuing in numbers all month. EMBERIZIDA.—March.—Snow Buntings at Butt of Lewis from N.E. At Monach, a few Grey and Common and Snow Bunt- ings. 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. ALAUDIDA.—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 2\1st. All October in varying numbers at the stations ; and November, “marvellous lots” at Monach; continuing in hundreds in December at the best recording stations. Corvipz.— (See Diary.) Nothing of fresh interest. Choughs in Islay. . | CYPSELIDZ.— Swift at Butt of Lewis on 12th—S.8.W. breeze, rain ; and one at same place on 27th August. StTRicgiIpz—A few odd records of Owls—May (one), June WEST COAST OF SCOTLAND. 71 (one), September (two), October (one Barn Owl at Rhinns of Islay), November (three Barn Owls at Rhinns of Islay at lantern). AccIPITINA.—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. PELECANIDZ.—Special schedules for Gannets, and the whole Gannet migration will be undertaken later. ARDEIDZ.—No new information to be gleaned. ANATIDZ.—Eiders.—100 at Monach on March 7th, coming Jrom 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 (Hiders and Wild Geese); Monach (Eiders, Wild Geese, Mergansers—very abundant, and a few Wild Duck); Rona (Kiders) ; Kyleakin (Wild Geese); Barra Head (Barnacle Geese, Teal Duck 2) ; Skerryvore (Barnacle Geese, Eiders); Dhuheartach (do. do.) ; Rhinns of Islay (Wild Geese, Eiders abundantly, and Ducks of sorts) ; Lochindaul, etc., ete. CHARADRIIDA. — 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, lst 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 Novem- ber the same. SCOLOPACIDA. — 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 REPORT ON THE MIGRATION OF BIRDS. 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. STURNINZ and LARIDZ—Nothing of much fresh interest Besides commoner species, the following are noticed :—Boat- swain Birds (15th August, at Skervuile); Skuas and “ Dirty Allens,” “Small Gulls” (at Skervuile, 17th July); Iceland Gulls (Rhinns of Islay), ete. ALcID#, COLYMBID#.—Unusually abundant in Autumn at most stations, but do not warrant special remark here. WEST COAST OF ENGLAND AND WALES, AND ISLE OF MAN. 12 WEST COAST OF ENGLAND AND WALES, AND THE ISLE OF MAN. SCHEDULES and letters of instruction, with stamped enve- lopes 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 :— No. on Map. [> Ee. | 116. 4 *117, | *118. | *119. Isle of Man. =£20. gl VAS N.-W. England. North Wales i ee ee * — bo CO L,H. 1. Ve Point of Ayre. Douglas Head. HEAINOMESS.. isos.leeae ate Mr Robert Clyne, Chickens Rock,.... cs: Messrs Black and Beggs. Bahama Bank,, ...2..3.: Mr John West. Sirbecden < 220008 tin ote Mr Henry Nott. SOLS bene aeeek eee Messrs Daniel Kneale and George Cumming. Morecambe Bay,........ Mr Henry Clavell. iverubeGe nocd 7. soe: Mr 8. Work. Alr. IIA oie tonne eke Mr Joseph Steer. Skerries Rock,.......... Messrs Rees, Smith, Tom- kinson, and Williams. Holyhead Breakwater, Messrs Prichard, Roberts, and Hughes. South Stack, 22.75.52 Mr W. R. Burgess. Carnarvon Bay,......... Messrs Thomas and Hughes. St Tud wal’S,y 0s. ts ale. Messrs Davies and Parsons. Bardsey Island,......... Mr Thomas Bowen. Cardigan Bay,.......... Messrs Rees and Comben. 74 South Wales. Bristol Channel. South-West of England. a a ny ee — Or OO REPORT ON THE MIGRATION OF BIRDS. L.H. L. H. L.H. L.H. L.H. TVs L.V. L.H. TiVis L. H. Vs L.H. L.H. L.H. L. H. L.H. L.H. L.H. L.H. L.H. L.H. L.V. TawEts L.H. L.H. L.H, L.A. L.H. L.H. L.H. L.H. Ve L.H. L.H. L.H. Messrs Nicholas and Pell. Mr George Baker. Mr W. L. Davis, Mr James F. Spicer. South Bishop,......5...- Sniail soe, coseese cere Great Castle Head,.... Milford (St Ann’s),.... Call dyans Shee sicetee 2 te Mr Wm. Ebben. te liwack 30os< keen ook Messrs Webber and Howells. Scarweather,............ Messrs Havells and Wyness. Nashi (Hayat: brerrceees Mr Henry Nicholas. Breakdance s7,ceeneeeee Messrs Walters and Johnson. Blatholm, sere eee Mr W. Dale. English and Welsh Grounds. Usk. Avon. Bornham, 3s... cose Mr William Lewis. Bull Pome. ea Bidetord ‘Bar s.cg. 2.5. Lundy Island. Hartland Point. Trevose Head. Mr George Knott. Mr Thomas Gilpin. Godrevy;.caicnce-secesce Mr Richard Trahair. Longships;>.2.a: sche Mr Jno. W. Watson. Sevenstones, ............ Mr Daniel Norton. Wolf Rock: oases Mr J. J. Chavner. Scilly. Bishop’s Rock,......... Mr Jno. W. Troth. Lizard Point. Falmouth Harbour. Hiddystome}...c.-esse. ss: Messrs Ainger and Gaudion. Plymouth Breakwater, Mr Arthur Ebgar. start Point, ox. cai p aber Mr William Jones... RorblandBitk) ois. Messrs Frost and Counter. Shambles,..3). "se. steer Mr William Clark. Anvil Point. Hurst Castle, ........... Mr G. G. Appleton. The Needles. : WEST COAST OF ENGLAND AND WALES, AND ISLE OF MAN. 75 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. Species. Station. Remarks. 1887. Mar, i, - Lapwing... : . Sevenstones L.V., . 1 caught. oo os Ered Wiaetailky = s: . Nash 1.:,; : . 8 killed. April 24, Willow Warbler, . . Eddystone L.a., . Py andere ET LOUs occ Si a - Shambles i.v., - . 40 caught. Redstart, ( Reed Warbler, } Whitethroat, | May 38,4 Wood Warbler, t - Eddystone L.H., . . many killed. Willow Warbler, | | Redstart, J Le cOceR Warbler. » ) Nash@neneaee : . 6 killed. * », Willow Warbler, . 5 55 ; AR fe op Se aoa een eR Toate p : es AnD ieee DIACKCADp aces ; a lige: a 4, Pied Flycatcher, . : it : a Mak alee af 6, Redstart, . : ; Carnatvon-Baiytevas es ed 4, » 15, Whitethroat, ; ae 5 gee Es »» sedge Warbler, . . Helwick L.v., See: We oeskuing Plover ; , 5 le W Aug. 16, Willow Warbler, . . Skerries L.H., came » 99 Sedge Warbler, . : s. cba > 17, Willow Warbler, . , ‘4 se 29 18, ” ” : »? Leis or ete sede Warbler in - BY le 55 B », Willow Warbler, . oo) NWashacEe INO ee s) -33- Sedge Warbler, . : A ‘ Soret ae yee DOpobted: Pineat chien m 4. is ; ‘ fees oy », 25, Willow Warbler, . fo SKertlessin He, < he Dn, 2 5» 29, Sedge Warbler; y us : . several. Sept. 17, Grey Wagtail, . . Hddystone L.