Part 7

Meadow Pipit, _Anthus pratensis_, Linn.--Autumn: First notice Aug. 25th, at Nash, "eight Titlarks passed S.," strong S.W. breeze, rain. At Morecambe Bay, Sept. 25th, light N.W. breeze, some passed S.S.E. On 27th, "one or two at a time going N.N.W., W., and S.W.," a gentle N.W. by N. breeze; and on 28th, going S.W., light S. by E. breeze. Till Oct. 25th are constant notices of small flocks passing, their general direction being S.W. and S.: wind ranging from calm to mod. gale, but generally (when instances noted) not strong; till 8th easterly, then till 16th W. prevailing; after which E., with more or less of N. Time of records for the most part, the forenoon. At Longships, on Oct. 28th, one fluttered about the lantern at midnight, fresh N. to N.W. breeze, drizzly. This is the last notice till Nov. 29th, when at Morecambe Bay L.V. Titlarks were seen at 7.40 a.m., flying N.E., mod. N.W. by W. breeze.

Rock Pipit, _Anthus obscurus_, Lath.--At St. Tudwal's, in Jan., 1882, "two pairs of Sea Larks" are reported, with the note, "they remain here for the winter" (Is the Rock Pipit meant by Sea Lark? If a specimen were procured and sent by post it might easily be identified; or is it the Ringed Dotterel?).

Swallow, _Hirundo rustica_, Linn.--Autumn: First notice at Skerries, Aug. 14th, "two land-swallows flying about the island this morning." Next notice Sept. 3rd and 4th, at Milford, "a considerable quantity"; and on 10th Sept., at Bideford, "hundreds flying round and lighting on lantern," 5 p.m., calm E., fine, misty. On 18th and 25th several were seen from Skerries and from Morecambe Bay, flying S. and S.S.E: and on Oct. 2nd and 3rd some passed Morecambe Bay, flying S.E. by S., and S. On 7th, five were seen at Godrevy, 12.15 p.m.; and on 19th, at Bull Point, "a large flock passed, flying E.," strong E.S.E. breeze, this being the latest instance recorded.

Martin, _Chelidon urbica_, Linn.--Autumn: Sept. 24th, at Skerries, several were seen flying about the island with Swallows during the afternoon. From Flatholm Mr. Dale writes, "about the middle of September there was an unusually large quantity of Martins for a few days."

Greenfinch, _Ligurinus chloris_, Linn.; Yellowhammer, _Emberiza citrinella_, Linn.--Noticed only at Allonby, where, Oct. 20th, Green Linnets and Yellowhammers were seen in mixed flocks.

Sparrow, _Passer domesticus_, Linn.; _P. montanus_, Linn.--Spring: On Jan. 12th, at North Stack, "a flock of Mountain Sparrows" flying S.W., strong N.E. breeze, snow. At Great Castle Head, on 30th, "Sparrows with Robins"; and the notices are continuous throughout February (on 14th with "Ravens"). In March, 4th and 10th, "Sparrows with Robins." On 31st, "a flight of Sparrows." The time of the observations mostly between 6 and 8 a.m.; the weather invariably gloomy or foggy; breeze gentle to strong, and southerly, except on 24th N., and on 31st E.N.E.; the direction of flight not noted. Autumn: Sept. 11th, at Nash, "large flocks of Common Sparrows passed S.W.," light N.E. breeze. On 12th, "twenty" in same direction, light N., misty. At Bardsey, House and Common Sparrow (?) reported "resident all the year round."

Chaffinch, _Fringilla cœlebs_, Linn.--Autumn: Sept. 6th, at Nash, "fifteen to twenty Chaffinches struck at midnight, four killed," mod. E. breeze, rain. On Oct. 17th, at Morecambe Bay, one, flying W.N.W., mod. S. breeze; and on 19th, one, flying S.E., mod. S.E. gale.

