Swallows.—Began to take up their residence on May 12th; left September 26th. Much later elsewhere in central districts.
Martin.—Returned on May 15th to sea-side nesting-places on rocks and cavern-mouths. On September 22nd the great body departed, and on 27th had all left but one.
Sand Martin.—April 23rd, on sea-coast.
Starling.—Most of the young birds had left the upper part of Berwickshire before October 31st.
Thrush.—March 21st, a few birds scattered here and there; very scarce. Left mostly by September; only a few later.
Redshank.—Dispersed before March 18th, when only one was heard. A pair returned March 20th. June 24th a pair had returned. On July 17th six or seven frequented the coast. On August 31st a small compact band noticed.
Eider Duck.—A flock of six appeared on the coast, March 18th and 22nd. There were eight on March 27th and four on March 30th.
Wild Duck (Anas boschas).—Continued on coast till March 22nd; greatly diminished by March 27th. One reappeared at sea September 25th. On October 16th they amounted to thirty, and on November 15th about one hundred were enumerated. In December they nearly all left the coast. On December 29th only nine remained.
Great Crested Grebe.—A party of twelve noted for the last time March 22nd, 1880. They reappeared, to the number of fifteen, on December 20th, and continued all winter.
Raven.—January 24th, one seen; storm of snow.