SEPTEMBER.

September 2d.—Langness L.H., seven Sheldrakes at 4 P.M. (Strong S.; rain.) Mr Clyne says these birds are seldom seen here.

September 4th.—Langness L.H., a few Wheatears at 10 A.M. (Light S.; clear.) Nash (E.) L.H., Wheatears flying round the lantern all night; two killed. (W., 6; C. G. M.)

September 7th.—Cumberland, Grey Plover arrived at Silloth; many from 7th to 15th.

September 9th.—Cumberland, Knot, fifteen at Allonby; Turnstone, some; Whimbrel, some; Bar-tailed Godwit (young). Eddystone L.H., several Wheatears from 9.30 till 12 P.M. (W.S.W., 5; O. D. M.)

September 10th.—Cumberland, one Great Snipe shot at Carlisle.

September 11th.—Cumberland, twenty Curlew Sandpiper seen; eleven shot, all young birds. Eddystone L.H., a few Wheatears from 8 to 9 P.M. (W. by S., 4; C. P. M.)

September 12th.—Skerries Rock L.H., one Lapwing on island at 11.30 A.M. (N.W., 5; B. C. V.) Carnarvon Bay L.V., several Pewitt flying around the lantern at 11 P.M. (N.N.W., 5; C. V.) Nash (E.) L.H., a Land Rail killed at 10 P.M. (N., 3; C. M. R.)

September 13th.—Langness L.H., large number of Meadow Pipits at 6 A.M. Eddystone L.H., a Willow Warbler killed at 2 A.M. (N.W. by N., 4; C. P. V.) Portland (Low) L.H., a "Wren" struck at 10.30 P.M. (N., 4; B. C. V.)

September 14th.—Portland (Low) L.H., two "Flycatchers" at lantern at 1 A.M. (N.N.W, 5; C. V.)

September 15th.—Cumberland, Jack Snipe, first seen at Allonby. South Bishop L.H., several flocks of Swallows flying W. from 6 A.M. till noon. Nash (E.) L.H., four Whitethroats killed at 9 P.M. (Calm; B. C.) Bull Point L.H., many Swallows passing W. all day. (W.; P.)

September 17th.—Nash (E.) L.H., a very large flock of Starlings flying round the lantern at 11 P.M. A Nightjar killed at 11.30 P.M. (E.N.E., 3; O. M. P.) Longships L.H., "several birds" from 2 A.M. to daylight, (W.N.W. to N.N.E., 3; F. R.) Eddystone L.H., Wheatears, several struck from 3 to 5 A.M. (S.W. by S., 4; O. R. M.) A *Grey Wagtail caught at 7.30 P.M. (N., 2; C. O. M.) Several Wheatears, Whitethroats, Warblers, also a Blackbird and a Thrush, passing the lantern from 7.30 to 9.30 P.M.; two Whitethroats caught. (N.E. by E., 4; C. G. M.)

September 18th.—Cumberland, Grey Geese (spe. inc.) passing along Solway at Allonby and Flimby. Skerries Rock L.H., one *Turnstone struck lantern and killed at 4 A.M. One Wagtail on island at 9 A.M. One Thrush and four Wheatears on island at 9.30 A.M. (E., 4; B. M.) Nash (E.) L.H., flocks of Starlings and Common Linnets, and a few Skylarks, passed S.W. during the morning.

September 19th.—Sevenstones L.V., one Swallow at 6 P.M. flew on board to rest. (E.N.E., 4; clear.) Eddystone L.H., a few small birds—Whitethroats and Warblers—from 3 to 5 A.M. (E.N.E., 3; B. C. V.)

September 20th.—Langness L.H., one female Blackbird at 11 P.M. on lantern. One Robin at 3 P.M. (Light E.; clear.) Skerries Rock L.H., four Carrion Crows on island at 3.30 P.M. (Calm; B. V.) Nash (E.) L.H., forty-two *Sedge Warblers killed at lantern between 11 and 12 P.M. (E., 3; B. C. M.) Longships L.H., a party of Guillemots passing S. Eddystone L.H., a few Wheatears and Whitethroats at 2.30 A.M.; two caught. (N. by E., 1; B. C. V.) Whitethroats and Warblers from 7.20 to 9.30 P.M. (N. by E., 1; B. C. M.) Portland (Low) L.H., "Flycatchers and Wrens" striking at 12.40 A.M. (E., 5; B. C. V.)

September 21st.—Langness L.H., two Thrushes, one Lark, and one Spotted Flycatcher on lantern at 2 A.M.; other birds striking. (Light S.; haze.) Selker L.V., one Lark found dead on deck. (4, S. by W.; O., misty.) One "Willy the Wisp" rested on deck at 11.30 A.M., then flew to E. One Thrush flying round ship from 8 to 12 P.M. (Misty.) Skerries Rock L.H., several Flycatchers and Crested Wrens on island, and one Blackcap, at 9 A.M. (E.S.E., 4; C. M.) One Skylark struck lantern, but not killed, at 11 P.M. South Bishop L.H., a flock of Swallows flying E. at 9 A.M. A Sparrow Hawk flying round the rock at 10 A.M. Nash (E.) L.H., two Willow Warblers killed at 10.30 A.M. A large flock of Titlarks passed S.E. at 11 A.M. A small flock of Linnets passed S.E. at 4 P.M. (E.S.E., 3.) Longships L.H., a few Puffins passing S. Eddystone L.H., Wheatears and Whitethroats from 2 to 5 A.M. (E.N.E., 4; B. V.) Numbers of birds at the lantern from 9 to 12 P.M.—*Whitethroats, *Tree Pipits, *Dunlins, *Sedge Warblers, and *Wheatears killed; many lost over. (E.N.E., 3; O. V.)

September 22d.—Langness L.H., several Swallows and Pied Wagtails at 8 A.M. (Light S.E.; haze.) Selker L.V., a few Thrushes flying round the ship at 3.30 A.M. A Blackbird and a Lark flying round ship at 4 A.M. (Misty.) Found a "Flycatcher" dead on deck at 6.30 A.M. One Wren flying round ship at 7.40 A.M. (3, S.S.W.; misty.) Skerries Rock L.H., several Skylarks, Flycatchers, and Thrushes flying round island all day; also two Robins and four Swallows. (S. by E., 1; C. M.) South Bishop L.H., a large flock of Swallows at 11 A.M.

