Woodcock. (W., 4.) _Coquet_ L.H., Horned Owl, 3 P.M., shot. _Tees_
L.V., large flocks Larks to N.W. from S.E. _Whitby_ L.H., a great
number Starlings all night round lantern; one Lark killed. (W.N.W., 4.)
_Outer Dowsing_ L.V., flight Larks, thirty Starlings, one Black Swan,
one Crow, to S.W. _Inner Dowsing_ L.V., Larks, forty Grey Crows, twelve
Rooks, E. to W. _Dudgeon_ L.V., Black Crows, Grey Crows, and Larks all
day, S.E. to N.W. (N.W., 3, 4.) _Hasbro'_ L.V., Black and Grey Crows,
Starlings, and Larks. _Yarmouth_, two Purple Sandpipers shot on coast.
(N.W.) _Cockle_ L.V., thousands Larks, continuous during day, E. to
W.; Black and Grey Crows, the same; sixty Stints at 10 A.M., E. to W.
_Corton_ L.V., Blackbirds and Larks, sunrise to sunset, continually to
W.; also Titlarks, Starlings, Crows, and other small birds. _Shipwash_
L.V., Rooks, Starlings, Larks, in afternoon, S.E. to N.W. (S.W.)
_Galloper_ L.V., Rooks, Starlings, Larks, 4 P.M. to 5 A.M. (W.S.W., 4.)
_Kentish Knock_ L.V., Crows, Starlings, Linnets, Larks, and Sparrows
to N.W.; also Crows, Starlings, and Linnets to S.W. _Goodwin_ L.V., a
few Larks, noon. (N.N.W., 4.) _Gull_ L.V., several flocks Sparrows all
the afternoon; several on deck. _East Goodwin_ L.V., five Geese, flock
Crows, several flocks Larks, N.E. to W.S.W. Large flocks Wild Ducks,
continuous from noon to 4 P.M., to S.W.
October 23d.--_Farn_ L.H., three Snow Bunting, two Grey Crows, to W.
(W., 5.) _Flambro'_ L.H., Larks and other small birds during day to
W.S.W. _Outer Dowsing_ L.V., one Black Crow, two Larks, to W. _Hasbro'_
L.V., as on previous day, and great numbers during night of Larks,
fifty killed. _Cockle_ L.V., a few straggling Crows, E. to W. (W.S.W.,
4.) _Corton_ L.V., Thrushes, large flocks, 7 A.M. to 4.50 P.M., at
intervals, to W.; also mixed Crows, Starlings, and Larks, 2 P.M. to
4 P.M. _Shipwash_ L.V., great many flocks Rooks, Starlings, Larks,
and Sparrows, 9 A.M. to noon, S.E. to N.W. _Galloper_ L.V., Crows
and Larks, sunrise to noon, to W.S.W. _Kentish Knock_ L.V., Crows,
Starlings, Larks, and some Sparrows, S.W. till noon. _Swin Middle_
L.V., two flocks Starlings to W.; many Ducks. _Goodwin_ L.V., large
flock Crows, E. to W., at 10 A.M. _Gull_ L.V., Crows, Starlings, Larks,
and Linnets, 8 A.M. to 3 P.M., to N.W. (W., 3.)
October 24th.--_Tees_ L.V., large flock Snow Buntings to S.; one
Thrush to N.W. (N.N.E., snow.) _Redcar_, several Short-Eared Owls,
many Woodcocks, Larks, and about forty Chaffinch; also on 25th. (N.
gale, snow and rain.) _Tetney_, Long-tailed Duck, two shot; Water Rail,
Whimbrel. _Outer Dowsing_ L.V., twelve Larks, eight Starlings, two
Crows, to W.S.W. _Cromer_ L.H., Lapwings all day, E. to W. (W.N.W., 3.)
_Cockle_ L.V., small flocks of Crows to N.W. (N, 7.) _Shipwash_ L.V.,
Crows, Larks, and Starlings all day, E. to W. (N.N.E. gale, snow.)
_Galloper_ L.V., Larks, small flocks all day to W.
October 25th.--_Farn_ L.H., several Blackbirds and Thrush. (N.N.E., 4.)
