October; one seen by me there, Oct. 24th, and another with a Redbreast
in its beak. One occurrence, first week in same month, on the
Lincolnshire coast. Six together were noticed by Miss M. M. Smith,
near the lighthouse, at Spurn, on Feb. 17th, probably on the spring
migration to the Continent.
Waxwing, _Ampelis garrulus_, Linn.--Small flock on Westwood Common,
near Beverley, on Nov. 3rd. Several at Heligoland, from Dec. 12th to
end of month.
Flycatcher, _Muscicapa ?_--Dudgeon L.V., April 12th, twenty-five
Flycatchers to W., wind S. Hunstanton, April 29th, seven or eight about
lanterns during night; and same station. May 6th, several at night,
wind S., stormy. At the Swin Middle L.V., Aug. 20th to 21st, 9 a.m.
to noon, several to W. At Spurn, on Sept. 4th, two or three females,
or young of _M. atricapilla_, Linn., Pied Flycatcher, and others up
to 10th. Through August and to Sept. 17th immense numbers of _M.
atricapilla_ and Redstarts crossed Heligoland.
Swallow, _Hirundo rustica_, Linn.--In the spring, first at No. 5 Buoy,
Tees L.V., on April 23rd, going S.E. to N.W.; and after this at several
stations up to May 27th, the most southerly the Leman and Ower L.V.,
forty-eight miles N.E., Cromer; general line of flight E. to W., or
S.E. to N.W. In the autumn Swallows were observed goings south, first,
at Inner Farne L.H., on July 15th; the main body passed south, as
noticed at Teesmouth L.V. and Whitby, in immense numbers between Aug.
28th and Sept. 8th. Stragglers seen at Spurn up to Oct. 29th. Were
seen almost daily near Brighton during the first fortnight in November
moving eastward towards Newhaven, from near which place, at Seaford
Head, they cross to the Continent. At the Gull L.V. (Godwin Sands), on
July 29th, 5 to 7 a.m., continuous flocks were observed to N.W., and
subsequently up to Sept. 26th at intervals, all passing westward.
Martin, _Chelidon urbica_ (Linn.)--First, Whitby, May 10th, passing N.
On August 18th, Tees L.V., vast numbers to S. At Hampton Court Palace
Gardens stragglers noticed as late as Nov. 27th.
Goldfinch, _Carduelis elegans_, Steph.--On Oct. 19th, Hanois L.H., 10
a.m., some flocks; blue sky and cloudy. A few at Spurn, Oct. 27th.
Mouth of Deben (Suffolk), Oct. 10th, very great numbers.
Siskin, _Chrysomitris spinus_ (Linn.).--First at Spurn, Oct. 3rd,
subsequently during the month very numerous; flocks up to twenty; more
generally two or three together clinging to tops of ragwort and _Aster
Tripolium_; a few old males, the bulk females and young of the year.
They crossed Heligoland in considerable numbers: first on Oct. 18th;
last, Nov. 30th.
Greenfinch, _Ligurinus chloris_ (Linn.).--On Sept. 12th, 10 a.m.,
N.N.W. (7), o.m., at Hunstanton L.H., large flocks came in. At Spurn,
Oct. 25, 26th and 27th, small flocks, female and immature. Heligoland,
Oct. 18th, some. Immense numbers congregated in the marsh district
of North-east Lincolnshire, late in October and early in November;
females and young of the year, old males about one in a thousand. The
aggregated flocks, numbering many thousands, frequenting the stubble
fields for some weeks, where they, found an inexhaustible supply of
food in the corn threshed out by the great gale in harvest time, on
Aug. 22nd.
Sparrow, _Passer domesticus_ (Linn.).--At the Outer Dowsing L.V.,
fifty-three miles S.S.E. of Spurn, on April 15th, ten common Sparrows
on board, travelling from S.E. to W. In the autumn occurred at several
stations from the East Godwin L.V., on Sept. 9th and 10th, to Corton
L.V., Dec. 19th, none occurring at stations north of the Outer Dowsing;
line of flight E. to W., or S.E. to N.W. Sometimes remaining all day on
board the light-vessels, or spending the night there.