September 23d.—Menai L.H., a quantity of Linnets, four Wagtails, one Robin, and one *Blackcap at 6.30 A.M. Flocks of Sparrows and Starlings at 8 A.M. One Blackcap killed. (E. by S., 3; very misty.) Skerries Rock L.H., two Flycatchers struck, but not killed, at 2.30 A.M. One Skylark settled on gallery at 2.45 A.M. One Chaffinch on island at 10 A.M. (E., 4; misty.) Merionethshire, Woodcock, one shot. Nash (E.) L.H., four Blackbirds at lantern at 10 P.M.; one killed. Breaksea L.V., several Chaffinches, Wagtails, Linnets, and other small birds from 6 to 8 A.M. (E.N.E., 4; B. M.) Eddystone L.H., Ring Ouzels, Blackbirds, Thrushes, Wheatears, Warblers, and Whitethroats in large numbers from 10 to 12 P.M.; many killed—six Ring Ouzels, thirteen Wheatears, two Whitethroats, two "Warblers," and one Thrush—and many lost over. (E.N.E., 4; C. M.)

September 24th.—Cumberland, Barnacle Goose arrived at Rockliffe. Selker L.V., one Thrush rested on rail for a short time at 5.30 A.M., and then flew off. (3, S.S.W.; misty.) Carnarvon Bay L.V., a Water Hen caught at 4 A.M. (S.E., 2; B. M.) South Bishop L.H., companies of Swallows flying E. all day. Breaksea L.V., Chaffinches and other small birds passing E. all day. (E., 3.) Eddystone L.H., Ring Ouzels, Blackbirds, Thrushes, Wheatears, Warblers, and Whitethroats killed and caught against the lantern, from 12 P.M. to 4.30 A.M.; many lost over. (E.N.E., 3; B. C. M.)

September 25th.—Selker L.V., a few Thrushes flying about lantern at 2.30 A.M. (Calm; misty.) One Blackbird going S. at 5.30 A.M. (3, N.W.; B. M.) Skerries Rock L.H., one Skylark killed at 3 A.M. Carnarvon Bay L.V., about 200 Swallows flying S.S.E., high, at 9 A.M. (W.S.W., 3; M.) St Tudwal's L.H., two Wild Geese flying W. at 6.30 A.M. Eddystone L.H., a Ring Ouzel at the lantern at 11 P.M. (W.N.W., 2; B. C. M.) Portland (Low) L.H., Martins, Linnets, and Wrens at 12.30 P.M. going W.

September 26th.—Eddystone L.H., a few small birds from 1 to 3.30 A.M. A Whitethroat caught. (W.N.W., 3; C. M.)

September 27th.—Cumberland, a young Black-tailed Godwit shot near Silloth.

September 28th.—Cumberland, one Red-necked Phalarope at Rockliffe. Chickens Rock L.H., Larks, Thrushes, Wheatears, and two Goldcrests flying in rays of lantern all night; a few killed. (Light N.E.; clear and showers.)

September 30th.—Nash (E.) L.H., forty to fifty Swallows passed S. at 7 A.M. Thirty to forty Skylarks passed S.W. at 8 A.M. (E., 3.) Breaksea L.V., a Wagtail at 10.30 A.M. Eddystone L.H., large flocks of Grey Plovers, Lapwings, Ring Ouzels, Skylarks, *Meadow Pipits, *Pied and *Yellow Wagtails, and Warblers from 3 to 5 A.M. (E., 2; C. P. M.)

OCTOBER.

October 4th.—South Bishop L.H., two Crows alighted on the rock at 11 A.M. Nash (E.) L.H., a Goldcrest killed at 1 A.M. (K, 1.) Wolf Rock L.V., a pair of Yellow Buntings at 10 A.M. (N.E., 3.)

October 5th.—Holyhead Breakwater L.H., scores of Larks flying W. at 9 A.M. (N., 4; overcast.) Eddystone L.H., several small birds passing from 3 to 6 A.M. (N.E. by N., 4; C. G. V.) Numbers of birds—Ring Ouzels, Wheatears, Whitethroats, and Warblers—passing from 5 to 12 P.M. (N.E., 3; C. G. M.)

October 6th.—Skerries Rock L.H., several Blackbirds on island at 9 A.M. Small flocks of Thrushes and Skylarks on island from 7 to 9 A.M. About 100 Starlings on island at 8.30 A.M. (N., 4; C. V.) Cardigan Bay L.V., three Martins roosted for the night on the vessel. Nash (E.) L.H., a Goldcrest killed at 3 A.M. (E., 2; O. M.) Breaksea L.V., Lapwings and a few "Flycatchers" from 9 P.M. to midnight. (N.E., 1; O. M.) Wolf Rock L.V., six Skylarks struck at 8 P.M. Two Goldcrests at the lantern at 11 P.M. Bishop's Rock L.H., several hundred of Titlarks, unmixed with other species, at the lantern all night and until daylight (7th); six killed. (N. to E.; cloudy, misty.) Eddystone L.H., several birds—Ring Ouzels, Thrushes, Starlings—passing from 3 to 7 A.M. One Wren and one Whitethroat caught. (N.E., 3; C. G. M.)

October 7th.—Langness L.H., one Swallow at 11.30 A.M. Two or three Choughs passing W. at 12 noon. (Light N.; clear.) Skerries Rock L.H., large flocks of Larks at 9 A.M. flying N.W. Four Crows at 7 A.M. flying N.W. Four Lapwings on island at 5.45 P.M. (W.N.W., 4; C. G. V.) Holyhead Breakwater L.H., great number of Larks all the morning going W. (N.W., 4; overcast.) Longships L.H., a few Starlings and Larks at 10 P.M. (N.E., 1; O. V.) Eddystone L.H., small birds around the lantern all night—among others, Titlarks and Wheatears. Towards morning numbers of Larks and Thrushes passing. (Light and variable; O. M.)

October 8th.—Skerries Rock L.H., several flocks of Linnets at 8 A.M. flying N.W. One Chaffinch on island at 2.30 P.M. (N.E., 5; C. G. V.) South Stack L.H., Starlings, Larks, Finches, and Linnets in continuous flocks to N.W. from 7 A.M. till noon. Eddystone L.H., small birds crossing E. in small flocks all day—chiefly Linnets. (Light and variable; gloomy and misty.) Birds crossing all night—Lapwings, Thrushes, Ouzels, Storm Petrels; also several small birds, a Robin amongst them, busy eating moths, of which there were scores against the glazing. A Lark and a Ring Ouzel caught. (E.N.E., light; C. M. and C. V.)