#., . Sali pit a suies [Oso uaEMsfone, :. ; . SkerriesL.H., . me 3, 20, Sedge Warbler, . . Nash:Lsi.,. ; Rigi » 21, Whitethroat, : . Eddystone L.u., . tiles WT o> 9», Lree Pipit, . i 2 cet 2 Donlin; »> 9, Wheatear, 76 REPORT ON THE MIGRATION OF BIRDS. Date. Species. Station. Remarks. 1887. Sept. 21, Sedge Warbler, Hddystone sun, 20) ye eee: », 28, Blackeap, Menai L.#., 1; » 930, Pied Wagtail, dd ystomerustH 0. eunauns cere. nA ,, Meadow Pipit, 6 a Bs. Chae bates ee oo) Nelllow; Wactailyy: ced eh. cate Lake Uncen Oct. 3, Albino Starling, . Bardsey L.#., shot i; 9, Common Thrush, Breaksea L.V., ie ay lie a Chathinehy, Skerries Leia had. b. Spee 80, Wrens, Sit “bay pon lup tech ude ou uae Nov. 3, Rock Pipit, . ae ; shot - 7, Chaffinch, «Nash vanee : sms me »» Redwing, . 5 : A : . S363 *5 » Common Thrush, fy ‘ é «dale » 9, Short-eared Owl, . . Skerries L.H., . shot. a 8, Golden Eye, : : ana : NEARS Sore ey) a Jack Smilers 3 ; shot. he 9, Grey Plover, Nash L.H., . . 4 killed. Flee (Chathneh: Bull Point ..H., . we ALY ae ay ld.) Water vals . Nash 1L.H.,;. ae eee sy le iehleyol een oo ; : As ' : 2) 15 killed ma 7) SLonechatn, i , * ; : ; fh a Woodcock, : : Benes x, * ! Snipe, | He Genes Skylark, OAs oe) LOR note Le AMM Cab Ty Oh re. ae eile = Coots’. ‘Breaksea L.vV., 1 killed. In addition to the observations furnished by the various Lightkeepers, 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 WEST COAST OF ENGLAND AND WALES, AND ISLE OF MAN. 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 Turdide, 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 ereat rush of birds at the Nash, flying before very heavy snow, from 8.30 am. 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, pro- ducing 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 change- able, 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 REPORT ON THE MIGRATION OF BIRDS. heard 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 condi- tions. 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—Switts, Swallows, Martins, Warblers, Flycatchers, and Land Rails. The weather then mended, and became fine and hot, and little migration appears to be recorded age 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 WEST COAST OF ENGLAND AND WALES, AND ISLE OF MAN. 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 emigratory 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 Goldcrests appeared at the lanterns. After the 9th a period of very unsettled cyclonic weather en- sued; the wind became nortberly 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 migra- tion. 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 immigra- tions and transient movements of winter birds. There fol- lowed 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 fre- quent. 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 rarity—Saxicola csabellina 80 REPORT ON THE MIGRATION OF BIRDS. —was 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;+ 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 1.v., large number of Starlings and Thrushes at 9.40 A.M., flying W. (4, 5.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 AM. Four Starlings, six Thrushes, and two Larks killed. (S., 5; snow.) JANUARY 8th.—Chickens Rock u.H., Several Thrushes, Field- fares, and Blackbirds flying round lantern throughout the night. (N.N.E. fresh breeze; haze.) JANUARY 10th —Bahama Bank 1.v., about forty Thrushes and Larks flying round lantern all night; two Thrushes and one Lark killed. (S8.W.,1; B. co. Mm.) JANUARY 15th—Chickens Rock L.H., number of Curlews flying round lantern all night. (S.E. strong breeze ; haze.) JANUARY 27th.—Chickens Rock u.u., number of small birds flying round lantern all night. (S.S.W. gale.) | 1 Beaufort scale:—B. blue sky ; c. detached clouds; p. drizzling rain; F. fog; c. dark, gloomy; H. hail; u. lightning; M. misty; 0. overcast; P. passing showers; Q. squally; R. rain; s. snow; T. thunder; v. ugly, threatening ; vy. visibility, unusual transparency ; w. dew. WEST COAST OF ENGLAND AND WALES, AND ISLE OF MAN. 81 FEBRUARY. FEBRUARY 7th.—Cumberland, a Grey Phalarope at Silloth. FEBRUARY 10th—St Tudwal’s L.u., two Thrushes_ struck lantern at 6 A.M. Sevenstones L.V., a Bullfinch flew on board to rest at 1.30 pM. (E., 4; clear.) Fepruary 16th.—Carnarvon Bay 1.v., large flocks of Thrushes and Larks all night; left for land at “fogbreak.” One Thrush and one Lark killed. (S.8.W.,4; G.M.) Jlerionethshire, a great many Snipe appeared, but only remained two or three days. FEBRUARY 17th—Chickens Rock UL.H., flocks of Thrushes, Blackbirds, Starlings, and Wheatears flying round lantern all night. (S.S.W. fresh breeze; haze.) S¢ Tudwal’s L.u., a “ Ringed Ouzel” shot at 9 A.M. FEBRUARY 18th.— Skerries Rock L.uH., two Thrushes killed, midnight. (N. by E., 6; clear.) FEBRUARY 20th.—Langness L.H., one Fieldfare struck lantern, and found dead at4 am. (Light S.W.; showers.) FEBRUARY 23d—JLangness L.H., one Song Thrush struck and killed at 2 A.M. (Strong 8.W.; haze.) FEBRUARY 24th.—WMerionethshire, a Little Auk diving within gun-shot of the windows at 8 Am. Weather very rough, with violent gales from 8.W. FEBRUARY 25th.—Werionethshire, 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. Marcu ist.—Selker L.v., one male Blackbird struck the lantern and was killed at 12.30 am. (S, 3; B.c.) Larks, Starlings, and Blackbirds from midnight to 4.20 am. One male Starling struck lantern and was killed. (Calm; 0. M.) Skerries Rock u.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. (SS.W., 4; c. v.) Eddystone Lu., a Thrush caught at 11 p.m. A flock of Lapwings flying around the light at midnight. (N.E.,1; c. M.) F 82 REPORT ON THE MIGRATION OF BIRDS. Marcu 2d.—Selker L.v., large flocks of Chaffinches at 9.50 AM. going S.W. Fifteen Chaffinches going 8.W. at 11.30 A.M. (S.,1; 0. Mm.) JLangness L.H., one Starling on lantern at 3 A.M. One female Blackbird on lantern at 4.30 A.m., and four Black- birds at 9 A.M. (Light 8.W.; haze.) Smalls L.u., Starlings and Blackbirds striking window all night; many killed. (W., 1; OF) | Marcu 4th—Zangness L.H., a Lark on lantern at 3 AM. (Light 8.W.; haze.) Caldy L.u., twenty Puffins at 6 am. (S.W., 5; ¢.) Hddystone t.u., Blackbirds and Thrushes from 3 to 5 A.M.; two caught. (E., 4; B. c. M.) Marcu 5th.