Part 8

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

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

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

_June._--The returns for this month are quite unimportant.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Footnote 8: Beaufort scale:--B. blue sky; C. detached clouds; D. drizzling rain; F. fog; G. dark, gloomy; H. hail; L. lightning; M. misty; O. overcast; P. passing showers; Q. squally; R. rain; S. snow; T. thunder; U. ugly, threatening; V. visibility, unusual transparency; W. dew.]

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

JANUARY.

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

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

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

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

January 15th.--_Chickens Rock_ L.H., number of Curlews flying round lantern all night. (S.E. strong breeze; haze.)

January 27th.--_Chickens Rock_ L.H., number of small birds flying round lantern all night. (S.S.W. gale.)

FEBRUARY.

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

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

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

February 17th.--_Chickens Rock_ L.H., flocks of Thrushes, Blackbirds, Starlings, and Wheatears flying round lantern all night. (S.S.W. fresh breeze; haze.) _St Tudwal's_ L.H., a "Ringed Ouzel" shot at 9 A.M.

February 18th.--_Skerries Rock_ L.H., two Thrushes killed, midnight. (N. by E., 6; clear.)

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

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

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

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

February 28th.--_St Tudwal's_ L.H., a Blackbird and a Lark killed at 5 A.M.

MARCH.

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

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

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

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

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

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

March 10th.--_Selker_ L.V., Larks and Thrushes all night; all disappeared at daybreak. (Calm; O. M.) _St Tudwal's_ L.H., two Blackbirds on the island at 10 A.M. _Eddystone_ L.H., small birds all night--Blackbirds and Thrushes resting on the roof. (E.; O.)

March 12th.--_Bishop Rock_ L.H., "Puffins arrived. They are seven days later than last year."

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

March 17th.--_Skerries Rock_ L.H., Thrushes and Starlings throughout the night. (Calm, misty.)

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

March 19th.--_Langness_ L.H., twenty-one Geese at 3 P.M. flying N.E. (Light E.; haze.) _Bahama Bank_ L.V., two Thrushes and two Starlings killed at 11.15 P.M. (S.E., 4; hazy.) _St Tudwal's_ L.H., six Wild Geese flying N.E. at 5.40 P.M. _Helwick_ L.V., a Kingfisher struck the lantern at 3 A.M. (S.S.W., 2; haze.)

March 20th.--_Bahama Bank_ L.V., two Thrushes at 10.45 P.M.; one killed. One Flycatcher and one Lark flying round lantern at 10.45 P.M. (S. by E., 3; O. G.) _Selker_ L.V., several Starlings and Larks flying about the light from 12 P.M. to 4 A.M. One Starling caught alive. _Carnarvon Bay_ L.V., several birds all night. One Starling and one Blackbird killed. (S., 3; B. M.) _Eddystone_ L.H., Larks and Lapwings at 3 A.M. (E.N.E., 4.)

March 21st.--_Cumberland_, Sand Martins at Cockermouth.

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

March 24th.--_Merionethshire_, one Whimbrel.

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

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

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

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

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

March 31st.--_St Tudwal's_ L.H., about fifty Puffins arrived at the island. _Helwick_ L.V., forty Lapwings going N.E. at 10 A.M. (W., 3; clear.)

APRIL.

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

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

April 10th.--_Langness_ L.H., one Ring Ouzel and about a dozen Wheatears at 3 P.M. (Light E.; clear.) _St Bees_ L.H., first appearance of Wheatear.

April 11th.--_Langness_ L.H., one Swallow at 10 A.M. (Light E.; haze.) _Holyhead Breakwater_ L.H., several Swallows about the lighthouse at 10 A.M. (O. B. C.) _Cardigan Bay_ L.V., the first Swallow seen at noon going E.N.E. _Bull Point_ L.H., three Swallows at 2 P.M. going E.

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

April 14th.--_Merionethshire_, one Whimbrel heard.

April 16th.--_Chickens Rock_ L.H., nine Swallows at 11 A.M. (E. strong breeze; haze.) _Merionethshire_, Willow Wren, in some numbers. (Light E.)

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

April 18th.--_Nash_ (_E._) L.H., four Swallows going E. at 10 A.M. (E., 3; B. M.) _Merionethshire_, Whinchat, one seen. (S.W. light.)

