Part 12

_Caldy_ L.H.--Large flocks of Linnets at noon.

_Scarweather_ L.V.--Flocks of Linnets, Larks, and Starlings, from 10 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. (S.E., 4; misty.)

_Flatholm_ L.H.--"Chiffchaff" and Crested Wrens all night. Some killed. (Variable; B, C, M.)

_Eddystone_ L.H.--Several Thrushes and Larks from 9 p.m. to midnight. Several killed. (E.N.E., 2; C, M.)

_November 4th._

_Smalls Rock_ L.H.--A great number of Blackbirds, Thrushes, Fieldfares, Goldcrests, Larks, Starlings, and "Furse Cap," during the night. Eighty-eight struck the lantern, and forty were killed. (N.W., 6; cloudy.)

_Flatholm_ L.H.--A small flock of Blackbirds and Thrushes at 8 a.m. (S.W., 6; calm.)

_November 6th._

_Bahama Bank_ L.V.--Four Crows at 8.30 a.m., flying W.N.W.

_Selker_ L.V.--Eight Larks going N.E. at 1.40 p.m. (S.E., 4; B and M.)

_Smalls Rock_ L.H.--Numbers of Blackbirds, Thrushes, Redbreasts, Wrens, "Lady Wagtails," Greenfinches, Larks, Water Rails, and Ducks, from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. (7th). One hundred struck the lantern, and seventy were killed. (S.E., 5; O, M.)

_Nash_ (E.) L.H.--Eight to ten Fieldfares at noon, passing to S.W. (E., breeze; misty, rain.)

_November 8th._

_Smalls Rock_ L.H.--A very large flock of Rooks at 10.30 a.m. (E.S.E.; B, C, V.)

_Nash_ (E.) L.H.--A Woodcock, wheeling round the lantern at 2.45 a.m., and after a while passed S.W. (N.E., light; clear.)

_November 10th._

_Bahama Bank_ L.V.--A large number of Thrushes, Blackbirds, and Larks, all night. Fifty or sixty killed. (S., 5; fog.)

_Selker_ L.V.--A great many Titlarks and Starlings around the lantern from 7 to 11 p.m.; numbers striking. Ten Larks and seven Starlings found dead on deck. (S.S.E., 5; B and misty.)

_Morecambe Bay_ L.V.--Several Sky Larks and Titlarks, between 8 and 12 a.m., flying S. by E.

_Dee_ L.V.--Many Thrushes, Blackbirds, Starlings, and Titlarks, from 8 a.m. to midnight. Fourteen picked up on deck, and large numbers falling overboard. (S.E. by E.; fog.)

_Carnarvon Bay_ L.V.--"Large quantities of birds all night," leaving for south at daylight. (S.S.E., 5; B, C, M.)

_Nash_ (E.) L.H.--Blackbirds and Thrushes from 2 to 4 a.m.; eleven killed. (N.E., breeze; misty.) Blackbirds, Thrushes, Redwings, Larks, and Starlings, passing all night, many striking, and a few killed. (E.S.E., breeze; misty.)

_Godrevy_ L.H.--Many birds at lantern from 10 p.m. (Nov. 10th) to 7 a.m. Twenty Blackbirds, eighteen Thrushes, two Fieldfares, and four Larks killed. (S.E., 2; C, M.)

_Longships_ L.H.--Many Starlings and Larks at 1 a.m. (E.S.E., 2; fog.)

_Eddystone_ L.H.--One Snipe struck and caught at 11 p.m. (S.E. by E., 5; C, V.)

_November 11th._

_Bahama Bank_ L.V.--Large numbers of Thrushes, Blackbirds, and Larks, all night. Many killed. (S., 5; fog.)

_Morecambe Bay_ L.V.--Blackbirds and Thrushes at lantern during the night. (S.E., 4; B, F.)

_Nash_ (E.) L.H.--About a dozen Golden Plover at 9.30 a.m. Blackbirds, Thrushes, Sky Larks, Starlings, &c., from 7 to 11 p.m., a great number of which struck, twenty being killed. (E.S.E., breeze; cloudy, misty.)