_Tees_ L.V., Bullfinch, came on board. (N., light.) _Tetney_, Snipe,
second flight. _Outer Dowsing_ L.V., forty Black Crows, two Larks, one
Linnet, 3 P.M. to 4.30 P.M., westward. _Inner Dowsing_ L.V., seventy
Black Crows during day; fifty Larks, 5 P.M. (E. to W.N.W.) _Dudgeon_
L.V., Crows, Starlings, and Larks, in scattered condition during
day, S.E. to N.W. _Hasbro'_ L.V., thousands of Black Crows, and Grey
Crows, and Larks all day to W. _Yarmouth_, Grey Crows and Larks all
day to S.W. _Cockle_ L.V., small flocks Crows to N.W. (N. by E., 7.)
_Corton_ L.V., Crows, Larks, Starlings, and small birds continually to
W. _Shipwash_ L.V., the same as on 24th, to sunset, all travelling E.
to W. _Galloper_ L.V., very large flocks Crows and Larks all day to W.
(N.N.E., 6.) _Kentish Knock_ L.V., Crows in hundreds all day to N.N.W.;
one Cock Blackbird to S.W.; and several hundreds of Larks. (N., 7;
rain.) _Swin Middle_ L.V., Larks, small flocks, twenty to thirty, 9 to
10.30 A.M., to N.W.; a large flock Starlings; Larks again from 12.20 to
3.30 P.M. _Goodwin_ L.V., Larks about all day. (N.; 8.) _Gull_ L.V.,
flocks Larks and Sparrows, 8 A.M. to 4 P.M., to N.W. (N., 6.) _East
Goodwin_ L.V., flocks Larks during day, E. to W. (N., 6.)
October 26th.--_Farn_ L.H., Woodcock, 10 A.M.; another 5 P.M. (S.W.,
3); flushed on island. _Coquet_ L.H., four Woodcocks; Fieldfares,
all day. _Tees_ L.V., large flocks Starlings, Larks, Greenfinches to
N.W.; three Chaffinches on board. _Tetney_, a few Fieldfares and some
Redwings; scores of Blackbirds. (S., light.) _Outer Dowsing_ L.V.,
many Larks and Crows, 10 A.M. to 4.30 P.M., westward; one Jackdaw.
_Inner Dowsing_ L.V., 150 Black Crows, 100 Skylarks, during day; E.N.E.
to W.S.W. _Llyn Wells_ L.V., large flocks Crows and Larks all day,
S.E. to N.W. (S.W., 3.) _Dudgeon_ L.V., Black and Carrion Crows, six
Jackdaws, Starlings, and Larks during day, S.E. to N.W. _Hasbro'_ L.V.,
Starlings, also some Hen Blackbirds (three Blackbirds, sixty Larks, and
twenty Starlings killed at lantern at 4 A.M.). _Cromer_ L.H., Curlew, 1
A.M., at light. _Northrepps_, Peregrine and Buzzard. _Leman and Ower_
L.V., Greenfinch (wing sent). _Yarmouth_, Rooks in flocks all day,
S.W.; Long-Tailed Duck. _Cockle_ L.V., small flocks Crows during day
to W. _Shipwash_ L.V., several flocks as on 25th, till sunset, E. to
W. _Kentish Knock_ L.V. Crows, Larks, and Sparrows all day to S.W.
(W.S.W, 2.) _Swin Middle_ L.V., Crows, Larks, and Black Ducks all day
to W. _Goodwin_ L.V., Crows and Larks all day; some struck at night.
(N, 4.) _Varne_ L.V., 100 Larks, 4.30 P.M., E. to N.W.
October 27th.--_Farn_ L.H., small Grebe, 3 P.M., swimming near
island. _Tees_ L.V., numbers of Grey Crows, large flock Widgeon, two
Chaffinches, three Titlarks. (S.W, strong.) _Spurn_, some Siskins;
three Purple Sandpipers shot. _Tetney_, Common Snipe, and Jacksnipe.
(S., strong.) _Inner Dowsing_ L.V., 200 Black and Grey Crows; 150 Larks
during day, E. to W. (S.W., 5.) _Llyn Wells_ L.V., Lapwings, large
flock, 9 A.M., E.S.E. to W.N.W. Larks and Crows during day, E. to N.W.