—Smalls L.u., Lapwings at 3 P.M. (E.S.E., 3; 0. M.) Five remained on the rock until the following day. Hddystone L.H., Blackbirds, Missel Thrushes, Starlings, and Larks from 3 to 4 A.M.; many striking. (E., 4; c. M.) Marcu 7th.—Carnarvon Bay 1.v., two Lapwings at 8 A.M. “ One fell alongside, and caught; it seemed fagged out.” (E.S.E., 2; M.) Marcu 9th—Addystone L.u., numbers of small birds flying around the lantern ail night; none striking. (Light and variable ; ©. M.) Marcu 10th.—Selker t.v., Larks and Thrushes all night; all disappeared at daybreak. (Calm; 0.M.) St Tudwal’s L.H., two Blackbirds on the island at 10 a.m. Hddystone L.H., small birds all night—Blackbirds and Thrushes resting on the roof. (E.; 0.) Marcu 12th.— Bishop Rock ne “Putfins arrived. They are seven days later than last year.” Marcu 15th.—Merionethshire, Woodcock, last seen. Nash (#.) u.u., “A very great rush of birds flying before a very heavy snow, from 8.30 am. to 3 PM. (Wind EE, 3; o. §) Two or three hundred birds could be seen at a time as follows: Snipes, Lapwings, Golden Plovers, Starlings, Skylarks, Wood- cocks (a few), Wild Duck, Teal, and many other birds which could not be uamed, flying in the snow.” Marcu 17th.—Shkerries Rock u.H., Thrushes and Starlings throughout the night. (Calm, misty.) Marcu 18th.—Selker L.v., one Woodcock, one Thrush, and two Larks found dead on deck, killed during night. (S.E, 3; snow, misty.) Nash (#.) L4., eight *Pied Wagtails killed between land3 am. (N.E., 2; B. c. m.) WEST COAST OF ENGLAND AND WALES, AND ISLE OF MAN. 83 Marcu 19th—LZangness 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 pm. (SE. 4; hazy.) & Tudwal’s L.H., six Wild Geese flying N.E. at 5.40 p.m. Aelwick L.V., a Kingfisher struck the lantern at 3 am. (S.S.W., 2; haze.) Marcu 20th—Bahama Bank t.v., two Thrushes at 10.40 p.M.; one killed. One Flycatcher and one Lark flying round lantern at. 10.45 pm. (S. by E.,3; 0.4.) 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. (S8., 3; B. M.) Lddystone L.H., Larks and Lapwings at 3 A.M. (E.N.E, 4.) Marcu 21st.—Cumberland, Sand Martins at Cockermouth. Marcu 23d.—Selker L.v.,a great many Blackbirds and Thrushes flying about the licht from 12 pm. to 4am. (5, SS.E.; rain, misty.) Three Thrushes found dead on deck, and one Blackbird caught. alive. (5,N. by W.; ¢.M.) MMerionethshire, Golden-eye, last seen. _ Marcu 24th.— Merionethshire, one Whimbrel. Marcu 26th.—Langness L.H.,several Thrushes striking between Jand12Pp.mM. One Redwing found dead. (Light W.; rain.) Selker L.V., a great many Thrushes flying about the light from 9tol2pmM. (5,8.W.; R., misty.) Marcu 27th.—Langness L.H., one ¢ Blackbird on lantern at 4 AM. (Light W.; rain.) A few Wagtails at 3pm. St Bees Lu, 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.) Marcu 28th.—Langness L.H., “a Cuckoo at 10 A.M.” (Fresh WisUclear.) Marcu 29th—Hddystone L.H., Lapwings, Blackbirds, Missel Thrushes, Starlings, Fieldfares, and scores of Wheatears at the lantern between 12.30 to 54.M. One Blackbird and six Starlings killed. (Light and variable; B. c. M.) Marcu 30th.—Langness L.H., two Golden-crested Wrens, one 6 Chaffinch, and a large number of Pipits at 4 p.m. (Light N.; clear.) Chickens Rock L.u., 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 fort- 84 REPORT ON THE MIGRATION OF BIRDS. night earlier than they did last year. Merionethshire, Meadow Pipit, small flocks. (Light E.) Marcu 31st.—St Tudwal’s u.a., about fifty Puffins arrived at the island. Helwick 1.v., forty hanes going N.E. at 10 AM. CW. op elear) APRIL. APRIL 1Ist.—WMerionethshire, 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.—Mertonethshire, “ Chiffchaff. This unusually late Gate 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.” Aprit 10th.—Langness L.H., one Ring Ouzel and about a dozen Wheatears at 3 P.M. (Light E.; clear.) S¢ Bees LH., first appearance of Wheatear. Apri 11th—Langness L.H., one Swallow at 10 am. (Light E.; haze.) Holyhead Breakwater L.H., several Swallows about the lighthouse at 10 AM. (0. B.C.) Cardigan Bay L.v., the first Swallow seen at noon going E.N.E. Bull Point uu, three Swallows at 2 p.m. going E. APRIL 12th.— Burnham L.H., Sheldrakes coneregating at their breeding-haunts between the two lighthouses. ApriL 14th.—WMerionethshire, one Whimbrel heard. Aprit 16th—Chickens Rock L.4., nine Swallows at 11 A.M. (E. strong breeze; haze.) Merionethshire, Willow Wren, in some numbers. (Light FE.) Apri 17th—WMerionethshire, one Blackeap seen. Common Sandpiper arrived. (Light S.W.) APRIL 18th.— Wash (£.) L.H., four Swallows going E. at 10 A.M. (E.,3;B.M.) Méertonethshire, Whinchat, one seen. (S.W. light.) ApriL 19th.—Jash (#.) L.u., two Swallows passed to N.E. at 8 aM. (N.W., 3; C. M.) APRIL 20th.—Langness L.., 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.) Selher L.V., one Thrush found on deck, WEST COAST OF ENGLAND AND WALES, AND ISLE OF MAN. 89 killed during night. (5,S.W.; c.M. P.) Hddystone 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. RB. M.) APRIL 23d.—Cumberland, Cuckoo at Carlisle. Carnarvon Bay u.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— Verionethshire, many Whimbrel. (Strong N.W., with hail showers.) Hddystone L.H., numbers of small birds— Warblers, Larks, Ring Ouzels—flying past the lantern from 10 P.M. to 3 AM.; a Ring Ouzel and a *Willow Warbler caught. SEE. by E., V5 028 Vv.) 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 Cocker- mouth. 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 ..4., four Swallows flying E.at4pm. (W.S.W., 6; Bc. P.) APRIL 29th.—Cumberland, Swallow arrived at Cockermouth. St Tudwal’s L.u., hundreds of Puffins arrived. Merionethshire, Whimbrel, heard a flock going over at night. APRIL 30th—Langness L.u., several Willow Warblers at 10 AM. (Light N.E.; clear.) St Bees L.u., 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 Lyv., small birds in quantity (name unknown) at lantern during the night; fifty caught. Wings of a *Whinchat and a *Redstart sent for identification. (H. by 8., 3; cloudy.) MAY. May ist.