Ardeidæ.—We do not think it will be so easy, in regard to Herons, to arrive at laws regulating their flights; but, in case of development, will on this occasion tabulate their records, though we have not done so before.
Spring.
March 29th, Pentland Skerries, one flying N., 3 p.m.: S. gale, rain.
June 13th, Isle of May, one flying S., 5 p.m., in company with Gulls, which is rare.
June 24th, Isle of May, one flying S., 5 p.m.; light W., clear.
Autumn.
Aug. 26th, Isle of May, one flying W.; light W., clear.
Sept. 12th, Pentland Skerries, four flying about island (rare); light S., clear.
Oct. 15th, Pentland Skerries, one rose off rocks, 4.15 p.m.
Oct. 23rd, Isle of May, one; fair W., clear.