April 19th.--_Nash_ (_E._) L.H., two Swallows passed to N.E. at 8 am. (N.W, 3; C. M.)

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

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

April 23d.--_Cumberland_, Cuckoo at Carlisle. _Carnarvon Bay_ L.V., several unknown small birds around the lantern at 11 P.M. _Merionethshire_, Swallow, first seen. (Strong S.W.) Martin, one in the village of Penrhyndendraeth. (Strong S.W.)

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

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

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

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

April 29th.--_Cumberland_, Swallow arrived at Cockermouth. _St Tudwal's_ L.H., hundreds of Puffins arrived. _Merionethshire_, Whimbrel, heard a flock going over at night.

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

MAY.

May 1st.--_Caldy_ L.H., a Cuckoo on the island at 9 A.M. _Helwick_ L.V., two Swallows flying N. about 11 A.M. _Bideford Bar_ L.H., a Cuckoo, several "Mountain Larks," and one Swift at 9 A.M. (E, 4.) _Portland_ (_Low_) L.H., two Swallows at 7.50 P.M.

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

May 4th.--_Langness_ L.H., several Wheatears at 3 P.M. _St, Bees_ L.H., heard Corncrake, first time this season. _Merionethshire_, Common Sandpiper, considerable numbers. Whimbrel, several large flocks. _Selker_ L.V., two Swallows going S.W. at 3.30 P.M. (2, S.S.E.; B. C.) _Helwick_ L.V., a great number of small birds around the lantern, also Curlews. Two Warblers and three Whitethroats killed. (N.E., 3; O. M. R.) _Nash_ (_E._) L.H. (continuation of last night's rush). A *Pied Flycatcher, ♂, killed at 2.30 A.M.; two *Wheatears killed at 3.15 A.M. (E.S.E., 4; C. M. D.) _Bull Point_ L.H., two "Wrens" found killed against the lantern. _Eddystone_ L.H. (continuation of last night's movement). Large numbers of small birds from midnight to 3.30 A.M., apparently the same species as yesterday. A Nightjar killed at 2.30 A.M. (W., 2; O. R. M.)

May 5th.--_Merionethshire_, Corncrake, first heard. (Light E.)

May 6th.--_Langness_ L.H., a few Swallows and eight Lapwings at 2 P.M. (Fresh E.; haze.) _Skerries Rock_ L.H., "Sea Swallows" (_Sterna_), flying round the island at daylight. (E.S.E., 5; misty.) Mr Rees says: "Sea Swallows always come to this island true to the morning of the 6th May; then they leave again for one week, and then return for the laying season." _Carnarvon Bay_ L.V., a male *Redstart at noon. (Calm, fog.) _Nash_ (_E._) L.H., two Blackcaps passed lantern at 10.30 P.M. (N.N.E., 3; O. M. D.)

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

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

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

May 13th.--_Cumberland_, nine Dotterel seen on a Solway marsh.

May 14th.--_Langness_ L.H., one Cuckoo at 11 A.M. (Light N.; clear.) _Merionethshire_, Nightjar arrived. (Light E.) _Nash_ (_E._) L.H., one Cuckoo passed W. at 8 A.M., and two at 11 A.M. (N.E., 2; C. M.) A large flock of Swallows passed to W. at noon.

May 15th.--_Langness_ L.H., a few Willow Warblers at 1 P.M. (Light N.; clear.) Several Whimbrel for the last three days. _St Bees_ L.H., Some Whitethroats flying round lantern at 1.30 A.M. (N.N.E., 1; C. M.) _River Dee_ L.V., Swallows passing the whole day, in ones and twos, all flying N.E. (N.N.E., 1; O. V.) _Skerries Rock_ L.H., several Whimbrel flying round the island all day. (N.E., 4; misty.) _Carnarvon Bay_ L.V., a *Whitethroat killed at lantern. _South Bishop_ L.H., several Wheatears; a few striking between 12 P.M. to 3 A.M. (E.N.E., 3; C. V.) _Helwick_ L.V., a good many birds flying round the lantern during the night; three *Sedge Warblers and one *Ringed Plover killed. (N.E, 1; O. M.)

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

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

May 19th.--_Cardigan Bay_ L.V., two Swifts going E. at 11 A.M.

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

May 21st.--_Nash_ (_E._) L.H., a large flock of Swifts passed W.S.W. at 5 P.M.