with, and the reasons for which will shortly appear more decidedly,
we believe, when Mr Service treats of the migration of birds in the
Solway district, in his intended "Fauna of Solway."--J. A. H.-B.]
to the effect that: "The migration of birds again very slight this
season. As I remarked to you in my schedule last year, I think it is
our prevailing winds from the west which keep the birds inland. You
will see in my above notes where the winds are easterly." The easterly
winds referred to occur throughout all the dates where any occurrences
are recorded, _viz._, on the 4th and 15th September, October 4th, 5th,
to 9th, and January 7th, 1887, at which latter date a "great rush" of
Larks, coming from the N.W. and going S.E., is recorded. Again, the
October 4th, 5th, and 6th rush is distinctly recorded. _Not a single
record is entered under a westerly wind._ They naturally pick up (catch
up) the trend of the coast south of Clyde in any winds, but _normal
westerly winds_ may--and do--confine them to _normal routes more than
easterly winds do_. Thus, if we had had no easterly winds at this
station at all, the probability is that _no migration_ would have been
observed; but the _more normal_ route _more inland_ would have been
followed. Locally, Mr E. Service is working at these routes with good
effect.
_Mull of Galloway._--Alex. Murray and John M'Quarrie send three
excellent returns. Considerable movements of birds are noted, but again
October 4th and 5th have pre-eminence and accentuation.
_Little Ross._--Neil M 'Donald and Robert M'Intosh send three
well-filled schedules--every line filled. Under date of 6th December,
N. M'D, writes: "I beg to send you two schedules, which are all we
have. We are marking the birds as we see them on long sheets of paper
lined off like the schedules, but when copying them off, I find I
have more than will fill another schedule during October and up to
date. Please forward two more. Trusting our schedules will meet your
approval, etc." [Yes, they are excellent, and we have three fully
filled, showing the same results and rush marked off in October as
elsewhere. Birds seem well known; yet I think a copy of Johns' Birds
should be sent here and to several more stations.--J. A. H.-B.]
Separate Report under Genera and Species.
Turdidæ.--Thrushes, Dipper, Blackbirds, Fieldfare, Ouzels, Redwings,
"Mavises."--We find records principally of "Thrushes" between 4th and
22d February at Skervuile (one only on 9th), and at Turnberry and
Corsewall (both south of Clyde), on seven dates, but all light. [Thus
most of the February early migrants presumably turned across from Clyde
to Forth,--J. A. H.-B.] Prevailing wind, S.W. and S.
_In March._--Light records at Turnberry on 8th of Thrushes; and north
of Clyde single birds at Rona, Skye, and at Skerryvore on 12th, 22d,
and 24th. Light records at Skervuile of Fieldfares and Blackbirds on
21st and 25th, and single record of Blackbird at Turnberry (S. of
Clyde) on 25th. [Thus while as usual most of the prominent stations
report, the returns both N. and S. of Clyde are light, and almost too
general to utilise as indications of routes.--J. A. H.-B.] Prevailing
wind in March, strong or light, S. and S. easterly. In May--3d, 4th,
and 5th--we have a number of Thrushes and Starlings reported from Mull
of Galloway in fog and mist, along with Starlings--twenty-two killed on
3d, and eleven on 4th. Wind, strong south breeze.
_In Autumn._--First movements noted are 26th and 27th of August at
Rona, Skye, of "Mountain Thrushes" (probably Ring Ouzels). [This
name is applied to both the Redwing, Fieldfare, and Ring Ouzel, in
different parts of Scotland, but most correctly to the latter. The
date also is more in favour of the record of Ring Ouzels, as about
the dates mentioned they begin to frequent gardens and orchards for
berries, etc.--J. A. H.-B.] And at Mull of Galloway and Little Ross, of
Blackbirds and Ring Ouzels. Wind, S. and S.E., fresh to strong. [These
are also probably migrants from the vicinity of the stations.--J. A.
H.-B.] In September a flight of Thrushes on the 4th at Portpatrick.