Linnet, _Linota cannabina_, Linn.--Autumn: First notice at Nash, Sept. 7th, "a large flock of Linnets passed W. at 9 p.m.," fresh E.S.E. breeze, mist. On 8th, at Bull Point, "about two dozen Linnets and Dishwashers," 6 a.m., passing inland, S.S.W., calm, clear. On 25th, at Skerries, "many Linnets and Wrens all night striking the light," only a few killed, mod. W.S.W. breeze, misty. On 27th, at South Stack, "about fifty Linnets" passed W.N.W. at 7 a.m., gentle N.N.W. breeze, fine and clear. From this station flocks were observed till Oct. 16th passing N.W. or W.N.W., with light S.E. wind. At Skerries they were again noticed between Oct. 17th and 27th, generally with Larks, once with Blackbirds also, and once "Linnets and Wrens"; wind on every occasion S.E. or E.S.E., light breeze to fresh gale. On 24th and 25th, fresh E.S.E. gale, "Linnets, Larks, and Blackbirds passed all night, many striking, and a few being killed." On Oct. 16th, at Milford, "a considerable number passed." At Godrevy, Nov. 7th, one struck, light S.S.W. breeze, clear. The latest is reported from Milford, Nov. 23rd, "a considerable number with Larks have been about the land here the last few days," fresh breeze to mod. gale S.S.W. to W., "which prevented their going farther."

Bullfinch, _Pyrrhula europæ_ (Vieill.).--Oct. 28th at Morecambe Bay, a female noticed at 2 p.m., mod. N.N.E. breeze.

Sky Lark, _Alauda arvensis_, Linn.--Spring: From Jan. 13th to 25th, "Sky Larks seen at Lundy and at Scilly." On 11th, "a quantity" arrived with Plovers and Starlings at Milford, and remained all day. On 12th and 13th, at South Stack, "continuous flocks of Larks and Starlings passed," fresh N.E. breeze, snow. Autumn: Sept. 24th, "a flock of Sky Larks" passed S.E., 3 p.m., mod. S.E. breeze, mist. On 25th, at Morecambe Bay, "three," and on 27th, at same hour, 10 a.m., "two passed" N.E., gentle N.W. by N. breeze. On 29th, at Nash, "a few Larks with Starlings" passed at noon, gentle E.N.E. breeze, mist. At Morecambe, Oct. 5th, one passed S., mod. E. by S. breeze. On 16th, three passed W.S.W., light N.N.E. breeze. At Skerries, throughout October, notices of passing chiefly at night, striking, and some killed; wind mod. S.E. to E.S.E. On 16th, at South Stack, "a flock of Larks accompanying a flock of Linnets" passed W.N.W., light S.E. air. On 21st, at Milford, a flight passed inland, 1 p.m., E.S.E. clear (the following night there was a fresh gale). In November, at Morecambe, on 4th, "a female"; and at Milford, 23rd, "a considerable number with Linnets been about the last few days," S.S.W. to W. fresh breeze to mod. gale. On Dec. 2nd, at Morecambe, "a male Sky Lark came on board and was caught," 7.45 a.m., mod. S.W. breeze, gloomy, misty. At Skerries, on 22nd, "a few Larks" struck from 10 to 11 p.m., one being killed, gentle E.N.E. breeze.