_Flatholm_ L.H.--Blackbirds and Starlings passing all day. (S.E., 2; B, M.)

_Eddystone_ L.H.--Thrushes, Larks, and Starlings, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (12th). Several struck and caught. (S.E. to S.S.E., 2; C, V.)

_Start_ L.H.--A few Larks at midnight. One killed. (E.S.E., 2; C, G, V.)

_November 12th._

_Morecambe Bay_ L.V.--About forty Blackbirds, flying S. by E., at 11.40 am. (S.S.E., 4; F.)

_Dee_ L.V.--Several flocks of Titlarks, going S. throughout the day.

_Bardsey_ L.H.--Several Thrushes, Chaffinches, Greenfinches, and Linnets, at the lantern all night. (S., 5; C, P, D.)

_Nash_ (E.) L.H.--Two Woodcocks struck between 3 and 4 a.m. (E., gentle; misty.) Snipe at 7 p.m., six striking, four killed. At 8.45 a Wood Pigeon killed. From 9 to 11.30 p.m., Snipe, Lapwings, &c; two Snipe and three Lapwings being killed. (E., breeze; misty.).

_Eddystone_ L.H.--One Ring Ouzel, two Blackbirds, several Thrushes and Starlings, from 9 p.m. to midnight. (S.E. by E., 3; O, D.)

_Start_ L.H.--One Snipe killed at midnight. (S., 3; C, V.)

_November 13th._

_Morecambe Bay_ L.V.--Several Chaffinches at 11.30 a.m., flying S.S.E. (N.N.E., 4; B, M.)

_Caldy_ L.H.--Blackbirds, Larks, and Plovers, from 3.30 to 4.30 a.m., flying about the lantern. Several of each species killed. (N.N.E., 5; O, G, M.)

_Helwick_ L.V.--"A great number of species," including Blackbirds, Thrushes, Larks, and Starlings, at the lantern all night and till sunrise. A great number killed. (N.E., 3; O, M.)

_Scarweather_ L.V.--Flocks of Larks passing at intervals during the day. A Blackbird killed at 10.30 p.m. (E., 4; G, M.)

_Nash_ (E.) L.H.--Blackbirds, Larks, Woodcocks, Snipes, and Wood Pigeon, from 2 to 5 a.m. Some of each species killed. (E., gentle; mist and rain.)

_Longships_ L.H.--"Scores" of Fieldfares, Blackbirds, and Starlings. Many striking, and several killed. (E.N.E., 3; very misty.)

_November 14th._

_Caldy_ L.H.--A large flock of Plovers flying inland at 11 a.m. (N.E., 5; B, C, M.)

_Scarweather_ L.V.--A very large flock of Rooks at 11 a.m. (S.E., 5; B, C, M.)

_Nash_ (E.).--Two Woodcocks (killed), and Starlings at 3 a.m. Fieldfares, Redwings, Blackbirds, and Larks, from 12 p.m. to 4 a.m.; eleven killed. (E., gentle breeze; misty.)

_Bishop Rock_ L.H.--Several hundreds of Thrushes, Missel Thrushes, Redwings, Fieldfares, Larks, Starlings, and Lapwings, from 10 p.m. to daylight. (E., 4.)

_Eddystone_ L.H.--"Several birds" struck, but "lost over," from 11 p.m. to midnight. (E.S.E., 5; B, C, V.)

_December 23rd._

_Smalls Rock_ L.H.--Thrushes and Blackbirds from 1 a.m. until sunrise, flying round the lantern. (S.E., 5; O, M.)

1885.

_February 15th._

_South Bishop_ L.H.--Ninety-seven Blackbirds, Thrushes, Larks, and Starlings, caught at 3 a.m. (S.E., 2; fog and rain.)

_February 17th._

_South Bishop_ L.H.--Seventeen Blackbirds, eleven Thrushes, and four Larks, caught at 5 a.m. (S.E., 4; rain and mist.)

IV.--Separate Report on each Species.[36]

[Footnote 36: The zoological sequence and nomenclature adopted is that of the 'List of British Birds,' compiled by a Committee of the British Ornithologist's Union. London: John Van Voorst. 1883.]