October 9th.—Selker L.V., eleven Larks at 8.45 P.M. (3, E.N.E.; C. V.) Carnarvon Bay L.V., many flocks of Skylarks going E. all day. Nash (E.) L.H., one Song Thrush killed at 9 P.M. (N.E., 2; C. M.) Twelve to sixteen "Common Tern" struck the lantern at 9 P.M.; one killed. Five to nine Skylarks struck at 10 P.M.; three killed. (N.E., 2; C. M.) Breaksea L.V., a *Thrush killed at 10.40 P.M. A few Flycatchers flying round the lantern from 8 to 12 P.M. Eddystone L.H., as yesterday (q.v.), Portland (Low) L.H., five or six Blackcaps during the morning. (E., 3; C. M.)

October 10th.—Cumberland, Long-tailed Duck, a female shot at Silloth; about twenty killed subsequently, nearly all females. Redwing and Fieldfare arrived at Carlisle. Longships L.H., hundreds of Guillemots and Puffins passing S. all day. (N., 7; squalls, hail, rain.)

October 11th.—Wolf Rock L.V., six Sea Swallows (Sterna) at 4 P.M. (N.N.E., 5.)

October 14th.—Chickens Rock L.H., Larks, Blackbirds, Thrushes, Wheatears, and other small birds all night; great many killed. (N.E., strong breeze; showers.) Nash (E.) L.H., eleven Thrushes killed at 1 P.M. (N., 5; C. M.)

October 15th.—Skerries Rock L.H., flock of Linnets at 7.10 A.M. going N.W. Flock of Larks at 7.30 A.M. going N.W, (N., 3; clear.) Holyhead Breakwater L.H., scores of Black Crows going E. at 7.30 A.M. Hundreds of Larks from 10 A.M., and through the greater part of the day, all flying E. (N.N.E., 5; B. C.) Cardigan Bay L.V., large flocks of Skylarks at 7 A.M. Large flocks of Grey Linnets at 8 A.M. Breaksea L.V., small birds passing in forenoon. Longships L.H., scores of Puffins passing S. all day. (N.E., 4.)

October 16th.—Chickens Rock L.H., great number of Larks, Blackbirds, Thrushes, Wheatears, and other small birds flying in rays of lantern from 3 A.M. till daylight. (W. fresh breeze; clear.) River Dee L.V., large flocks of Oyster-catchers passing the whole day. (N.W., 3; B. C. V.) Skerries Rock L.H., Golden-crested Wren against lantern-glass at 4.15 A.M. Large number of Starlings from midnight to 6 A.M.; about two dozen killed against glass. Large flock of Ducks going E. at 10.30 A.M. Large flock of Linnets; several Larks and Blackbirds flying on island at 10.30 A.M. (N.N.W., 3; clear.) Holyhead Breakwater L.H., three Starlings striking glass at 3.30 A.M.; none killed. (N.W., 2; overcast.) Starlings flying round lantern at 6 A.M. (N.W., 3; cloudy.) South Stack L.H., a great number of Starlings and a few Larks from 4 to 5 A.M. around the lantern; twenty-five killed. Cardigan Bay L.V., a flock of Linnets and Skylarks going S.E, at 8 A.M. South Bishop L.H., a Wren at 10 A.M., a Goldcrest at 11 A.M., and one Swallow at noon. Breaksea L.V., many Larks and a few Finches passing in forenoon. Longships L.H., a good many Larks, Starlings, Goldcrests, and Chaffinches all night; two "Wrens" and a Lark killed. (E.N.E., 2; B. C.) Wolf Rock L.V., three Greenfinches passing S.E. at 3 P.M. Eddystone L.H., birds crossing towards morning—Starlings and small birds. Several Finches on the rock all day. (N.E., 3; B. V.) Large numbers of birds passing from 7 P.M. to 3 A.M. (17th)—Missel Thrushes, Redwings, Starlings, Larks, Finches, and one Goldcrest. Forty-four birds killed., viz., twenty-five Starlings, four Redwings, eleven Larks, and one Missel Thrush. (N.E. by N., 2; C. V.)

October 17th.—Langness L.H., one male Blackbird struck lantern and killed at 7 P.M. (Light W.; clear.) Bahama Bank L.V., number of Larks flying W. at 3 P.M. (N.W. by W., 4; B. C.) River Dee L.V., large flocks of Oyster-catchers passing all day, flying N.E. (N.W., 2; B. C. V.) Skerries Rock L.H., one *Chaffinch killed against lantern-glass at 1.30 A.M. One Chaffinch killed at 2.15 A.M. One Lark struck glass, but not killed, at 8 P.M. One Thrush and one Golden-crested Wren killed against glass at 10.30 P.M. (W.N.W., 4; clear.) Holyhead Breakwater L.H., three Starlings at 9 P.M. (N., 2; O.) Flock of Larks and Linnets going E. at 9 A.M. Cardigan Bay L.V., great numbers of birds passing and repassing; flocks of Skylarks and Linnets from 7 A.M. till noon. Eddystone L.H., for movement from 12 P.M. to 3 A.M., see under 16th. One Redstart [? Black] on the rock all day.

October 18th.—Morecambe Bay L.V., one small bird was seen; it was so tired it was unable to reach the ship, and fell in the water and was killed by Kittiwakes. (W.N.W., 4; B. C. V.) Skerries Rock L.H., large flocks of Starlings, Linnets, and Larks from 6.30 to 9 A.M., all going N.W. (N.W., 4; clear.) Holyhead Breakwater L.H., hundreds of Larks and Linnets seen from daylight up to noon, going S., from this date up to October 27th. One Linnet killed striking at 9 P.M. (W.N.W., 3; O.) Godrevy L.H., four Swallows at 1 P.M.

October 19th.—Morecambe Bay L.V., five "Mackerel Birds" at 11 A.M. (W., 4; C. V.) River Dee L.V., large flocks of Oyster-catchers from 9 A.M. till noon, flying S.W. (W.N.W., 3; B. C. V.) Skerries Rock L.H., Thrushes and Starlings flying round lantern at 4.50 A.M. (W, 4; clear.) Holyhead Breakwater L.H., Larks at 10 A.M. going S.E. (W.S.W., 4; cloudy.) Nash (E.) L.H. Gold crests killed at 3.10 A.M. (W.N.W, 3; C. M.) Eddystone L.H.; several Larks from 9 to 11 P.M.; three killed. (Light and variable; B. C. V.) Portland (Low) L.H., a Goldcrest caught at lantern at 9.45 P.M. (W, 3; B. C. M.)