_Yarmouth_, Rooks, numerous arrival all day. Purple Sandpiper (im. ♂)
shot. _Cockle_ L.V., large and continuous flock of Crows; Larks and
Starlings during day to W. _Corton_ L.V., Larks and Starlings, noon,
to S.W. _Languard_ L.H., five Grey-Backed Crows, 6 A.M. _Shipwash_
L.V., small flocks Rooks, Starlings, and Larks all day, S.E. to N.W.
_Swin Middle_ L.V., Crows, Starlings, Larks, morn to noon, E. to W. Two
Chaffinches. _Goodwin_ L.V., a few Larks about deck. _East Goodwin_
L.V., Crows, 9 to 11 am., E. to W. (S.W., 5.)
October 28th.--_Farn_ L.H., a few Blackbirds, Thrush, and Redwing. (W,
4.) _Redcar_, great flocks Lapwing to W.; also 29th and 31st. _Spurn_,
Jacksnipe, several; Snow Buntings. _Tetney_, Golden Plover, large
flock. _Inner Dowsing_ L.V., two dozen Starlings caught during night.
_Cromer_ L.H., flocks Gannet all day, S.E. to N.W. (W., 2.) _Cockle_
L.V., fifty Black Crows, one Lark, three Linnets, 9.30 A.M., to N.W.
One Wren on board. _Corton_ L.V., Larks, 10 A.M. to sunset, flying W.
by N. _Galloper_ L.V., Crows and Starlings during day to W. (S.W, 5.)
October 29th.--_Llyn Wells_ L.V., small flocks Crows and Larks during
day, E.S.E. to W.N.W. (S.W.) _Yarmouth_, Knot and Long-Tailed Duck.
_Cockle_ L.V. Crows, two flocks, 100 in flock, 2 and 3 P.M., to N.W.
_Corton_ L.V. Black Crows, 9 A.M. to 4 P.M., to W. _Languard_ L.H.,
large flock of Golden Plover, 4 P.M., high to S.W. (N.N.W., 4.)
_Goodwin_ L.V., large flock Crows at noon, E. to W.
October 30th.--_Tees_ L.V., large flocks Larks and Grey Linnets;
three Titlarks came on board. _Outer Dowsing_ L.V., 200 Larks and one
Starling. _Inner Dowsing_ L.V., thirty Grey Crows, E.N.E. to W.S.W.
(W., 4.) _Cromer_ L.H., several Golden Plover, 6.30 to 8 P.M., round
light. (S., 3; thick mist.) _Languard_ L.H., seventeen Wood Pigeons,
4.25 P.M., low to N.E. (W., 5; B. C. M.)
October 31st.--_Farn_ L.H., one Golden-Crested Wren, 8 A.M. Blackbird,
Thrushes, Titlarks, all day about island. Small flocks of Thrushes and
Fieldfares in forenoon to W. One Woodcock, 5 P.M., flushed on island.
_Tees_ L.V., great many Grey Crows to N.W. Small birds, Larks, Linnets,
and Starlings; five Titlarks and two Bullfinches came on board.
_Redcar_, four Redwings and a few Grey Crows. (W., light.) _Inner
Dowsing_ L.V., 100 Black Crows, fifty Larks, westerly. (W., 4.) _Llyn
Wells_ L.V., Crows, large flock, 7 to 9 A.M., S.S.E. to W.N.W. (W.S.W.,
5.) Four Starlings struck lantern. _Cockle_ L.V., five Black Crows,
5.30 A.M., to W. _Shipwash_ L.V., four flocks Black Crows, E. to W.
(W.S.W., moderate.) _Goodwin_ L.V., a few Larks all day, and striking
lantern at night.
NOVEMBER.
