WEST COAST OF ENGLAND AND WALES, AND THE ISLE OF MAN.

Schedules and letters of instruction, with stamped envelopes for wings, were sent to the fifty-three under-mentioned lighthouses and light-vessels on the West and South-West Coasts of England, the Coasts of Wales, and the Isle of Man, and returns have been received from the thirty-four stations marked with an asterisk.

The following is an enumeration of the stations included in this section of the Report:—

No. on
Map.
Isle of Man.
115.L.H.Point of Ayre.
116.L.H.Douglas Head.
*117.L.H.Langness,Mr Robert Clyne.
*118.L.H.Chickens Rock,Messrs Black and Beggs.
*119.L.V.Bahama Bank,Mr John West.
N. W. England.
*120.L.H.St Bees,Mr Henry Nott.
*121.L.V.Selker,Messrs Daniel Kneale
and George Cumming.
*122.L.V.Morecambe Bay,Henry Clavell.
*123.L.V.River Dee,Mr S. Work.
North Wales.
124.L.H.Air.
*125.L.H.Menai,Mr Joseph Steer.
*126.L.H.Skerries Rock,Messrs Rees, Smith, Tomkinson, and Williams.
*127.L.H.Holyhead Breakwater,Messrs Prichard, Roberts, and Hughes.
*128.L.H.South Stack,Mr. W. R. Burgess.
*129.L.V.Carnarvon Bay,Messrs Thomas and Hughes.
130.L.H.St Tudwal's.Messrs Davies and Parsons.
*131.L.H.Bardsey Island,Mr Thomas Bowen.
*132.L.V.Cardigan Bay,Messrs Rees and Comben.
South Wales.
*133.L.H.South Bishop,Messrs Nicholas and Pell.
*134.L.H.Smalls,Mr George Baker.
*135.L.H.Great Castle Head,Mr W. L. Davis.
*136.L.H.Milford (St Ann's),Mr James F. Spicer.
*137.L.H.Caldy,Mr Wm. Ebben.
*138.L.V.Helwick,Messrs Webber and Howells.
Bristol Channel.
*139.L.V.Scarweather,Messrs Havells and Wyness.
*140.L.H.Nash (E. ),Mr Henry Nicholas.
*141.L.V.Breaksea,Messrs Walters and Johnson.
*142.L.H.Flatholm,Mr W. Dale.
143.L.V.English and Welsh Grounds.
*144.L.H.Usk.
145.L.H.Avon.
*146.L.H.Burnham,Mr William Lewis.
South-Western England.
*147.L.H.Bull Point,Mr George Knott.
*148.L.H.Bideford Bar,Mr Thomas Gilpin.
149.L.H.Lundy Island.
150.L.H.Hartland Point.
151.L.H.Trevose Head.
*152.L.H.Godrevy,Mr Richard Trahair.
*153.L.H.Longships,Mr Jno. W. Watson.
*154.L.V.Sevenstones,Mr Daniel Norton.
*155.L.H.Wolf Rock,Mr J. J. Chavner.
156.L.H.Scilly.
*157.L.H.Bishop's Rock,Mr Jno. W. Troth.
158.L.H.Lizard Point.
159.L.H.Falmouth Harbour.
*160.L.H.Eddystone,Messrs Ainger and Gaudion.
*161.L.H.Plymouth Breakwater,Mr Arthur Ebgar.
*162.L.H.Start Point,Mr William Jones.
*163.L.H.Portland Bill,Messrs Frost and Counter.
*164.L.V.Shambles, Mr William Clark.
165.L.H.Anvil Point.
*166.L.H.Hurst Castle,Mr G. G. Appleton.
167.L.H.The Needles.

Our best thanks are due to the observers above named for their invaluable co-operation, and for the faithful manner in which they have filled in their schedules. To Messrs Ainger and Gaudion (Eddystone), Bowen (Bardsey), Clark (Shambles), Knott (Bull Point), Nicholas (Nash), Norton (Sevenstones), Rees and Smith (Skerries), Steer (Menai), Thomas and Hughes (Carnarvon Bay), Walters and Johnson (Breaksea), and Webber and Howells (Helwick), additional and special thanks are due for sending the wings of the following species killed or captured at their respective stations:—

Date.
1887.		Species.Station.Remarks.
Mar.11,Lapwing,Sevenstones L.V., 1 caught.
"18,Pied Wagtail,Nash L.H., 8 killed.
April24,Willow Warbler,Eddystone L.H., ....
"30,{Whinchat, ♂
Redstart,		}Shambles L.V.,40 caught.
May3,Reed Warbler,
White throat,
Wood Warbler,
Willow Warbler,
Redstart,		Eddystone L.H.,many killed
"" Sedge Warbler,Nash L.H., 5 killed.
"" Willow Warbler," 4 "
"" Whitethroat,"42 "
"" Blackcap," 1 "
"4,Pied Flycatcher," 1 "
"6,Redstart,Carnarvon Bay L.V., 1 "
"15,Whitethroat," 1 "
"" Sedge Warbler,Helwick L.V., 3 "
"" Ring Plover," 1 "
Aug.16,Willow Warbler,Skerries L.H., 1 "
"" Sedge Warbler," 1 "
"17,Willow Warbler," 1 "
"18,"" 1 "
"" Sedge Warbler," 1 "
"" Willow Warbler,Nash L.H.,10 "
"" Sedge Warbler,"35 "
"" Spotted Flycatcher,"14 "
"25,Willow Warbler,Skerries L.H.,12 "
"29,Sedge Warbler,"several.
Sept.17,Grey Wagtail,Eddystone L.H., ....
"18,Turnstone,Skerries L.H., 1.
"20,Sedge Warbler,Nash L.H.,27.
"21,Whitethroat,Eddystone L.H., ....
"" Tree Pipit," ....
"" Dunlin,;" ....
"" Wheatear," ....
"21,Sedge Warbler,Eddystone L.H., ....
"23,Blackcap,Menai L.H., 1.
"30,Pied Wagtail,Eddystone L.H., ....
"" Meadow Pipit," ....
"" Yellow Wagtail," ....
Oct.3,Albino Starling,Bardsey L.H.,shot.
"9,Common Thrush,Breaksea L.V., 1.
"17,Chaffinch,Skerries L.H., ....
"30,Wren," ....
Nov.3,Rock Pipit,"shot.
"7,Chaffinch,Nash L.H., 1.
"" Redwing," 6.
"" Common Thrush,"11.
"" Short-eared Owl,Skerries L.H.,shot.
"8,Golden Eye,"♂.
"" Jack Snipe,"shot.
"9,Grey Plover,Nash L.H., 4 killed.
"11,Chaffinch,Bull Point L.H., 1 " ♂.
"13,Water Rail,Nash L.H., ....
"14,Blackcap,"15 killed.
"" Stonechat," 4 "
"" Woodcock,
Snipe,
Skylark,		" 3 "
6 "
104 "
"19,Knot," ....
"21,Coot,Breaksea L.V., 1 killed.

In addition to the observations furnished by the various Light-keepers, the following notes have been incorporated:—

Observations made in Cumberland, communicated by Messrs Macpherson and Duckworth.

Notes from the North-West Coast of Merioneth, by Mr G. H. Caton-Haigh.

To the above-named ornithologists, and to Mr W. Cecil Scott, of Leeds, the writer begs to tender his best thanks for their valued co-operation.

Summary of Observations.

January.—On several occasions during the month a few Thrushes, Fieldfares, Blackbirds, Larks, Starlings, and Curlews were observed at the lanterns, but all the movements recorded appear to be purely local in their nature.

February.—The same species are occasionally and locally noted as in January; but on the 17th, Wheatears were noted at the Chickens Rock lantern, and a Ring Ouzel was shot at St Tudwal's—these harbingers of spring making their appearance with the south-westerly winds and mild weather which then spread over our islands.

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

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

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

June.—The returns for this month are quite unimportant.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

JANUARY.

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

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

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

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

January 15th.—Chickens Rock L.H., number of Curlews flying round lantern all night. (S.E. strong breeze; haze.)

January 27th.—Chickens Rock L.H., number of small birds flying round lantern all night. (S.S.W. gale.)

FEBRUARY.

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

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

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

February 17th.—Chickens Rock L.H., flocks of Thrushes, Blackbirds, Starlings, and Wheatears flying round lantern all night. (S.S.W. fresh breeze; haze.) St Tudwal's L.H., a "Ringed Ouzel" shot at 9 A.M.

February 18th.—Skerries Rock L.H., two Thrushes killed, midnight. (N. by E., 6; clear.)

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

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

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

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

February 28th.—St Tudwal's L.H., a Blackbird and a Lark killed at 5 A.M.

MARCH.

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

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

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

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

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

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

March 10th.—Selker L.V., Larks and Thrushes all night; all disappeared at daybreak. (Calm; O. M.) St Tudwal's L.H., two Blackbirds on the island at 10 A.M. Eddystone L.H., small birds all night—Blackbirds and Thrushes resting on the roof. (E.; O.)

March 12th.—Bishop Rock L.H., "Puffins arrived. They are seven days later than last year."

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

March 17th.—Skerries Rock L.H., Thrushes and Starlings throughout the night. (Calm, misty.)

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

March 19th.—Langness L.H., twenty-one Geese at 3 P.M. flying N.E. (Light E.; haze.) Bahama Bank L.V., two Thrushes and two Starlings killed at 11.15 P.M. (S.E., 4; hazy.) St Tudwal's L.H., six Wild Geese flying N.E. at 5.40 P.M. Helwick L.V., a Kingfisher struck the lantern at 3 A.M. (S.S.W., 2; haze.)

March 20th.—Bahama Bank L.V., two Thrushes at 10.45 P.M.; one killed. One Flycatcher and one Lark flying round lantern at 10.45 P.M. (S. by E., 3; O. G.) Selker L.V., several Starlings and Larks flying about the light from 12 P.M. to 4 A.M. One Starling caught alive. Carnarvon Bay L.V., several birds all night. One Starling and one Blackbird killed. (S., 3; B. M.) Eddystone L.H., Larks and Lapwings at 3 A.M. (E.N.E., 4.)

March 21st.—Cumberland, Sand Martins at Cockermouth.