Tree Sparrow, _Passer montanus_ (Linn.).--None north of Spurn, but
south of this at several stations, as far as the Godwin L.V.'s, in
October and early in November. In North-east Lincolnshire large flocks
of both species came in with the Greenfinches, feeding with them in the
same localities.
Chaffinch, _Fringilla cœlebs_, Linn.--First at Spurn, Oct. 9th, females
and young; last at Gull L.V., Nov. 13th, 8 a.m. to noon; continuous to
W. with Linnets. None recorded north of Spurn. Large numbers crossed
Heligoland, Oct. 3 8th or 24th, with Bramblings.
Brambling, _Fringilla montifringilla_, Linn.--Spurn, Oct. 3rd, single
old males; 26th, one or two; 27th, flock of about two hundred males:
examples obtained had their stomachs filled with the husked seed of
the common charlock. Bramblings passed Heligoland on the 24th with _F.
cœlebs_ and _L. cannabina_. E., very strong; and again some Nov. 30th.
Linnet, _Linota cannabina_ (Linn.).--Gull L.V., Nov. 13th, 8 a.m. to
noon, with Chaffinches, continuous to W.
Mealy Redpole, _Linota linaria_ (Linn.).--Spurn, considerable flight
night of Oct. 24th; subsequently observed in small flocks, twenty to
thirty, more generally three or four together, on stalks of ragwort
or _Aster Tripolium_; a few old males, very light coloured and mealy
looking, having the breast and rump washed with crimson-rose, which
colour some kept in captivity retained throughout the winter. Out of
twenty-four obtained during the last week in October twenty-two were
males, either old or young. Examples shot, from the same flock showed
great disparity both in the length and depth of the bill, indicating
probably an immigration from widely separated districts in Scandinavia.
These Redpoles were feeding on seeds of _Scirpus maritimus_ and _Daucus
Carota_, rejecting the husks. Very large numbers crossed Heligoland in
October, and again on Nov. 30th, and almost daily in December to 20th.
At the Inner Farne L.H., on Oct. 6th, many were noticed.
Lesser Redpole, _Linota rufescens_ (Vieill.)--Oct. 26th, three at
Inner Farne L.H.; and under date of Oct. 24th, Redcar, Mr. T. H.
Nelson writes, five came and alighted in front of my window, evidently
very tired; they came from seaward, 10 a.m.; two or three were in the
garden, and I saw several on the South Gore; E.S.E., snow and rain.
Oct. 25th a large flock in an adjoining field. As the range of _L.
rufescens_ is confined to the British Isles these occurrences are
probably referable to a closely-allied species, the _Linota exilipes_
of Coues, the Common European Redpole, which, so far, has not been
recognised as occurring in Great Britain.
Twite, _Linota flavirostris_ (Linn.)--Spurn, Oct. 25th to 27th,
numerous; examples obtained had the rump rosy pink.
Common Bunting, _Emberiza miliaria_, Linn.--Spurn, Oct. 25th to 27th,
large arrival.
Yellow Bunting, _Emberiza citrinella_, Linn.--Whitby L.H., March 8th,
many, 9 a.m. Same station, Oct. 17th, great numbers at same hour. At
Teesmouth (Redcar) some on South Gare on morning of Oct. 25th, with
other immigrants.
Rustic Bunting, _E. rustica_, Pall.--Spurn, Sept. 17th, one, presumed
to be a female, shot on the beach near Easington by Mr. Townend,
schoolmaster. On the same date a fine young bird was obtained on
Heligoland. Light variable easterly winds over North Sea at time.
Little Bunting, _E. pusilla_, Pall.--Sept. 17th, Heligoland, seen but
not obtained. Oct. 19th, one.