_Tardus viscivorus_, Missel Thrush.--Oct. 14th, South Bishop L.H., along with other species, and in some numbers, from 11 p.m. until daylight. Oct. 14th, Merionethshire, many on this and following days. Oct. 20th, Eddystone L.H., a male struck at 2.30 a.m. Nov. 14th, Bishop's Rock L.H., many, along with other species, from 10 p.m. until daylight.

_Note._--Doubtless the numerous records of "Thrushes" may, in many cases, include this species and also the Fieldfare and the Redwing.

_Turdus musicus_, Song Thrush.--Spring: Godrevy L.H., March 4th, a few from 2 to 5 am. (E.S.E., veering S.S.W.; o, m, r.) Bishop Rock L.H., April 21st, in numbers, along with Blackbirds, Ring Ouzels, and Wheatears, from midnight to 4 a.m. (E., 2; misty.) Autumn: Noted from seventeen stations,--appearing first at Flatholm on Oct. 6th, and continuing at intervals to Dec. 1st at the Dee L.V., or indeed until Feb. 17th at South Bishop. An important movement commenced on Oct. 20th, when heavy flocks were noted at Bardsey L.H.; and on the 22nd it occurred abundantly at nearly all the stations from the Dee to Eddystone, the movement being continued on the following night at several stations between the Dee and Land's End (Longships). Another important migration commenced on the 10th of Nov., and lasted until the 14th. Noted only during the night or early morning, and mostly in company with other species. Observations made on the sex of those killed at Dee L.V., prove that males and females migrate in company.

_Turdus iliacus_, Redwing.--Carlisle, Oct. 6th, first seen by Mr. Cairns; Oct. 21st and 22nd, many passing S., between 11.30 and 12.30 p.m. Godrevy L.H., Oct. 21st, a great number, from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. Eddystone L.H., Oct. 21st and 22nd, large numbers, between 6 p.m. and 8 a.m. Nash L.H., Nov. 10th, passing all night along with other species, and again on the 14th. Bishop Rock L.H., Nov. 14th, many, from 10 p.m. to daylight. Only noted in company with other species, and during the night and early morning.

_Turdus pilaris_, Fieldfare.--St. Bees L.H., Sept. 17th, in large numbers at 7 a.m. Nash L.H., Oct. 6th, a few at noon, passing S.W.; and again on the 14th, in company with Redwings, at 8 a.m. Carlisle, Oct. 4th, a few; and on 21st a large flock. Smalls Rock L.H., Nov. 4th, many during night. Preston, Nov. 6th, along with Redwings. Godrevy L.H., Nov. 9th, two killed during night. Longships L.H., Nov. 13th, "scores" all night. Bishop Rock L.H., Nov. 14th, many, along with other species, from 10 p.m. to daylight.

_Turdus merula_, Blackbird.--Spring: Bishop Rock L.H., April 21st, many, along with Wheatears, Bing Ouzels, and Thrushes, from midnight to 4 a.m. (E., 2; misty.) Autumn: Reported from twenty stations. First observed at St. Tudwall's, Oct. 4th, the migration lasting until Dec. 23rd (Smalls Rock L.H.), or even until Feb. 17th, when many occurred at the South Bishop L.H., but this may have been a _return_ movement. A general movement took place from Oct. 20th to 25th, and again from Nov. 2nd to 17th, when the species occurred in great numbers at many stations. All the reports, with two exceptions (at Flatholm L.H. a small flock was observed at 8 a.m. on Nov. 11th, and at Carnarvon Bay L.V. a few were observed at noon on Nov. 20th), mention it as migrating only during the hours of darkness, and most often in company with Larks and Starlings.

_Turdus torquatus_, Ring Ouzel.--Spring: Bishop Rock L.H., April 21st, many, along with Blackbirds, Thrushes, and Wheatears, from midnight to 4 a.m. (E., 2; misty.) Autumn: Eddystone L.H., Sept. 1st, a male struck lantern at 3.30 a.m. (W.S.W., 4; O, R, V.) Merionethshire, Oct. 14th, several young birds in the garden of Arthog Hall Hotel, near Dolgelly; Eddystone L.H., Nov. 12th, one, between 9 p.m. and midnight. (S.E., 3; O, D.) Start L.H., Sept. 14th, one killed at midnight. (E.S.E., 4; C, G, V, P.)