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

March 24th.—Merionethshire, one Whimbrel.

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

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

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

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

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

March 31st.—St Tudwal's L.H., about fifty Puffins arrived at the island. Helwick L.V., forty Lapwings going N.E. at 10 A.M. (W., 3; clear.)

APRIL.

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

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

April 10th.—Langness L.H., one Ring Ouzel and about a dozen Wheatears at 3 P.M. (Light E.; clear.) St Bees L.H., first appearance of Wheatear.

April 11th.—Langness L.H., one Swallow at 10 A.M. (Light E.; haze.) Holyhead Breakwater L.H., several Swallows about the lighthouse at 10 A.M. (O. B. C.) Cardigan Bay L.V., the first Swallow seen at noon going E.N.E. Bull Point L.H., three Swallows at 2 P.M. going E.

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

April 14th.—Merionethshire, one Whimbrel heard.

April 16th.—Chickens Rock L.H., nine Swallows at 11 A.M. (E. strong breeze; haze.) Merionethshire, Willow Wren, in some numbers. (Light E.)

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

April 18th.—Nash (E.) L.H., four Swallows going E. at 10 A.M. (E., 3; B. M.) Merionethshire, Whinchat, one seen. (S.W. light.)

April 19th.—Nash (E.) L.H., two Swallows passed to N.E. at 8 am. (N.W, 3; C. M.)

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

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

April 23d.—Cumberland, Cuckoo at Carlisle. Carnarvon Bay L.V., several unknown small birds around the lantern at 11 P.M. Merionethshire, Swallow, first seen. (Strong S.W.) Martin, one in the village of Penrhyndendraeth. (Strong S.W.)

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

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

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

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

April 29th.—Cumberland, Swallow arrived at Cockermouth. St Tudwal's L.H., hundreds of Puffins arrived. Merionethshire, Whimbrel, heard a flock going over at night.

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

MAY.

May 1st.—Caldy L.H., a Cuckoo on the island at 9 A.M. Helwick L.V., two Swallows flying N. about 11 A.M. Bideford Bar L.H., a Cuckoo, several "Mountain Larks," and one Swift at 9 A.M. (E, 4.) Portland (Low) L.H., two Swallows at 7.50 P.M.

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

May 4th.—Langness L.H., several Wheatears at 3 P.M. St, Bees L.H., heard Corncrake, first time this season. Merionethshire, Common Sandpiper, considerable numbers. Whimbrel, several large flocks. Selker L.V., two Swallows going S.W. at 3.30 P.M. (2, S.S.E.; B. C.) Helwick L.V., a great number of small birds around the lantern, also Curlews. Two Warblers and three Whitethroats killed. (N.E., 3; O. M. R.) Nash (E.) L.H. (continuation of last night's rush). A *Pied Flycatcher, ♂, killed at 2.30 A.M.; two *Wheatears killed at 3.15 A.M. (E.S.E., 4; C. M. D.) Bull Point L.H., two "Wrens" found killed against the lantern. Eddystone L.H. (continuation of last night's movement). Large numbers of small birds from midnight to 3.30 A.M., apparently the same species as yesterday. A Nightjar killed at 2.30 A.M. (W., 2; O. R. M.)

May 5th.—Merionethshire, Corncrake, first heard. (Light E.)

May 6th.—Langness L.H., a few Swallows and eight Lapwings at 2 P.M. (Fresh E.; haze.) Skerries Rock L.H., "Sea Swallows" (Sterna), flying round the island at daylight. (E.S.E., 5; misty.) Mr Rees says: "Sea Swallows always come to this island true to the morning of the 6th May; then they leave again for one week, and then return for the laying season." Carnarvon Bay L.V., a male *Redstart at noon. (Calm, fog.) Nash (E.) L.H., two Blackcaps passed lantern at 10.30 P.M. (N.N.E., 3; O. M. D.)

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

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

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

May 13th.—Cumberland, nine Dotterel seen on a Solway marsh.

May 14th.—Langness L.H., one Cuckoo at 11 A.M. (Light N.; clear.) Merionethshire, Nightjar arrived. (Light E.) Nash (E.) L.H., one Cuckoo passed W. at 8 A.M., and two at 11 A.M. (N.E., 2; C. M.) A large flock of Swallows passed to W. at noon.

May 15th.—Langness L.H., a few Willow Warblers at 1 P.M. (Light N.; clear.) Several Whimbrel for the last three days. St Bees L.H., Some Whitethroats flying round lantern at 1.30 A.M. (N.N.E., 1; C. M.) River Dee L.V., Swallows passing the whole day, in ones and twos, all flying N.E. (N.N.E., 1; O. V.) Skerries Rock L.H., several Whimbrel flying round the island all day. (N.E., 4; misty.) Carnarvon Bay L.V., a *Whitethroat killed at lantern. South Bishop L.H., several Wheatears; a few striking between 12 P.M. to 3 A.M. (E.N.E., 3; C. V.) Helwick L.V., a good many birds flying round the lantern during the night; three *Sedge Warblers and one *Ringed Plover killed. (N.E, 1; O. M.)

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

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

May 19th.—Cardigan Bay L.V., two Swifts going E. at 11 A.M.

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

May 21st.—Nash (E.) L.H., a large flock of Swifts passed W.S.W. at 5 P.M.

May 23d.—Langness L.H., large number of Swifts at 11 A.M. (Light N.; clear.) Chickens Rock L.H., two Terns at 7 A.M. (N.W. strong breeze; haze.) Holyhead Breakwater L.H., one Kingfisher at 8 A.M. (N.N.W., 3; gloomy.) Cardigan Bay L.V., four Swifts going N. at 2 P.M.

May 24th.—Langness L.H., one Willow Warbler and two Whitethroats at 1 P.M. (Light N.W.; cloudy.) South Bishop L.H., a few Swifts from 11 A.M. to 2 P.M.

May 25th.—Cardigan L.V., six Martins going E.S.E. at 3 P.M. Eddystone L.H., flocks of Sandpipers, Wheatears, Warblers, and Swallows from 9.30 to 12 P.M. One Sandpiper caught; many Warblers killed and lost over. (E. by N., 4; O. R. M.)

May 26th.—South Bishop L.H., large number of "Flycatchers" between 12 P.M. and 3 A.M.; many struck lantern, thirty killed. (E., 4; B. C. M.)

May 27th.—South Stack L.H., several "Siskins" from 10 P.M. till midnight. Cardigan Bay L.V., two Swifts at 7 P.M. Eddystone L.H., hundreds of birds here from 11 P.M. until 3 A.M. (28th?). Flocks passing, their call like Plovers; only Warblers close to lantern, and none caught.

May 28th.—South Bishop L.H., several "Flycatchers" from 12 P.M. to 3 A.M.; several struck, ten killed. (E.N.E., 2; C. M.) A Cuckoo and a small bird at 7 P.M., left rock and flew east. Godrevy L.H., a Cuckoo struck the lantern. Eddystone L.H.,—See under yesterday.

May 29th.—Cardigan Bay L.V., two Swifts at 7.30 P.M. Bishop's Rock L.H., a Turtle Dove and nine Swifts at 7 P.M. flying from W. to E. (E.S.E., 5; C. M. R.)

May 30th.—Nash (E.) L.H., a Cuckoo captured at lantern at 10 P.M. Eddystone L.H., flocks of Sandpipers passing lantern—a few striking—from 12.15 till 3 A.M. Also hundreds of Wheatears, Warblers, Swallows, and Swifts from 12.15 to 3 A.M. Great numbers of Warblers killed against lantern and cowl, and lost over. (E. by N., 4; C. D. M.)

JUNE.

June 1st.—Cumberland, two Black Terns seen near Carlisle. Eddystone L.H., several Swallows, Swifts, and Warblers from 12 P.M. until 3 A.M.; none caught. (E.S.E., 2; fog.)

June 2d.—Merionethshire, one Redstart. (Light E. wind.) Four Whimbrel to N., very high up. Nash (E.) L.H., a Swift killed at 10 P.M. (O. M. D.)

June 5th.—Merionethshire, the Red-backed Shrike not seen till this date.

June 6th.—River Dee L.V., five Swans flying N. at 10.30 A.M.; they passed very close. (S.W., 1; B. C. V.) Eddystone L.H., several Swallows and Swifts from 5 P.M. to 6 A.M. (W.S.W., 3; C. R. M.)

June ——.—Merionethshire, about the middle of June several large flocks of Mallard appeared on the river. One flock must have contained nearly a hundred ducks.

June 17th.—River Dee L.V.,, thousands of Sandpipers flying W. at 10 A.M. (S.E., 2; B. C. V.) Nash (E.) L.H., Cuckoos passing S.W. at 10 A.M. Bishop's Rock L.H., a Turtle Dove at 8 P.M. passing from W. to E. (S.E., 5; B. M.)

June 21st.—Selker L.V., flocks of Black Ducks at 9.15 P.M., and 7.30 P.M. (3, N.E.; B. C. V.) Helwick L.V., twelve or sixteen "Mackerel Cocks" (?Puffinus anglorum, from description sent) at 6 P.M. going W.

June 24th.—Selker L.V., ten Black Ducks going N.W. at 8.30 P.M. (1, N.N.E.; B. M.) Eddystone L.H., many Swifts "tapping against the glass from 10 P.M. till daylight." (E., 4; C. M. and C. V.)

AUGUST.

August 2d.—Merionethshire, several small flocks of Redshank.

August 3d.—Merionethshire, flocks of hundreds of Black-headed Gull.

August 4th.—Menai L.H., flocks of Curlews about shore all day. (Calm, clear.) Merionethshire, Cuckoo, one adult. Whimbrel appeared again; saw one, and heard several. Scarweather L.V., two Curlews at 8 P.M. Bideford Bar L.H., about 200 Curlew on the sands at 8.30 P.M.; also one Heron and thirty Ring Plovers.

August 7th.—Merionethshire, many flocks of Dunlin appeared. (Light N.W.)

August 8th.—Langness L.H., one Raven and one ♂ Wheatear at 4.30 A.M. (Fresh S.W.; clear.) Cardigan Bay L.V., two Storm Petrels at 3 P.M. around the vessel. Bideford Bar L.H., two hundred Guillemots at 11.30 A.M. going to sea, W.