November 1st.--_Coquet_ L.H., Fieldfares, large flock; one Snow
Bunting; twelve Grey Crows. Large flock of "Mountain" Sparrows;
remained a week. (S.S.E., 9.) _Tees_ L.V., large flocks Starlings to
S. Snow Buntings; great many Grey Crows to N.W. _Spurn_ L.H., several
Golden-Crested Wrens, 8 A.M. (S.S.E., 7.) _Outer Dowsing_ L.V., 300
Crows, large flight Larks, three Chaffinches, two Sparrows (one
caught). _Llyn Wells_ L.V., Larks, several flocks, sunrise to 10 A.M.,
S. to N.W. _Dudgeon_ L.V., immense numbers of Crows, noon to 5 P.M.,
E.S.E. to W.N.W. Several small flocks Larks; fifteen Lapwings. (S.,
6.) _Hasbro'_ L.V., continuous flocks Black and Grey Crows and Larks,
10 A.M. to 4 P.M., very low, E. to W., and apparently much fatigued.
(S., 7.) _Yarmouth_, Redshank; Crows, 9.30 A.M., a few in from sea.
And great numbers of Crows, Rooks, and Larks all day. (S.W., gale.)
_Cockle_ L.V., continuous Crows, Starlings, Larks, Lapwings all day
to N.W. (S., 7.) _Corton_ L.V., Larks and Crows, 10 A.M. to noon, to
W.N.W. _Shipwash_ L.V., large flocks Crows, Larks, and Chaffinches all
day, E.N.E. to W.S.W. _Galloper_ L.V., Crows, large flocks, 9 A.M. to
W. _Swin Middle_ L.V., 15 Black Crows to W. _Goodwin_ L.V., flock
Larks, 8 A.M. to W. (E.S.E., 6.) _East Goodwin_ L.V., 25 Black Crows,
10.30 A.M., E.N.E. to W.
November 2d.--_Farn_ L.H., Blackbirds, Fieldfares, Thrushes, Redwings,
two Ring Ouzels, and several Tree Sparrows on island; also one Woodcock
and one Wood Pigeon. (S., 8.) Two large flocks of Golden Plover, flying
W. Flocks of Fieldfares, Thrushes, Redwings, Skylarks, Snow Buntings,
and Starlings, to W., from 10 A.M. to 1.30 P.M. Three Common Wren in
garden. _Coquet_ L.H., two "Horned" Owls. _Tees_ L.V., large flocks
Widgeon, Grey Ducks, and Dunlin, two Thrushes, Titlarks, and two
Bullfinches; the latter came on board. (Strong S.W.) _Whitby_ L.H.,
flocks Fieldfare during morning, high, to S. (S., 3.) _Spurn_ L.H.,
many small birds, Crows, 9 A.M. (S.S.E., 5.) _Tetney_, Teal, many,
twenty-two in one flock. _Outer Dowsing_ L.V., one Blackbird, 7 A.M.,
200 Larks, 3 P.M., 300 Crows, 3.30 P.M., to W. _Llyn Wells_ L.V., Knot,
very large flock, 9 A.M., N. to S. _Dudgeon_ L.V., 150 Crows, noon to
3 P.M., E.S.E. to W.N.W, Fifty Mountain Sparrows, several on deck.
_Hasbro'_ L.V., continuous Black and Grey Crows, 10 A.M. to sunset,
E. to W., low. (S., 4.) _Yarmouth_, Purple Sandpiper, ad. ♂, Breydon.
Great Spotted Woodpecker, ad. ♂. _Cockle_ L.V., great flocks Crows,
Lapwings, and Larks, to W., throughout day. _Corton_ L.V., Larks and
Crows, 5 A.M., round lantern, and passed close to ship, flying W.,
from 8 A.M. to 4 P.M. _Shipwash_ L.V., Crows, Larks, and Chaffinches
all day, S.E. to N.W. (Fresh, S.S.W.) _Swin Middle_ L.V., Larks, 20
to 30 and single, 8 A.M. to noon, to W. (S.S.W., 4.) Two large flocks
Sanderling, to E., at noon. _Goodwin_ L.V., flock Larks, 9.30 A.M.;
also striking lantern at night. East _Goodwin_ L.V., two flocks Larks,
10 to 11 A.M., E. to W. (S.W., 6.) _Varne_ L.V., 100 Starlings, 4 P.M.,
S.E. to N.W. _Hanois_ L.H., a few Swallows passing, 10 A.M. (W.N.W., 4;
C., showery.)