_Saxicola œnanthe_, Wheatear.--Spring: Carlisle, April 11th, on the fells. Bishop Rock L.H., April 21st, many, from midnight to 4 a.m., along with Blackbirds, Thrushes, and Bing Ouzels. (E., 2; misty.) Autumn: Duddon Sands, about Aug. 10th, large flocks preparing to migrate. Eddystone L.H., Aug. 26th and 27th, several, between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m.; four killed. (N., 4; O, R, V.) Sept. 14th, several, from 8.30 p.m. to midnight; six killed. (E. 5; O, R, M.) South Stack L.H., Sept. 15th, several struck, between 9 p.m. and midnight. (E. 4; O, M, R.) Carlisle, Oct. 11th, an old male at Allonby. South Bishop L.H., Oct. 14th, along with Turdidæ, Larks, and Goldcrests, from 11 p.m. to daylight. (S.S.E., breeze; misty.)

_Pratincola rubetra_, Whinchat.--Spring: Carlisle District, plentiful on and after May 2nd.

_Ruticilla phœnicurus_, Redstart.--Spring: Carlisle District, a single old male, April 7th.

_Erithacus rubecula_, Robin.--Dee L.V., Sept. 14th, one killed at 10.80 p.m. (E. by S., 5; B, C, M.) St. Tudwall's L.H., Oct. 14th, one on the lighthouse at 3 p.m. Smalls Rock L.H., Nov. 6th, along with other species, from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.; some killed. Flatholm L.H., Nov. 12th, "Robins have been numerous for some days." Bideford Bar L.H., two, at 10.30 a.m.

_Sylvia cinerea_, Whitethroat.--Spring: Carlisle District, April 8th, one.

_Phylloscopus rufus_, Chiffchaff.--Spring: Carlisle District, April 8th, first heard.

_Phylloscopus trochilus_, Willow Wren.--Spring: Carlisle District, April 6th, but not numerous until the 30th.

_Locustella nævia_, Grasshopper Warbler.--Spring: Carlisle District, May 6th, first heard.

_Regulus cristatus_, Goldcrest.--Carlisle District, numerous during the last week in August, and apparently an influx during the last week in September. Bardsey L.H., Aug. 28th, "scores" during the night, "dozens" striking. St. Bees L.H., Sept. 15th, numbers struck the lantern at 10.30 p.m.; Sept. 16th, great numbers from midnight until near daylight. Bull Point L.H., Sept. 17th, one at lantern at 1.30 p.m.; Oct. 20th, two at lantern in the early morning, Flatholm L.H., Sept. 18th, numerous on the island; Oct. 24th, all night, some killed. Nash (E.) L.H., Oct. 1st, from eight to ten at 11 p.m.; five killed. South Bishop L.H., Oct. 14th, along with other species, from 11 p.m. to daylight. Eddystone L.H., Oct. 14th, four killed at lantern at midnight; Oct. 15th, two struck at 4 a.m. Longships L.H., Oct. 22nd, one during the night. Smalls Rock L.H., Nov. 4th, along with other species during the night. Dee L.V., Nov. 16th, one found dead on deck.

_Troglodytes parvulus_, Wren.--Morecambe Bay L.V., Sept. 12th, one at 8 a.m., flying S.W. Eddystone L.H., Sept. 14th, several, from 8.30 p.m. to midnight; Oct. 14th, a few at midnight; Oct. 20th, several at lantern at 2.30 a.m. Helwick L.V., Sept. 18th, several flying round the lantern in the early hours of the morning. Carnarvon Bay L.V., Sept. 30th, one struck at daybreak. Nash (E.) L.H., Oct. 10th, four at 8.30 a.m., flying W.; Oct. 11th, two struck at midnight. Longships L.H., Oct. 22nd and 23rd, along with other species at midnight. Smalls Rock L.H., Nov. 6th, great movement, along with other species, from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.; many killed. Observed migrating between Sept. 12th and Nov. 4th.

