Tardus viscivorus, Missel Thrush.—Oct. 14th, South Bishop L.H., along with other species, and in some numbers, from 11 p.m. until daylight. Oct. 14th, Merionethshire, many on this and following days. Oct. 20th, Eddystone L.H., a male struck at 2.30 a.m. Nov. 14th, Bishop's Rock L.H., many, along with other species, from 10 p.m. until daylight.
Note.—Doubtless the numerous records of "Thrushes" may, in many cases, include this species and also the Fieldfare and the Redwing.
Turdus musicus, Song Thrush.—Spring: Godrevy L.H., March 4th, a few from 2 to 5 am. (E.S.E., veering S.S.W.; o, m, r.) Bishop Rock L.H., April 21st, in numbers, along with Blackbirds, Ring Ouzels, and Wheatears, from midnight to 4 a.m. (E., 2; misty.) Autumn: Noted from seventeen stations,—appearing first at Flatholm on Oct. 6th, and continuing at intervals to Dec. 1st at the Dee L.V., or indeed until Feb. 17th at South Bishop. An important movement commenced on Oct. 20th, when heavy flocks were noted at Bardsey L.H.; and on the 22nd it occurred abundantly at nearly all the stations from the Dee to Eddystone, the movement being continued on the following night at several stations between the Dee and Land's End (Longships). Another important migration commenced on the 10th of Nov., and lasted until the 14th. Noted only during the night or early morning, and mostly in company with other species. Observations made on the sex of those killed at Dee L.V., prove that males and females migrate in company.
Turdus iliacus, Redwing.—Carlisle, Oct. 6th, first seen by Mr. Cairns; Oct. 21st and 22nd, many passing S., between 11.30 and 12.30 p.m. Godrevy L.H., Oct. 21st, a great number, from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. Eddystone L.H., Oct. 21st and 22nd, large numbers, between 6 p.m. and 8 a.m. Nash L.H., Nov. 10th, passing all night along with other species, and again on the 14th. Bishop Rock L.H., Nov. 14th, many, from 10 p.m. to daylight. Only noted in company with other species, and during the night and early morning.
Turdus pilaris, Fieldfare.—St. Bees L.H., Sept. 17th, in large numbers at 7 a.m. Nash L.H., Oct. 6th, a few at noon, passing S.W.; and again on the 14th, in company with Redwings, at 8 a.m. Carlisle, Oct. 4th, a few; and on 21st a large flock. Smalls Rock L.H., Nov. 4th, many during night. Preston, Nov. 6th, along with Redwings. Godrevy L.H., Nov. 9th, two killed during night. Longships L.H., Nov. 13th, "scores" all night. Bishop Rock L.H., Nov. 14th, many, along with other species, from 10 p.m. to daylight.
Turdus merula, Blackbird.—Spring: Bishop Rock L.H., April 21st, many, along with Wheatears, Bing Ouzels, and Thrushes, from midnight to 4 a.m. (E., 2; misty.) Autumn: Reported from twenty stations. First observed at St. Tudwall's, Oct. 4th, the migration lasting until Dec. 23rd (Smalls Rock L.H.), or even until Feb. 17th, when many occurred at the South Bishop L.H., but this may have been a return movement. A general movement took place from Oct. 20th to 25th, and again from Nov. 2nd to 17th, when the species occurred in great numbers at many stations. All the reports, with two exceptions (at Flatholm L.H. a small flock was observed at 8 a.m. on Nov. 11th, and at Carnarvon Bay L.V. a few were observed at noon on Nov. 20th), mention it as migrating only during the hours of darkness, and most often in company with Larks and Starlings.
Turdus torquatus, Ring Ouzel.—Spring: Bishop Rock L.H., April 21st, many, along with Blackbirds, Thrushes, and Wheatears, from midnight to 4 a.m. (E., 2; misty.) Autumn: Eddystone L.H., Sept. 1st, a male struck lantern at 3.30 a.m. (W.S.W., 4; O, R, V.) Merionethshire, Oct. 14th, several young birds in the garden of Arthog Hall Hotel, near Dolgelly; Eddystone L.H., Nov. 12th, one, between 9 p.m. and midnight. (S.E., 3; O, D.) Start L.H., Sept. 14th, one killed at midnight. (E.S.E., 4; C, G, V, P.)
Saxicola œnanthe, Wheatear.—Spring: Carlisle, April 11th, on the fells. Bishop Rock L.H., April 21st, many, from midnight to 4 a.m., along with Blackbirds, Thrushes, and Bing Ouzels. (E., 2; misty.) Autumn: Duddon Sands, about Aug. 10th, large flocks preparing to migrate. Eddystone L.H., Aug. 26th and 27th, several, between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m.; four killed. (N., 4; O, R, V.) Sept. 14th, several, from 8.30 p.m. to midnight; six killed. (E. 5; O, R, M.) South Stack L.H., Sept. 15th, several struck, between 9 p.m. and midnight. (E. 4; O, M, R.) Carlisle, Oct. 11th, an old male at Allonby. South Bishop L.H., Oct. 14th, along with Turdidæ, Larks, and Goldcrests, from 11 p.m. to daylight. (S.S.E., breeze; misty.)
Pratincola rubetra, Whinchat.—Spring: Carlisle District, plentiful on and after May 2nd.
Ruticilla phœnicurus, Redstart.—Spring: Carlisle District, a single old male, April 7th.