Reed Bunting, _E. schœniclus_, Linn.--Teesmouth (Redcar), Sept. 22nd, a
flock in conjunction with Chiffchaffs and Lesser Whitethroats.
Lapland Bunting, _Plectrophanes lapponicus_ (Linn.).--One shot at
Tetney, near Great Grimsby, Dec. 27th, by Mr. G. E. Power.
Snow Bunting, _P. nivalis_ (Linn.).--First at Spurn, Sept. 10th, an old
bird on beach; then, at Inner Farne, on Oct. 6th, four; wind E.N.E.
(3). At Heligoland, on Oct. 26th, 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st, easterly
winds to N.W. and S.W.; 26th, 9 p.m. to midnight, great many passing
overhead; 28th and 29th, rain and hail, both days very great numbers;
30th, great many; 31st, flights of thousands high overhead--one old
to about one hundred young. Enormous and unusual flocks occurred from
the Farne Islands to N.E. Lincolnshire, from Nov. 14th to end of
the year. In the latter district, also near Redcar, many thousands
together remaining for weeks on stubble-land feeding on shaken corn.
At the South Tees L.V. the great rush was on the 23rd, 24th, and 25th
Nov., and again 6th and 10th of Dec, flying S.W. At Inner Farne L.H.,
Dec. 4th, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., immense numbers to W. and W.N.W.; very
few old birds observed. On Nov. 8th and 9th, at Heligoland, thousands
upon thousands passed night and day along with Shore Larks, _Otocorys
alpestris_. In spring of 1882, March 28th, Spurn, a few; 29th, one on
beach.
Sky Lark, _Alauda arvensis_, Linn.--On the night of July 25th, 1881,
large numbers occurred at the Dudgeon and the Leman and Ower L.V.'s,
round the lanterns, in the former case associated with Starlings and
Snipes; fifty fell on deck, and sixty at Leman and Ower. Again, at
these same light-vessels, on March 6th and 7th, great numbers occurred
during night. In the autumn Sky Larks occurred at all stations from
the Inner Farne to Hanois. Earliest, Sept. 12th, Lynn Well L.V.;
latest, Galloper L.V., July 8th, 1882. Great rush Sept. 20th, and again
Oct. 17th, 18th, 19th, being then continuous all day at many stations
between Flamborough and Nore L.V., less each day to 25th; frequently
associated with Starlings. At the most northerly stations the direction
of flight was south, from Spurn to the English Channel E. to W. or S.E.
to N.W. Many occurred round the lantern of the Galloper L.V. on night
of July 4th and 8th (seventy caught alive on latter night); line of
flight to S.W.
Shore Lark, _Otocorys alpestris_ (Linn.).--Oct. 17th to 26th, great
many almost daily, and Nov. 8th and 9th (see Snow Bunting). The only
occurrence on the English coast is Oct. 26th, Yarmouth, two on North
Denes.
Starling, _Sturnus vulgaris_, Linn.--Spring migration in 1881 observed
at Dudgeon L.V. and Cromer L.H. from Feb. 25th to April 14th. In the
autumn at nearly all our mid and south-east stations from August 30th
to Dec. 11th. Heligoland, great rush Oct. 18th and 19th. On the English
coast, during last fortnight in month, both night and day; often
associated with other migrants. Line of migration to W., S.W., N.W.,
W.N.W. At Teesmouth (Redcar), on Nov. 4th, an immense flock, estimated
to contain a million, "making a noise like thunder and darkening the
air," came from E. at 7 a.m.; S.W. light, rainy to fair. Mr. John
Odgers (Whitby L.H.) writes:--"We have had immense numbers of Starlings
nesting in the cliffs up to this year; none, however, nested in 1881."
Daw, _Corvus monedula_, Linn.--Oct. 25th to Nov. 14th, occasionally
with rooks at east-central stations.