_Motacilla --------_, "Wagtail."--Bardsey L.H., Aug. 27th, several "Lady Wagtails" observed about the lighthouse. Carnarvon Bay L.V., Oct. 4th, "a Wagtail" flying N.E. at 3 p.m. St. Tudwall's L.H., Oct. 10th, two "Black and White Wagtails" on the island at 9 a.m. Dee L.V., one at noon, flying N.E. Smalls Rock L.H., "Lady Wagtails," along with other species, from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.

_Motacilla alba_, White Wagtail.--Spring: Carlisle District, April 15th, one, on the lawn at Rose Castle.

_Anthus ----_, "Pipit," "Titlark."--Reported from Morecambe Bay L.V., Selker L.V., Dee L.V., St. Tudwall's L.H., Bardsey L.H., Flatholm L.H., and Start Point L.H. First noticed at Bardsey on Aug. 27th. General movements on Oct. 18th, 21st to 24th, and again on Nov. 2nd, 8th, 10th, and 12th, until Nov. 14th at the Dee L.V. Recorded as migrating both by day and night, but chiefly during the hours of light.

_Anthus trivialis_, Tree Pipit.--Spring: Carlisle District, April 11th, first seen.

_Anthus obscurus_, Rock Pipit.--Carlisle District, October, a decided immigration to the salt marshes.

_Lanius excubitor_, Great Grey Shrike.--Carlisle District, Sept. 13th, a male shot at Haggyford. December (second week), one seen at Orton.

_Lanius major_, Pallas's Great Grey Shrike.--Carlisle District, Jan. 8th, one seen, shortly afterwards shot. Feb. 6th, another "very blue bird" seen at Grimsdale.

_Ampelis garrulus_, Waxwing.--Carlisle District, Oct. 12th, one seen close, at Cotehill; two seen on the edge of King Moor, by Mr. Armstrong; they permitted a close approach, as they were busily feeding on hips ("tupes"). Jan. 28th, 1885, one at Rockliffe; probably the bird seen a few days later by Mr. Lester.

_Hirundo rustica_, Swallow.--Spring: Carlisle District, one seen on April 9th. Preston, April 28th, a pair. Morecambe Bay L.V., five at 12.30 p.m., flying S.E.; May 18th, two at 4.30 a.m., flying N.N.W. Autumn: Dee L.V., Aug. 31st, twenty at 10 a.m., flying E.; Sept. 14th; two at 1.10 p.m. Usk L.H., Sept. 5th and 6th, great numbers from 9 to 12 a.m. Morecambe Bay L.V., Sept. 11th, four at 7.30 a.m., flying S. Scarweather L.V., Sept. 12th, six at noon; Sept. 14th, two at 11 a.m.; Sept. 18th, parties at intervals, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. (S.E.; misty.) Flatholm L.H., Sept. 12th and 13th, large flocks going S. all day. Helwick L.H., Sept. 18th, several during the morning; Oct. 6th, two at 7.30 a.m., flying S. Selker L.V., Oct. 2nd, one going S.E. at 10 a.m. Carlisle District, a small flock seen on Oct. 22nd; one captured on Nov. 5th in wretched plight. Swanage, Nov. 13th, in considerable numbers; one on the 14th, and another on the 18th.

"Martin."--Flatholm L.H., Aug. 26th, continuous flocks of Martins and Swifts going S. at about 10 a.m. (N.N.W., moderate.); Sept. 13th, large flocks all day. (E.N.E., fresh.) Helwick L.V., Oct. 7th, two at 12.30 p.m. (N., gentle; _B, C, M_.)

_Chrysomitris spinus_, Siskin.--Carlisle District, March 6th, one female shot; after which none were seen (except a pair of breeding birds) until Dec. 15th.

_Fringilla montifringilla_, Brambling.--Carlisle District, last seen in flocks in March; a few in October; numerous in some localities in November.