October 20th.—Langness L.H., one Redwing caught on lantern at 3 A.M. (Light S.W.; clear.) One Swallow flying S.W. at 11 A.M. Chickens Rock L.H., three Black Swallows flying S.S.E. at 1 P.M. (N.W. fresh breeze; haze.) River Dee L.V., very large flock of birds, species not known, flying S.W. at 9.30 A.M. (N.N.W., 3; B. C. V.) Skerries Rock L.H., Thrushes, Larks, and Chaffinches round light from 8 P.M. to 4 A.M.; seven killed against glass. (N., 4; clear.) Holyhead Breakwater L.H., great many Larks all day going E. South Stack L.H., a Thrush and a Lark caught at lantern at 2.30 A.M. Carnarvon Bay L.V., hundreds of Thrushes and Blackbirds going E. at intervals; six killed. (N., 4; B. C. V.) Nash (E.) L.H., two *Reed Buntings killed at 1.30 A.M. (N.N.W, 2; C. M.) Eddystone L.H., Lapwings, Missel Thrushes, Ring Ouzels, Fieldfares, Thrushes, Redwings, Starlings, Larks, Storm Petrels, and Sanderlings (? Dunlins), from 8 P.M. to 5 A.M. (21st). Two Ring Ouzels, three Thrushes, two Redwings, seven Starlings, four Larks, and one Sanderling killed; many striking. The Lapwings and Fieldfares did not approach the glazing. One Missel Thrush did, but was not caught. A lesser Redpole caught. (N.E. to E.N.E., 3; C. V.)

October 21st.—Chickens Rock L.H., Thrushes, Blackbirds, Larks, Starlings, and Chaffinches, numbers killed, from 3 A.M. till morning. (E. strong breeze; haze.) South Stack L.H., a few Larks from 9 P.M. till midnight; several killed. Carnarvon Bay L.V., very large flocks of Thrushes and Blackbirds going E. at intervals; two killed. (N.E, 3; B. C. V.) Cardigan Bay L.V., flocks of Starlings, Larks, and other small birds going S.E. and N. through the day. South Bishop L.H., hundreds of birds of all sorts flying around the lantern from 11 P.M. to 2.30 A.M. (22d); 272 killed, viz., "Larks," 146; Starlings, 64; Blackbirds, 38 (caught three old males); Thrushes, 24. Several birds seen on the rock at daylight with broken wings. (S.E., 4; O. M.) Scarweather L.V., one Chaffinch, on deck at 3 P.M. Nash (E.) L.H., a *Common Wren killed at 2.40 A.M. Three Skylarks killed at 3 A.M. (N.E., 2; B. C. M.) Bull Point L.H., a Thrush found dead at daylight. Godrevy L.H., Starlings, Larks, Blackbirds, and Thrushes; a good many killed and caught. (Light, misty.) Longships L.H., scores of Larks, Starlings, and Goldcrests all night; a good many striking and lost over; caught twenty-six Starlings and eleven Larks. (E., 2; C. M.) Eddystone L.H., an important movement from 8 P.M. (20th) to 5 A.M. this morning. For details see under yesterday. From 10 P.M. to 4 A.M. (22d), "Blackbirds, Missel Thrushes, Fieldfares, Thrushes, Redwings, Starlings, Larks, Finches, Goldcrests, Robins, and several small Warblers, crossing by hundreds." From 100 to 150 struck the lantern; eighty-two killed, viz., one Blackbird (♀ or juv.), one Fieldfare, three Thrushes, seven Redwings, thirty-six Starlings, thirty Larks, one Grey Wagtail, and three Goldcrests. (E. to S.E., 3; blue sky occasionally, but misty, C. V.)

October 22d.—Langness L.H., large flock of Larks and a few Tree Sparrows at 8 A.M. (Light S.W.; clear.) Chickens Rock, L.H., large flock of Thrushes, Blackbirds, Larks, Starlings, and Chaffinches, flying in rays of lantern from 3.30 A.M. till morning. (W.S.W. strong breeze; haze.) Bahama Bank L.V., ten Crows flying W. at 9.40 A.M. (W.; C.) Selker L.V., Larks and Thrushes flying round lantern at 4.3 A.M. Eight Larks at 8.30 A.M. Flock of Larks at 10.30 A.M. One Greenfinch came on deck at 11.20. (4, W.; C. G.) River Dee L.V., a few Thrushes, Larks, and Chaffinches about the light during the night; one Thrush killed; birds left at daybreak. (S.E., 2; O. M.) Skerries Rock L.H., large flocks of Linnets, Chaffinches, Starlings, and Larks going N.W. all day. (S.S.W., 5; cloudy.) South Stack L.H., twenty-four Starlings, seven Blackbirds, and six Larks, between 3 A.M. and daylight. South Bishop L.H. (see entry under yesterday). Caldy L.H., a Lark at the lantern at 3 A.M. Nash (E.) L.H., Starlings. Godrevy L.H., Starlings, Larks, Blackbirds, and Thrushes; a good many killed and caught. (Light, misty.) Eddystone L.H., an important movement from 10 P.M. (21st) until 4 A.M. this morning. For details, see yesterday. Shambles L.V., Chaffinches and "Reed Birds" all day. (S.E., 4; mist, rain.)

October 23d.—Langness L.H., one male Blackbird and one Redwing struck lantern and killed between 1 and 4 A.M. Large flock of Green Linnets at 10.30 A.M. (Fresh S.W.; clear.) Skerries Rock L.H., several Blackbirds and Starlings killed against glass from 11.30 P.M. to 5.30 A.M. One Heron, one Teal, and one Woodcock settled on island at 9 P.M. (W., 5; cloudy.) Holyhead Breakwater L.H., Starlings at 2 A.M. flying round lantern. (W.S.W., 5; overcast.) Cardigan Bay L.V., several flocks of Starlings and other small birds throughout the day going S.E. Helwick L.V., a good many Greenfinches around the lantern during the night. (N.W. and W., 4; B. C. M.) Nash (E.) L.H., about thirty Starlings at 9 P.M.; five killed. (N.N.W., 3; C. G. P.) Longships L.H., scores of Puffins passing S. most of the day. (S.S.W. to N.W., 3.) Eddystone L.H., Starlings from 7 to 8.30 P.M.; several struck. (W.N.W., 3; B. C. V.)

October 25th.—Skerries Rock L.H., flocks of Linnets and Chaffinches going N.W. from 9 A.M. to noon. Two Blackbirds, male and female, killed at glass at midnight. (W.S.W., 4; clear.) Carnarvon Bay L.V., several Blackbirds and Finches flying S.E., low, during the forenoon. (N.E., 7.) Nash (E.) L.H., a Wren killed at 3.30 A.M. (N.E., 4; B. C. M.) A large flock of Lapwings passed W.N.W. at 7 A.M.; large flocks of Linnets passed to W. between 7 and 8 A.M.; two flocks of Fieldfares passed W. at 9 and 9.30 A.M. (E.N.E., 4; C. G.) Eddystone L.H., 25th (P.M.) and 26th (A.M.), birds crossing all night; one or two small species coming to lantern. (Wind light and variable; visibility.)