Starling, _Sturnus vulgaris_, Linn.--Spring: At South Stack, Jan. 12th and 13th, Starlings and Larks. On 14th, at Godrevy, "a great number with Thrushes and Lapwings" from noon to 4 p.m., fresh E.S.E. breeze, frost and snow. At Scilly, 13th to 25th, "large flocks with Larks and Fieldfares." On 7th several at Nash, and on 16th "flocks" passing N.W., light air, misty. On Feb. 16th, at Great Castle Head, "six were seen with Ravens," 4 p.m., mod. S.S.E. breeze, rain; and at Scilly, on 22nd, with Lapwings, Plovers, and Curlews, 9 a.m., strong E.N.E. breeze. Autumn: First notice at Nash, Aug. 13th, "a small flock" passed S.W., 9 a.m., gentle W. breeze, fog; so also on 19th, mod. E. breeze, mist. On Sept. 24th "a small flock" passed S.E., mod. S.E. breeze, mist, rain. On 29th, "twenty-four Starlings and a few Larks" passed S.W. at noon, gentle E.N.E. breeze, mist. At Morecambe, Sept. 27th, at 11.50 p.m., "two going W. and chirping loud," light W. air. On Oct. 1st, at Scilly, "flocks flying about in the morning," mod. S.E. breeze. On 13th, at South Stack, 7.30 a.m., "a very large flock rushed on the island," fresh N.N.W. breeze; they passed to E.; on 17th a few passed, two struck, but were not killed. On 19th, at Morecambe, one going S.S.E. at 8 a.m., and at 3.23 p.m. three going S.E., mod. S.E. gale. On 25th, one going E., mod. E. breeze. At Nash, on 21st, fifty to sixty passed, 4 a.m., fresh E.S.E. breeze, mist, rain (11 killed); and on 27th, at about the same hour, 100 to 150 passed to S.W., 10 to 20 struck, 4 killed, mod. E.N.E. breeze. At Bideford, throughout October, hundreds seen often in the morning, flying past from N.W. to E., to feed on Branston Burrows. In November, at South Stack, on 12th, flocks passed S., about fifty rested on the island, 8 a.m., mod. S.W. breeze, fine, clear. On 15th, at Morecambe, a flock at 10.55 a.m. passed, flying E.S.E., fresh S. breeze, mist, rain. At Nash, the same day and hour, 200 to 300 passed S.W., fresh S. breeze, mist (one white Starling among them); on 24th, twelve to eighteen passed at 8 a.m., strong S.W. breeze, clear. On Dec. 14th, 300 passed S.W. at noon, mod. S.W. breeze, mist, rain; and constant occurrences are noted at this station up to Feb. 7th, 1882. On Dec. 23rd a large flock passed to E., 8.30 a.m., calm; and on 31st, at same hour, a large flock passed to S.E., gentle S.S.E. breeze, fine and clear. On Jan. 16th, 1882, at 7.50 p.m., some struck the lantern, strong S. breeze, misty. At Skerries, on 17th, a great many passed all night, fifteen killed, strong S.W. breeze, mist; and at sunrise large flocks flying towards the land. On 20th, at Hartland Point, one struck, 9 p.m., calm. From Flatholm they are reported to have been very scarce.

Magpie, _Pica rustica_, Scop.--On March 1st, Great Castle Head, two Magpies and three Robins seen, 9 a.m., mod. N.W. breeze, gloomy, showery.

Jackdaw, _Corvus monedula_, Linn.--Autumn: In October it is reported from Allonby that a number of Jackdaws frequent these parts. On Oct. 25th, at Morecambe L.V., one seen at noon going S. by W., lighted on mizen-mast a moment, and then flew away very tired, strong E. breeze, clear.

Crow, _Corvus cornix_, Linn.; Chough, _Pyrrhocorax graculus_, Linn.--Spring: Feb. 18th, at Great Castle Head, "four Muscle Crows," 5 a.m., mod. to fresh E. breeze. On 22nd, at 7 a.m., six, E.N.E. On March 22nd, at 8 a.m., four Crows with two Ravens, strong breeze W.S.W. to mod. gale; and on 26th, four Crows. Autumn: Sept. 13th, at Nash, a small flock of Choughs passed S.W. at 3 p.m., gentle N.N.W. breeze, clear. At Morecambe, Sept. 28th, one Crow in vicinity, 11.20 a.m., gentle S. breeze, slight fog. On Oct. 13th, at Nash, a very large flock of Crows and Gulls seen inland from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., mod. W. breeze, very clear; and on Dec. 14th, 40 Crows (with 300 Starlings) at noon, mod. S.W. breeze. On Jan. 20th, 100 with Gulls passed S.W., 11 a.m. (Would some of these notices refer to Rooks?)

