July 7th, Pentland Skerries, several flocks all day flying E.; mod. S.E., haze.
July 18th, Pentland Skerries, a few flocks all day; mod. N.W., clear.
July 25th, Pentland Skerries, continuous flocks all day; mod. N.E., clear.
July 26th, Pentland Skerries, continuous flocks all day flying E. and S.E.; fresh N., haze.
The last two entries appear to me to indicate decision in commencing the autumn migration.
Aug. 15th, Dunnet Head, rock birds leave about this time.
Aug. 10th, Isle of May, all rock birds left, except a few Kittiwakes; heavy westerly gale on 9th.
Oct. 23rd, Pentland Skerries, flocks flying E.; strong W., showers.
Nov. 2nd, Pentland Skerries, large flocks, noon, flying S.E. from S.W. (?).
Nov. 27th, Isle of May, abundant in sea along with Gulls; "Garvies," i.e., Culpea sprattus, abundant (J. A. H. B.).