Indication at Kyleakin (N. of Clyde), on 24th, of same species; also
on 13th, at Mull of Galloway, of Blackbirds, and larger numbers in
flocks at latter station on 22d and 24th. Redwings are noted as
early as 20th at Rhinns of Islay only. But in October the numbers of
records are very great, too numerous to give in detail. Thus we find
the following stations participate:--Skerryvore, ten dates between
5th and 19th. Rush distinct on the 5th, 9 P.M., till 4.30 A.M. on
6th, of "Mountain" and Common Thrushes. Wind, light S.E., and heavy
rain. One Blackbird on 6th. At Dhuheartach on 1st, 5th, 6th, 7th, and
8th. Records of Mavis, 100 all night of 5th, 6th, S.S.E.; Fieldfare,
one on 6th; one male Blackbird on 8th; wind N.W. Single Thrush on
8th. [Shows the compressed nature of the rush and preponderance, as
elsewhere, of Common Thrush.--J. A. H.-B.] At Skervuile, rush also on
5th and 6th of Thrushes, Fieldfares (the latter in minority). Rush
also, however, of Blackbirds noted; entries extend from 2d to 31st, but
only on five dates, and all light except on 5th and 6th. [Emphasises
above remarks.--J. A. H.-B.] At Rhinns of Islay records on ten dates
between 4th and 28th, of Redwings. [Query, were these not Thrushes,
or in some of the returns have not Redwings and Thrushes equally
done service? _N.B._--The Redwing is _red_ beneath the wing, and the
Thrush or Mavis _yellow_. No "Thrushes" so named appear in the Rhinns
of Islay schedules, so perhaps "Redwings" do duty?--J. A. H.-B.]
Blackbirds--quite a number appear under dates of 22d, 25th, 27th, and
28th. At Lochindaul also, while Thrushes seem to have been little
observed at the time of the rush, there are a few records, 19th, 27th,
and 28th, and one of Blackbirds on 27th. [The position of Lochindaul
(Station CIII.) may sufficiently account for this; nor, however, does
the rush appear quite so heavy at Rhinns of Islay (CII.) as it does at
Skerryvore (XCIII.), nor at Dhuheartach (XCIV.), whilst Dhuheartach is
lighter than Skerryvore. This may or may not indicate that the great
body of the migrants have passed to the westward of Rhinns of Islay and
even of Dhuheartach, making for the Irish coast. It will be interesting
to note what our Irish Committee report upon this.--J. A. H.-B.]
At Turnberry (S. of Clyde) records date 2d, 3d, 5th, 6th, and 18th, but
all are quite light, and no rush whatever is apparent on 5th and 6th
October, only records of one, two, three, or four Thrushes, Blackbirds,
and Ring Ouzels being entered.
At Corsewall (S. of Clyde), 2d and 3d of Thrushes (only three or
four each time), but "great rush" of Blackbirds on 5th, and of the
latter single records on 23d and 29th. Winds as generally--easterly.
[_Note._--Thus routes of Blackbirds and Thrushes appear to have
been rather different in 1886. _Compare_ with reports from other
stations.--J. A. H.-B.]
At Mull of Galloway.--Bush indicated pretty distinctly, and striking
all night of 5th, mingled with a few Blackbirds, some of which were
killed at light. Large flocks seen all day of 6th. Dropping in up to
28th.
At Little Boss, on 3d October, four Thrushes--S.E., fresh--three
killed; haze.
So much for the October rush at all stations yielding returns; and we
have enlarged upon items here as illustrative of the whole general
character of the autumn migration of 1886.
In November, migration of Thrushes (_vera_) almost _nil_. Solitary
returns on 24th from Skerryvore, and from Turnberry and Little Boss.
But a few more records of Redwing, Fieldfare, and Blackbird at same
station. In December one single Thrush on 8th at noon at Dhuheartach;
and a few Blackbirds and Redwings on 17th, 18th, and 20th at Rhinns of
Islay. _No returns of Turdidæ S. of Clyde._ No returns of _Turdidæ_
anywhere in January 1887.
Saxicolinæ.--Wheatears (often called "Stonechats;" a name more
correctly applied to another species of the group), Stonechat (a small
bird having the head black in the male and dark-brown in the female),
Whinchat, Redstart, etc.
_In Spring_, Stonechats (?) arrived at Rona, Skye--[no doubt
_these_ are Wheatears; but it is hard to say in all cases which are
intended.--J. A. H.-B.]--on the 24th March, and on same date at
Skervuile--S.S.E. breeze, hazy; also on the same date at Turnberry. On
4th of April, one pair arrived to breed at Rhinns of Islay, followed by
several pairs on the 5th and 6th, which remain to breed. On 30th April,
and one or two other dates, straggling birds seen at Dhuheartach, and
again at Turnberry.