August 10th.—Langness L.H., several Wheatears at 10 A.M. (Fresh N.W.; clear.) Skerries Rock L.H., one Cormorant at noon. (N.E., 6; B. C. V.) One Wheatear on island at 7 P.M. (N.N.E., 6.) Merionethshire, most of the Swifts left about this date.

August 11th.—Langness L.H., four Oyster-catchers and a few Whimbrels at 5 A.M. (Light N.; clear.) Skerries Rock L.H., one Lapwing on island at 6 P.M. (N. by E., 5; B. C. V.) Nash (E.) L.H., four Willow Warblers struck (two killed), eight to ten Sedge Warblers struck (three killed), and three Whimbrel struck between 11 and 12 P.M. (N.E., 2; C. M.) Four Whitethroats killed at 1 A.M. (August 12th).

August 12th.—St Tudwal's L.H., the Puffins left the island. Cardigan Bay L.V., six Swifts and one Rook going S.E. at 8 P.M.

August 13th.—Skerries Rock L.H., two Yellow Buntings on island at 4 P.M. (N.E., 6; C. M. R.) Nash (E.) L.H., a Land Rail killed at 2.40 A.M. (E.N.E., 2; C. G. P.) Two Sedge Warblers killed at 9.20 P.M. (W.N.W, 3; C. G. M.)

August 14th.—Langness L.H., large numbers of Wheatears all day. (Light S.W.; clear.) Nash (E.) L.H., a Swift killed at 10 P.M. (S.E., 1; B. C. M.)

August 15th.—Langness L.H., large number of Swallows from 7 to 9 A.M. (Light S.; clear.) Nash (E.) L.H., two Swifts killed between 9 and 11 P.M. (E., 4; C. O.) Bideford Bar L.H., large flocks of Swallows from N. at noon. At 10 P.M. a Swallow struck lantern and was caught. (S.E., 2; C. M.) Eddystone L.H., "several Wheatears, Reed Warblers, and Willow Wrens from 9 P.M. (? 14th) till 3 A.M. The first autumn birds." A few caught. (N, 2; C. P. V.) Portland (Low) L.H., a Wheatear killed at 12 P.M. (E., 4; O. M.)

August 16th.—Chickens Rock L.H., six Wheatears, two Larks, and three Meadow Pipits on lantern from 12 till 3 A.M. (E. strong airs; haze.) St Bees L.H., four Willow Warblers struck glass at midnight, but were not killed. (S.E., 1; O. M.) Skerries Rock L.H., three Whimbrel flying S. at 6 P.M. (Calm, clear.) *Willow Wren and *Sedge Warbler killed against glass. Holyhead Breakwater L.H., two Yellow Buntings at noon. (N.E., 3; B. C.) South Stack L.H., several small birds flying round the lantern, 11 P.M. to midnight; one caught. Portland (Low) L.H., a Martin and a Common Wren killed in the early morning. (E.N.E., 5; C. M. D.)

August 17th.—Langness L.H., twelve Oyster-catchers at 6 A.M. (Light E.; clear.) Selker L.V., great many Meadow Pipits round light from midnight to 4 A.M.; two killed. (1 S.S.W.; O. M. P.) Morecambe Bay L.V., two Yellow Buntings flying about the vessel at noon. (E., 3; C. M.) Skerries Rock L.H., several "Flycatchers" striking glass at 12.50 A.M.; two killed. (E.,4; misty.) One Cormorant at 3 P.M. (N.N.E., 5; C. M.) Nash (E.) L.H., a Land Rail killed at 10 P.M. (N., 4: C. G. P.) Sevenstones L.V., two Storm Petrels at sunset. (N.N.W., 5; B. O.) Portland (Low) L.H., two "Wrens" struck at 3 A.M. (N., 5; C. M.)

August 18th.—Skerries Rock L.H., two Wheatears flying on island at 6 P.M. One *Willow Wren and one *Sedge Warbler killed against lantern. (N., 5; misty.) Nash (E.) L.H., ten *Willow Warblers, thirty-five *Sedge Warblers, and fourteen *Spotted Flycatchers killed between 9 and 11 P.M. (N.E., 4; C. G. P.) Four Swifts killed at 1 A.M. (19th). Eddystone L.H. (see 19th).

August 19th.—St Bees L.H., several flocks of Starlings about. "We are constantly visited by Wagtails after insects, which are attracted by the light during the night, and which stay about during the day. We have also a Robin occasionally." Morecambe Bay L.V., several "Mackerel Birds" about the station during the day. (N.; B. C.) River Dee L.V., flocks of Oyster-catchers passing the whole day. (N.E., 2; B. C. V.) Cardigan Bay L.V., a large flock of Swallows going S.W. at 9 A.M. Caldy L.H., ten Swallows at 3 P.M. Nash (E.) L.H., four Swifts killed at 1 A.M. Eddystone L.H., numbers of Wheatears, Willow Wrens, Reed Warblers, and Whitethroats from 9 P.M. (18th) to 3 A.M.; some striking and several caught. (N. by E., 4; C. P. V.)

August 20th.—Carnarvon Bay L.V., several flocks of Common Tern. Cardigan Bay L.V., several flocks of Swallows going S.W. at 9 A.M. Nash (E.) L.H., a Land Rail killed at 10 P.M. (N.E., 3; C. M.)

August 23d.—Eddystone L.H., a few small birds—Wheatears and Warblers—flying around the lantern from 9.30 to 12 P.M. (E. by S., 3; B. C. V.)

August 25th.—Skerries Rock L.H., twelve *Willow Wrens killed at the lantern.

August 26th.—Cumberland, five Greenshank shot at Silloth.

August 29th.—Skerries Rock L.H., *Sedge Warbler killed. Sevenstones L.V., several Storm Petrels from 5 to 6.30 P.M. (S.S.W., 4; B. O.)

August 30th.—Cumberland, two Widgeon seen, and one shot at Silloth. Langness L.H., several Swallows at 9 A.M. flying S.W. Solan Geese, a few passing westward every day for the last week or so. A few Wheatears every day. Large flock of Curlews and a few Whimbrel at 6 P.M. (Light to fresh S.E. to S.; showery.) Carnarvon Bay L.V., six "Grey Plovers" at noon going N.W. Nash (E.) L.H., twelve or fifteen Swallows passed S.S.W. at 7 A.M.

SEPTEMBER.

September 2d.—Langness L.H., seven Sheldrakes at 4 P.M. (Strong S.; rain.) Mr Clyne says these birds are seldom seen here.

September 4th.—Langness L.H., a few Wheatears at 10 A.M. (Light S.; clear.) Nash (E.) L.H., Wheatears flying round the lantern all night; two killed. (W., 6; C. G. M.)

September 7th.—Cumberland, Grey Plover arrived at Silloth; many from 7th to 15th.

September 9th.—Cumberland, Knot, fifteen at Allonby; Turnstone, some; Whimbrel, some; Bar-tailed Godwit (young). Eddystone L.H., several Wheatears from 9.30 till 12 P.M. (W.S.W., 5; O. D. M.)

September 10th.—Cumberland, one Great Snipe shot at Carlisle.

September 11th.—Cumberland, twenty Curlew Sandpiper seen; eleven shot, all young birds. Eddystone L.H., a few Wheatears from 8 to 9 P.M. (W. by S., 4; C. P. M.)

September 12th.—Skerries Rock L.H., one Lapwing on island at 11.30 A.M. (N.W., 5; B. C. V.) Carnarvon Bay L.V., several Pewitt flying around the lantern at 11 P.M. (N.N.W., 5; C. V.) Nash (E.) L.H., a Land Rail killed at 10 P.M. (N., 3; C. M. R.)

September 13th.—Langness L.H., large number of Meadow Pipits at 6 A.M. Eddystone L.H., a Willow Warbler killed at 2 A.M. (N.W. by N., 4; C. P. V.) Portland (Low) L.H., a "Wren" struck at 10.30 P.M. (N., 4; B. C. V.)

September 14th.—Portland (Low) L.H., two "Flycatchers" at lantern at 1 A.M. (N.N.W, 5; C. V.)

September 15th.—Cumberland, Jack Snipe, first seen at Allonby. South Bishop L.H., several flocks of Swallows flying W. from 6 A.M. till noon. Nash (E.) L.H., four Whitethroats killed at 9 P.M. (Calm; B. C.) Bull Point L.H., many Swallows passing W. all day. (W.; P.)

September 17th.—Nash (E.) L.H., a very large flock of Starlings flying round the lantern at 11 P.M. A Nightjar killed at 11.30 P.M. (E.N.E., 3; O. M. P.) Longships L.H., "several birds" from 2 A.M. to daylight, (W.N.W. to N.N.E., 3; F. R.) Eddystone L.H., Wheatears, several struck from 3 to 5 A.M. (S.W. by S., 4; O. R. M.) A *Grey Wagtail caught at 7.30 P.M. (N., 2; C. O. M.) Several Wheatears, Whitethroats, Warblers, also a Blackbird and a Thrush, passing the lantern from 7.30 to 9.30 P.M.; two Whitethroats caught. (N.E. by E., 4; C. G. M.)

September 18th.—Cumberland, Grey Geese (spe. inc.) passing along Solway at Allonby and Flimby. Skerries Rock L.H., one *Turnstone struck lantern and killed at 4 A.M. One Wagtail on island at 9 A.M. One Thrush and four Wheatears on island at 9.30 A.M. (E., 4; B. M.) Nash (E.) L.H., flocks of Starlings and Common Linnets, and a few Skylarks, passed S.W. during the morning.

September 19th.—Sevenstones L.V., one Swallow at 6 P.M. flew on board to rest. (E.N.E., 4; clear.) Eddystone L.H., a few small birds—Whitethroats and Warblers—from 3 to 5 A.M. (E.N.E., 3; B. C. V.)