Rook, _Corvus frugilegus_, Linn.--Nov. 6th, at Allonby, a great many Rooks coming from N., flying S., strong S.W. breeze.

Raven, _Corvus corax_, Linn.--Spring: At Great Castle Head, Feb. 14th, two with Sparrows, 4 p.m., strong S. breeze, showers. On 15th, two with Starlings at same hour, mod. S.S.E. breeze. On March 22nd, two, and four Crows, 8 a.m., strong W.S.W. breeze, showers.

Cuckoo, _Cuculus canorus_, Linn.--Spring: At Air (River Dee), on April 10th, a male and female seen, 4.30 p.m., mod. S.S.E. breeze, clear. On 19th, at Burnham, Cuckoo heard, weather very cold. At Nash, on 15th, eleven Cuckoos passed N.W. from 1 to 3 p.m., calm, mist. On 16th, five passed N.W. from 8 to 9 a.m., light E.S.E. air, mist. On May 4th, four passed S.W. at 9 a.m., gentle E.S.E. breeze, mist, rain.

Falcon, _Falco peregrinus_ (Tunstall).--At Morecambe L.V., Nov. 21st, 3.30 p.m., a Falcon Hawk fell in the water close to the L.V., very tired, was drowned. At Hartland Point, Jan. 24th, 1882, a very large Hawk seen at a distance, 3.30 p.m., calm and clear.

Cormorant, _Phalacrocorax carbo_, Linn.--At Skerries, from May to September, Cormorants and Curlews seen occasionally. At Bideford, in September, a few Shags. At Morecambe, Oct. 9th, one Cormorant going W., 2.15 p.m., strong N.W. breeze, about through the day.

Gannet, _Sula bassana_, Linn.--Spring: At Holyhead, April 29th, four crossed, 1 p.m., flying from E. to W., mod. S.W. gale. Autumn: At Skerries, Sept. 11th, several at sunrise flying W. at a great height, mod. N.E., clear. At Morecambe, Oct. 7th, 7 a.m., one going S.; and on 8th, one going E. On 9th a good many, and on 10th a few were seen. At Hartland Point, Nov. 20th, several flying to and fro (and during the whole of the month).

Heron, _Ardea cinerea_, Linn.--At Skerries, Sept. 8th, one alighted close to the lighthouse, 6 p.m., calm and fine. At Allonby, Oct. 20th, several observed at 11 a.m. coming from the north, flying S., fresh N.E. breeze, clear.

Goose, _Anser (?)_--Spring: At Nash E., passing W. in January. At Sevenstones, on 11th, several flocks passed, flying W.; and at Scilly on 25th, three were seen. On Dec. 13th, at Hartland Point, Geese in flights going E., and on 23rd several birds going in same direction. On Jan. 17th, 1882, several (single birds, not in flights) during the morning flying W. These are all the instances noted.

Sheldrake, _Tadorna cornuta_, Gmel.--March 29th, at Air (River Dee), forty-one pairs at sunrise, gentle W.N.W. breeze. Oct. 17th, at Allonby, two flying S., 8 p.m., mod. S.E. breeze.