_In Autumn._--Wheatears are recorded by name (correct name) at Butt of
Lewis and at Little Ross; and what are also all probably Wheatears, but
called (erroneously) Stonechats (see also last Migration Report, p.
100), at Rona, Skye, Dhuheartach, Turnberry, and Mull of Galloway, all
on dates between 18th and 31st August. Rushing on 21st and 22d South
of Clyde, continuing all through September, with a rush at Skerryvore;
but only two at Dhuheartach on 13th. Migration continued up to, but not
beyond, the 7th October, and participated in the rush of 5th and 6th at
Skerryvore, and also at Skervuile, thus apparently taking a different
route from that chosen by the Thrushes (see _antea_, _Turdidæ_).
The only other species mentioned are a few Whinchats; a Redstart at
Dhuheartach on 23d May, three ditto at Mull of Galloway on 27th August,
two ditto at Little Ross on 13th September, and one ditto at Skerryvore
on 6th October.
Silviinæ.--Robins, Blackcap, Blue Throated Warbler, Whitethroat,
"Redbreast."--In Spring, two records only, at Rona, Skye, and Skervuile
on 24th and 25th March. [All through this Report there seems to be
a similarity of dates of occurrences at these two stations, even in
single records. Why they should apparently be so much _in touch_
with one another is not easily understood at present; unless it is
simply similarity of positions affecting local migrations in a similar
way.--J. A. H.-B.]
_In Autumn._--August 19th and 27th, singles. September.--Robins from
Rhinns of Islay, Lochindaul to Lamlash (N. of Clyde), and Turnberry and
Little Ross (S. of Clyde) all light. In October no great rush apparent
anywhere, ranging in small numbers at all stations through the month.
One record in November at Little Ross; and four dates, 17th to 20th
December, at Skerryvore and Rhinns of Islay, at which dates there
appears to have been some slight movement.
Phylloscopinæ.--Goldcrest, "Gold-Crested Wren," Willow Warbler, "Willow
Wren."--In Spring, two solitary Willow Wrens killed at Rhinns of Islay.
"Great numbers of different kinds of Wrens on 11th May at Corsewall"
[Please send wings. We have only one _true_ Wren in Britain. The
Goldcrest and Willow "Wrens" (_sic_) belong to the Warbler group.--J.
A. H.-B.]
No records again till September, from 5th to 22d. Goldcrests are given
on nine dates; but very few at Rhinns of Islay, Turnberry, Corsewall,
and Little Ross.
Many entries in October. A "great flock" of Goldcrests at Little Ross;
many struck and killed. Eight also appeared on 4th, 15th, and 8th at
same place.
Accentorinæ.--Hedge Sparrow, or Blue Janet.--One on 25th March at
Skerryvore, and one at Butt of Lewis (N., fresh breeze, cloudy) on 23d
September.
Acrocephalinæ.--Reed Warbler, Sedge Warbler.--At Dhuheartach one Sedge
Warbler. On September 3d, one ditto at Little Ross, and one same place
on 7th October; wind in each case light S.E.
Paridæ.--Titmice.--In April one Titmouse (?) seen on 27th and 28th at
Turnberry; and at same place, one on 10th May.
In August a number at Mull of Galloway 22d, and all night of 30th.
Occurrences between 22d and 30th, and on 27th at Turnberry. On
September 1st and 3d a few at Turnberry, and two or three on 21st and
24th, same place. In October one bird on 6th at same place.
Troglodytidæ.--Common Wren, "Kitty Wren."--Two dates in April at
Turnberry; one on 6th May at Skerryvore.
_In Autumn._--Two at Corsewall on 21st, and five on 22d; and three on
20th at Little Ross, and one on 22d of September. In October, single
records at Rona, Skye, 15th; Skerryvore, 6th; Rhinns of Islay, 2d;
Lochindaul, 8th; and two, same place, on 22d. Latest two on 13th
November at Little Ross, and a few other scattered records.
Motacillidæ.--Wagtails.--In March, a pair on 21st at Lochindaul; in
May, one Wagtail at Dhuheartach, on the 8th--strong S.W., clear; and
one Yellow Wagtail, same place, on 23d--light E. airs.
