Grey Linnet.—December 29th, flocks that fully numbered one hundred birds feeding on the sea-coast ploughed fields infested by wild mustard. Had all left, except four or five, by January 9th, 1881, when that number came to the stack- and poultry-yards.
Brambling.—Only two present in the great snow on January 15th and 19th—at corn laid out for poultry—along with Finches.
Wild Geese (Greylag probably).—February 8th, first band returning north. Continued in neighbourhood till April 24th. In autumn return first seen October 11th and 30th. Did not rest.
Lapwing.—In inland fields, March 7th. July 15th, returned to turnip-fields. Disappeared in January, 1881.
Grey Wagtail.—March 8th, a pair returned. On May 25th several new arrivals along with a rush of migrants, consisting of Flycatchers, Sedge Warblers, and Common Martins.
Waterhen.—March 9th returned to its breeding pools.
Heron.—April 17th, still three on the coast. On July 15th there were seven or eight. On August 6th there were sixteen, and on August 31st twelve.
Cormorant.—Began to disperse about March 9th, when there were six. Only one on March 18th, and two on March 25th. March 27th and 30th, only one. Were not again noted till August 9th and 12th, when only a pair had returned. Scarcer this winter than usual.
Rare Birds recorded by others on my List.—Hoopoe in Northumberland. One Greater Shrike in Berwickshire, others in Northumberland. Bohemian Chatterer, Kelso; Turtle Dove, Rough-legged Buzzard (one).
Notes from the Faroe Isles.