Hooded Crow, _Corvus cornix_, Linn.--In the spring of 1881, at the
Outer Dowsing on March 28th, 11 a.m., about one hundred from W.N.W.
to S.E.; and at the Dudgeon L.V., on April 8th, 7 a.m., about sixty
to east. Twenty were seen at Spurn on June 26th, at 3 p.m., S.S.E.,
clear. In the autumn are recorded at nearly all our stations from the
Inner Farne to the Godwin's. First at Teesmouth, Sept. 23rd, fourteen;
Sept. 30th, Suffolk coast, and for some days after. Last at South Sand
Head L.V. (Godwin), Dec. 12th. The great flight crossed Heligoland
on the 17th and 18th of October, E. clear, fine but fresh. Mr. Gätke
remarks this migration "differed very markedly from usual habits in
passing overhead, E. to W., at least twice as high as usual; further,
by continuing _passing on late in the afternoon_, which accounts for
your arrivals 'during night or early morn,' which, however, I do not
think has been later than soon after nightfall. As a general rule
_C. cornix_, coming here later than 2 p.m., do not proceed on their
migration, but remain on cliffs and island all night." There was a
great arrival also on the English coast on the nights or early morning
of Oct. 18th and 19th, at north, middle and south-east stations. There
was again a considerable flight across Heligoland on Nov. 8th and 9th,
and again Dec. 10th and 11th. Thirteen Carrion Crows were observed at
the Inner Farne L.H. on Oct. 26th, and a large Raven at Whitby L.H., 10
a.m. on Aug. 26th.
Rook, _Corvus frugilegus_, Linn.--In spring of 1881, at Dudgeon L.V.,
March 7th, 10 a.m., flocks to E.S.E. At the Leman and Ower L.V., on
April 12th, 13th, 14th, and 15th, continuous to S.E. In the autumn, at
some mid and south-east stations, first at East Godwin L.V., Sept. 9th,
all day W. to E.; last on Dec. 23rd, Lynn Wells, all day S.E. to N.W.
Great rush Oct. 17th and 18th; also 25th to 27th same month.
Common Swift, _Cypselus apus_ (Linn.).--May 1st, Hunstanton L.H., one;
many on 7th. Were migrating south in large flocks last week in August
and first in September. Seen last Sept. 22nd, Spurn, 7 p.m., o.m.
flocks round lantern.
Nightjar, _Caprimulgus europæus_, Linn.--Spurn, May 25th, one; are
scarce in vernal migration at this station, common in the autumn.
This last year from Sept. 3rd to Oct. 3rd. The few that turned up in
Heligoland, Mr. Gätke says, during all this bad weather (Sept.), "were
minus the conspicuous white patches on primaries and remiges."
Green Woodpecker, _Gecinus viridis_ (Linn.).--Cromer L.H., Sept. 25th,
a bird, answering in every respect to this species, was seen for some
hours near the lighthouse.
Hoopoe, _Upupa epops_, Linn.--Near Durham, Lincolnshire coast, and
Spurn on Sept. 24th, 26th, and 29th. One, Nov. 10th, seen perched on
telegraph wire near Whittlesea Station, Great Northern Railway.
Cuckoo, _Cuculus canorus_, Linn.--Cromer L.H., April 29th, noon,
several seen. Many (young birds) passed Spurn last fortnight in
September.
Barn Owl, _Strix flammea_, Linn.--Oct. 16th, one captured at sea on
board one of the Grimsby fishing-smacks and brought in. See Zool. 1882,
p. 86.
Long-eared Owl, _Asio otus_ (Linn.).--Spurn, two, last week in August.
Redcar, one, Oct. 2nd, E.
Short-eared Owl, _Asio accipitrinus_ (Pall).--April 12th and 15th, one
each day, past Dudgeon L.V. to W.S.W. One, Spurn, May 25th. In the
autumn, at several stations from Teesmouth (Redcar) to Hasborough L.V.,
from Sept. 5th to Nov. 9th, line of flight from E. to W. or S.E. to
N.W. At Redcar numerous occurrences between Sept. 15th and Oct. 26th,
with E. and N.E. winds.