October 26th.—Skerries Rock L.H., about a dozen Blackbirds and Starlings killed at midnight. (W.S.W., 4; clear.) South Stack L.H., a few Starlings and Thrushes from 11 P.M. to 4 A.M. (27th). Nash (E.) L.H., two Ravens passed W. at 3.30 P.M. Hundreds of Crows, Rooks, and Jackdaws passing inland at 3.30 P.M. (S.W., 4; C. G. U.) Large flocks of Skylarks passing inland at 4 P.M. Eddystone L.H., birds crossing in the early morning and last night (q.v.).

October 27th.—South Bishop L.H., several companies of Linnets flying N.W. all day. Helwick L.V., one Woodcock killed at 2.30 am. (S.W., 7; C. Q. P.) Nash (E.) L.H., a Storm Petrel killed at 4 A.M. (S.W., 3; O. M. R.) A hundred or more Common Gulls passing inland at 10 A.M. (W.S.W., 3; O. M. R.) Eddystone L.H., a Brambling caught at 2.30 A.M. (S.S.W., 6; C. V.)

October 28th.—Carnarvon Bay L.V., several hundreds of Larks and Finches flying low to S.E. in the forenoon. (W., 6; B. C. V.)

October 29th.—Skerries Rock L.H., large flocks of Starlings and Larks going N.W. all day. (W., 5; clear.) Holyhead Breakwater L.H., thousands of Larks going at 10.30 A.M. (W., 5; B. C. M.) Carnarvon Bay L.V., several dozens of Skylarks going S.E. during forenoon. (W., 5; B. C. V.)

October 30th.—Bahama Bank L.V., twenty-six Larks flying W.N.W. at 11.25 A.M. (W.; B. C.) Morecambe Bay L.V., several House Sparrows, from noon till 2 P.M., resting about the ship; came from N.N.W. (W. by N., 6.) Skerries Rock L.H., large flocks of Starlings and Larks going N.W. all day. (W., 5; clear.) A *Wren killed at 1 A.M. Nash (E.) L.H., two or three hundred Gulls and Crows passing inland all day.[9] (W. to N.N.W., 6; C. Q. P. H.)

October 31st.—Skerries Rock L.H., Starlings, Crows, and Linnets settled on island during the whole day. (W. by S., 6; B. C. V.) Nash (E.) L.H., Gulls, Rooks, Jackdaws, and Starlings passing inland all day. (N.W. to N., 5; B. C. P.)

NOVEMBER

November 1st.—Langness L.H., a few Thrushes at 11 A.M. (Gale, S.E.; rain.) Also a few Blackbirds at 9 A.M. Selker L.V., flock of Skylarks at 9.30 and 11.20 A.M. Morecambe Bay L.V., two Starlings rested on the ship at 3 P.M. (S. by W., 8; O. Q.) One Blackbird and one Chaffinch rested on ship at 3.45 P.M. Skerries Rock L.H., Starlings, Snipe, and Chaffinch flying about island at noon. (S.W., 10; C. R. M.) South Stack L.H., Starlings, Larks, Finches, and Linnets from daylight to noon. Nash (E.) L.H., Crows, Gulls, Rooks, and Starlings passing inland all day. (S. to S.W., 8; C. Q. R.)

November 2d.—Selker L.V., five Greenfinches at 7.45 A.M. One Chaffinch flying round ship all night. (6, S. by E.; C. Q. P.) Morecambe Bay L.V., one Greenfinch caught on deck at 11 A.M. (W.S.W., 4; B. C. V.) Skerries Rock L.H., great numbers of Starlings, Larks, Chaffinches, and Blackbirds all day. (S.W., 5; clear.) Carnarvon Bay L.V., ten Blackbirds and eight Skylarks at 11 A.M., flying to S.E. Cardigan Bay L.V., many small flocks of Starlings and Larks going S.E. and N.W. South Bishop L.H., thirty or forty Larks flying round the rock at 7 A.M. Nash (E.) L.H., Linnets and Rooks passing N. at 8 A.M. (W.S.W., 7; C. Q. P. R.) Gulls, Crows, Rooks, and Starlings passing inland from 7 A.M. to 3 P.M.

November 5th.—Bahama Bank L.V., number of Thrushes and Larks flying round lantern from 9 P.M. till 11 P.M.; one Lark killed. (S.S.E., 6; O. M. K.) Selker L.V., Larks, Thrushes, and Starlings at midnight; three Thrushes killed. (4, S.S.E.; O. M.) Skerries Rock L.H., Starlings, Chaffinches, and Linnets going N.W. from 8 A.M. to noon. Two Goldfinches flying about island at 9.30 A.M.; "very rare." (N.W, 5; B. C. V.) South Bishop L.H., companies of Larks passing from 8.30 A.M. until noon. Helwick L.V., a good many Thrushes during the night; one killed. (W.S.W., 5; Q. M.) Nash (E.) L.H., Starlings, Larks, Fieldfares, and Lapwings; a good many passing to N.W. from 7 to 9 A.M. (N.N.W., 5; C. G.) Burnham L.H., flocks of Lapwings flying S. all day.

November 6th.—Skerries Rock L.H., great quantity of Starlings, Chaffinches, and Sparrows all day going about the island. "We never noticed Sparrows here before." (E.S.E., 3; B. C. V.) Holyhead L.H., seven Crows going E. in the morning. Carnarvon Bay L.V., hundreds of Larks and Finches going E. in the forenoon. South Bishop L.H., about 200 Larks at 10.30 A.M. flying N.W. A flock of Larks going E. at 4.30 P.M. Seven Greenfinches struck the lantern at 7.15 P.M. Helwick L.V., two to three dozen Larks going E. at 9.30 A.M. Nash (E.) L.H., a good many birds flying around the lantern, but only one Skylark killed at 9.30 P.M. (E.S.E., 4; O. M. R.) Eddystone L.H., a Redwing and a Starling struck at 8 P.M. (E.S.E., 6; B. C.)

