EAST COAST OF ENGLAND.

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

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

East Coast stations included in this report are:—

Longstone L.H.Thomas O. Hall.
Farn, Inner, L.H.Thomas H. Cutting.
Coquet Island L.H.William Evans.
Tees, 5 Buoy L.V.Henry Harbord.
Whitby High L.H.John Odgers.
Flamborough L.H.Charles Hood.
Spurn L.H.Annie Rose Smith and J. B. Smith.
Spurn L.V.Nil.
Outer Dowsing L.V.W. Stock and A. Bearling.
Inner Dowsing L.V.William King.
Llyn Wells L.V.T. Ditcham.
Dudgeon L.V.J. F. Warder and J. Harrison.
Hasbro' L.V.John Nicholas and B. V. Darnell.
Hasbro' L.H.Nil.
Hunstanton L.H.W. Westmoreland.
Cromer L.H.C. B. Comber.
Winterton L.H.John Watson.
Leman and Ower L.H.R. Cook and John Bowen.
Newarp L.V.Charles Cook and George Hall.
Cockle L.V.C. Perfrement and E. Cole.
Corton L.V.J. Dove and J. H. Johnson.
Languard Point L.H.Owen Boyle.
Shipwash L.V.William Barker and D. Dale.
Galloper L.V.P. Page and F. Page and C. Rafe.
Kentish Knock L.V.W. R. Carter and William Ross.
Swin Middle L.V.Samuel Pender.
Tongue L.V.Nil.
Nore L.V.Wm. Little wood (wings).
Goodwin L.V.Thomas Rees.
Gull L.V.Francis Harvey and J. Jenkins.
South Sand Head L.V.F. G. Foreman.
East Side L.V.W. Nicholls and E. le Gallais.
Varne L.V.William Kingsford.
Hanois L.H., GuernseyCharles Williams.

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

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

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

JANUARY.

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

[1] The sequence of the stations is from north to south. The weather reports at the various stations are given in brackets. The symbols are those which have been adopted in the Beaufort Scale. The force of the wind ranges from 0 to 12.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

January 15th.—Yarmouth, Peregrine Falcon.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FEBRUARY.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MARCH.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

APRIL.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MAY.

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

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

[2] Cannot something be done to check this indiscriminate slaughter of rare visitors during the close time? To all intents and purposes the Act is a dead letter in Norfolk.—J. C.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

JUNE.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

JULY.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AUGUST.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SEPTEMBER.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

OCTOBER.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[3] Mr Matthew Bailey reports—"Skuas, Little Gulls, and Shearwaters in some numbers early in October; also some Fulmar Petrels, one immature Sabine's Gull shot, and a Grey Phalarope."

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NOVEMBER.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DECEMBER

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Station.Date.
1887.		Species.
Spurn L.H.Oct.3,4 A.M.Wren.
"Nov.4,3 A.M.Tree Sparrow.
Cromer L.H. "18.Tufted Duck (male)
"Sept.17,3 A.M.Osprey.[4]
Happisburgh L.V. "3.Arctic Tern.
" "15.Whitethroat, two.
"Nov.7.Great Tit, two.
" "18.Jacksnipe.
Leman and Ower L.V.Aug.5.Skylark.
"Sept.26.Jacksnipe.
"Oct.7.Linnet.
" "8.Greenfinch.
" "26.Greenfinch.[5]
"Nov.11.Water-rail.
Nore L.V.Oct.10.Thrush.
" "" Chaffinch.
" "" Tree Sparrow.
" "" Greenfinch.[6]
Kentish Knock L.V. "9.Brambling, six.
Goodwin L.V.Sept.20.Wryneck.
Hanois L.H., GuernseyOct.6.Pied Wagtail, two.

[4] "Shot from flagstaff, as seen when ray of light came round and illuminated it."

[5] "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.)"

[6] Mr Thomas Littlewood says—" These four species on deck at sunrise too weak to fly."

Summary and General Remarks.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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