Duck, _Anas boschas_, Linn.; _Mareca penelope_, L.; _Œdemia(?)_; _Querquedula crecca_, Linn.--Spring: At Godrevy, on Jan. 6th, a flock of Ducks and a Mallard flying W. On 13th and 14th, at Nash, flocks of Wild Ducks flying W. On 26th, at St. Tudwal's, "Ducks." On March 18th, Bardsey, three Ducks and one Drake Wigeon, at 1.30 a.m., mod. S.S.W. breeze, sleet. Autumn: First notice Sept. 1st, at Holyhead, large flocks of Wild Ducks in bay, 11.30 a.m., fresh N.E. breeze, clear. At Godrevy, on 15th, four "Black Ducks" (? Scoters), 1.30 p.m., mod. N. by E. breeze, clear. At Morecambe, on 14th and 15th, at 7 a.m., Wild Ducks flying S.S.W., light W. breeze, clear. During the first two weeks of October Wild Ducks are reported as passing towards the S.W., S.E., and S., the greatest number on the 9th; and on 19th and 24th, Black Ducks going S.E. or S.S.W. At Scilly, on 18th, three Wild Ducks, strong S.E. breeze. At Nash, on 21st, four Wild Ducks (Black Ducks) at 3.30 a.m. struck, one killed, strong E.S.E. breeze. On 26th, at Allonby, five Grey Ducks at 1.30 p.m., strong E. breeze, clear. In November Black Ducks and Wild Ducks were noticed from Morecambe Bay, Godrevy, and Air, passing to S. or E. At Godrevy, Dec. 14th, at 8.30 p.m., one Wild Duck was killed, fresh N. breeze, clear; and at Air, to Dec. 9th, flocks of Wild Ducks passed inland about sunset. At Morecambe, on Dec. 2nd, some were seen flying S.W.; and from Dec. 2nd to 11th Wild Ducks in numbers--from one and two to thirteen--passed, flying N.W., N.N.W. (and once W.N.W., with strong W.N.W. breeze), wind S.S.W. or mod. S.S.E., generally mist or rain. Time of observation varying from 8.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. On 27th one passed, flying S., gentle N.W. breeze. At Nash, on 20th, fifteen Ducks passed at midnight, two struck (not killed). On 29th, forty to fifty passed S. at 3.20 p.m., light S.W. breeze, fog; on same day, at 3.30 a.m., 100 to 150 Teal passed S.W. On 31st, four Ducks passed S.W. at 4 a.m., strong S.W. breeze, clear. On Jan. 24th about 200 seen close to the cliffs all day.

Wood Pigeon, _Columba palumbus_, Linn.--On June 22nd, at Nash, two Wood Pigeons struck (one killed), 2 a.m., mod. W. breeze. At Skerries, Aug. --, two Pigeons seen in the afternoon, remained some time. On Oct. 21st, at Nash, at 4 p.m., one killed, fresh E.S.E. breeze. On Nov. 30th, at Allonby, flocks of Wood Pigeons coming from E., flying W., strong S.W. breeze, cloudy.

Landrail, _Crex pratensis_, Bechst.--At Nash, June 19th, one killed at 1 a.m., light N. air, fog; again on Oct. 29th, one killed, 3.50 a.m., light E.N.E. breeze, mist.

Golden Plover, _Charadrius pluvialis_, Linn.--Spring: At Nash, between Jan. 3rd and 11th, flocks of Plovers, Peewits, and Starlings passed W. or N.W. At Bardsey, Feb. 11th, flocks of four and five Golden Plovers were flying about the island in the daytime, mod. N.E. gale, sleet. Autumn: Sept. 19th, at Skerries, two remained till evening. At Allonby, Oct. 20th, Golden Plovers in flocks. At Nash, Dec. 10th, fifty to sixty Plovers passed W. at 2 p.m., light N.E. breeze, mist. In January, 1882, at St. Tudwal's, two alighted on the island to rest, one flew away with difficulty to W., mod. W. gale. On 7th, at Nash, three Plovers killed, 4 a.m., strong N. breeze, showers of hail.

Grey Plover, _Squatarola helvetica_, Linn.--At Allonby, Nov. 7th, three Grey Plovers seen, one shot, strong S.W. breeze.

Ring Plover, _Ægialitis hiaticula_, Linn.--At Air, March 29th, forty Ring Plovers at noon, gentle W.N.W. breeze, clear.

Dotterel.--At Bideford, in September, hundreds. (Would this be the Ringed Dotterel?).