_Ligurinus chloris_, Greenfinch.--Bardsey L.H., Sept. 20th, several flocks of small birds during the day, including this species; Nov. 12th, some about the lantern all night. Smalls Rock, L.H., Nov. 6th, many, along with Thrushes, Blackbirds, Robins, &c., from 11 p.m. to daylight. Some killed.

_Passer domesticus_, Sparrow.--Helwick L.V., Oct. 30th, several at 7.30 a.m., flying S.E. (S.W., breezy.)

_Fringilla cœlebs_, Chaffinch.--Scarweather L.V., Sept. 12th, four at 7.30 a.m. Dee L.V., Sept. 15th, one found dead at daylight; Oct. 24th, one on deck at noon. Bardsey L.H., Sept. 20th, observed along with Greenfinches, Larks, and Linnets; Nov. 12th, several, with other species, at the lantern all night. Nash (E.) L.H., Sept. 21st, a few at 2 a.m.; seven struck, four killed. St. Tudwall's L.H., Oct. 21st, one killed at 11 p.m. Morecambe Bay L.V., Nov. 1st, one resting on the vessel at 1.30 p.m.; Nov. 30th, several at 11.30 a.m., passing S.S.E.

_Linota_ --------. Under the heading of "Linnets" there is the under-given information. Scarweather L.V., Sept. 17th, 24th, and 29th, flocks at intervals during the daytime. Bardsey L.H., Sept. 20th, many on the island; Nov. 12th, many at the lantern all night, with other species. South Stack L.H., Oct. 5th, continuous flocks between 8 and 9 a.m.; Oct. 18th and 20th, flocks, composed of Linnets, Finches, and Starlings, between 7 and 10 a.m. South Bishop L.H., Oct. 14th, many, along with other species, from 11 p.m. to daylight. Milford L.H., Oct. 14th, a few; 23rd and 24th, along with Larks and Starlings. Bull Point L.H., Oct. 18th, about forty at 7.30 a.m. Scarweather L.V., Jan. 4th, 1885, a flock at 10.30 a.m. It is possible that in addition to _Linota cannabina_, that _flavirostris_ and even _rufescens_ may be referred to.

_Pyrrhula europæa_, Bullfinch.--Morecambe Bay L.V., Oct. 21st, several, in company with Larks, from 10 to 12 a.m., flying S.S.W.

_Plectrophanes nivalis_, Snow Bunting.--Carlisle District, Nov. 15th, first seen at Rickerby; large flocks on Crossfell same time; shot a pair of old birds, very white, at Silloth, Dec. 11th; a flock on Skinburness, same time.

_Sturnus vulgaris_, Starling.--The very numerous entries of the movements of this species would furnish quite a voluminous report in itself, and forms quite a feature of the returns. It is noted frequently at all the stations making returns, save two, between Aug. 31st, at Flatholm L.H., and Feb. 15th, 1885, at the South Bishop L.H.; often in very considerable numbers, and both during the daytime and at night, when occasionally many perish at the lanterns. The number and continuity of the movements of this species, as observed at some stations, may, in a measure, be due to its well-known habit of massing in the autumn and winter. These flocks disperse in the morning, when the birds seek their food at varying distances from their roosting-quarters. They return in the evening, and in doing so would pass many of the West Coast stations, not a few of which are situated in estuaries easily crossed. For further details of the movements of this species consult the diary preceding this section of the Report.

_Corvus corone_, Crow.--St. Tudwall's L.H., Oct. 4th, several at 9 a.m., flying W. Carnarvon Bay L.H., Oct. 23rd, a large flock, passing S. at 8 a.m. South Stack L.H., a flock, passing S. at 10 a.m. Selker L.V., Nov. 10th, one going S. at 2.30 p.m. Bideford Bar L.H., Dec. 12th, forty at 7.30 a.m.

_Corvus cornix_, Hooded Crow.--Merionethshire, one seen about the end of October. Carlisle District, "a single straggler" shot, Nov. 14th.

_Corvus frugilegus_, Rook.--Smalls L.H., Nov. 7th, seven at 9.30 a.m.; Nov. 8th, a very large flock at 10.30 a.m. Scarweather L.V., Nov. 14th, a very large flock at 11 a.m.