November 3d.--_Tees_ L.V., Grey Crows to N.W.; one Woodcock. _Whitby_
L.H., Wrens, Snow Buntings, Fieldfares, 10 A.M., about premises; also
Linnets, Finches, and other small birds, flying high, to S. (S.S.W.,
3.) _Flambro'_ L.H., Larks and Crows, 7.30 A.M. to 10.40 A.M., to
S. _Spurn_ L.H., Grey Crows and Brambling, 8 A.M. (S., 4.) _Llyn
Wells_ L.V., Larks, several round ship, noon to 3 P.M. _Cromer_ L.H.,
few Larks and Starlings, midnight to 3 A.M. (S. to S.W., 5; misty.)
_Northrepps_, Buzzard, passing over. _Yarmouth_, Swallow, at Breydon,
five or six. A few Crows, 10.30 A.M., from sea. _Cockle_ L.V., three
Crows, one Starling, and a Lark, 9.30 A.M., to W. _Languard_ L.H., two
Common Wrens, 11.5 A.M. _Goodwin_ L.V., Crows and Starlings at noon to
W. (S.W., 8; O. R.)
November 4th.--_Farn_ L.H., one Long-Tailed Duck, shot. _Redcar_, a
few Blackbirds, Chaffinches, and six Robins; some at sea, others at
breakwater. (W.) _Spurn_ L.H., Tree Sparrow, killed, 3 A.M. (S., 4.)
Wing sent. _Cromer_ L.H., Curlew and Golden Plover, 6 to 8 P.M., round
lantern; also on 5th and 6th. _Yarmouth_, Swallow, five, Jackdaw, 8.30
A.M., fifteen from sea; Goldcrest. _Cockle_ L.V., a few straggling
Crows to W. during day. _Galloper_ L.V., large flocks Crows and
Starlings all day to S.W. _Swin Middle_ L.V., a few Larks and Crows.
_Goodwin_ L.V., Crows and Starlings to W. at 2 P.M. (S.W., 7.)
November 5th.--_Whitby_ L.H., forty-two Grey Geese, high to S.; eight
Snow Buntings, in garden. (W., 4.) _Llyn Wells_ L.V., Larks and
Starlings during day, S.S.E. to N.W. _Yarmouth_, Ring Ouzel, im. ♂;
Swallows and Martin, five at 4 P.M.; two Shore Larks. _Cockle_ L.V.,
one Starling to W. _Gull_ L.V., Crows, 7 A.M. to noon, to N.W. (W., 3.)
November 6th.--_Coquet_ L.H., flock of Golden-Crested Wrens. (S.E., 5.)
_Spurn_ L.H., Chaffinches and Redbreasts, 9 A.M. (S.S.W., 3.) _Llyn
Wells_ L.V., six Linnets; four Starlings, killed against lantern.
_Hasbro'_ L.V., forty to fifty Black Crows, 3.30 P.M., to W. (S., 2.)
_Yarmouth_, Crows, 4 P.M., from sea inland; Larks, Redwings, 7 P.M.,
over town; ten House Martins (Keswick Hall). _Cockle_ L.V., about 1000
Larks during day to S.W. _Gull_ L.V., Crows, 7 A.M. to 4 P.M., to N.W.
(S.W., 3.)
November 7th.--_Outer Dowsing_ L.V., Black Duck, large flight to S.W.;
twenty Larks to W.S.W. _Llyn Wells_ L.V., Crows during day, S.E. to
W.N.W.; two Larks killed. _Hasbro'_ L.V., Skylarks, large flock at 6.30
A.M., to W.; two Great Tits (wings sent), 3 P.M. _Yarmouth_, Redshank,
Golden and Grey Plover, many over town after dark; also Dunlin all
evening. (S.E.) _Cockle_ L.V., a few Larks during day to S.W.; two
"Oxeyes" on board. _Shipwash_ L.V., two flocks Lapwings, N.E. to S.W.;
thirty Starlings, E. to W. _Swin Middle_ L.V., six male Sparrows, a few
Larks and Starlings. _Goodwin_ L.V., six Sparrows about deck all day.
_Gull_ L.V., six Sparrows about deck.
November 8th.--_Farn_ L.H., three Blackbirds, two Redbreasts, and
several Hedge Sparrows about island. _Tees_ L.V., one Woodcock.