In August two "Grey Wagtails" [are these grey, or have they any yellow
about them?] at Dhuheartach on 27th; and eighty-nine Wagtails on
28th--a rush. A number of entries in schedule for September, ranging
from 1st to 24th, at Dhuheartach, Rhinns of Islay, Lochindaul, Mull of
Galloway, and Little Ross,--bulking in largest numbers south of Clyde,
twenty to thirty, on 1st September,--a rush co-existing with that at
Rhinns of Islay above on 28th August. A flock at Little Ross on 27th
September--winds S. and E. In October a number on 9th at Lochindaul;
and a few entries for Lochindaul, Skerryvore, and Little Ross. Two on
19th December at Rhinns of Islay.
Motacillidæ.--Pipits, Meadow Pipits, Rock Pipits, Titlarks,
"Mosscheeper," "Tang Sparrow" (_i.e._, Rock Pipit), "Marsh Pipits"
(_i.e._, Meadow Pipits).--One record at Skervuile in February; one in
March (20th), same place.
_In Autumn._--All day "Mosscheepers" at Butt of Lewis [are these Meadow
or Rock Pipits?], and scattered birds on four dates of Titlarks at
Dhuheartach. In October a rush of Titlarks, 5th and 6th, at Skerryvore;
but only single or light returns from Dhuheartach at same time;
also two only at Skervuile all the month. Two on 19th December at
Dhuheartach.
Muscicapidæ.--Flycatchers.--The only records are in August, on 27th,
29th, and 30th, at Mull of Galloway. S.E., fresh, or fog.
Hirundinidæ.--Swallows, Martins, Sand Martins.--In April
24th--"Swallows first seen" at Corsewall; four at noon at Rhinns of
Islay, one with a speckled head, the first seen, on 27th. In May, a
rush appears on 7th, and again on 6th to 8th, at Rhinns of Islay and at
Lochindaul. A few single records at Dhuheartach, Lamlash, and Little
Ross; one at Kyleakin on 26th June--all of Common Swallow.
Autumn movements all September recorded from Rhinns of Islay; "flocks"
at Mull of Galloway on 3d; and at Little Ross, "large flock" on 14th.
Flocks all day on 4th September at Mull of Galloway, and other notices.
Fringillidæ.--Finches, Linnets, Redpoles, Siskins, Sparrows, Tree
Sparrows, Brambling or Mountain Finches, Chaffinches. Bullfinches.--In
February one Bullfinch at Kyleakin; snow on island. One Cock Sparrow at
Dhuheartach on 27th May; light E., clear; on rocks. One Linnet, same
place, June 26th.
In August flocks flying about all day on 22d at Lochindaul, and small
flock at Little Ross on 19th. Linnets and Grey Linnets, 2d, 6th, and
13th September, at Butt of Lewis (probably Twites or Mountain Linnets),
Rona, Skye, and Little Boss. In October slight rushes between 7th, 8th,
9th, of Linnets. One male Chaffinch at Rhinns of Islay. One Siskin at
Butt of Lewis on 29th. Hundreds again in November at Kyleakin, and
forty to fifty on 14th and 21st at same place; sixty on 19th December;
Grey Linnets at Lochindaul. Occurrences date in October from 4th to
28th in numbers ranging from one to ten (on 5th, 6th, and 8th at
Dhuheartach, and on 20th at Turnberry), twenty (on 8th at Rhinns of
Islay), and eleven to forty (on 28th at Turnberry). Direction of winds,
S. and E. and S.E. throughout. No more records except one bird at
Little Ross on 19th November.
Emberizidæ.--Buntings, Snow Buntings.--Almost all the returns relate to
Snow Buntings. On the 15th and 17th May a single bird was found on the
island at Rhinns of Islay, and one reporter adds the remark, "very late
to be seen here." Wind variable, strong.
_In Autumn_ there was a "rush" of Snow Buntings past Skerryvore at
or about midnight of the 27th September; wind strong W., haze and
rain. No notice of this rush is taken at Dhuheartach or elsewhere. In
October only two single records, on 14th at Dhuheartach, and 18th at
Rhinns of Islay; and in November light records only at Butt of Lewis,
Dhuheartach, between the 15th and 25th (twenty on the latter date). In
December, thirty Snow Buntings on 14th at Rhinns of Islay "all day."
Not one return from any station south of Clyde. Of Common Bunting or
Corn Bunting we have one record in April at Lochindaul, one on 4th
October at Skerryvore, and one at Lochindaul on the 1st. The Corn
Bunting is not looked upon by us as more than very locally migratory.