—Caldy L.u., a Cuckoo on the island at 9 A.M. Helurck L.v., two Swallows flying N. about 11 a.m. Pideford Bar .H., a Cuckoo, several “ Mountain Larks,” and one Swift at9 AM. (E.,4.) Portland (Low) L.H., two Swallows at 7.50 P.M. 86 REPORT ON THE MIGRATION OF BIRDS. May 3d.—Skerries Rock L.H., one Flycatcher killed at mid- night. (E.N.E., 2; misty.) Merionethshire, one Swift. (Light E., dull and cloudy.) Nash (#.) Lu, a rush of immigrants from 9 pM. 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, five killed), *Willow Warblers (ten to fifteen struck, four killed), *Blackcap (four struck, one killed). (H., 2; M.D. R) Bull Point L.H., several Swallows. Three Swifts at 6 p.m. Hddystone L.H., hundreds of birds this morning from midnight to 3 AM: 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; ©. G. V.) At 9 p.M. the movement was renewed, and lasted until 3.30 A.M. (4th ¢.v.) May 4th—Langness L.u., several Wheatears at 3 P.M. Sé Bees u.4., heard Corncrake, first time this season. Merionethshire, Common Sandpiper, considerable numbers. Whimbrel, several large flocks. Selker L.v., two Swallows going 8.W. at 3.30 P.M. (2,5.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; 0.mM.R.) Nash (#.) LH. (con- tinuation of last night’s rush). A *Pied Flycatcher, ¢, killed at 2.30 a.m.; two *Wheatears killed at 3.15 am. (ES.E, 4; c. M.D.) Bull Point L.u., two “Wrens” found killed against the lantern. Hddystone L.H. (continuation of last night’s move- ment). Large numbers of small birds from midnight to 3.30 AM., apparently the same species as yesterday. A Nightjar killed at 2.30 AM. (W., 2; 0. B. M.) May 5th.—WMerionethshire, Corncrake, first heard. (Light E.) May 6th—Langness L.H., a few Swallows and eight Lapwings at 2pm. (Fresh E.; haze.) Skerries Rock L.u., “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 (#.) LH, two Blackcaps passed lantern at 10.30 p.m. (N.N.E.,3; 0. M. D.) May 9th—WNash (#.) L.H.,a Sedge Warbler killed at 1 A.M. WEST COAST OF ENGLAND AND WALES, AND ISLE OF MAN. 87 (N.N.W., 2; fog.) Hddystone L.H., a small flock of Golden Plovers passing at 2.30 am. A few Warblers flying round the lantern. (W. light; co. v.) May 10th—WNash (#.) uu., four Sedge Warblers killed at 2.30 aM. 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.—Zangness L.u., one Swift at 2P.m. (Light W.; clear.) May 13th.—Cumberland, nine Dotterel seen on a Solway marsh. May 14th—Langness L.H., one Cuckoo at 11 am. (Light N.; clear.) Merionethshire, Nightjar arrived. (Light E.) Nash (£.) L.H., one Cuckoo passed W.at 8 AM, andtwoatllam. (N.E, 2; 0.M.) A large flock of Swallows passed to W. at noon. May 15th.—Langness L.u., 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 AM. (N.N.E.,1; ¢ mM) iver Dee L.v., Swallows passing the whole day, in ones and twos, all flying N.E. (N.N.E., 1; 0. 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 Pm.to 3 aM. (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. (NE.,1; 0. M.) May 16th— Carnarvon Bay L.v., the first “Sea Swallows ” (Sterna) appeared at 6 AM. SHddystone LH., large numbers of small birds—Wheatears and Warblers—striking lehtly from 10 pm. (215th) to3 am. (N.N.E., 3; ©. G. V.) May 18th.—WMerionethshire, Spotted Flycatcher arrived. (Strong N.W.; cold.) South Bishop L.H., several Swallows all day. Hddystone 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 8., 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 (#.) LH, a large flock of Swifts passed W.S.W. at 0 P.M. 88 REPORT ON THE MIGRATION OF BIRDS. May 23d.—Langness L.u., large number of Swifts at 11 a.m, (Light N.; clear.) Chickens Rock Lu., two Terns at 7 A.M. (N.W. strong breeze; haze.) Holyhead Breakwater L.u., one Kingfisher at 8 a.m. (N.N.W., 3; gloomy.) Cardigan Bay Lv., four Swifts going N. at 2 P.M. May 24th.—Langness L.u., 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.u., flocks of Sandpipers, Wheatears, Warblers, and Swallows from 9.30 to 12 p.m. One Sandpiper caught ; many Warblers killed and lost over. (KH. by N., 4; 0. &. Mm.) May 26th.—South Bishop L.u., 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 pM. Hddy- stone L.H., hundreds of birds here from 11 P.M. until 3 A.M. (28th ?). Flocks passing, their call hke Plovers; only Warblers close to lantern, and none caught. May 28th.—South Bishop L.u., several “ Flycatchers” from 12 p.m. to 3 A.M.; several struck, ten killed. (E.N.E., 2; c. Mm.) A Cuckoo and a small bird at 7 p.m., left rock and flew east. Godrevy L.H.,a Cuckoo struck the lantern. ddystone L.H.,—See under yesterday. May 29th.—Cardigan Bay u.v., two Swifts at 7.30 P.M. Eishop’s Rock L.u.,a Turtle Dove and nine Swifts at 7 P.M. flying from W. to KE. (ES.E., 5; ©. M. BR.) May 30th— Nash (#.) L.H.,a Cuckoo captured at lantern at 10 pM. Lddystone L.u., flocks of Sandpipers passing lantern— a few striking—from 12.15 till 3 am. Also hundreds of Wheatears, Warblers, Swallows, and Swifts from 12.15 to 3 aM. Great numbers of Warblers killed against lantern and cowl, and lost over. (KH. by N., 4; c. D. M.) JUNE. JUNE Ist.—Cumberland, two Black Terns seen near Carlisle. . Hddystone L.H., several Swallows, Swifts, and Warblers from 12 P.M. until 3 A.M.; none caught. (E.S.E.,2; fog.) _. = oe a ee WEST COAST OF ENGLAND AND WALES, AND ISLE OF MAN. 89 JUNE 2d.—WMerionethshire, one Redstart. (Light E. wind.) Four Whimbrel to N., very high up. Nash (#.) L.u., a Swift killed at 10 PM. (0. M. D.) JUNE 5th.—WMerionethshire, the Red-backed Shrike not seen till this date. JUNE 6th.—River Dee 1.v., five Swans flying N. at 10.30 AM. ; they passed very close. (8.W., 1; B. c. V.) Sddystone LH, several Swallows and Swifts from 5 P.M.to6AM. (W.S.W., 3; Cc. R. M.) JUNE —.—WMerionethshire, 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 am. ~G.EY 2; Bo Ce v.) - Wash’ (.) -L.u.,-Cuckoos passing S.W. at 10 aM. Bishop's Rock L.u., a Turtle Dove at 8 P.M. passing from W.to KE. (8.E.,5; B. M.) JUNE 21st.—Selker 1.v., flocks of Black Ducks at 9.15 P.M. and 7.30 pM. (3, N.E.; B.C. Vv.) Helwick 1.v., twelve or six- teen “ Mackerel Cocks” (?Pujfinus anglorum, from description sent) at 6 P.M. going W. JUNE 24th.