(E, fresh.) _Redcar_, several Woodcock. (N.E., gale.) _Flambro'_
L.H., Blackbirds and Redwings, noon, to W.S.W. (E. by S., 6.) One
"Stormcock," 10.50 P.M., killed. _Yarmouth_, Common Tern, im. shot at
Breydon; Golden and Grey Plover, 8 P.M., numbers heard over the town;
also Ringed Plover, Dunlin, and Curlew. Water Rail taken on smack at
sea about this date. _Languard_ L.H., Woodcock, 4.30 P.M., rested a few
minutes and went E.S.E. (E., 4.) _Gull_ L.V., one Sparrow at daylight,
on deck.
November 9th.--_Farn_ L.H., Glaucous Gull (E., 5) flying N. _Tees_
L.V., Woodcock. _Redcar_, Woodcock, Short-Eared Owl, several Grey
Crows. _Spurn_ L.H., several Blackbirds and Starlings. _Outer Dowsing_
L.V., 200 Black Ducks to S.W.; forty Larks to W. (E.N.E., 4.)
_Languard_ L.H., two Robins, one Snow Bunting, 4.20 P.M., in garden.
_East Goodwin_ L.V., large flock Larks, 9 A.M., E. to W.; Ducks, 2 to 4
P.M., E. to W.
November 10th.--_Coquet_ L.H., Woodcock struck lantern and killed, 3
A.M. (E., 4.) _Tees_ L.V., Woodcock; one "Large-Eared" Grebe. _Tetney_,
Golden Plover, a great many; Lapwings, thousands; Woodcock. _Inner
Dowsing_ L.V., one Hen Brambling, 3 P.M., caught; one Blackcap, 6 P.M.,
caught. (E.N.E., 3.) _Llyn Wells_ L.V., Larks during day. _Winterton_
L.H., several Chaffinch at lantern, 6 A.M. _Yarmouth_, Goldcrests
and Great Tits in Priory Gardens. _Swin Middle_ L.V., Woodcock found
dead on lantern top, at sunrise. (E.S.E., 4.) Stormy Petrel and Hen
Blackbird caught on deck. _East Goodwin_ L.V., Wild Ducks continuous
through day, E.N.E. to W.
November 11th.--_Redcar_, one Woodcock. (N.E., moderate.) _Tetney_,
Snow Bunting, two on old wreck, North Cotes sands. _Inner Dowsing_
L.V., one Stormy Petrel, 9 P.M., caught. (E.N.E., 3.) _Winterton_ L.H.,
Larks and Starlings, 9.40 P.M. (N.E. by E., 5.) _Yarmouth_, Goosander
in market; Blackcap, ♂, shot. _East Goodwin_ L.V., Wild Ducks as on
10th, E. to W. _Hanois_ L.H., flight Starlings, 9 A.M. (E., 3); also a
flight of Plover at 11 A.M.; both flights to E.
November 12th.--_Farn_ L.H., several Blackbirds, Thrushes, and
Starlings about island. (N.W., 3.) One Goldcrest in garden. _Cromer_
L.H., Common Wren, 2 A.M., at lantern. (W., 4.) _Yarmouth_, Great Grey
Shrike, ♂, shot.
November 13th.--_Farn_ L.H., small flock Siskins on island. (N., 3.)
_Tees_ L.V., one Shearwater; one Thrush, 10 A.M., came on board.
(W.N.W., hazy.) _Winterton_ L.H., Curlews to W., 1.20 A.M. _Yarmouth_,
three Shorelarks caught in nets; "nice lot of Bearded Tits are said to
have come in from a great height, and from the E." _Galloper_ L.V.,
large flocks Curlews, Starlings, and Larks, all night, to W.
November 14th.--_Farn_ L.H., flock of Long-Tailed Ducks, 11 A.M., to
N. _Tees_ L.V., two Woodcocks, one Kingfisher. (N.N.E., rain.) Shot
at South Gar Light. _Cromer_ L.H., five Willow Wren, at daylight
(Goldcrests?). _Yarmouth_, Swan, two, Breydon. _Swin Middle_ L.V.,
Stormy Petrel, on board. Thrush, 3.30 A.M. _Goodwin_ L.V., flocks
Larks, at noon, to W. (E. by N, 6; C. V., rain.)
November 15th.--_Farn_ L.H., Blackbirds and Thrushes, flying about.