September 20th.—Langness L.H., one female Blackbird at 11 P.M. on lantern. One Robin at 3 P.M. (Light E.; clear.) Skerries Rock L.H., four Carrion Crows on island at 3.30 P.M. (Calm; B. V.) Nash (E.) L.H., forty-two *Sedge Warblers killed at lantern between 11 and 12 P.M. (E., 3; B. C. M.) Longships L.H., a party of Guillemots passing S. Eddystone L.H., a few Wheatears and Whitethroats at 2.30 A.M.; two caught. (N. by E., 1; B. C. V.) Whitethroats and Warblers from 7.20 to 9.30 P.M. (N. by E., 1; B. C. M.) Portland (Low) L.H., "Flycatchers and Wrens" striking at 12.40 A.M. (E., 5; B. C. V.)

September 21st.—Langness L.H., two Thrushes, one Lark, and one Spotted Flycatcher on lantern at 2 A.M.; other birds striking. (Light S.; haze.) Selker L.V., one Lark found dead on deck. (4, S. by W.; O., misty.) One "Willy the Wisp" rested on deck at 11.30 A.M., then flew to E. One Thrush flying round ship from 8 to 12 P.M. (Misty.) Skerries Rock L.H., several Flycatchers and Crested Wrens on island, and one Blackcap, at 9 A.M. (E.S.E., 4; C. M.) One Skylark struck lantern, but not killed, at 11 P.M. South Bishop L.H., a flock of Swallows flying E. at 9 A.M. A Sparrow Hawk flying round the rock at 10 A.M. Nash (E.) L.H., two Willow Warblers killed at 10.30 A.M. A large flock of Titlarks passed S.E. at 11 A.M. A small flock of Linnets passed S.E. at 4 P.M. (E.S.E., 3.) Longships L.H., a few Puffins passing S. Eddystone L.H., Wheatears and Whitethroats from 2 to 5 A.M. (E.N.E., 4; B. V.) Numbers of birds at the lantern from 9 to 12 P.M.—*Whitethroats, *Tree Pipits, *Dunlins, *Sedge Warblers, and *Wheatears killed; many lost over. (E.N.E., 3; O. V.)

September 22d.—Langness L.H., several Swallows and Pied Wagtails at 8 A.M. (Light S.E.; haze.) Selker L.V., a few Thrushes flying round the ship at 3.30 A.M. A Blackbird and a Lark flying round ship at 4 A.M. (Misty.) Found a "Flycatcher" dead on deck at 6.30 A.M. One Wren flying round ship at 7.40 A.M. (3, S.S.W.; misty.) Skerries Rock L.H., several Skylarks, Flycatchers, and Thrushes flying round island all day; also two Robins and four Swallows. (S. by E., 1; C. M.) South Bishop L.H., a large flock of Swallows at 11 A.M.

September 23d.—Menai L.H., a quantity of Linnets, four Wagtails, one Robin, and one *Blackcap at 6.30 A.M. Flocks of Sparrows and Starlings at 8 A.M. One Blackcap killed. (E. by S., 3; very misty.) Skerries Rock L.H., two Flycatchers struck, but not killed, at 2.30 A.M. One Skylark settled on gallery at 2.45 A.M. One Chaffinch on island at 10 A.M. (E., 4; misty.) Merionethshire, Woodcock, one shot. Nash (E.) L.H., four Blackbirds at lantern at 10 P.M.; one killed. Breaksea L.V., several Chaffinches, Wagtails, Linnets, and other small birds from 6 to 8 A.M. (E.N.E., 4; B. M.) Eddystone L.H., Ring Ouzels, Blackbirds, Thrushes, Wheatears, Warblers, and Whitethroats in large numbers from 10 to 12 P.M.; many killed—six Ring Ouzels, thirteen Wheatears, two Whitethroats, two "Warblers," and one Thrush—and many lost over. (E.N.E., 4; C. M.)

September 24th.—Cumberland, Barnacle Goose arrived at Rockliffe. Selker L.V., one Thrush rested on rail for a short time at 5.30 A.M., and then flew off. (3, S.S.W.; misty.) Carnarvon Bay L.V., a Water Hen caught at 4 A.M. (S.E., 2; B. M.) South Bishop L.H., companies of Swallows flying E. all day. Breaksea L.V., Chaffinches and other small birds passing E. all day. (E., 3.) Eddystone L.H., Ring Ouzels, Blackbirds, Thrushes, Wheatears, Warblers, and Whitethroats killed and caught against the lantern, from 12 P.M. to 4.30 A.M.; many lost over. (E.N.E., 3; B. C. M.)

September 25th.—Selker L.V., a few Thrushes flying about lantern at 2.30 A.M. (Calm; misty.) One Blackbird going S. at 5.30 A.M. (3, N.W.; B. M.) Skerries Rock L.H., one Skylark killed at 3 A.M. Carnarvon Bay L.V., about 200 Swallows flying S.S.E., high, at 9 A.M. (W.S.W., 3; M.) St Tudwal's L.H., two Wild Geese flying W. at 6.30 A.M. Eddystone L.H., a Ring Ouzel at the lantern at 11 P.M. (W.N.W., 2; B. C. M.) Portland (Low) L.H., Martins, Linnets, and Wrens at 12.30 P.M. going W.

September 26th.—Eddystone L.H., a few small birds from 1 to 3.30 A.M. A Whitethroat caught. (W.N.W., 3; C. M.)

September 27th.—Cumberland, a young Black-tailed Godwit shot near Silloth.

September 28th.—Cumberland, one Red-necked Phalarope at Rockliffe. Chickens Rock L.H., Larks, Thrushes, Wheatears, and two Goldcrests flying in rays of lantern all night; a few killed. (Light N.E.; clear and showers.)

September 30th.—Nash (E.) L.H., forty to fifty Swallows passed S. at 7 A.M. Thirty to forty Skylarks passed S.W. at 8 A.M. (E., 3.) Breaksea L.V., a Wagtail at 10.30 A.M. Eddystone L.H., large flocks of Grey Plovers, Lapwings, Ring Ouzels, Skylarks, *Meadow Pipits, *Pied and *Yellow Wagtails, and Warblers from 3 to 5 A.M. (E., 2; C. P. M.)

OCTOBER.

October 4th.—South Bishop L.H., two Crows alighted on the rock at 11 A.M. Nash (E.) L.H., a Goldcrest killed at 1 A.M. (K, 1.) Wolf Rock L.V., a pair of Yellow Buntings at 10 A.M. (N.E., 3.)

October 5th.—Holyhead Breakwater L.H., scores of Larks flying W. at 9 A.M. (N., 4; overcast.) Eddystone L.H., several small birds passing from 3 to 6 A.M. (N.E. by N., 4; C. G. V.) Numbers of birds—Ring Ouzels, Wheatears, Whitethroats, and Warblers—passing from 5 to 12 P.M. (N.E., 3; C. G. M.)

October 6th.—Skerries Rock L.H., several Blackbirds on island at 9 A.M. Small flocks of Thrushes and Skylarks on island from 7 to 9 A.M. About 100 Starlings on island at 8.30 A.M. (N., 4; C. V.) Cardigan Bay L.V., three Martins roosted for the night on the vessel. Nash (E.) L.H., a Goldcrest killed at 3 A.M. (E., 2; O. M.) Breaksea L.V., Lapwings and a few "Flycatchers" from 9 P.M. to midnight. (N.E., 1; O. M.) Wolf Rock L.V., six Skylarks struck at 8 P.M. Two Goldcrests at the lantern at 11 P.M. Bishop's Rock L.H., several hundred of Titlarks, unmixed with other species, at the lantern all night and until daylight (7th); six killed. (N. to E.; cloudy, misty.) Eddystone L.H., several birds—Ring Ouzels, Thrushes, Starlings—passing from 3 to 7 A.M. One Wren and one Whitethroat caught. (N.E., 3; C. G. M.)

October 7th.—Langness L.H., one Swallow at 11.30 A.M. Two or three Choughs passing W. at 12 noon. (Light N.; clear.) Skerries Rock L.H., large flocks of Larks at 9 A.M. flying N.W. Four Crows at 7 A.M. flying N.W. Four Lapwings on island at 5.45 P.M. (W.N.W., 4; C. G. V.) Holyhead Breakwater L.H., great number of Larks all the morning going W. (N.W., 4; overcast.) Longships L.H., a few Starlings and Larks at 10 P.M. (N.E., 1; O. V.) Eddystone L.H., small birds around the lantern all night—among others, Titlarks and Wheatears. Towards morning numbers of Larks and Thrushes passing. (Light and variable; O. M.)

October 8th.—Skerries Rock L.H., several flocks of Linnets at 8 A.M. flying N.W. One Chaffinch on island at 2.30 P.M. (N.E., 5; C. G. V.) South Stack L.H., Starlings, Larks, Finches, and Linnets in continuous flocks to N.W. from 7 A.M. till noon. Eddystone L.H., small birds crossing E. in small flocks all day—chiefly Linnets. (Light and variable; gloomy and misty.) Birds crossing all night—Lapwings, Thrushes, Ouzels, Storm Petrels; also several small birds, a Robin amongst them, busy eating moths, of which there were scores against the glazing. A Lark and a Ring Ouzel caught. (E.N.E., light; C. M. and C. V.)

October 9th.—Selker L.V., eleven Larks at 8.45 P.M. (3, E.N.E.; C. V.) Carnarvon Bay L.V., many flocks of Skylarks going E. all day. Nash (E.) L.H., one Song Thrush killed at 9 P.M. (N.E., 2; C. M.) Twelve to sixteen "Common Tern" struck the lantern at 9 P.M.; one killed. Five to nine Skylarks struck at 10 P.M.; three killed. (N.E., 2; C. M.) Breaksea L.V., a *Thrush killed at 10.40 P.M. A few Flycatchers flying round the lantern from 8 to 12 P.M. Eddystone L.H., as yesterday (q.v.), Portland (Low) L.H., five or six Blackcaps during the morning. (E., 3; C. M.)

October 10th.—Cumberland, Long-tailed Duck, a female shot at Silloth; about twenty killed subsequently, nearly all females. Redwing and Fieldfare arrived at Carlisle. Longships L.H., hundreds of Guillemots and Puffins passing S. all day. (N., 7; squalls, hail, rain.)

October 11th.—Wolf Rock L.V., six Sea Swallows (Sterna) at 4 P.M. (N.N.E., 5.)