—Selker L.v., ten Black Ducks going N.W. at 8.30 Peay DN ON. EoscBeM:) Eddy ystone L.H., Many Swifts “ tapping against the lsd from 10 P.M. till dagliowee: (E., 4; c. M. and C. V.) AUGUST. Avueust 2d.—Werionethshire, several small flocks of Redshank. Avuaust 3d.—WMerionethshire, flocks of hundreds of Black- headed Gull. Avuaust 4th—WMenai u.u., flocks of Curlews about shore all day. (Calm, clear.) Merionethshire, Cuckoo, one adult. Whimbrel appeared again; saw one, and heard several. Scar- weather L.V., two Curlews at 8 P.M. Bideford Bar ..u., about 200 Curlew on the sands at 8.30 P.M.; also one Heron and thirty Ring Plovers. Avucust 7th.—WMerionethshire, many flocks of Dunlin appeared. (Light N.W.) Aveust 8th.—Langness L.H., one Raven and one 3 welieavede at 4.30 am. (Fresh S.W.; raleae) Cardigan Bay .v., two 90 REPORT ON THE MIGRATION OF BIRDS. Storm Petrels at 3 P.M. around the vessel. Bideford Bar Lu., two hundred Guillemots at 11.30 A.M. going to sea, W. Avaust 10th.—Zangness L.H., several Wheatears at 10 a.m. (Fresh N.W.; clear.) Skerries Rock LH. 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. Avucust 11th.—Zangness L.H., four Oystercatchers and a few Whimbrels at 5 am. (Light N.; clear.) Skerries Rock LH., one Lapwing on island at6 pM. (N. by E, 5; B.c.v.) Nash (#.) L.H., four Willow Warblers struck (two killed), eight to ten Sedge Warblers struck (three killed), and three Whimbrel struck between ll and 12pm. (N.E, 2; ¢.mM.) Four White- throats killed at 1 a.m. (August 12th). AuGust 12th.—St Tudwal’s L.u., the Puffins left the island. Cardigan Bay LY., six Swifts and one Rook going S.E. at 8 P.M. Aucust 13th.—Skerries Kock L.u., two Yellow Buntings on islandat4PpM. (N.E.,6; ¢.M.R.) Nash (#.) Lu.,a Land Rail killed at 2.40 am. (E.N.., 2; c. G. p.). Two Sedge Warblers killed at 9.20 pM. (W.N.W., 3; c. G. M.) AuaGust 14th.—Zangness L.u., large numbers of Wheatears all day. (Light S.W.; clear.) Nash (#.) LH, a Swift killed at 10 PM) (S.Eod 3 Be) a) Avuaust 15th—JZangness L.H., large number of Swallows from 7to9am. (Light 8.; clear.) Nash (£.) L.u.,two Swifts killed between 9 andllpm. (K,4;¢.0.) Burdeford Bar uu., large flocks of Swallows from N. at noon. At 10 P.M. a Swallow struck lantern and was caught. (S.E, 2; c. Mm.) Sddystone 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; ¢.P.v.) Portland (Low) L.u.,a Wheatear killed at 12 PM. (EK, 4; 0. M.) | Avucust 16th.—Chickens Rock L.u., six Wheatears, two Larks, and three Meadow Pipits on lantern from 12 till 3 am. (EK. strong airs; haze.) S¢ Bees L.u., four Willow Warblers struck glass at midnight, but were not killed. (S.E.,1; 0. m.) Skerries Rock u.H., three Whimbrel flying 8. at 6 p.m. (Calm, clear.) *Willow Wren and *Sedge Warbler killed against glass. Holy- head Breakwater L.H., two Yellow Buntings at noon. (N.E., 3; WEST COAST OF ENGLAND AND WALES, AND ISLE OF MAN, 91 B. ¢.) South Stack L., several small birds flying round the lantern, 11 pM. to midnight; one caught. Portland (Low) Li. a Martin and a Common Wren killed in the early morning. (E.N.E., 5; c. M. D.) Aueust 17th—Langness L.u., twelve Oystercatchers at 6 A.M. (Light E.; clear.) Selker L.v., great many Meadow Pipits round light from midnight to 4 aM.; two killed. (1 S.S.W.; 0. M. P.) Morecambe Bay u.v., two Yellow Buntings fiying about the vessel at noon. (E.,3; c.M.) Skerries Rock L.H., several “ Fly- catchers” striking glass at 12.5 a.m.; two killed. (E.,4; misty.) One Cormorant at3 pM. (N.N.E.,5; c.M) Nash (£.) LH, a Land Rail killed at 10 pm (N.,4; ¢.G.P.) Sevenstones L.V., two Storm Petrels at sunset. (N.N.W., 5; B. 0.) Portland (Low) L.H., two “ Wrens” struck at 3am. (N.,5; c. M.) Aucust 18th.—Skerries Rock L.u., two Wheatears flying on island at 6 p.M. One *Willow Wren and one “Sedge Warbler killed against lantern. (N., 5; misty.) Nash (#.) LH, ten *Willow Warblers, thirty-five *Sedge Warblers, and fourteen *Spotted Flycatchers killed between 9 and ll pm (N.E., 4; c.G.P.) Four Swifts killed at 1 Am. (19th). ddystone Lu. (see 19th). Avueust 19th.—St Bees L.u., 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 u.v., several “ Mackerel Birds” about the station during the day. (N.; B.c.) iver Dee iv., flocks of Oyster- catchers passing the whole day. (N.E,2; Bc. Vv.) Cardigan Bay u.v., a large flock of Swallows going S.W. at 9am. Caldy L.H., ten Swallows at 3 P.M. Nash (#.) L.a., four Swifts killed at 1 aM. Hddystone L.H., numbers of Wheatears, Willow Wrens, Reed Warblers, and Whitethroats from 9 Pm. (18th) to 3 aM; some striking and several caught. (N. by E., 4; c. P. v.) Aveust 20th Carnarvon Bay 1.v., several flocks of Common Tern. Cardigan Bay 1.v., several flocks of Swallows going S.W. at9 AM. Nash (#.) u.u.,a Land Rail killed at 10 p.m. (N.E., 3; C.M.) Avucust 23d.—Lddystone L.H., a few small birds—Wheatears and Warblers—flying around the lantern from 9.30 to 12 P.M. (E. by 8. 3; B. c. Vv.) 92 REPORT ON THE MIGRATION OF BIRDS. Aveust 25th—Skerries Rock L.H., twelve *Willow Wrens killed at the lantern. | Avucust 26th.— Cumberland, five Greenshank shot at Silloth. Avaust 29th—Skerries Rock L.u., *Sedge Warbler killed. Sevenstones L.V., several Storm Petrels from 5 to 6.30 Pm. (S.S.W., 4; B. 0.) AvuaGust 30th.—Cumberland, two Widgeon seen, and one shot at Silloth. JLangness 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 pm. (Light to fresh S.E. to S.; showery.) Carnarvon Bay 1.V., six “Grey Plovers” at noon going N.W. Nash (£.) L.u., 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 8.; 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.) Mash (#.) L.H., Wheatears flying round the lantern all night; two killed. (W.,6; c. Gm.) SEPTEMBER 7th.—Cumberland, Grey Plover arrived at Silloth ; many from 7th to 15th. SEPTEMBER 9th.— Cumberland, Knot, fifteen at Allonby; Turn- stone, some; Whimbrel, some; Bar-tailed Godwit (young). Hddystone L.H., several Wierd from 9.30 till 12 P.M. (W.S.W., 5; 0. D. M.) SePTEMBER 10th.—Cumberland, one Great Snipe shot at Carlisle. | SEPTEMBER 11th.