November 7th.—Skerries Rock L.H., Short-Eared Owl shot on island. Snipe on island at 2.45 P.M. Large flock of Starlings settled on island at 7.30 A.M. (E.S.E, 4, to E.N.E., 7; clear to misty, rain.) Carnarvon Bay L.V., Starlings and Finches, "without number," going S.E. all day. Cardigan Bay L.V., sixty or seventy "Black Crows" going W. at 10 A.M. South Bishop L.H., several small flocks of Linnets during the morning; ten Crows at 10.30 A.M. going E.; several Blackbirds on the rock; several birds flying round the lantern from 7 to 9.30 P.M.; a good number struck, and one Blackbird (young), one Thrush, one Redwing, and two Starlings killed. (E.N.E., 4; B. C. M.) Nash (E.) L.H., a *male Chaffinch killed at 7 P.M.; six Starlings killed at 8 P.M.; two Snipe struck at 8 P.M.; six *Redwings killed at 8.30 P.M.; and eleven *Common Thrushes killed between 9.20 and 10 P.M. (N.E. to E., 5; C. M. R.) Breaksea L.V., two *Thrushes and a Lark killed at 7.45 P.M. (N.E., 5; O. M. R.) Eddystone L.H., Golden Plover, Lapwings, Thrushes, Blackbirds, Redwings, and Larks crossing in large numbers from 6 to 10 P.M.; chiefly Thrushes. Eight Thrushes, five Redwings, and three Larks killed, striking windward side of lantern; chiefly birds of the year. (N. by E., 5; C. P. M.)

November 8th.—Chickens Rock L.H., number of Rooks coming over from Ireland, seemed much exhausted, during the day. (E. strong breeze; haze.) Skerries Rock L.H., *Jacksnipe shot on island at 2.30 P.M. A female *Golden-eye killed against glass at 9.15 P.M. (E., 6 to 7; misty, to C. G. M.) South Bishop L.H., Linnets and Starlings all day flying E.; five "Crows" at 9.30 A.M. Helwick L.V., two hundred Larks at 8.30 A.M. going S.E. Nash (E.) L.H., two Goldcrests, one killed, at 9.40 P.M. (E., 3; B. C. M.) Bull Point L.H., two Thrushes found dead at foot of tower at daylight. Eddystone L.H., hundreds of birds—Blackbirds, Thrushes, Redwings, Fieldfares, Starlings, and Larks, from 7 P.M. to 3 A.M. (9th). Caught eighteen Thrushes, sixty-seven Redwings, three Fieldfares, three Blackbirds, twenty-three Starlings, and one Lark; many scores killed and lost over. Four Tree Sparrows seen. (E.N.E., 5; O. M. R.) Portland (Low) L.H., a Lapwing at lantern at 10 P.M. (E., 4; C. M.)

November 9th.—Langness L.H., one female Blackbird killed on lantern. A few Fieldfares and Redwings from 10 P.M. to daybreak; one Fieldfare, one Redwing, and one Thrush found dead. (Light E.; haze.) Chickens Rock L.H., large flock of Blackbirds, Thrushes, Fieldfares, Larks, Linnets, and two Goldcrests flying round the lantern all night; a few struck. (E.N.E. strong breeze; haze.) South Bishop L.H., Blackbirds, Thrushes, and Larks passing singly all day to E. A few birds flying round the lantern during the night; two Larks and two Thrushes killed. (N.E.; C. V.) Nash (E.) L.H., a Woodcock at 7 P.M.; four Snipe from 7 to 7.30 P.M.; a small flock of Lapwings at 8 P.M.; all flying round the lantern. Four *Grey Plover killed at 9 P.M.; eleven Starlings killed at 9.30 P.M. (E.N.E., 2; O. M. R.) Breaksea L.V., Larks and Starlings at lantern from 6 to 12 P.M. (N.E., 4; O. M. R.) Longships L.H., Chaffinches and Goldcrests at lantern at 7 P.M. (E.N.E., 3; cloudy, misty.) Eddystone L.H., a few Thrushes, Redwings, Larks, and Starlings from 10 P.M. to 6 A.M. (10th). A Blackbird, one Starling, two Thrushes, one Redwing, killed; a few lost over. (N. by E., 3; C. D. V.) Portland (Low) L.H., a Chaffinch caught at 10.20 P.M. (N.N.E., 4; C. M.)

November 10th.—Langness L.H., fourteen Lapwings flying S. at 11 A.M. One Robin at 3 P.M. One female Blackbird on lantern at 8 P.M. (Light N.E.; haze.) Chickens Rock L.H., very great flock of Thrushes, Fieldfares, Larks, Linnets, Blackbirds, Starlings, Lapwings, Curlews, and a few Goldcrests, from about an hour after lighting time till the light was extinguished. A great number struck the dome of lantern and were killed, falling into the sea. Mr Black says—"The flocks are most dense to-night, and are all mixed together. It is no use trying to give numbers. We captured a few Blackbirds and Fieldfares." (From N.E. to S., strong breezes; slight haze.) Bahama Bank L.V., number of Larks, Thrushes, and Blackbirds all night; one Thrush and three Blackbirds killed. (E., 4; O. G.) Skerries Rock L.H., four Goldfinches on island at 9 A.M. Flocks of Linnets at 10.20 A.M., all flying S.S.E. A Woodcock and four Sparrows shot on island at 4 P.M. Holyhead L.H., four Goldfinches going S.E. at noon. South Stack L.H., Fieldfare caught at lantern at 2.30 A.M. Blackbirds, Thrushes, Redwings, Starlings, and Larks from 7 P.M. till midnight; a great many flying around the lantern; a few killed. (E., 3; C. M. P.) South Bishop L.H., a few birds striking the lantern from 9 P.M. to 2 A.M. (11th): one Land Rail, three Thrushes, and two Blackbirds killed. Helwick L.V., a good many small birds at the lantern; one "Warbler" killed. (E, 2; O. M. D.) Nash (E.) L.H., Lapwings at 1.10 A.M.; one killed; two Common Snipe killed at 4.30 A.M. (E.N.E., 2; C. M. P.) Longships L.H., a few Starlings, Thrushes, and Goldcrests at the lantern from 8 to 9 P.M. (E.N.E., 3; misty, rain.) Eddystone L.H., many birds passing—Thrushes, Snipe, Larks, and Redwings—from 8 P.M. to 4 A.M. (11th); a few killed. (N.N.E., 3; C. G. M.)