October 14th.—Chickens Rock L.H., Larks, Blackbirds, Thrushes, Wheatears, and other small birds all night; great many killed. (N.E., strong breeze; showers.) Nash (E.) L.H., eleven Thrushes killed at 1 P.M. (N., 5; C. M.)

October 15th.—Skerries Rock L.H., flock of Linnets at 7.10 A.M. going N.W. Flock of Larks at 7.30 A.M. going N.W, (N., 3; clear.) Holyhead Breakwater L.H., scores of Black Crows going E. at 7.30 A.M. Hundreds of Larks from 10 A.M., and through the greater part of the day, all flying E. (N.N.E., 5; B. C.) Cardigan Bay L.V., large flocks of Skylarks at 7 A.M. Large flocks of Grey Linnets at 8 A.M. Breaksea L.V., small birds passing in forenoon. Longships L.H., scores of Puffins passing S. all day. (N.E., 4.)

October 16th.—Chickens Rock L.H., great number of Larks, Blackbirds, Thrushes, Wheatears, and other small birds flying in rays of lantern from 3 A.M. till daylight. (W. fresh breeze; clear.) River Dee L.V., large flocks of Oyster-catchers passing the whole day. (N.W., 3; B. C. V.) Skerries Rock L.H., Golden-crested Wren against lantern-glass at 4.15 A.M. Large number of Starlings from midnight to 6 A.M.; about two dozen killed against glass. Large flock of Ducks going E. at 10.30 A.M. Large flock of Linnets; several Larks and Blackbirds flying on island at 10.30 A.M. (N.N.W., 3; clear.) Holyhead Breakwater L.H., three Starlings striking glass at 3.30 A.M.; none killed. (N.W., 2; overcast.) Starlings flying round lantern at 6 A.M. (N.W., 3; cloudy.) South Stack L.H., a great number of Starlings and a few Larks from 4 to 5 A.M. around the lantern; twenty-five killed. Cardigan Bay L.V., a flock of Linnets and Skylarks going S.E, at 8 A.M. South Bishop L.H., a Wren at 10 A.M., a Goldcrest at 11 A.M., and one Swallow at noon. Breaksea L.V., many Larks and a few Finches passing in forenoon. Longships L.H., a good many Larks, Starlings, Goldcrests, and Chaffinches all night; two "Wrens" and a Lark killed. (E.N.E., 2; B. C.) Wolf Rock L.V., three Greenfinches passing S.E. at 3 P.M. Eddystone L.H., birds crossing towards morning—Starlings and small birds. Several Finches on the rock all day. (N.E., 3; B. V.) Large numbers of birds passing from 7 P.M. to 3 A.M. (17th)—Missel Thrushes, Redwings, Starlings, Larks, Finches, and one Goldcrest. Forty-four birds killed., viz., twenty-five Starlings, four Redwings, eleven Larks, and one Missel Thrush. (N.E. by N., 2; C. V.)

October 17th.—Langness L.H., one male Blackbird struck lantern and killed at 7 P.M. (Light W.; clear.) Bahama Bank L.V., number of Larks flying W. at 3 P.M. (N.W. by W., 4; B. C.) River Dee L.V., large flocks of Oyster-catchers passing all day, flying N.E. (N.W., 2; B. C. V.) Skerries Rock L.H., one *Chaffinch killed against lantern-glass at 1.30 A.M. One Chaffinch killed at 2.15 A.M. One Lark struck glass, but not killed, at 8 P.M. One Thrush and one Golden-crested Wren killed against glass at 10.30 P.M. (W.N.W., 4; clear.) Holyhead Breakwater L.H., three Starlings at 9 P.M. (N., 2; O.) Flock of Larks and Linnets going E. at 9 A.M. Cardigan Bay L.V., great numbers of birds passing and repassing; flocks of Skylarks and Linnets from 7 A.M. till noon. Eddystone L.H., for movement from 12 P.M. to 3 A.M., see under 16th. One Redstart [? Black] on the rock all day.

October 18th.—Morecambe Bay L.V., one small bird was seen; it was so tired it was unable to reach the ship, and fell in the water and was killed by Kittiwakes. (W.N.W., 4; B. C. V.) Skerries Rock L.H., large flocks of Starlings, Linnets, and Larks from 6.30 to 9 A.M., all going N.W. (N.W., 4; clear.) Holyhead Breakwater L.H., hundreds of Larks and Linnets seen from daylight up to noon, going S., from this date up to October 27th. One Linnet killed striking at 9 P.M. (W.N.W., 3; O.) Godrevy L.H., four Swallows at 1 P.M.

October 19th.—Morecambe Bay L.V., five "Mackerel Birds" at 11 A.M. (W., 4; C. V.) River Dee L.V., large flocks of Oyster-catchers from 9 A.M. till noon, flying S.W. (W.N.W., 3; B. C. V.) Skerries Rock L.H., Thrushes and Starlings flying round lantern at 4.50 A.M. (W, 4; clear.) Holyhead Breakwater L.H., Larks at 10 A.M. going S.E. (W.S.W., 4; cloudy.) Nash (E.) L.H. Gold crests killed at 3.10 A.M. (W.N.W, 3; C. M.) Eddystone L.H.; several Larks from 9 to 11 P.M.; three killed. (Light and variable; B. C. V.) Portland (Low) L.H., a Goldcrest caught at lantern at 9.45 P.M. (W, 3; B. C. M.)

October 20th.—Langness L.H., one Redwing caught on lantern at 3 A.M. (Light S.W.; clear.) One Swallow flying S.W. at 11 A.M. Chickens Rock L.H., three Black Swallows flying S.S.E. at 1 P.M. (N.W. fresh breeze; haze.) River Dee L.V., very large flock of birds, species not known, flying S.W. at 9.30 A.M. (N.N.W., 3; B. C. V.) Skerries Rock L.H., Thrushes, Larks, and Chaffinches round light from 8 P.M. to 4 A.M.; seven killed against glass. (N., 4; clear.) Holyhead Breakwater L.H., great many Larks all day going E. South Stack L.H., a Thrush and a Lark caught at lantern at 2.30 A.M. Carnarvon Bay L.V., hundreds of Thrushes and Blackbirds going E. at intervals; six killed. (N., 4; B. C. V.) Nash (E.) L.H., two *Reed Buntings killed at 1.30 A.M. (N.N.W, 2; C. M.) Eddystone L.H., Lapwings, Missel Thrushes, Ring Ouzels, Fieldfares, Thrushes, Redwings, Starlings, Larks, Storm Petrels, and Sanderlings (? Dunlins), from 8 P.M. to 5 A.M. (21st). Two Ring Ouzels, three Thrushes, two Redwings, seven Starlings, four Larks, and one Sanderling killed; many striking. The Lapwings and Fieldfares did not approach the glazing. One Missel Thrush did, but was not caught. A lesser Redpole caught. (N.E. to E.N.E., 3; C. V.)

October 21st.—Chickens Rock L.H., Thrushes, Blackbirds, Larks, Starlings, and Chaffinches, numbers killed, from 3 A.M. till morning. (E. strong breeze; haze.) South Stack L.H., a few Larks from 9 P.M. till midnight; several killed. Carnarvon Bay L.V., very large flocks of Thrushes and Blackbirds going E. at intervals; two killed. (N.E, 3; B. C. V.) Cardigan Bay L.V., flocks of Starlings, Larks, and other small birds going S.E. and N. through the day. South Bishop L.H., hundreds of birds of all sorts flying around the lantern from 11 P.M. to 2.30 A.M. (22d); 272 killed, viz., "Larks," 146; Starlings, 64; Blackbirds, 38 (caught three old males); Thrushes, 24. Several birds seen on the rock at daylight with broken wings. (S.E., 4; O. M.) Scarweather L.V., one Chaffinch, on deck at 3 P.M. Nash (E.) L.H., a *Common Wren killed at 2.40 A.M. Three Skylarks killed at 3 A.M. (N.E., 2; B. C. M.) Bull Point L.H., a Thrush found dead at daylight. Godrevy L.H., Starlings, Larks, Blackbirds, and Thrushes; a good many killed and caught. (Light, misty.) Longships L.H., scores of Larks, Starlings, and Goldcrests all night; a good many striking and lost over; caught twenty-six Starlings and eleven Larks. (E., 2; C. M.) Eddystone L.H., an important movement from 8 P.M. (20th) to 5 A.M. this morning. For details see under yesterday. From 10 P.M. to 4 A.M. (22d), "Blackbirds, Missel Thrushes, Fieldfares, Thrushes, Redwings, Starlings, Larks, Finches, Goldcrests, Robins, and several small Warblers, crossing by hundreds." From 100 to 150 struck the lantern; eighty-two killed, viz., one Blackbird (♀ or juv.), one Fieldfare, three Thrushes, seven Redwings, thirty-six Starlings, thirty Larks, one Grey Wagtail, and three Goldcrests. (E. to S.E., 3; blue sky occasionally, but misty, C. V.)

October 22d.—Langness L.H., large flock of Larks and a few Tree Sparrows at 8 A.M. (Light S.W.; clear.) Chickens Rock, L.H., large flock of Thrushes, Blackbirds, Larks, Starlings, and Chaffinches, flying in rays of lantern from 3.30 A.M. till morning. (W.S.W. strong breeze; haze.) Bahama Bank L.V., ten Crows flying W. at 9.40 A.M. (W.; C.) Selker L.V., Larks and Thrushes flying round lantern at 4.3 A.M. Eight Larks at 8.30 A.M. Flock of Larks at 10.30 A.M. One Greenfinch came on deck at 11.20. (4, W.; C. G.) River Dee L.V., a few Thrushes, Larks, and Chaffinches about the light during the night; one Thrush killed; birds left at daybreak. (S.E., 2; O. M.) Skerries Rock L.H., large flocks of Linnets, Chaffinches, Starlings, and Larks going N.W. all day. (S.S.W., 5; cloudy.) South Stack L.H., twenty-four Starlings, seven Blackbirds, and six Larks, between 3 A.M. and daylight. South Bishop L.H. (see entry under yesterday). Caldy L.H., a Lark at the lantern at 3 A.M. Nash (E.) L.H., Starlings. Godrevy L.H., Starlings, Larks, Blackbirds, and Thrushes; a good many killed and caught. (Light, misty.) Eddystone L.H., an important movement from 10 P.M. (21st) until 4 A.M. this morning. For details, see yesterday. Shambles L.V., Chaffinches and "Reed Birds" all day. (S.E., 4; mist, rain.)