(W.N.W., 3.) _Flambro'_, White Kittiwake, shot by Thomas Leng. _East
Goodwin_ L.V., two flocks Black Crows, E. to W. _Hanois_ L.H.,
Blackbirds and Thrushes, 2 to 3.30 A.M., round lantern. (E., 4; O. M.)
November 16th.--_Redcar_, about 500 Geese seen at sea going S.E. Flock
of about 500 Lapwings to S.W.; great many Red-Throated Divers to S.E.
(N.W., moderate.) _Tetney_, Fieldfares, large flocks. (S., hard frost.)
_Inner Dowsing_ L.V., twelve Larks and one Sparrow, 9 A.M., flying low,
E. to W. (N.W. by W., 3.) _Hanois_ L.H., flight Chaffinches, mostly
males, at 11 A.M. (E.S.E., 4.)
November 17th.--_Tetney_, Goosander, two shot. _Cromer_ L.H., Tufted
Duck (wing sent), 5 A.M., killed on lantern. (S., 5.) _Swin Middle_
L.V., many Gulls and Ducks, over sand. _Hanois_ L.H., flight, 17th to
18th, Blackbirds and Thrushes, flying round lantern at 10 P.M., some
striking; many Lapwings at 1 A.M., none striking. Large flock Golden
Plover and Yellow Wagtails at 1.30 A.M., one Yellow Wagtail killed.
(S.E., 3; O. M.)
November 18th.--_Farn_ L.H., Curlew Sandpiper shot. _Hasbro'_ L.V.,
Jacksnipe (wing sent), 3 A.M., killed. _Yarmouth_, Redshank (Breydon);
four seen. _Swin Middle_ L.V., a few Larks, 2 to 6 A.M.; six killed.
(W.N.W., 2; O. M.) _Goodwin_ L.V., a few larks at night, (N.W., 4.) _S.
S. Head_ L.V., Larks and Linnets, 9 A.M. to 4 P.M., to N.W.
November 19th.--_Hasbro'_ L.V., Coot, 3 A.M., dead on deck. _Cromer_
L.H., Starlings, all night. (W., 4.) _Yarmouth_, Gadwall, seven
(probably Norfolk bred). _Languard_ L.H., large flock Golden Plover at
noon, high, to N.E. _S. S. Head_ L.V., twenty Rooks, 9 A.M., to N.W.
November 20th.--_Galloper_ L.V., Starlings and Larks, 6 P.M. to
midnight. (Calm, O. M.) _S. S. Head_ L.V., flocks Larks, noon, to
W.N.W. _Hanois_ L.H., Gannets, old and young; daily fishing.
November 21st.--_S. S. Head_ L.V., flocks of Larks and Mountain
Sparrows, 9 A.M., to W.N.W. (N. by E., 2; fog.) _Varne_ L.V., ten
Crows, 3.15 P.M., S.E. to N. (K, 2.)
November 22d.--_Farn_ L.H., twelve Fieldfares and one Blackbird, on
island. (E., 4.)
November 24th.--_Redcar_, about a dozen Wood Pigeons to S.W. at 11
A.M., and two at noon. _Tetney_, Great Spotted Woodpecker.
November 25th.--_Cromer_ L.H., flocks Crows all day, mostly E. to W.
_S. S. Head_ L.V., Rooks and Sparrows, 9 A.M., to N.W. (W.S.W., 4.)
_Hanois_ L.H., Heron to E., 11 A.M.; [and on 27th, several to S.E.,
flying very high, at 10 A.M. (W.N.W., 4.)]
DECEMBER
December 1st.--_Tetney_, Grey Phalarope shot; Snipe, "many heard
passing over to S. at dusk, when in a duck-punt off Tetney Haven."
December 2d.--_Redcar_, great many Snow Buntings to W.N.W.
December 3d.--_Tees_ L.V., large flock Larks to N.W. Four Sparrows came
on board. _Swin Middle_ L.V., some Larks on 2d and 3d, to N.W.
December 4th.--_Cromer_ L.H., Buzzard, 11.30 A.M., N.E. to S.W.; six
Blue Titmouse.
December 6th.--_Tetney_, Snow Bunting, one at low-water mark, many
coming in at dusk. (S., strong, rain.)