Lapwing, _Vanellus vulgaris_, Bechst.--Spring: At Nash, Jan. 3rd, large flocks passed W., and on 6th N.W., mod. E. breeze. On 10th, Plovers and Peewits passed S.W., gentle N.E. breeze; and on 11th, flocks (with Starlings) passed N.W., light breeze, mist. At Scilly, Jan. 10th, 13th, and 25th, large flocks of Lapwings and Plovers, mod. E. and N.N.E. breezes. At Sevenstones, on 11th, large flocks flying W., gentle W.N.W. breeze, hazy. At Godrevy, on 14th, Lapwings, Starlings, and Thrushes at 4 p.m., fresh E.S.E. breeze, clear. On 15th, at Skerries, several were seen flying round the lantern at midnight, strong S.S.W. breeze, gloomy. At Scilly, Feb. 22nd, 9 a.m., Lapwings with Plovers, Starlings, and Curlews, strong E.N.E. breeze, mist. Autumn: Aug. 30th, at Air, a flock hovering about in the morning. This is the only notice from any station till Oct. 1st, when, at Allonby, large flocks. On 16th, at Nash, two Peewits and a few Starlings passed S.W., gentle E. breeze, mist. At Allonby, Nov. 14th, several flocks coming from the north, flying S., strong S.W. breeze, rain. So on 18th, with gentle E. breeze, frost. At Morecambe, on Nov. 10th, at 11.30, a flock passed, flying S.E., fresh W. breeze. On Dec. 12th, at Milford, a considerable number (probably over 200) seen near, evidently on flight, were following a leader from the way they flew, light N. breeze, fine sharp frost. On Dec. 16th, at Nash, 1000 or more Lapwings passed W. at 1 p.m., light N.E. breeze, mist. At Menai, Peewits all the year round (but is no increase and decrease of their numbers observable?).

Turnstone, _Strepsilas interpres_, Linn.--At Allonby, Nov. 28th, small flocks of about a dozen Turnstones noticed on the shore, gentle S.W. breeze, clear.

Oystercatcher, _Hæmatopus ostralegus_, Linn.--On June 7th and 8th, at Nash, twenty Curlews and Sea-pies passed N., mod. N. to N.W. breeze. At Bideford, Sept. 17th, hundreds of Sea-pies visit the mussel-beds all the year with Curlews, Gulls, and Stints. On Oct. 6th, at Air, several flocks passed E. at different times of the day, mod. N.N.E. breeze. On 20th, at Allonby, flocks. At Skerries they are said to remain all the year. (But do all remain all the year? What about the young? Is there no movement noticeable at any time of the year?)

Woodcock, _Scolopax rusticula_, Linn.; Snipe, _Gallinago cælestis_, Frenzel.--At Bardsey, Jan. 14th, two passed W. at noon, fresh E. breeze, mist; on 20th one struck the lantern. At Nash, Jan. 5th, four Snipe passed S.W. at 3 p.m., fresh E.N.E. breeze, mist. On Oct. 27th, at Skerries, a Woodcock killed soon after midnight, fresh S.S.E. breeze. At Nash, Nov. 2nd, two Snipe passed E., mod. E. breeze, rain. On Dec. 21st, at Skerries, a Woodcock killed at midnight, mod. W.N.W. gale; and on Dec. 29th, at Nash, four Snipe passed S.W., light S.W. breeze, mist.

Stint, _Tringa (?)_; Godwit, _Limosa (?)_.--Sept. 17th, at Bideford, hundreds of Stints with Sea-pies, &c., between half-ebb and half-flood. At Allonby, Nov. 8th, a large flock of Stints and Godwits wheeling about.

Sanderling, _Calidris arenaria_, Linn.--At Godrevy, Dec. 20th, and 21st, about 11 a.m., mod. S. and W. by S. breezes, a flock passed W.; and on 25th, at 12.30 a.m., two Sanderlings struck and one was killed, fresh S.W. breeze, mist.