October 23d.—Langness L.H., one male Blackbird and one Redwing struck lantern and killed between 1 and 4 A.M. Large flock of Green Linnets at 10.30 A.M. (Fresh S.W.; clear.) Skerries Rock L.H., several Blackbirds and Starlings killed against glass from 11.30 P.M. to 5.30 A.M. One Heron, one Teal, and one Woodcock settled on island at 9 P.M. (W., 5; cloudy.) Holyhead Breakwater L.H., Starlings at 2 A.M. flying round lantern. (W.S.W., 5; overcast.) Cardigan Bay L.V., several flocks of Starlings and other small birds throughout the day going S.E. Helwick L.V., a good many Greenfinches around the lantern during the night. (N.W. and W., 4; B. C. M.) Nash (E.) L.H., about thirty Starlings at 9 P.M.; five killed. (N.N.W., 3; C. G. P.) Longships L.H., scores of Puffins passing S. most of the day. (S.S.W. to N.W., 3.) Eddystone L.H., Starlings from 7 to 8.30 P.M.; several struck. (W.N.W., 3; B. C. V.)

October 25th.—Skerries Rock L.H., flocks of Linnets and Chaffinches going N.W. from 9 A.M. to noon. Two Blackbirds, male and female, killed at glass at midnight. (W.S.W., 4; clear.) Carnarvon Bay L.V., several Blackbirds and Finches flying S.E., low, during the forenoon. (N.E., 7.) Nash (E.) L.H., a Wren killed at 3.30 A.M. (N.E., 4; B. C. M.) A large flock of Lapwings passed W.N.W. at 7 A.M.; large flocks of Linnets passed to W. between 7 and 8 A.M.; two flocks of Fieldfares passed W. at 9 and 9.30 A.M. (E.N.E., 4; C. G.) Eddystone L.H., 25th (P.M.) and 26th (A.M.), birds crossing all night; one or two small species coming to lantern. (Wind light and variable; visibility.)

October 26th.—Skerries Rock L.H., about a dozen Blackbirds and Starlings killed at midnight. (W.S.W., 4; clear.) South Stack L.H., a few Starlings and Thrushes from 11 P.M. to 4 A.M. (27th). Nash (E.) L.H., two Ravens passed W. at 3.30 P.M. Hundreds of Crows, Rooks, and Jackdaws passing inland at 3.30 P.M. (S.W., 4; C. G. U.) Large flocks of Skylarks passing inland at 4 P.M. Eddystone L.H., birds crossing in the early morning and last night (q.v.).

October 27th.—South Bishop L.H., several companies of Linnets flying N.W. all day. Helwick L.V., one Woodcock killed at 2.30 am. (S.W., 7; C. Q. P.) Nash (E.) L.H., a Storm Petrel killed at 4 A.M. (S.W., 3; O. M. R.) A hundred or more Common Gulls passing inland at 10 A.M. (W.S.W., 3; O. M. R.) Eddystone L.H., a Brambling caught at 2.30 A.M. (S.S.W., 6; C. V.)

October 28th.—Carnarvon Bay L.V., several hundreds of Larks and Finches flying low to S.E. in the forenoon. (W., 6; B. C. V.)

October 29th.—Skerries Rock L.H., large flocks of Starlings and Larks going N.W. all day. (W., 5; clear.) Holyhead Breakwater L.H., thousands of Larks going at 10.30 A.M. (W., 5; B. C. M.) Carnarvon Bay L.V., several dozens of Skylarks going S.E. during forenoon. (W., 5; B. C. V.)

October 30th.—Bahama Bank L.V., twenty-six Larks flying W.N.W. at 11.25 A.M. (W.; B. C.) Morecambe Bay L.V., several House Sparrows, from noon till 2 P.M., resting about the ship; came from N.N.W. (W. by N., 6.) Skerries Rock L.H., large flocks of Starlings and Larks going N.W. all day. (W., 5; clear.) A *Wren killed at 1 A.M. Nash (E.) L.H., two or three hundred Gulls and Crows passing inland all day.[9] (W. to N.N.W., 6; C. Q. P. H.)

[9] Mr Nicholas says:—"When Gulls, Crows, and Rooks pass inland and alight in the fields all day long, it always foretells rough weather."

October 31st.—Skerries Rock L.H., Starlings, Crows, and Linnets settled on island during the whole day. (W. by S., 6; B. C. V.) Nash (E.) L.H., Gulls, Rooks, Jackdaws, and Starlings passing inland all day. (N.W. to N., 5; B. C. P.)

NOVEMBER

November 1st.—Langness L.H., a few Thrushes at 11 A.M. (Gale, S.E.; rain.) Also a few Blackbirds at 9 A.M. Selker L.V., flock of Skylarks at 9.30 and 11.20 A.M. Morecambe Bay L.V., two Starlings rested on the ship at 3 P.M. (S. by W., 8; O. Q.) One Blackbird and one Chaffinch rested on ship at 3.45 P.M. Skerries Rock L.H., Starlings, Snipe, and Chaffinch flying about island at noon. (S.W., 10; C. R. M.) South Stack L.H., Starlings, Larks, Finches, and Linnets from daylight to noon. Nash (E.) L.H., Crows, Gulls, Rooks, and Starlings passing inland all day. (S. to S.W., 8; C. Q. R.)

November 2d.—Selker L.V., five Greenfinches at 7.45 A.M. One Chaffinch flying round ship all night. (6, S. by E.; C. Q. P.) Morecambe Bay L.V., one Greenfinch caught on deck at 11 A.M. (W.S.W., 4; B. C. V.) Skerries Rock L.H., great numbers of Starlings, Larks, Chaffinches, and Blackbirds all day. (S.W., 5; clear.) Carnarvon Bay L.V., ten Blackbirds and eight Skylarks at 11 A.M., flying to S.E. Cardigan Bay L.V., many small flocks of Starlings and Larks going S.E. and N.W. South Bishop L.H., thirty or forty Larks flying round the rock at 7 A.M. Nash (E.) L.H., Linnets and Rooks passing N. at 8 A.M. (W.S.W., 7; C. Q. P. R.) Gulls, Crows, Rooks, and Starlings passing inland from 7 A.M. to 3 P.M.

November 5th.—Bahama Bank L.V., number of Thrushes and Larks flying round lantern from 9 P.M. till 11 P.M.; one Lark killed. (S.S.E., 6; O. M. K.) Selker L.V., Larks, Thrushes, and Starlings at midnight; three Thrushes killed. (4, S.S.E.; O. M.) Skerries Rock L.H., Starlings, Chaffinches, and Linnets going N.W. from 8 A.M. to noon. Two Goldfinches flying about island at 9.30 A.M.; "very rare." (N.W, 5; B. C. V.) South Bishop L.H., companies of Larks passing from 8.30 A.M. until noon. Helwick L.V., a good many Thrushes during the night; one killed. (W.S.W., 5; Q. M.) Nash (E.) L.H., Starlings, Larks, Fieldfares, and Lapwings; a good many passing to N.W. from 7 to 9 A.M. (N.N.W., 5; C. G.) Burnham L.H., flocks of Lapwings flying S. all day.

November 6th.—Skerries Rock L.H., great quantity of Starlings, Chaffinches, and Sparrows all day going about the island. "We never noticed Sparrows here before." (E.S.E., 3; B. C. V.) Holyhead L.H., seven Crows going E. in the morning. Carnarvon Bay L.V., hundreds of Larks and Finches going E. in the forenoon. South Bishop L.H., about 200 Larks at 10.30 A.M. flying N.W. A flock of Larks going E. at 4.30 P.M. Seven Greenfinches struck the lantern at 7.15 P.M. Helwick L.V., two to three dozen Larks going E. at 9.30 A.M. Nash (E.) L.H., a good many birds flying around the lantern, but only one Skylark killed at 9.30 P.M. (E.S.E., 4; O. M. R.) Eddystone L.H., a Redwing and a Starling struck at 8 P.M. (E.S.E., 6; B. C.)

November 7th.—Skerries Rock L.H., Short-Eared Owl shot on island. Snipe on island at 2.45 P.M. Large flock of Starlings settled on island at 7.30 A.M. (E.S.E, 4, to E.N.E., 7; clear to misty, rain.) Carnarvon Bay L.V., Starlings and Finches, "without number," going S.E. all day. Cardigan Bay L.V., sixty or seventy "Black Crows" going W. at 10 A.M. South Bishop L.H., several small flocks of Linnets during the morning; ten Crows at 10.30 A.M. going E.; several Blackbirds on the rock; several birds flying round the lantern from 7 to 9.30 P.M.; a good number struck, and one Blackbird (young), one Thrush, one Redwing, and two Starlings killed. (E.N.E., 4; B. C. M.) Nash (E.) L.H., a *male Chaffinch killed at 7 P.M.; six Starlings killed at 8 P.M.; two Snipe struck at 8 P.M.; six *Redwings killed at 8.30 P.M.; and eleven *Common Thrushes killed between 9.20 and 10 P.M. (N.E. to E., 5; C. M. R.) Breaksea L.V., two *Thrushes and a Lark killed at 7.45 P.M. (N.E., 5; O. M. R.) Eddystone L.H., Golden Plover, Lapwings, Thrushes, Blackbirds, Redwings, and Larks crossing in large numbers from 6 to 10 P.M.; chiefly Thrushes. Eight Thrushes, five Redwings, and three Larks killed, striking windward side of lantern; chiefly birds of the year. (N. by E., 5; C. P. M.)