December 7th.--_Coquet_ L.H., Fieldfares all day. (S.S.E., 5.) _Tees_
L.V., flock Snow Buntings, to S. _Redcar_, one Glaucous Gull seen,
immature.
December 9th.--_Tees_ L.V., two Sparrow Hawks to N.W. Redcar, about one
hundred Grey Geese, high to S. (W.N.W., light.) _Whitby_ L.H., large
flock Geese, 8 P.M., round light. (N.W., 6.)
December 10th.--_Whitby_ L.H., small flocks Fieldfares and Thrushes, 8
A.M., went S.
December 12th.--_Farn_ L.H., great many Lapwings and Plover, Purple
Sandpipers, some Redshanks, and Turnstones about island. _Outer
Dowsing_ L.V., fifty Black Crows, 4.10 P.M., N.W. to S.E.
December 13th.--_Farn_ L.H., three Blackbirds, several Thrush, one
Snipe, on island. (S.S.W., 4.) _Winterton_ L.H., Starlings, 6 A.M., at
lantern. (S.S.W., 6.)
December 14th.--_Coquet_ L.H., Starlings and Larks all day. (W.S.W.,
5.) _Redcar_, one Woodcock, picked up dead on shore.
December 17th.--_Farn_ L.H., flocks of Starlings all day to W. (W.N.W.,
7.) _Tetney_, Goldfinch, one. (Have been very common in North-East
Lincolnshire in December, also January 1888); a few Brambling.
December 21st.--_Languard_ L.H., two Kentish Plover, 8 A.M., went W.
(N, 4.)
December 22d.--_Farn_ L.H., several Hedge Sparrows and one Wren on
island.
December 23d.--_Whitby_ L.H., great many Grey Crows, Fieldfares,
Linnets, Finches, and Sparrows, 10.30 A.M., seen near station. (N.N.E.,
5.) _Cromer_ L.H., several flocks Gannet all day, S.E. to N.W. (N.W.,
5.)
December 24th.--_Languard_ L.H., Stormy Petrel, 4.20 A.M., caught on
lantern. (N.W., 4; O. M. P.)
December 25th.--_Whitby_ L.H., very large Hawk, several days about
cliff.
December 26th.--_Tees_ L.V., Cormorant came on board to-day, and has
come to roost for several days, but disappeared suddenly. _Redcar_, six
Swans, five white and one grey, at sea to W.; eight off Tees mouth.
December 27th.--_Farn_ L.H., one Woodcock (N., 1) shot; Blackbirds and
Thrushes. _Cromer_ L.H., small flocks Fieldfares. (W., 4.)
December 29th.--_Spurn_, a few Short-Eared Owls. _Swin Middle_ L.V.,
22d and 17th, flock "Splendid" Ducks (Sheldrake?). Large quantities of
various Ducks, chiefly Scoters, seen near the vessel in December, also
January 1888. On the 12th the vessel was surrounded with Black Ducks,
as far as could be seen with a telescope.
December 31st.--_Farn_ L.H., small flocks of Long-Tailed Ducks to N.
List of Wings sent from Lighthouses and Light-vessels, East Coast of
England.
Station. Date. Species.
1887.
Spurn L.H. Oct. 3, 4 A.M. Wren.
" Nov. 4, 3 A.M. Tree Sparrow.
Cromer L.H. " 18. Tufted Duck (male)
" Sept. 17, 3 A.M. Osprey.[4]
Happisburgh L.V. " 3. Arctic Tern.
" " 15. Whitethroat, two.
" Nov. 7. Great Tit, two.
" " 18. Jacksnipe.
Leman and Ower L.V. Aug. 5. Skylark.
" Sept. 26. Jacksnipe.
" Oct. 7. Linnet.
" " 8. Greenfinch.
" " 26. Greenfinch.[5]
" Nov. 11. Water-rail.
Nore L.V. Oct. 10. Thrush.
" " " Chaffinch.
" " " Tree Sparrow.
" " " Greenfinch.[6]
Kentish Knock L.V. " 9. Brambling, six.
Goodwin L.V. Sept. 20. Wryneck.
Hanois L.H., Guernsey Oct. 6. Pied Wagtail, two.
[Footnote 4: "Shot from flagstaff, as seen when ray of light came round
and illuminated it."]