Snowy Owl, _Nyctea scandiaca_ (Linn.).--Mr. T. H. Nelson writes:--"A
great White Owl flew up the sands in front of Redcar, 10.30 a.m., Oct.
25th, past a group of fishermen and over the town, going S.W., wind
E.N.E. strong."
Tengmalm's Owl, _Nyctala tengmalmi_, (Gmel.).--Cromer L.H., Oct. 30th,
2 a.m., one caught against lantern; Nov. 18th, one near Dartford, Kent.
('Field,' Nov. 26th).
Common Buzzard, _Buteo vulgaris_, Leach.--Heligoland, Sept. 22nd,
an immense flight, thousands passing on, and as many resting on the
cliffs, E. storm (No. 9); 23rd and 24th, still great many. Numerous
from Sept. 24th to Oct. 18th between the Farne Islands and coast of
Norfolk, the bulk coming in during the last week in September. On Sept.
27th, coast of Suffolk, and passing at a great height to the south.
Sparrowhawk, _Accipiter nisus_ (Linn.).--Heligoland, Sept. 22nd,
Sparrowhawks and Kites. At the Coquet L.H., Outer Dowsing, Corton and
Cockle L.V.'s, the same day. A very considerable arrival was also noted
at Northrepps, near Cromer, between the 13th and 23rd of August.
Kite, _Milvus ictinus_, Savigny.--Yarmouth, one last week in September.
Honey Buzzard, _Pernis apivorus_ (Linn.).--Norfolk, Oct. 6th, nineteen
Honey Buzzards, Mr. Gurney writes, up to this date.
Peregrine Falcon, _Falco peregrinus_, Tunstall.--Heligoland, Sept.
22nd, Peregrines, Hobbies, and Kestrels many. Spurn, some of each in
October.
Common Kestrel, _Falco tinnunculus_, Linn.--Many observed in coast
districts of N.E. Lincolnshire in July, August, and September.
Osprey, _Pandion haliaëtus_ (Linn.).--There were no less than ten
occurrences of this noble bird between the Tyne and Thames from the
last week in September through October, namely, Durham, one; Yorkshire,
one; Lincolnshire, three; Norfolk, two; Suffolk, one; and near London,
two; several others being recorded from inland places in various parts
of the kingdom. Of the Lincolnshire examples, two were birds of the
year; the other, shot Oct. 15th near some artificial trout ponds at
Laceby, near Grimsby, was a magnificent adult female. One adult was
obtained near Chester on Nov. 17th. It is very clearly shown in the
returns that the great movement southward of the raptorial birds began
on or about Sept. 21st, and was continued during the next fortnight.
Cormorant, _Phalacrocorax carbo_ (Linn.).--Coquet L.H., Nov. 26th, 2
p.m., twelve to north.
Gannet, _Sula bassana_ (Linn.).--May 2nd and 3rd, Inner Farne L.H.,
large flocks all day to N. During September large numbers passed
Flamborough to the south. On Dec. 2nd, at the Gull L.V., twenty were
seen going west into the Channel; and on the 4th ten to the south. A
great many were observed by fishermen at sea during the latter half of
September and early part of October, fishing and "striking" near the
boats amongst the herring shoals.
Heron, _Ardea cinerea_, Linn.--August 31st, Inner Farne L.H., 6 p.m.,
N.N.E., two coming in from sea. At Teesmouth (Redcar) on August 3rd,
nine at 11 a.m. to W., moderate west wind; others in September.
Little Bittern, _Ardea minuta_ (Linn.).--One, a male, Sept. 23rd, was
shot near Goole, Yorkshire.