November 8th.—Chickens Rock L.H., number of Rooks coming over from Ireland, seemed much exhausted, during the day. (E. strong breeze; haze.) Skerries Rock L.H., *Jacksnipe shot on island at 2.30 P.M. A female *Golden-eye killed against glass at 9.15 P.M. (E., 6 to 7; misty, to C. G. M.) South Bishop L.H., Linnets and Starlings all day flying E.; five "Crows" at 9.30 A.M. Helwick L.V., two hundred Larks at 8.30 A.M. going S.E. Nash (E.) L.H., two Goldcrests, one killed, at 9.40 P.M. (E., 3; B. C. M.) Bull Point L.H., two Thrushes found dead at foot of tower at daylight. Eddystone L.H., hundreds of birds—Blackbirds, Thrushes, Redwings, Fieldfares, Starlings, and Larks, from 7 P.M. to 3 A.M. (9th). Caught eighteen Thrushes, sixty-seven Redwings, three Fieldfares, three Blackbirds, twenty-three Starlings, and one Lark; many scores killed and lost over. Four Tree Sparrows seen. (E.N.E., 5; O. M. R.) Portland (Low) L.H., a Lapwing at lantern at 10 P.M. (E., 4; C. M.)

November 9th.—Langness L.H., one female Blackbird killed on lantern. A few Fieldfares and Redwings from 10 P.M. to daybreak; one Fieldfare, one Redwing, and one Thrush found dead. (Light E.; haze.) Chickens Rock L.H., large flock of Blackbirds, Thrushes, Fieldfares, Larks, Linnets, and two Goldcrests flying round the lantern all night; a few struck. (E.N.E. strong breeze; haze.) South Bishop L.H., Blackbirds, Thrushes, and Larks passing singly all day to E. A few birds flying round the lantern during the night; two Larks and two Thrushes killed. (N.E.; C. V.) Nash (E.) L.H., a Woodcock at 7 P.M.; four Snipe from 7 to 7.30 P.M.; a small flock of Lapwings at 8 P.M.; all flying round the lantern. Four *Grey Plover killed at 9 P.M.; eleven Starlings killed at 9.30 P.M. (E.N.E., 2; O. M. R.) Breaksea L.V., Larks and Starlings at lantern from 6 to 12 P.M. (N.E., 4; O. M. R.) Longships L.H., Chaffinches and Goldcrests at lantern at 7 P.M. (E.N.E., 3; cloudy, misty.) Eddystone L.H., a few Thrushes, Redwings, Larks, and Starlings from 10 P.M. to 6 A.M. (10th). A Blackbird, one Starling, two Thrushes, one Redwing, killed; a few lost over. (N. by E., 3; C. D. V.) Portland (Low) L.H., a Chaffinch caught at 10.20 P.M. (N.N.E., 4; C. M.)

November 10th.—Langness L.H., fourteen Lapwings flying S. at 11 A.M. One Robin at 3 P.M. One female Blackbird on lantern at 8 P.M. (Light N.E.; haze.) Chickens Rock L.H., very great flock of Thrushes, Fieldfares, Larks, Linnets, Blackbirds, Starlings, Lapwings, Curlews, and a few Goldcrests, from about an hour after lighting time till the light was extinguished. A great number struck the dome of lantern and were killed, falling into the sea. Mr Black says—"The flocks are most dense to-night, and are all mixed together. It is no use trying to give numbers. We captured a few Blackbirds and Fieldfares." (From N.E. to S., strong breezes; slight haze.) Bahama Bank L.V., number of Larks, Thrushes, and Blackbirds all night; one Thrush and three Blackbirds killed. (E., 4; O. G.) Skerries Rock L.H., four Goldfinches on island at 9 A.M. Flocks of Linnets at 10.20 A.M., all flying S.S.E. A Woodcock and four Sparrows shot on island at 4 P.M. Holyhead L.H., four Goldfinches going S.E. at noon. South Stack L.H., Fieldfare caught at lantern at 2.30 A.M. Blackbirds, Thrushes, Redwings, Starlings, and Larks from 7 P.M. till midnight; a great many flying around the lantern; a few killed. (E., 3; C. M. P.) South Bishop L.H., a few birds striking the lantern from 9 P.M. to 2 A.M. (11th): one Land Rail, three Thrushes, and two Blackbirds killed. Helwick L.V., a good many small birds at the lantern; one "Warbler" killed. (E, 2; O. M. D.) Nash (E.) L.H., Lapwings at 1.10 A.M.; one killed; two Common Snipe killed at 4.30 A.M. (E.N.E., 2; C. M. P.) Longships L.H., a few Starlings, Thrushes, and Goldcrests at the lantern from 8 to 9 P.M. (E.N.E., 3; misty, rain.) Eddystone L.H., many birds passing—Thrushes, Snipe, Larks, and Redwings—from 8 P.M. to 4 A.M. (11th); a few killed. (N.N.E., 3; C. G. M.)

November 11th.—Cumberland, an Isabelline Wheatear, female, shot at Aigle Gill, near Allonby, by Mr Richard Mann. One Hooded Crow at Allonby. Chickens Rock L.H., a very large number of Thrushes, Fieldfares, Larks, Linnets, Blackbirds, Starlings, Lapwings, Curlews, and a few Goldcrests. Hundreds must have been killed by striking the lantern, as they kept striking all night through. (Hazy, with light winds varying from E. to S. and S.S.W.) Bahama Bank L.V., number of Larks, Thrushes, and Blackbirds all night; two Blackbirds killed. (E. by N.; O. G.) River Dee L.V., one Snipe found dead on deck at daylight. (E.N.E., 2; O. M.) Skerries Rock L.H., Blackbirds, Starlings, and Larks nearly all night; several killed against glass. (S.E., 2; misty.) South Stack L.H., Blackbirds, Thrushes, Redwings, Starlings, and Larks, in numbers round lantern, from 7 P.M. till midnight. (E.S.E., 3; C. M.) Cardigan Bay L.V., great numbers of Blackbirds and Thrushes around the lantern. (S.E., 3; B. C.) South Bishop L.H., a large number of birds at the lantern from 9 P.M. to 3 A.M. (12th): sixty-four killed—Larks, Blackbirds, and Thrushes. (E., 2; B. C. M.) Helwick L.V., a great number of Larks, Starlings, Blackbirds, and Thrushes during the night; several killed. (N.E. by E., 2; O. M.) Nash (E.) L.H., Redwings passed to W. at 6.30 A.M. Song Thrushes (four killed) at 7.30 P.M.; Blackbirds (two killed) at 9.5 P.M. (E.N.E., 4; C. M.) Breaksea L.V., Thrushes and Larks from 9 to 11 P.M.; six killed. (E.N.E., 3; O. M.) Bull Point L.H., a hen *Chaffinch killed at 3 A.M. (E., 3; B. C. M.) Longships L.H., Puffins and Guillemots passing S. all day. (E., 3.) Eddystone L.H., many birds passing, see under 10th; a Jacksnipe caught at 2 A.M. (N.E. by E., 3; C. M.) Portland (Low) L.H., a Wren at lantern at 3.30 A.M. (E.N.E., 4; C. M.)

November 12th.—Chickens Rock L.H., a large flock of birds at 11.30 A.M. flying N., thought to be Fieldfares. (S. strong airs; clear.) Mr Black says there were flocks of the same birds, as reported for the 10th and 11th (excepting the Linnets), here again to-night, but not in such numbers as last night; very few struck, though the weather was hazy. Found Redstart [? Ruticilla titys] killed on the dome. Number of Moths on lantern. Skerries Rock L.H., one Owl and one Fieldfare on island. Fieldfares, Blackbirds, Starlings, Thrushes, Chaffinches, and Larks all night; several killed. (S.S.E. to S., 2; misty and gloomy.) South Stack L.H., Blackbirds, Thrushes, and Larks around the lantern, twenty-four killed, from 12.30 A.M. till 3 A.M. (S.E., 2; O. M.) South Bishop L.H., thirty Linnets at 11 A.M. A few birds at lantern between 9 and 11 P.M.; eighteen killed—thirteen Larks, four female Blackbirds, and one Redwing.

November 13th.—Chickens Rock L.H., several large flocks of birds seen at 10 A.M. flying S.S.W.; species not made out. Starlings, Larks, Fieldfares, and Thrushes from 7 P.M. till morning, flying in the rays of light. (E.N.E. strong breeze; clear.) Morecambe Bay L.V., two Chaffinches at 9 A.M.; two Greenfinches at 1 P.M. Several Starlings about the lantern from 8 to 12 P.M. (S.S.W., 3; O.) River Dee L.V., flocks of Sand Larks about the lantern from 6 P.M. to midnight. (E.N.E., 1.) Skerries Rock L.H., large flock of Greenfinches at 12.10 P.M. flying S. (S., 1; misty and gloomy.) Holyhead L.H., a Goldfinch caught at lantern at 2 A.M. Carnarvon Bay L.V., Blackbirds and Starlings going E. all day. St Tudwal's L.H., a Blackbird struck the lantern at midnight. South Bishop L.H., a few birds at lantern from 9 P.M. to 5 A.M. (14th); twenty-seven killed, mostly "female Blackbirds." (E.N.E., 3; C. V.) Helwick L.V., a Woodcock, a Lark, and a Thrush killed between 5 and 6 A.M. (E. by N., 2; Q. M.) Nash (E.) L.H., three Snipe passed N.W. at 6 A.M. A large flock of Lapwings from 6.30 to 10 P.M.—thirty striking, four killed; a "Hawk" Owl flying round the lantern all night. Fieldfares from 6.30 to 10 P.M.; Goldcrests from 6.30 to 9 P.M., four killed; *Water Rail at 7.30 P.M., one killed; three Woodcocks killed from 7 to 8 P.M.; two Snipe killed at 9.20 P.M.; continuous flocks of Redwings from 7 to 10 P.M., nine killed; eighty-two Skylarks killed from 9 to 11.30 P.M.; and seven Song Thrushes killed at 11 P.M. (E.N.E., 3; C. M. O.) This movement was continued in the early hours of the 14th. (q. v.) Breaksea L.V., many birds at lantern from 8 to 10 P.M.; a Quail, six Larks, one Thrush, and one Redwing killed. (E.N.E., 4; O. M.) Eddystone L.H., a Blackbird killed at 5.30 A.M. (E. by S., 4; C. V.) Portland (Low) L.H., a Snipe struck at 2 A.M. (S.S.E., 4; C. M.)