Alaudidæ.--Larks.--Of Larks there has been an enormous movement. Absent
entirely in April, June, July, and August; scarcely any in May (only
two entries on 4th and 9th at Turnberry, with light or strong N.E.
breeze).
In September the returns are still very light, indeed almost absent;
but in October during the whole month innumerable records. Larks
appeared at all the following stations sending returns:--Rona,
Skerryvore, Dhuheartach, Skervuile, Rhinns of Islay, Lochindaul,
Turnberry, Corsewall, Mull of Galloway, and Little Ross; but all
notice of them is omitted in schedules from the other stations sending
returns, _viz._:--Butt of Lewis, Monach Isles? _q.v._, Barra Head,
Kyleakin, Rhuvaal, and Lamlash. [We are thus able to locate the stream
with some exactitude.] They appeared to be most abundant at Skerryvore,
and at Dhuheartach, "rushes" and "hundreds;" Skervuile, "rush;" Rhinns
of Islay (on 2d October), "thousands," and on 5th, "numerous." Then
S. of Clyde, "a great rush" at Corsewall; "rush" at Portpatrick (4th
October). All these large movements, except where specified, were on
the nights of 5th and 6th October.
In November only a few slight movements, 24th, 26th, to 29th at
_Kyleakin_ and at _Turnberry_.
In December light again at Dhuheartach, 18th to 27th; but heavy on 18th
and 19th at Rhinns of Islay, 1000 and 100; but these may and probably
were due only to local migration, influenced by severe weather on
mainland.
In January movements also of local importance and not numerous, January
being milder and more open on the West Coast than December; but at
Portpatrick a great rush is described as going from N.W. to S.E., 11
A.M. to 12, during a snowstorm. This may also, however, be only a
local movement still it is interesting as showing the _recognised line
of flight_ spoken of by Mr E. Service. In Ardnamurchan small flocks
appeared at Kilchoan at once on the advent of a severe snowstorm and
S.E. gale of wind--a local movement, of course.
In February many light movements are entered, but none of more than
local interest. These occur at Skerryvore, Rona, Skervuile, Turnberry,
and Corsewall.
Sturninæ.--Starlings.--A considerable movement. In February a number at
Turnberry on 9th, and light returns from Skerryvore, Skervuile, and
Turnberry on other dates, and at Corsewall. A few returns in March,
none in April, two in May, none in June and July. "Rushes" of old
and young in August at Rhinns of Islay on 18th, 19th, and 26th; wind
S.W., fresh, or W., light. Rush also indicated on 22d at Lochindaul;
odd birds only at Skerryvore; 130 at Lochindaul on the 30th. A few
movements in September. South of Clyde--"Great numbers" on 15th at
Portpatrick. North of Clyde--Light movements; eleven, twelve, sixteen
birds at Kyleakin. In October rushes recorded, especially at Skervuile,
Lochindaul, Turnberry, Mull of Galloway, at or about the date of the
general great rush of the year, _viz._, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 8th October.
Light returns in November, and a few in December.
Corvidæ.--Rooks, Ravens, Crows, Carrion Crows, Hooded Crows, Jackdaws,
Grey Crows.--The _Corvidæ_ generally show movements during January
(1887), February (1886), April (Ravens), May (casual Carrion and Grey
Crows or Hoodies), June 26th, 27th, 28th, and 29th, "great numbers of
Crows" all day at Mull of Galloway. August 18th to 27th, of Rooks,
Ravens, Grey Crows, Crows. Great flocks of Rooks on 21st at Lochindaul,
as also on 24th September no very heavy entries at any stations, but
"dense flock" on 21st October at Lochindaul, and sixty on the 20th same
place. Only one Crow seen all November, and that at Butt of Lewis, the
only return in all that month. 500 Crows at Rhinns of Islay on 18th
December--no doubt a local migration. In January (1887), from 100 up to
500 at same place, 9th, 10th, and 17th--also local, no doubt.
Cypselidæ.--Swift, "Cran," "Black Swallow."--Only one solitary record
of one Swift on 27th August at Butt of Lewis. Wind S.W., fresh.
Cuculidæ.--Cuckoo.--Records: At Lochindaul, arrived 6th May. Wind light
S., clear, "flying S.W."
Also at Lochindaul, one rested on the rocks at 7 P.M. on the 6th July.