Curlew, _Numenius arquata_, Linn.--Spring: At Scilly, from Jan. 13th to 25th, large flocks, with Lapwings, &c. On 16th, at Skerries, an unusual number seen all day, mod. breeze, mist. On 22nd Feb. at Scilly, Starlings and Curlews, E.N.E., strong breeze; and from May to September they are reported as occasionally seen. At Nash, June 7th and 8th, twenty Curlews and Seapies passed N. from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., mod. N. and N.W. breeze, rain. On 24th to 28th large numbers of Curlews and Seapies passed S.W. from sunrise to 1 p.m., mod. N.W. to S. breeze, rain. On July 11th twelve to fifteen Curlews passed S. 9 a.m., fresh W. breeze, fine. At Air, July 18th, 9.15 p.m., large quantities passed E., light W.N.W. breeze, rain. Autumn: At Morecambe, first instance, Sept. 18th, one flying about the ship, followed by a Skua; and on 25th, two flying S.S.E., gentle N.W. breeze. At Menai they are mentioned as being more plentiful in August and September; and at Bideford, in September, hundreds at the mussel-beds with Oystercatchers, &c. At Nash, Oct. 6th, eight passed N.W. at 1.30 p.m., light E. breeze. At Morecambe, on 19th, three passed S.W., strong S.E. gale. And at Skerries, on 18th, Curlews flying about the island all day, mod. S.E. breeze; on 23rd they were seen all day, light E.S.E. breeze, clear. At Usk, throughout the winter, large flocks seen on the sands when tide in, and these remained about till March, 3882.

Arctic Tern, _Sterna macrura_, Naum.; Lesser Tern, _S. minuta_, Linn.--At Nash, June 24th to 28th, a large number of Sea Swallows (with Curlews) passed S.W. from sunrise to 1 p.m., mod. N.W. to S. breeze, rain. At Skerries, May 1st to September, innumerable quantities of Arctic Terns or Sea Swallows (come to breed, leaving when young able to fly). At Bideford, Sept. 17th, a Sea Swallow, 10 p.m., struck the lantern, and was taken alive, fresh S. breeze, mist. On Sept. 27th, at Morecambe, three Lesser Terns passed with two Titlarks, flying N.N.W., gentle N.W. by N. breeze.

Gull, _Larus_.--Spring: At Great Castle Head, in January up to 20th, Gulls flew by. At Bull Point, from 11th to 26th, Sea Gulls (grey), flying rather high, S.W., with mod. breeze from N.W. At Nash, on 9th, a small flock of Gulls passed N., 11 a.m., light E.N.E. breeze. At Great Castle Head, March 14th and 18th, four and six Gulls flying S.S.E. and S.W. Autumn: At Nash, on Aug. 30th, a large flock of Gulls passed N.W. at 7 a.m., gentle E.N.E. breeze. At South Stack Gulls are reported as remaining till Aug. 29th. At Bideford hundreds of Common Gulls seen in September. At Bull Point, on Sept. 16th, a Black-backed Gull passed W.S.W., 10.15 a.m.; on 17th, at Morecambe, continuous flocks of Gulls, Black-headed, Grey, and different species. Thence to Oct. 19th. Flocks of Common Gulls and different species are constantly recorded; winds from N.N.E. to S.E. by S. (never directly E. or N., nor indeed N. of E.); greatest number Sept. 19th to 22nd inclusive. At Nash, Oct. 13th, a very large flock of Gulls and Crows seen inland from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., mod. W. breeze, very clear. The same on 27th, gentle E.N.E. breeze, mist. A great number passsed up and down the Channel from August to October, about sunrise flying N. and at sunset S. At Allonby, Nov. 14th, it is "noted for some time past a great quantity of Kittiwakes been on the coast." At Skerries also an unusual number of Kittiwakes this year; a few Gulls all the year. At Usk large flocks of Gulls seen occasionally through the window. At Bardsey Gulls resident; and at Menai always seen.

Skua, _Stercorarius catarrhactes_, Linn.--The only records from Morecambe on Sept. 18th, one following a flock of Gulls, and again on 19th and 20th; several on 22nd, in vicinity all day; 23rd, a dozen going W., 1.30 p.m., gloomy and misty; on 25th, 29th, and 30th a good many seen. In October, one seen on 23rd chasing Gulls; on 8th, one going S., gentle E.N.E. breeze; the latest notice on 11th, a few chasing Gulls.