November 14th.—Cumberland, one immature Velvet Scoter (another shot off Burgh Marsh in December). Chickens Rock L.H., six Rooks at 9.30 A.M. coming from S., flying towards Isle of Man. Large flock of birds at noon, species unknown, flying N.N.W. Eight Geese at 3 P.M. flying S. (N.E. strong breeze; clear.) Mr Black says—"I do not remember seeing birds so plentiful in our vicinity, and continuing to visit us in such large numbers." Skerries Rock L.H., a Lapwing struck lantern and was killed at 7.45 P.M. (S.E., 2; clear to M. R.) Holyhead Breakwater L.H., thousands of Wild Ducks at 11 A.M. in the bay. (S.E., 1; C. H.) South Stack L.H., Blackbirds, Thrushes, Larks, Redwings, Fieldfares, and one Robin at lantern from 8 P.M. till midnight; a few killed. (E., 2; C. G. M.) Cardigan Bay L.V., several flocks of Starlings and Larks throughout the day going S.E. One Blackbird and one Thrush struck the lantern. Nash (E.) L.H., Stonechats at 12.30 A.M., four killed; *Blackcap from 12 P.M. (13th) to 1.13 A.M., "fifteen killed;" four Snipe killed between 12 P.M. (13th) and 3 A.M.; twenty-two Skylarks killed between 12 P.M. (13th) and 4 A.M.; Blackbirds from 3 to 4 A.M., three killed; Missel Thrushes at 4 A.M., one killed; a Wood Pigeon struck at 4.20 A.M.; a large flock of Lapwings passed to N.W. at 8 A.M.; Lapwings at the lantern at 6.30 P.M. (E.N.E., 2; B. C. M.) Eddystone L.H., Oyster-catchers, Plovers, Blackbirds, Thrushes, Redwings, and Starlings, from 6.30 to 9.30 P.M., when the stars came out and the birds disappeared. Caught three Blackbirds, one Thrush, two Redwings, and five Starlings. (N.E, 4; C. V.)

November 15th.—South Bishop L.H., from 100 to 150 Crows at 11.30 A.M. flying E.

November 16th.—Skerries Rock L.H., six Blackbirds and four Redwings killed against lantern-glass at 3.20 A.M. (S., 4.) One Snipe and some Lapwings flying round lantern at 3.45 A.M., but did not strike. One Waterhen killed against lantern-glass at 3.45 A.M. "Struck very hard." A large flock of Greenfinches at 7.45 A.M. flying W. Great number of Wild Fowl from 9 to 10.30 A.M. flying W. (W.N.W., 4; B. C. V.) Carnarvon Bay L.V., Starlings, Larks, Thrushes, and Snipe at 4 A.M.; one Starling, Thrush, and Snipe killed. (S., 4; B. C.) Nash (E.) L.H., one Skylark killed at 8 P.M. (E., 3; B. C. M.) Burnham L.H., Fieldfares about all day.

November 17th.—Carnarvon Bay L.V., Blackbirds and Starlings going S.S.E. at 10 A.M. South Bishop L.H., a party of ten Crows at 7 A.M. Nash (E.) L.H., two Snipe passed N.W. at 7 A.M.; and a flock of Golden Plover passed W. at 7.30 A.M. A great rush of Lapwings to-night. They commenced to arrive at 7.40 P.M., and continued until 11 P.M.; hundreds constantly flying round the lantern, within the rays of light. A few struck at times, and seven were killed. They were very noisy, and kept up quite a concert. They all left at 11.10 P.M. (E.S.E., 4; B. C. M.) Breaksea L.V., a Thrush killed at 11.40 P.M. Seven Stones L.V., a Crow flew on board at 6 P.M.; passed the night, and left for Scilly at 7 A.M. (18th). Eddystone L.H., a Jacksnipe caught at 3 A.M. (E.S.E., 5; B. C. V.) Flocks of Lapwings from 6 to 9 P.M. (E.N.E., 6; O. R. M.) Several Starlings, Thrushes, Redwings, Blackbirds, passing all night from 5.30 P.M. till 6 A.M. (18th); a few caught. (N.E., 3; O. M.)

November 18th.—Chickens Rock L.H., one "Rock Starling" and one Lark perched on lantern at 2 A.M. Four "Sea Snipe" and one Lapwing at 10 A.M. Lapwings going E. (2, N.E.; clear and frosty.) Skerries Rock L.H., large flock of Linnets and Chaffinches going S. at 8 A.M. Two large flocks of Wild Fowl going E. at 10 A.M. (S., 3; clear.) South Bishop L.H., several birds flying round the lantern from midnight to 3 A.M.; eight Blackbirds, two Starlings, two Larks, and three Thrushes killed. Nash (E.) L.H., a Jacksnipe killed at 3 A.M. Blackbirds from 3 to 4 A.M., three killed; Redwings from 3 to 4 A.M., six killed; Skylarks from 3 to 4 A.M., two killed; Song Thrushes from 3 to 4 A.M., four killed; Snipe, one killed at 3.30 A.M. (E., 3; B. C. M.) Breaksea L.V., Thrushes and Starlings from midnight (17th) to 4 A.M. (E.N.E., 4; O. M.) Burnham, the first Grey Wagtail seen. Eddystone L.H., for early morning movement see yesterday. A Land Rail on the gallery at 7 A.M. (N., 2; O. M.) Many birds passing from 11 P.M. to 3.30 A.M. (19th). Blackbirds, Thrushes, and Redwings. Caught two ♀ and one ♂ Blackbird; one Fieldfare, and fifteen Redwings killed. Numbers striking lantern and lost over. (N., 4; O. R. M.)

November 19th.—River Dee L.V., Thrushes, Larks, and Blackbirds round the lantern at 9.15 P.M.; one Thrush killed. (W.S.W., 2; B. C. V.) Cardigan Bay L.V., a flock of Greenfinches going S.E. at 2 P.M. Helwick L.V., a few Blackbirds from 8 P.M. to midnight; one (young) killed. (N., 3; G. M.) Nash (E.) L.H., a *Knot killed at 2 A.M. (E., 2; O. M. R.) Breaksea L.V., Thrushes and other birds from 12 P.M. (18th) to 4 A.M. (N.E., 1; O. M. R.) Longships L.H., a good many Larks, Starlings, and Thrushes, from 1 A.M. till daylight. (E.N.E. to N.N.E., 4; misty.) Eddystone L.H., for early morning movement see yesterday.

November 20th.—Helwick L.V., a few Larks and Starlings around the lantern. (N.E., 4; C. M.) Breaksea L.V., many Lapwings, Thrushes, Blackbirds, Starlings, and other birds, from midnight to 4 A.M. (N.E., 5, 6; O. M. R.) Eddystone L.H., several Starlings and Redwings from 3.30 A.M. till 7 A.M. (N.N.E, 4; C. M.)

November 21st.—Chickens Rock L.H., one Fork-Tailed Petrel flying about the rock at 7.30 A.M. One male Blackbird struck the lantern and was caught at 9.30 P.M. (3, S.S.E.; thick haze.) Breaksea L.V., a *Coot caught at 5 A.M. (E.S.E., 4; O. F.)

November 22d.—Chickens Rock L.H., one Redwing struck heavily at 2 A.M., but was lost over. Number of Crows from daybreak till 9 A.M. going E. Ten Kittiwakes at 10 A.M. going E. These birds are seldom here at this season in such numbers, (3, E.; clear.) South Bishop L.H., sixty to seventy Crows at 10.15 and 11.30 A.M. flying E.

November 23d.—South Bishop L.H., seven flocks of Crows, of from six to thirty in a flock, from 8.30 to 11 A.M., flying to E. (E., 7; C. B. V.)

November 24th.—South Bishop L.H., Crows passing E. in single numbers from 9 to 11 A.M.

November 25th.—Cardigan Bay L.V., a large flock of Lapwings flying round the lantern at 2 A.M. South Bishop L.H., a flock of about thirty Crows at 10 A.M. flying E.[10] Eddystone L.H., a few Redwings from 1 to 3 A.M.; one caught. (W. by N, 4; O. V.)

[10] Messrs Nicholas & Pell remark on the Crows passing this station since the 15th inst.:—"We never saw such a quantity of Crows pass before, during the ten years we have been stationed here."

November 26th.—South Bishop L.H., a Magpie alighted on the rock at 2 P.M. (S.W., 7; C. M.)

November 28th.—Cumberland, a female Great Grey Shrike, var. "major," shot at Cumwhinton, near Carlisle.

November 29th.—Skerries Rock L.H., a few Blackbirds, Thrushes, and Starlings flying round lantern from 5 to 6 A.M. (S.E., 4; O. M. R.)

DECEMBER.

December 3d.—Chickens Rock L.H., a number of Razorbills from early A.M. till 1 P.M. sitting on water. Skerries Rock L.H., a few Razorbills about to S.E. of island at 1.30 P.M. (S.W.,8; stormy.)

December 7th.—Cumberland, an immature Richardson's Skua at Allonby, felled by a stone while feeding on the carcase of a Pig.

December 9th.—South Stack L.H., one Fieldfare and one Lark struck the lantern and killed at 11.40 P.M.

December 10th.—St Tudwal's L.H., a Bullfinch in the garden.

December 11th.—Chickens Rock L.H., a number of Larks, one Song Thrush, one Starling, and one Brambling flying round light at 3.30 A.M. (2, E.; sleet shower.)

December 12th.—Breaksea L.V., many Lapwings, Starlings, Blackbirds, and others, around the lantern from 12 P.M. to 4 A.M. (E.S.E., 4; O. M.) Eddystone L.H., "a few Thrushes and Warblers" passing from 12 P.M. to 7 A.M. (E., 2; C. V.)

December 17th.—Langness L.H., one Redshank caught on lantern at 7 P.M. (S.W. strong breeze; clear.)

December 21st.—Nash (E.) L.H., Fieldfares and Redwings passing at intervals from noon to 3 P.M. (N.E., 3.) Eddystone L.H., a Jacksnipe killed at 3 A.M. (N.N.E., 3; B. C. V.)

December 22d.—Langness L.H., three Snow Buntings at 3 P.M. (N. fresh breeze; clear.) Nash (E.) L.H., eight to twelve Song Thrushes going S.W. at 9 A.M. Starlings and Fieldfares going W.S.W. from 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. Portland (Low) L.H., two Thrushes at 11.30 A.M.

W. Eagle Clarke.

Museum of Science and Art,
Edinburgh.