Light W., clear.
Strigidæ.--Very few records of any Owls--At Dhuheartach, on 4th May, an
Owl rested on the rock. Fresh S. and fog.
At Mull of Galloway a Grey Owl seen on 5th September, and again at same
place on 21st October one Grey Owl came to the light in pursuit of some
small birds.
Falconidæ.--Eagle, Hawks, Kestrel Hawks, Sparrow Hawks, Buzzards, Game
Hawk or Falcon.--[Merlins are not once named, but no doubt some of the
"Sparrow-Hawk" entries really apply to the Merlin.--J. A. H.-B.]
In May.--A Kestrel on 5th at Dhuheartach, and a Buzzard on 23d, both
flying east, with E. wind. A Sparrow Hawk at Rhinns of Islay.
_In Autumn_, a few records of Hawks, Game Hawk (Rona, Skye), etc.,
at four or five stations in August, and single birds in September,
including Buzzard and Falcon at Rhinns of Islay on 20th. Also single
birds at Skerryvore and Dhuheartach, including a "Black Hawk" on 10th
October at the former. One record at Butt of Lewis of a Sparrow Hawk on
19th November. There are fewer records of Hawks than usual. One Eagle
seen at Rona 2d January 1886.
Pelecanidæ.--Solan Geese.--First seen at Skervuile on 15th April. Light
N. wind; next at Rhinns of Islay, 100 in flocks, from 4 to 11 A.M. on
the 11th May, and great numbers on 27th, flying N. in the forenoon, and
again on 31st. E.N.E. wind. In June six seen at Lochindaul, and a few
at Little Ross. The migration of Gannets appears to have been quite
intermittent and uncertain here and on the N.W. coast.
By August 8th, at Rhinns of Islay, several young seen; and by 15th to
18th in hundreds all day. Intermittent in numbers, 16th (some) to 30th
(numbers), and 31st (all day) at Lochindaul. None entered again till
9th and 11th October at Lochindaul.
Ardeidæ.--Herons.--One record in February at Skerryvore, sitting on
rock on 13th. Wind fresh W., and rain. One record in July at Rhinns of
Islay, flying S.W.; W., clear on 16th. One record in August at Little
Ross on 19th. Singles or pairs at four stations, _viz._, Butt of Lewis,
Skerryvore, Rhinns of Islay, and Little Ross, on four different dates.
Two in October at Rhinns of Islay, and two in December at same place.
None of these appear to us at present to have any special significance.
Anatidæ.--Ducks, Geese, Swans.--In Spring two Eider Ducks at
Lochindaul, swimming near the shore on 29th March. [It seems worth
while to record the appearances of Eiders, owing to their wonderful and
yearly increase in the Outer Hebrides within, our recollection since
1870, and earlier.--J. A. H.-B.]
_In Autumn_, at Skerryvore, four seen on 14th, and at Dhuheartach one
Drake on 16th, and at Lochindaul one Duck on 30th. On 1st October two
at Skerryvore, S.W., strong breeze; and a pair on the 20th at same
place. In November two males and three females at Rhinns of Islay on
the 4th, and two females and one young male at Skerryvore on 15th.
_Stock Duck or_ Shieldrake.--One on 8th March at Rhinns of Islay, S.E.
breeze. Very occasional entries of Ducks (Wild Duck) in April at Rhinns
of Islay, from three to ten at a time.
Grey Geese [probably White-fronted.--J. A. H.-B.] on 12th and 25th at
Rhinns of Islay. Wind northerly and westerly. One Widgeon at Lochindaul
on 16th September. A few scattered notices of Geese, or Grey Geese, in
October at Rona, Skye, (six) on 12th, at Rhinns of Islay (Large Goose),
and at Kyleakin. In November 40 Geese at Rona, and flocks, 46 to 50,
flying S. on 4th at Rhinns of Islay; 100 on 5th, flying S.; wind S.E.,
fresh. All other lighter records, flying east, with S.W. strong breeze.
Barnacle Geese, five on 1st November at Rhinns of Islay rested on
island, and one seen on 3d at Butt of Lewis, and five on 18th December
at Rhinns of Islay, with "first snow." Also records of Teal (all in
October), 40 Brent Geese at Rhinns of Islay on 6th, and 33 and 30 "Wild
Geese" at same place on 20th and 21st January 1887.