Landrail and Cuckoo.—Not heard in the neighbourhood this season.
Blackcap Warbler.—May 22nd, in Peasedean; not heard on 16th.
Spotted Flycatcher.—May 25th, numerous arrival along with other migrants, as was the case last year. Last seen September 5th.
Black-headed Gull.—June 11th, two returned to the sea-side; more appeared July 15th, 16th and 17th. By the end of the year the numbers were reduced to one or two.
Fieldfare.—October 31st and November 9th, arrived, but few in number, and only one remained to face the storms of 1881; very scarce. No Redwings seen here. A great scarcity or total absence is recorded from a large number of Scottish localities for the past two years.—J. A. H. B.
Wood Pigeons.—A large migratory band proceeding high over head flying from N. to S., on October 30th.
Snow Bunting.—A very large flock of Snowflakes arrived at Penmanshiel on October 30th, but left after resting a few days. Again numerous there, November 30th. A few remained at Old Cambus, January 7th, 1881. October 18th, one landed in East Lothian in a storm of wind and rain from the North, near Thornton Loch.
Grey-backed Crow.—November 5th, arrived.
Woodcock.—Did not leave till second week in May. Returned to Peasedean, November 2nd. One flushed at Blackburn, Chirnside, October 20th.
Lark.—December 16th, flock of about one hundred seen; most of them remained and departed in March.