Glossy Ibis, _Plegadis falcinellus_ (Linn.).--Four occurrences in
September, namely, one killed near Lynn, and another seen; one
at Skegness, Lincolnshire, Sept. 9th, and another in Hampshire,
Dogmerfield, Sept. 15th. One also was shot in Hertfordshire, Oct. 10th
('Field,' Nov. 26th), and another on 27th of the same month at Skegness.
Wild Goose, _Anser ?_--At Flamborough, on July 8th, 7.30 p.m., about
one hundred Grey Geese to N. At the South Sand Head L.V., Aug. 23rd, 6
to 8 a.m., continuous flocks to S.W., and again on Sept. 23rd, 10 a.m.
to 2 p.m., continuous to S. Grey Geese were also noted in considerable
numbers at several stations from the Tees to the South Foreland L.V.,
from the beginning of September to the 8th of December, flying in
various directions.
Brent Goose, _Bernicla brenta_ (Pall.).--In March, 1881, many were
observed off the 5 Buoy Tees L.V. At Corton L.V., on June 14th, fifty
from W. to N.E., "passed close to vessel; am quite certain they were
black geese." At the South Sand Head, on Sept. 5th, 6 to 8 a.m., flocks
continuous to W. At Coquet L.H., Oct. 15th, one Egyptian Goose, 3 p.m.,
to N.
Swan, _Cygnus ?_--At Heligoland, on Oct. 23rd, S.E. blowing hard and
very cold, Swans with Geese and Ducks passing. On Lynn Wells L.V., on
Dec. 19th, two at noon, E.N.E., to S.W.; and on 21st, at Inner Dowsing
L.V., 3 p.m., fifteen flying low from E. to W.
Sheldrake, _Tadorna cornuta_ (Gmel.).--At 5 Buoy Tees L.V., Nov. 20th,
twenty off light; and on 29th, forty.
Mallard, _Anas boschas_, Linn.--5 Buoy Tees L.V., March 26th, 1881,
Mallard with Wigeon and two Teal. In Sept. and Oct., large flocks at
several stations. At the Teesmouth (Redcar), on Aug. 17th, "a rush"
of Ducks occurred between 6 a.m. and noon; also on previous night,
continuous to N.W., with Whimbrel and Curlew; the Ducks were in flocks
of about 100 together. Again on Oct. 14th, the great storm from N.W.,
continuous flocks of Ducks passed from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., going W. At
the Swin Middle L.V., Aug. 22nd to 27th inclusive. Ducks all day to W.;
and again both Ducks and Wild Geese from Sept. 1st to 12th, in large
numbers each day, and all day to N.W.
Blue-winged Teal, _Querquedula discors_, Steph.--One, a young bird,
shot on Sept. 3rd near Redcar by Mr. W. Chilton.
Wigeon, _Mareca penelope_ (Linn.).--Large flocks off Teesmouth in
November and December.
Scaup, _Fuligula marila_ (Linn.).--5 Buoy Tees L.V., Jan. 23rd, 1881,
"Bell Wigeon" [Scaup], great number to W.N.W.
Long-tailed Duck, _Harelda glacialis_, (Linn.).--Inner Farne L.H., Oct.
20th and 22nd, several off island.
Eider Duck, _Somateria mollisima_ (Linn.).--On Sept. 24th, at Coquet
Island L.V., twenty Eider Drakes and one female off island; and at
Inner Farne L.V., in Oct., hundreds, both males and females, swimming
under lee of islands. The King Eider, _S. spectabilis_ (Linn.),
was again seen during the latter part of April, and remained in
neighbourhood for two months; last seen on June 19th.
Common Scoter, _Œdemia nigra_ (Linn.).--At Coquet L.H., 3rd, 9th,
and 17th, all day to N. Corton L.V., Dec. 7th, 12th, and 13th, great
numbers E. to W. during greater part of day. Large numbers seen at
several stations off the coast in November.