November 11th.—Cumberland, an Isabelline Wheatear, female, shot at Aigle Gill, near Allonby, by Mr Richard Mann. One Hooded Crow at Allonby. Chickens Rock L.H., a very large number of Thrushes, Fieldfares, Larks, Linnets, Blackbirds, Starlings, Lapwings, Curlews, and a few Goldcrests. Hundreds must have been killed by striking the lantern, as they kept striking all night through. (Hazy, with light winds varying from E. to S. and S.S.W.) Bahama Bank L.V., number of Larks, Thrushes, and Blackbirds all night; two Blackbirds killed. (E. by N.; O. G.) River Dee L.V., one Snipe found dead on deck at daylight. (E.N.E., 2; O. M.) Skerries Rock L.H., Blackbirds, Starlings, and Larks nearly all night; several killed against glass. (S.E., 2; misty.) South Stack L.H., Blackbirds, Thrushes, Redwings, Starlings, and Larks, in numbers round lantern, from 7 P.M. till midnight. (E.S.E., 3; C. M.) Cardigan Bay L.V., great numbers of Blackbirds and Thrushes around the lantern. (S.E., 3; B. C.) South Bishop L.H., a large number of birds at the lantern from 9 P.M. to 3 A.M. (12th): sixty-four killed—Larks, Blackbirds, and Thrushes. (E., 2; B. C. M.) Helwick L.V., a great number of Larks, Starlings, Blackbirds, and Thrushes during the night; several killed. (N.E. by E., 2; O. M.) Nash (E.) L.H., Redwings passed to W. at 6.30 A.M. Song Thrushes (four killed) at 7.30 P.M.; Blackbirds (two killed) at 9.5 P.M. (E.N.E., 4; C. M.) Breaksea L.V., Thrushes and Larks from 9 to 11 P.M.; six killed. (E.N.E., 3; O. M.) Bull Point L.H., a hen *Chaffinch killed at 3 A.M. (E., 3; B. C. M.) Longships L.H., Puffins and Guillemots passing S. all day. (E., 3.) Eddystone L.H., many birds passing, see under 10th; a Jacksnipe caught at 2 A.M. (N.E. by E., 3; C. M.) Portland (Low) L.H., a Wren at lantern at 3.30 A.M. (E.N.E., 4; C. M.)

November 12th.—Chickens Rock L.H., a large flock of birds at 11.30 A.M. flying N., thought to be Fieldfares. (S. strong airs; clear.) Mr Black says there were flocks of the same birds, as reported for the 10th and 11th (excepting the Linnets), here again to-night, but not in such numbers as last night; very few struck, though the weather was hazy. Found Redstart [? Ruticilla titys] killed on the dome. Number of Moths on lantern. Skerries Rock L.H., one Owl and one Fieldfare on island. Fieldfares, Blackbirds, Starlings, Thrushes, Chaffinches, and Larks all night; several killed. (S.S.E. to S., 2; misty and gloomy.) South Stack L.H., Blackbirds, Thrushes, and Larks around the lantern, twenty-four killed, from 12.30 A.M. till 3 A.M. (S.E., 2; O. M.) South Bishop L.H., thirty Linnets at 11 A.M. A few birds at lantern between 9 and 11 P.M.; eighteen killed—thirteen Larks, four female Blackbirds, and one Redwing.

November 13th.—Chickens Rock L.H., several large flocks of birds seen at 10 A.M. flying S.S.W.; species not made out. Starlings, Larks, Fieldfares, and Thrushes from 7 P.M. till morning, flying in the rays of light. (E.N.E. strong breeze; clear.) Morecambe Bay L.V., two Chaffinches at 9 A.M.; two Greenfinches at 1 P.M. Several Starlings about the lantern from 8 to 12 P.M. (S.S.W., 3; O.) River Dee L.V., flocks of Sand Larks about the lantern from 6 P.M. to midnight. (E.N.E., 1.) Skerries Rock L.H., large flock of Greenfinches at 12.10 P.M. flying S. (S., 1; misty and gloomy.) Holyhead L.H., a Goldfinch caught at lantern at 2 A.M. Carnarvon Bay L.V., Blackbirds and Starlings going E. all day. St Tudwal's L.H., a Blackbird struck the lantern at midnight. South Bishop L.H., a few birds at lantern from 9 P.M. to 5 A.M. (14th); twenty-seven killed, mostly "female Blackbirds." (E.N.E., 3; C. V.) Helwick L.V., a Woodcock, a Lark, and a Thrush killed between 5 and 6 A.M. (E. by N., 2; Q. M.) Nash (E.) L.H., three Snipe passed N.W. at 6 A.M. A large flock of Lapwings from 6.30 to 10 P.M.—thirty striking, four killed; a "Hawk" Owl flying round the lantern all night. Fieldfares from 6.30 to 10 P.M.; Goldcrests from 6.30 to 9 P.M., four killed; *Water Rail at 7.30 P.M., one killed; three Woodcocks killed from 7 to 8 P.M.; two Snipe killed at 9.20 P.M.; continuous flocks of Redwings from 7 to 10 P.M., nine killed; eighty-two Skylarks killed from 9 to 11.30 P.M.; and seven Song Thrushes killed at 11 P.M. (E.N.E., 3; C. M. O.) This movement was continued in the early hours of the 14th. (q. v.) Breaksea L.V., many birds at lantern from 8 to 10 P.M.; a Quail, six Larks, one Thrush, and one Redwing killed. (E.N.E., 4; O. M.) Eddystone L.H., a Blackbird killed at 5.30 A.M. (E. by S., 4; C. V.) Portland (Low) L.H., a Snipe struck at 2 A.M. (S.S.E., 4; C. M.)

November 14th.—Cumberland, one immature Velvet Scoter (another shot off Burgh Marsh in December). Chickens Rock L.H., six Rooks at 9.30 A.M. coming from S., flying towards Isle of Man. Large flock of birds at noon, species unknown, flying N.N.W. Eight Geese at 3 P.M. flying S. (N.E. strong breeze; clear.) Mr Black says—"I do not remember seeing birds so plentiful in our vicinity, and continuing to visit us in such large numbers." Skerries Rock L.H., a Lapwing struck lantern and was killed at 7.45 P.M. (S.E., 2; clear to M. R.) Holyhead Breakwater L.H., thousands of Wild Ducks at 11 A.M. in the bay. (S.E., 1; C. H.) South Stack L.H., Blackbirds, Thrushes, Larks, Redwings, Fieldfares, and one Robin at lantern from 8 P.M. till midnight; a few killed. (E., 2; C. G. M.) Cardigan Bay L.V., several flocks of Starlings and Larks throughout the day going S.E. One Blackbird and one Thrush struck the lantern. Nash (E.) L.H., Stonechats at 12.30 A.M., four killed; *Blackcap from 12 P.M. (13th) to 1.13 A.M., "fifteen killed;" four Snipe killed between 12 P.M. (13th) and 3 A.M.; twenty-two Skylarks killed between 12 P.M. (13th) and 4 A.M.; Blackbirds from 3 to 4 A.M., three killed; Missel Thrushes at 4 A.M., one killed; a Wood Pigeon struck at 4.20 A.M.; a large flock of Lapwings passed to N.W. at 8 A.M.; Lapwings at the lantern at 6.30 P.M. (E.N.E., 2; B. C. M.) Eddystone L.H., Oyster-catchers, Plovers, Blackbirds, Thrushes, Redwings, and Starlings, from 6.30 to 9.30 P.M., when the stars came out and the birds disappeared. Caught three Blackbirds, one Thrush, two Redwings, and five Starlings. (N.E, 4; C. V.)