—Cumberland, twenty Curlew Sandpiper seen; eleven shot, all young birds. ddystone Lu. a few Wheatears from 8 to9 P.M. (W. by S., 4; c. P.M) SEPTEMBER 12th.—Skerries Rock L.H., one Lapwing on island at 11.30 am. (N.W., 5; B.c.v.) Carnarvon Bay L1.v., several Pewitt flying around the lantern at 11 pM. (N.N.W., 5; ©. V.) Nash (#.) u.H., a Land Rail killed at 10 pM. (N., 3; ¢. M. RB) SEPTEMBER 13th—Langness L.H., large number of Meadow Pipits at 6 Am. Hddystone L.u.,a Willow Warbler killed at 2 AM. (N.W. by N., 4; 6. P. v.) Portland (Low) L.u., a “ Wren” struck at 10.30 P.M. (N, 4; B.C. V.) WEST COAST OF ENGLAND AND WALES, AND ISLE OF MAN. 99 SEPTEMBER 14th.—Portland (Low) L.u., two “ Flycatchers” at lantern at 1 a.m. (N.N.W., 5; ©. V.) SEPTEMBER 15th.—Cumberland, Jack Snipe, first seen at Allonby. South Bishop 1.H., several flocks of Swallows fiying W. from 6 a.m. till noon. Nash (#.) LH, four Whitethroats killed at 9 p.m. (Calm; B.c.) Bull Point L.H., many Swallows passing W. all day. (W.; P.) SEPTEMBER 17th.—Jash (#.) Lo, a very large flock of Star- lings flying round the lantern at 11pm. A Nightjar killed at 11.30 pm. (E.N.E.,3; 0. M. P.) Longships L.u., “ several birds ” from 2 aM. to daylight. (W.N.W. toN.N.E., 3; FRB.) Hddy- stone L.H., Wheatears, several struck from 3 to5 aM. (S.W. by S,4;0.R.M) A *Grey Wagtail caught at 7.30 PM (N,, 2; ©. G M2) 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. Gc. m.) SEPTEMBER 18th.—Cwmberland, Grey Geese (spe. inc.) passing along Solway at Allonby and Flimby. Skerries Rock LH., one *Turnstone struck lantern and killed at 4 Am. One Wagtail on island at 9 4.M. One Thrush and four Wheatears on island at 9.30 aM. (H.,4; B.M.) Nash (£.) Lu, flocks of Starlings and Common Linnets, and a few Skylarks, passed S.W. during the morning. SEPTEMBER 19th.—sSevenstones L.V., one Swallow at 6 p.m. flew on board to rest. (E.N.E., 4; clear.) Hddystone L.u., a few small birds—Whitethroats and Warblers—from 3 to 5 A.M. (E.N.E., 3; B. Cc. 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.4., four Carrion Crows on island at 3.30 p.m. (Calm; B. V.) Nash (#.) L., forty-two *Sedge Warblers killed at lantern between 11 and 12 pm. (E, 3; Bc. Mm) Longships L.H., a party of Guillemots passing 8. LEddystone L.u., a few Wheatears and Whitethroats at 2.30 A.M.; two caught. (N. by E., 1; B. c. Vv.) Whitethroats and Warblers from 7.20 to 9.30 PM. (N. by E.,1; B.c.M.) Portland (Low) Lu., “ Flycatchers and Wrens” striking at 12.40 am. (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 strik- ing. (Light S.; haze.) Selker L.v., one Lark fuund dead on deck. 94 REPORT ON THE MIGRATION OF BIRDS. (4, 8. by W.; 0, 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.u., several Flycatchers and Crested Wrens on island, and one Blackcap, at 9AM. (ES.E, 4; 0. mM.) One Skylark struck lantern, but not killed, at 11 p.m. South Bishop i.u., a flock of Swallows flying E. at 9 AM. A Sparrow Hawk flying round the rock at 10 A.M. Nash (£.) uu, two Willow Warblers killed at 103 am A large flock of Titlarks passed S.E. at 11 a.m. A small flock of Linnets passed S.E. at 4pm. (E.S.E., 3.) Longships L.H., a few Puffins passing 8. Eddystone L.H., Wheatears and Whitethroats from 2 to 5 am. (E.N.E., 4; B.v.) Numbers of birds at the lantern from 9 to 12 pm.—*Whitethroats, *Tree Pipits, *Dunlins, *Sedge Warblers, and *Wheatears killed; many lost over., CH INGER io) mOnye) SEPTEMBER 22d.—Langness L.H., several Swallows and Pied Waetails at 8 am. (Light S.E.; haze.) Selker Lv., a few Thrushes flying round the ship at 3.30 AM. A Blackbird and a Lark flying round ship at 4 am. (Misty.) Found a “ Fly- catcher” 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.u., several Skylarks, Flycatchers, and Thrushes flying round island all day; also two Robins and four Swallows. (S. by E., 1; c. M.) South Bishop t.H., a large flock of Swallows at 11 A.M. SEPTEMBER 23d.—Menat L.H., a quantity of Linnets, four Wagtails, one Robin, and one *Blackeap at 6.30 aM. Flocks of Sparrows and Starlings at 8 aM. One Blackcap killed. (KH. by S.,3; very misty.) Skerries Rock L.H., two Flycatchers struck, but not killed, at 2.50 am. One Skylark settled on gallery at 2.45 AM. One Chaffinch on island at 10 a.m. (E., 4; misty.) Merionethshire, Woodcock, one shot. Nash (#.) L.u., four Black- birds at lantern at 10 P.m.; one killed. Breaksea L.v., several Chaffinches, Wagtails, Linnets, and other small birds from 6 to 8am. (E.N.E., 4; B.M.) ddystone L.u., Ring Ouzels, Black- birds, 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.—Cwumberland, Barnacle Goose arrived at Rockliffe. Selker L.v., one Thrush rested on rail for a short WEST COAST OF ENGLAND AND WALES, AND ISLE OF MAN. 95 time at 5.30 a.m., and then flew off. (3,S.S.W.; misty.) Car- narvon Bay L.v.,a Water Hen caughtat4 am. (SE, 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.) Zddystone L.u., 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 aM. (Calm; misty.) One Blackbird going S. at 5.30 AM. (3, N.W.; BM.) Skerries Rock L.u., one Skylark killed at 3 aM. Carnarvon Bay u.v., about 200 Swallows flying S.S.E., high, at 9 AM. (W.S.W.,3; mM.) S¢ Tudwal’s L.u., two Wild Geese flying W.at 6.30 AM. Hddystone L.u.,a Ring Ouzel at the lantern at 11pm. (W.N.W., 2; B.c.M.) Portland (Low) L.H., Martins, Linnets, and Wrens at 12.30 P.M. going W. SEPTEMBER 26th.—Zddystone L.H., a few small birds from 1 to 3.30 AM. A Whitethroat caught. (W.N.W., 3; c. Mm.) SEPTEMBER 27th.—Cumberland, a young Black-tailed Godwit shot near Silloth. SEPTEMBER 28th.—Cumberland, one Red-necked Phalarope at Rockliffe. Chickens Rock u.4., 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 (#.) L.u., forty to fifty Swallows passed S.at 7 AM. Thirty to forty Skylarks passed S.W. at 8am. (EH. 3.) Dreaksea u.v.,a Wagtail at 10.30 am. ddy- stone L.H., large flocks of Grey Plovers, Lapwings, Ring Ouzels, Skylarks, *Meadow Pipits, *Pied and *Yellow Wagtails, and Warblers from 3 to5am. (E.,2; ¢ P.M.) OCTOBER. OcTOBER 4th.