Goosander, _Mergus merganser_, Linn.--On Oct. 22nd, Teesmouth (Redcar),
stormy E.S.E. gale, twelve were seen flying over East Scar, nine going
W. and three E.
Red-breasted Merganser, _Mergus serrator_, Linn.--During November and
December several seen off the Farne Islands and Teesmouth.
Ring Dove, _Columba palumbus_, Linn.--One at Spurn L.H., against
lantern, on Sept. 15th, 10 p.m. Immense flocks came into N.E.
Lincolnshire in November. At Lynn Wells L.V., on Oct. 22nd, large
flocks, 10 a.m., S.E. to N.W.; and at Caistor Denes, Yarmouth, on Nov.
26th, very large flocks; they are reported, on 28th, from Beccles
(Norfolk) in such numbers as "to make the sky quite dark."
Turtle Dove, _Turtur communis_, Selby.--One at Great Cotes, Sept. 15th,
near rifle-butts on Humber Bank.
Water Rail, _Rallus aquaticus_, Linn.--On Oct. 3rd, Inner Farne L.H.;
and another at Spurn, caught alive in yard of lighthouse on morning of
Oct. 27th.
Landrail, _Crex pratensis_, Bechst.--At Great Cotes, near Grimsby,
Sept. 1st, N., half-a-gale; and at Heligoland, on 9th, Mr. Gätke
writes, "very reddest I have ever had." At Yarmouth, Oct. 5th.
Spotted Crake, _Porzana maruetta_ (Leach).--Heligoland, Sept., one
young bird.
Golden Plover, _Charadrius pluvialis_, Linn.--First week in Sept.,
small flights in N.E. Lincolnshire. On the 6th, Mr. Wm. Eagle Clarke,
writing from Spurn, says, "a long waved line extending at least three
or four miles passed over, extending far over the Humber towards
Lincolnshire coast, 5.15 p.m., wind changing from N. to S., direction
of flight N." At the Farne Islands, during the month, hundreds of
Golden Plovers and Lapwings coming off to the islands in morning, and
leaving for the land at night. At the same station, Nov. 5th, great
numbers to W.S.W.
Grey Plover, _Squatarola helvetica_ (Linn.).--Humber foreshore, June
1st, one old male in summer plumage, and five less advanced; another,
in the same flock, in winter plumage. At Spurn, on June 13th, 4 p.m.,
N.E., clear, Grey Plovers were seen passing S. to N. In the autumn, in
the first week in August, three old birds in breeding plumage on Humber
muds; also several old black-breasted birds seen at Spurn on 24th. The
young of the year arrived in large numbers last of August and first
week of September. Seven shot near Spurn, on Sept. 12th, were two males
and four females, and one lost; all were in fine summer plumage; were
very numerous on Humber flats during September and October; with the
above exceptions, birds of the year or old having completed the autumn
moult.
Kentish Plover, _Ægialitis cantiana_ (Lath.).--One, an immature
example, was shot on the shore at Friskney, near Boston, on Oct. 8th;
subsequently came into the hands of Mr. A. S. Hutchinson, of Derby.
Ringed Plover, _Ægialitis hiaticula_ (Linn.).--May 27th, a flock
numbering about twenty of the small race, _Ægialitis intermedius_
(Ménétriés), on Humber muds.
Dotterel, _Eudromias morinellus_ (Linn.).--May 14th to 21st, some
"trips" in N.E. Lincolnshire marshes, also at localities in Holderness;
twenty seen in one flock, thirty in another.
Lapwing, _Vanellus vulgaris_, Bechst.--At the north-eastern stations,
noticeably at Inner Farne L.H., Hunstanton L.H., Inner Dowsing L.V.,
and Lynn Wells L.V., where very large numbers passed from Oct. 6th
to Nov. 12th, general direction S.E. to N.W. At Teesmouth (Redcar),
Nov. 4th, an immense immigration between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., passing
westward, flocks numbering from 50 up to 500 birds, a flock coming in
from seaward every ten minutes or thereabouts; S.W., light, fine, and
mild.