November 15th.—South Bishop L.H., from 100 to 150 Crows at 11.30 A.M. flying E.

November 16th.—Skerries Rock L.H., six Blackbirds and four Redwings killed against lantern-glass at 3.20 A.M. (S., 4.) One Snipe and some Lapwings flying round lantern at 3.45 A.M., but did not strike. One Waterhen killed against lantern-glass at 3.45 A.M. "Struck very hard." A large flock of Greenfinches at 7.45 A.M. flying W. Great number of Wild Fowl from 9 to 10.30 A.M. flying W. (W.N.W., 4; B. C. V.) Carnarvon Bay L.V., Starlings, Larks, Thrushes, and Snipe at 4 A.M.; one Starling, Thrush, and Snipe killed. (S., 4; B. C.) Nash (E.) L.H., one Skylark killed at 8 P.M. (E., 3; B. C. M.) Burnham L.H., Fieldfares about all day.

November 17th.—Carnarvon Bay L.V., Blackbirds and Starlings going S.S.E. at 10 A.M. South Bishop L.H., a party of ten Crows at 7 A.M. Nash (E.) L.H., two Snipe passed N.W. at 7 A.M.; and a flock of Golden Plover passed W. at 7.30 A.M. A great rush of Lapwings to-night. They commenced to arrive at 7.40 P.M., and continued until 11 P.M.; hundreds constantly flying round the lantern, within the rays of light. A few struck at times, and seven were killed. They were very noisy, and kept up quite a concert. They all left at 11.10 P.M. (E.S.E., 4; B. C. M.) Breaksea L.V., a Thrush killed at 11.40 P.M. Seven Stones L.V., a Crow flew on board at 6 P.M.; passed the night, and left for Scilly at 7 A.M. (18th). Eddystone L.H., a Jacksnipe caught at 3 A.M. (E.S.E., 5; B. C. V.) Flocks of Lapwings from 6 to 9 P.M. (E.N.E., 6; O. R. M.) Several Starlings, Thrushes, Redwings, Blackbirds, passing all night from 5.30 P.M. till 6 A.M. (18th); a few caught. (N.E., 3; O. M.)

November 18th.—Chickens Rock L.H., one "Rock Starling" and one Lark perched on lantern at 2 A.M. Four "Sea Snipe" and one Lapwing at 10 A.M. Lapwings going E. (2, N.E.; clear and frosty.) Skerries Rock L.H., large flock of Linnets and Chaffinches going S. at 8 A.M. Two large flocks of Wild Fowl going E. at 10 A.M. (S., 3; clear.) South Bishop L.H., several birds flying round the lantern from midnight to 3 A.M.; eight Blackbirds, two Starlings, two Larks, and three Thrushes killed. Nash (E.) L.H., a Jacksnipe killed at 3 A.M. Blackbirds from 3 to 4 A.M., three killed; Redwings from 3 to 4 A.M., six killed; Skylarks from 3 to 4 A.M., two killed; Song Thrushes from 3 to 4 A.M., four killed; Snipe, one killed at 3.30 A.M. (E., 3; B. C. M.) Breaksea L.V., Thrushes and Starlings from midnight (17th) to 4 A.M. (E.N.E., 4; O. M.) Burnham, the first Grey Wagtail seen. Eddystone L.H., for early morning movement see yesterday. A Land Rail on the gallery at 7 A.M. (N., 2; O. M.) Many birds passing from 11 P.M. to 3.30 A.M. (19th). Blackbirds, Thrushes, and Redwings. Caught two ♀ and one ♂ Blackbird; one Fieldfare, and fifteen Redwings killed. Numbers striking lantern and lost over. (N., 4; O. R. M.)

November 19th.—River Dee L.V., Thrushes, Larks, and Blackbirds round the lantern at 9.15 P.M.; one Thrush killed. (W.S.W., 2; B. C. V.) Cardigan Bay L.V., a flock of Greenfinches going S.E. at 2 P.M. Helwick L.V., a few Blackbirds from 8 P.M. to midnight; one (young) killed. (N., 3; G. M.) Nash (E.) L.H., a *Knot killed at 2 A.M. (E., 2; O. M. R.) Breaksea L.V., Thrushes and other birds from 12 P.M. (18th) to 4 A.M. (N.E., 1; O. M. R.) Longships L.H., a good many Larks, Starlings, and Thrushes, from 1 A.M. till daylight. (E.N.E. to N.N.E., 4; misty.) Eddystone L.H., for early morning movement see yesterday.

November 20th.—Helwick L.V., a few Larks and Starlings around the lantern. (N.E., 4; C. M.) Breaksea L.V., many Lapwings, Thrushes, Blackbirds, Starlings, and other birds, from midnight to 4 A.M. (N.E., 5, 6; O. M. R.) Eddystone L.H., several Starlings and Redwings from 3.30 A.M. till 7 A.M. (N.N.E, 4; C. M.)

November 21st.—Chickens Rock L.H., one Fork-Tailed Petrel flying about the rock at 7.30 A.M. One male Blackbird struck the lantern and was caught at 9.30 P.M. (3, S.S.E.; thick haze.) Breaksea L.V., a *Coot caught at 5 A.M. (E.S.E., 4; O. F.)

November 22d.—Chickens Rock L.H., one Redwing struck heavily at 2 A.M., but was lost over. Number of Crows from daybreak till 9 A.M. going E. Ten Kittiwakes at 10 A.M. going E. These birds are seldom here at this season in such numbers, (3, E.; clear.) South Bishop L.H., sixty to seventy Crows at 10.15 and 11.30 A.M. flying E.

November 23d.—South Bishop L.H., seven flocks of Crows, of from six to thirty in a flock, from 8.30 to 11 A.M., flying to E. (E., 7; C. B. V.)

November 24th.—South Bishop L.H., Crows passing E. in single numbers from 9 to 11 A.M.

November 25th.—Cardigan Bay L.V., a large flock of Lapwings flying round the lantern at 2 A.M. South Bishop L.H., a flock of about thirty Crows at 10 A.M. flying E.[10] Eddystone L.H., a few Redwings from 1 to 3 A.M.; one caught. (W. by N, 4; O. V.)