—South Bishop L.u., two Crows alighted on the rock at 11am. Nash (£.) L.H.,a Goldcrest killed at 1am. (E., 1.) Wolf Rock u.v., a pair of Yellow Buntings at 10 a.m. (N.E., 3.) OcTOBER 5th—AHolyhead Breakwater L.u., scores of Larks flying W. at 9 am. (N., 4; overcast.) Hddystone L.H., several small birds passing from 3 to 6 aM. (N.E. by N., 4; 6 GV.) Numbers of birds—Ring Ouzels, Wheatears, Whitethroats, and Warblers—passing from 5 to 12 p.m. (N.E., 3; c. GM) 96 REPORT ON THE MIGRATION OF BIRDS. OcTOBER 6th.—Skerries Rock u.H., several Blackbirds on island at 9 AM. Small flocks of Thrushes and Skylarks on island from 7 to 9 am. About 100 Starlings on island at 8.30 a.m. (N.,4; cv.) Cardigan Bay 1.v., three Martins roosted for the night on the vessel. Nash (#.) L.u., a Goldcrest killed at 3 A.M. (E.,2; 0.M.) Breaksea L.v., Lapwings and a few “ Flycatchers ” from 9 P.M. to midnight. (N.E.,1; 0.m.) Wolf Rock 1.v., six Skylarks struck at 8 pM. Two Goldcrests at the lantern at 11 pM. Lishop’s Rock L.u., several hundred of Titlarks, unmixed with other species, at the lantern all night and until daylight (7th) ; six killed. (N. to E.; cloudy, misty.) Hddystone L.u., several birds—Ring Ouzels, Thrushes, Starlings—passing from 3 to 7 aM. One Wren and one Whitethroat caught. (N.E., 3; C. G. M.) OcTOBER 7th.—Langness L.H., one Swallow at 11.30 am. Two or three Choughs passing W. at 12 noon. (Light N.; clear.) Skerries Rock u.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 pM. (W.N.W., 4; c. G. Vv.) Holyhead Breakwater LH., ereat 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; 0. v.) ddystone 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 ; 0. M.) OcTOBER 8th.—Skerries Rock L.H., several flocks of Linnets at 8 aM. flying N.W. One Chaffinch on island at 2.30 p.m. (N.E, 5; ©. G Vv.) South Stack L.H., Starlings, Larks, Finches, and Linnets in continuous flocks to N.W. from 7 a.m. till noon. Hddystone 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. (H.N.E., light; c. mM. and Chive) , OcToBER 9th.—Selker L.v., eleven Larks at 8.45 PM. (3, E.N.E.; c. v.) Carnarvon Bay u.V., many flocks of Skylarks going E. all day. Nash (#.) L.u., one Song Thrush killed at 9pm. (N.E,2; ¢. Mm) Twelve to sixteen “Common Tern” WEST COAST OF ENGLAND AND WALES, AND ISLE OF MAN. 97 struck the lantern at 9 P.M.; one killed. Five to nine Skylarks struck at 10 p.m.; three killed. (N.E.,2; ¢.m.) Breaksea Lv., a *Thrush killed at 10.40 p.m. ) Redwing, . 39 99 99 99 3° 99 99 a3 99 bi) 33 9) Fieldfare, $3 99 9°? 99 9? 99 99 ms Ree’d. in flesh, Blackbird, Leg and wing, 99 29 39 99 2? 29 o> wy) 9) 99 99 99 -, ; » » Wing; - ‘ . Leg and wing, ri) . E 3 9? 2 -! 2) 9? S ® or) } How Procured. Date. Shot, . 28/ 9 mo., e 19/10 mo., nue oy. Spies filed Oey anion Killed st. ,4 1/ 6 mo., - 2 9 mo, Shot, . 2/10 mo., Killed st., . 9? Found dead on deck, Killed st., 99 29 Shot, . Killed b Shot, . Killed st., . Caught at lantern, Killed st., . 99 Caught at lantern, Killed st.;°.. Caught, 23/10 mo., 12 mio; 12/11 mo., \ 10/ 3 mo., 19/ 3 mo., 6/11 mo., 19/ 2 mo., 21/10 mo., 21/ 3 mo., 11/11 mio. 28/10 mo., 12/11 mo., 1 /i1 mo. 17/10 mo., 12/11 mo., 22/12 mo., 12/11 mo., 16/10 mo., 19/12 mo., 7/11 mo., 9/11 mo., 16/10 mo., 10/11 mo., 16/ 7 mo., 20/ 2 mo., 3/ 3 mo., 20/ 3 mo., 6/10 mo., 12/11 mo., }rajn moe 19/ 2 mo., 21/10 mo., : } 7/11 mo., 16/10 mo., 10/11 mo., 1 Killed st. = Killed striking lantern. REPORT ON THE MIGRATION OF BIRDS. Name of Station. Great Skellig. Tearaght. Tuskar. Barrels Rock Lt. -ship. Coningbeg Lt. -ship. Tearaght. Arklow 8. Lt.-ship. Tuskar. Fastnet., Coningbeg Lt. -ship. 99 +) Tuskar. 99 Arklow S. Lt.-ship. Tearaght. Fastnet. BarrelsRockLt. -ship. Tuskar. 9) 39 Innishtrahull, Tory Island. Mine Head. Tuskar. Tory Island. Eagle Island, WV. Hook Tower. Coningbeg Lt.-ship. 3) Barrels Rock Lt. -ship. Arklow S. Lt.-ship. Tuskar, Tory Island. Blackrock, Mayo. — Oe a IRISH COAST, 119 Lecs, WINGS, ETC., RECEIVED—continued. Species. Ring Ouzel, Redstart, Black Redstart, Stonechat, Wheatear, Sedge Warbler, ; 9 Whitethroat, Willow Wren, 33 Goldcrest, Blue Tit, Pied Wagtail, 33 Grey Wagtail, Meadow Pipit, 33 Skylark, 2? ° Woodlark, Snow Bunting, Lapland Bunting, Blackheaded Bunting, . Yellow Bunting, . Chaffinch, S How Received. Rec'd. in flesh, 33 >» 33 29 Leg and wing, Ree’d. in flesh, 33 Leg and wing, Wing, . Leg and wing, Wing, ‘ Leg and wing, é 39 3? Ree’d. in flesh, Leg and wing, Ree’d. in flesh, 33 33 23 Leg and wing, 33 33 Ree’d. in flesh, 7? How Procured. Killed st., . Caught, Killed st., . Shot, . ‘ Found dead, Shot, . Caught, Found dead, Killed st., . Caught, Killed st., . Found dead, 9? 33 Shot, . _ Found dead, Caught, Killed st., . Found dead, Killed st., . Found dead, 39 + Killed st. (2) Caught, Killed st., . Shot, . Found dead, Caught, Found dead, Caught, Found dead, Killed st., . 73 Date. 21/ 9 mo., 5/10 mo., 19/10 mo., 23/10 mo., 20/10 mo., 23/10 mo., 20/10 mo., 21/ 3 mo., 20/10 mo., 15/ 3 mo., 15/ 5 mo., 30/ 5 mo., 6/10 mo., 20/ 9 mo., 16/ 5 mo., 22/ 5 mo., 24/ 4 mo., 13/ 4 mo., 22/10 mo., 14/ 3 mo., 28/ 2 mo., 22/ 9 mo., 8/10 mo., 21/ 9 mo., 8/10 mo., 12/11 mo., 23/10 mo., 16/10 mo., 19/ 2 mo., 19/10 mo., 21/10 mo., 11/11 mo., 18/10 mo., 20/10 mo., 3/ 5 mo., 16/10 mo., 12/11 mo., 30/11 mo., 8/ 9 mo., 17/10 mo., 9/12 mo., 16/10 mo., 13/ 5 mo., 13/11 mo., 7/11 mo., Name of Station. Tuskar. Fastnet. Arklow S. Lt.-ship. Skelligs. Tearaght. Hook Tower. Fastnet. Tuskar. Coningbeg Lt.-ship. 33 Tuskar. Mine Head. Coningbeg Lt.-ship. Arklow 8. Lt.-ship. Tearaght. 33 Mine Head. Fastnet. Tuskar. Coningbeg Lt.-ship. Tuskar. Skelligs. Fastnet. Tuskar. 23 Tory Island. Tearaght. 33 Fastnet. Arklow S. Lt.-ship. Maidens, North. Arklow S. Lt.-ship. Fasinet. Mine Head. Coningbeg Lt. -ship. 23 BarrelsRockLt.-ship. 120 REPORT ON THE MIGRATION OF BIRDS. Leas, WINGS, ETC., RECEIVED—continued. Species. Chaffinch, ir) a Brambling, . 99 2 House Sparrow, Greenfinch, . a? 99 Siskin, 99 Starling, 99 Swallow, Swift, . Hoopoe, Rock Pigeon, Turtle Dove, Corncrake, . Spotted Crake, Water Rail, Bald Coot, . Green Plover, Woodcock, . Jack Snipe, . 