_Alauda arvensis_, Sky Lark.--Under this heading and the general term of "Lark" there are very numerous entries, most of which doubtless refer to this species; but experience leads one to opine that in some instances the Meadow Pipit, or "Titlark," may be meant. Recorded from most stations between Sept. 14th at Eddystone and Feb. 17th, 1885, at the South Bishop. On Oct. 21st there was a general movement, the species being observed from the Selker L.V. to the Eddystone L.H. Great numbers occurred at the Longships L.H. on Sept. 29th, at the South Bishop L.H. on Oct. 14th, and on Nov. 4th and 6th at the Smalls Rock L.H. Migrates during the daytime, and rarely at night. Mr. Hills, of the South Bishop, says that flocks of Larks pass south, during the daytime, from November until the end of January.

_Cypselus apus_, Swift.--Spring: Carlisle District, April 28th, one flying at a considerable height. Autumn: Carlisle District, Aug. 17th, one seen; another on the 19th. Flatholm L.H., Aug. 26th, continuous flocks of Swifts and Martins passing south at 10 a.m.

_Cuculus canorus_, Cuckoo.--Carlisle District, April 14th, seen and heard.

Striges "Large-horned Owl" (? _Asio accipitrinus_).--South Bishop L.H., Oct. 14th, one hovering around the lantern, between 11 p.m. and daylight, making, along with three "Falcon Hawks," "sad havoc" with the numerous smaller species present.

_Asio accipitrinus_, Short-eared Owl.--Carlisle District, Sept. 6th, one adult female; one in November; strange to say, no others.

Accipitres.--Under the heading of "Hawk" there are the following records:--Morecambe Bay L.V., May 11th, one flying E. by S. in the early morning. South Bishop L.H., Oct. 14th, between 11 p.m. and daylight, three "Falcon Hawks" and a "Large-horned Owl" made "sad havoc" among the numerous birds around the lantern. St. Tudwall's L.H., Oct. 18th, one small Hawk at sunset going S.W. Helwick L.V., Oct. 30th, a Hawk at 7 a.m.

_Falco peregrinus_, Peregrine.--Carlisle District, Oct. 11th, one, near Allonby.

_Falco æsalon_, Merlin.--Carlisle District, Oct. 27th, one seen on Rockliffe; another, male adult, shot, Nov. 8th; female and male, juv., subsequently.

_Ardea cinerea_, Heron.--Bardsey L.H., Aug. 28th, one on the island; Sept. 13th, two in the evening. St. Tudwall's L.H., Nov. 29th, one at 3 p.m.; Jan. 23rd, 1885, one at 2 p.m.

_Phalacrocorax carbo_, Cormorant.--Bull Point L.H., Aug. 22nd, six at 6 a.m., flying W. Nash (E.) L.H., Sept. 1st, one at 11 a.m., passing N.W. Bardsey L.H., Dec. 19th, four during the morning. Bahama Bank L.V., Dec. 18th and 19th, single birds seen.

"Grey Geese."--Carlisle District, Oct. 10th, large arrival, most of which passed on. Mr. Macpherson's impression is that Bean, Pink-footed, and Grey-lag, all occurred during the autumn and winter; but the only birds shot belonged to the first-named, _A. segetum_. Two of these were shot, out of a flock of twenty-five. Carnarvon Bay L.V., Jan. 4th, 1885, forty at 10 a.m., flying N.N.W.

_Chen albatus_, Snow Goose.--Carlisle District, Aug. 22nd, one adult, Allonby, 9 a.m., weather very hazy; flew from west (Irish Channel?) to east. Followed up all day, to no purpose. Seen again Sept. 8th and Oct. 14th. It is impossible to shoot Geese on the Solway in open weather, except at night.

_Bernicla leucopsis_, Barnacle Goose.--Carlisle District, large arrival about Oct. 10th. A flock of considerably more than a hundred rose off Rockliffe Marsh, and pitched on the Burgh side, early on Oct. 16th. A flock, estimated at between 600 and 1000 birds, visited Rockliffe in December.