39 How Received. Wing, 5 Leg and wing, 9) 99 Ree’d. in flesh, Leg and wing, 39 Ree’d. in flesh, Leg and wing, 99 Rece’d. in flesh, 9) 99 Leg and wing, 99 Rec'd. in flesh, Leg and wing, 93 Rec’d. in flesh, Leg and wing, a Ree’d. in flesh, Leg and wing, 99 23 Skin received, Leg and wing, Rec'd. in flesh, Leg and wing, Ree’d. in flesh, Leg and wing, How Procured. vpesoee Killed st., . Shot, . : Found dead, Killed st., . Shot, . 99 Killed st., . Caught, Shot, . Caught, Killed st., . Oe) 2 Found dead, Shot, . Found dead, Shot, . Found dead, Killed st., . Caught, Found dead, Shot, . Found dead, Caught, . Killed st., . Found dead, Killed st., . 99 Caught, Shot, . Killed st., . 99 39 5 Found dead, Caught, Date. 29) Sno. 16/10 mo., 17/10 mo., 22/11 mo., 22/10 mo., 12/11 mo., 20/10 mo., 10/11 mo., 14/ 3 mo., 9/11 mo., 12/11 mo., 20/10 mo., 18/10 mo., 20/10 mo., 11/11 mo., 3/12 mo., 24/10 mo., 18/11 mo., 19/10 mo., 13/11 mo., 19/ 3 mo., 20/ 3 mo., 16/10 mo., 10/12 mo., 16/10 mo., 5/10 mo., 4/ 5 mo., 22/ 5 mo., 12/ 4 mo., 19/10 mo., 27/ 6 mo., 1/ 5 mo., 16/ 6 mo., 21/ 8 mo., 6/11 mo., 14/11 mo., 8/11 mo., 11/11 mo., 12/11 mo., 16/11 mo., 19/11 mo., 22/ 9 mo., 16/ 2 mo., L/L mio... 7/10 mo., 11/11 mo., Name of Station. Tuskar. 39 Blackrock, Mayo. Skelligs. Arklow S. Lt.-ship. Tearaght. Skelligs. Mine Head. Lucifer Shoals. Blackrock, Mayo. Tearaght. Fastnet. Coningbeg Lt.-ship. Tuskar. Skelligs. Tearaght. Fastnet. Coningbeg Lt.-shup. Tuskar. Arklow S. Lt.-ship. Tory Island. Fastnet. Coningbeg Lt. -ship. Tuskar. Hagle Island, East. Tuskar. Blackrock, Mayo. Mine Head. Skelligs. Tearaght. Coningbeg Lt. -ship. Tuskar. Hook Tower. Rockabill. Innishtrahull. Tory Island. _ Tearaght. Arklow S. Lt.-ship. Rockabill. Tuskar. Stl hen - - Species. Jack Snipe, . Whimbrel, Common Tern, Manx Shearwater, Fork-tailed Petrel, 3? Stormy Petrel, LEGS, IRISH WINGS, How Received. Leg and wing, Ree’d. in flesh, Leg and wing, 9? Rec'd. in flesh, Skin received, Ree’d. in flesh, Leg and wing, How Procured. COAST. TZ ETC., RECEIVED— continued. Date. Name of Station. Killed st., 10/10 mo., Arklow S. Lt.-ship. Shot, . 29/11 mo., Fastnet. Killed st., 6/10 mo., Coningbeg Lt.-ship. , 15/ 5 mo., a 10/ 5 mo., Howth Batty, Caught, 15/11 mo., Blackrock, Mayo. 92 ” Killed st., 21/ 6 mo., Tearaght. 21/ 9 mo., Coningbeg Lt.-ship. 15/ 9 mo., Tory Island. White-fronted \ - . 98/ 5mo., Rathlin O' Birne. 10/ 7 mo., 22 List oF Birps NOTICED. B Shot, Goose, . Brent Goose, 5 x $4 PAGE Eagles, ‘ 122 Greenland Falcon, 122 Hawks, 122 Owls, 123 Spotted Flycatcher, 124 Red-breasted Flycatcher, 124 Pied Flycatcher, ‘ 124 Missel Thrush, 124 Thrush, 125 Redwing, 127 Fieldfare, . 128 Blackbird, . 129 Ring Ouzel, : 132 Hedge Sparrow, . 132 Robin, : : 132 Redstart, : 133 Black Redstart, . 133 “* Stonechat, ” 134 Wheatear, . : 134 Sedge Warbler, . 135 Whitethroat, 135 Willow Wren, 135 Golden-crested Wren, 136 Wren, : 136 ee tts,.” 136 Wagtail, 137 Titlark, 137 Skylark, 138 Woodlark, . : 141 Snow Bunting, . 141 Lapland Bunting, . . 142 Reed or Black-headed Bunting, . 142 Yellow ene 142 Chaffinch, 143 Brambling, 144 Sparrow, 145 PAGE Greenfinch, 145 Goldfinch, 146 Siskin, ; 146 ehedpoless 146 ‘** Linnets,”’ 147 Slrwite;’ Ste 148 ** Bullfinch,”’ 148 Starling, 148 Chough, 152 Raven, ; 153 Hooded Crow, 153 Rook, 154 Jackdaw, 155 Magpie, 155 Swallow, 155 Sand Martin, Hod Swift, 157 Nightjar, 157 Cuckoo, iB Hoopoe, Hog ae Woodpecker,” 157 ‘* Pigeons,” 157 Turtle Dove, 158 Corncrake, 158 Spotted Crake, 158 Water Rail, 158 Water Hen, 159 Bald Coot, : 159 ‘Ringed Dotterel,”’ 159 Golden Plover, 159 Green Plover, 160 Oyster-catcher, 161 Woodcock, we GE Common Snipe and Jack Snipe, oie lG **Sand Larks,” . ; . 162 Redshank, . : P . 163 122 REPORT ON THE MIGRATION OF BIRDS. List oF Birps NotTicEp—continued. PAGE PAGE ‘*Greenshank,” . ‘ 3 ; 163°) Putin, : . 169 Curlew, . s : ; = ESGie Ss Great Northern Diver,’ ter alee Whimbrel, . ; ; A . 164 | Cormorant and Shag, . ; Re eae) comers; 3 ; ‘ . 164; Gannet, . : : : » ae al Se Gans. ie : ; : . LiGbe| Heron: : : : : Bdeed fo Great Shearwater, ; ‘ 5 IGG Geese,” ; 5 : ‘ » 143 Manx Shearwater, : ; co *hGGi| SoS wansaan. - : 3 pin 7c Fork-tailed Petrel, . 5 al O¥esheee Ducks,” 5 ; ‘ . 74 Stormy Petrel, . : - 168 | Birds not identified, : : lo Razorbill and Guillemot, : . 168 EAGLES. Samphire Island—November 14th, two ‘“ White-tailed Eagles” going inland at noon; wind light N.W. Tearaght.—December 4th, one Eagle. This bird had a white tail. GREENLAND FALcon (Falco candicans, Gmel.). Skelligs—September 28th, one “Jer Falcon,’ 4.30 P.M; wind strong N. Shot at 5 p.m. while feeding on a rabbit. [Received a magnificent old male Greenland Falcon in the flesh. | HAWKS. Fastnet—March 14th, “one Hawk larger than a Sparrow Hawk, but not so large as a Falcon, and of a deep brown colour,” on rock; wind fresh N.W. May Ist, one “Kite” going 8. October 23d, one “ small Hawk,” remained three days on rock. November 16th, one “ Kestrel Hawk” flying S.W. Mine Head.—April 15th, eggs taken from Peregrine’s nest. Laid again and reared young birds. Coningbeg Light-ship.—September 29th, one Hawk about ship, 9.30 a.mM.; wind light N.E., clear. November 8th, one Sparrow Hawk flying N.W.; wind N.E., strong. Barrels Rock Light-ship.—May 26th, one “Sparrow Hawk and a Wren lit on deck together,” but flew away on trying to catch them, 11 A.M.; wind N.E., fresh, clear. Tuskar.—March 4th, one “ Hawk” at 10 A.M., wind E.; 9th, two “Hawks” at noon, wind 8.; 16th, one “ Hawk,’ 10 a.m. IRISH COAST. 123 wind strong. October 8th, one “ Hawk” going N.W. Decem- ber 5th, one “ Hawk” on rock. Arklow South Light-ship.—March 26th, two “ Hawks” going W.; gloomy. Arklow North Iight-ship.—November 4th, one “ Hawk” going S., noon ; wind fresh N., clear. Rockabill.— January 15th, one “Sparrow Hawk” about rock, 9 A.M. Innishtrahull.—April 11th, two “ Merlin Hawks” on island, wind light S.E.; 16th, two, one shot. May 8th, one. Dunree Head—January 19th, February 20th, June 13th, one Hawk seen. August 4th and 10th, one. Tory Island—April 3d, “two Falcon Hawks” about island. May 15th, “two Sparrow Hawks” do. Hawks breed here. Arranmore.—March 23d, one Sparrow Hawk. April 6th, one Peregrine. June Ist, one Kestrel. October 1st, Falcon and Kestrel seen.