Schedules were issued to thirty-four stations, lighthouses, and light-vessels on the East Coast of England, and returns have been received from thirty-one. The total number of schedules received from all sources is eighty-four.
Wings and legs have also been forwarded, representing birds killed or captured against the lanterns, from the Leman and Ower L.V., Happisburgh L.V., Spurn L.H., Cromer L.H., Kentish Knock L.V., Nore L.V., Goodwin L.V., and Hanois L.H., Guernsey. Altogether twenty-eight wings have been forwarded with labels and dates of occurrence.
East Coast stations included in this report are:—
| Longstone L.H. | Thomas O. Hall. |
| Farn, Inner, L.H. | Thomas H. Cutting. |
| Coquet Island L.H. | William Evans. |
| Tees, 5 Buoy L.V. | Henry Harbord. |
| Whitby High L.H. | John Odgers. |
| Flamborough L.H. | Charles Hood. |
| Spurn L.H. | Annie Rose Smith and J. B. Smith. |
| Spurn L.V. | Nil. |
| Outer Dowsing L.V. | W. Stock and A. Bearling. |
| Inner Dowsing L.V. | William King. |
| Llyn Wells L.V. | T. Ditcham. |
| Dudgeon L.V. | J. F. Warder and J. Harrison. |
| Hasbro' L.V. | John Nicholas and B. V. Darnell. |
| Hasbro' L.H. | Nil. |
| Hunstanton L.H. | W. Westmoreland. |
| Cromer L.H. | C. B. Comber. |
| Winterton L.H. | John Watson. |
| Leman and Ower L.H. | R. Cook and John Bowen. |
| Newarp L.V. | Charles Cook and George Hall. |
| Cockle L.V. | C. Perfrement and E. Cole. |
| Corton L.V. | J. Dove and J. H. Johnson. |
| Languard Point L.H. | Owen Boyle. |
| Shipwash L.V. | William Barker and D. Dale. |
| Galloper L.V. | P. Page and F. Page and C. Rafe. |
| Kentish Knock L.V. | W. R. Carter and William Ross. |
| Swin Middle L.V. | Samuel Pender. |
| Tongue L.V. | Nil. |
| Nore L.V. | Wm. Little wood (wings). |
| Goodwin L.V. | Thomas Rees. |
| Gull L.V. | Francis Harvey and J. Jenkins. |
| South Sand Head L.V. | F. G. Foreman. |
| East Side L.V. | W. Nicholls and E. le Gallais. |
| Varne L.V. | William Kingsford. |
| Hanois L.H., Guernsey | Charles Williams. |
In addition to the observations supplied by the light-keepers, notes have been incorporated, directly or indirectly communicated by Messrs T. H. Nelson, Redcar (12 schedules); C. Donald Thompson, Seaton-Carew; Matthew Bailey, Flamborough; W. Eagle Clarke, Philip Lawton, W. Cecil Scott, and F. D. Power, The Spurn; J. H. Gurney, Jun., North-East Norfolk; O. V. Aplin, Norfolk Coast; G. Smith, Arthur Patterson, Benjamin Dye, and W. P. Pycraft, Yarmouth; also from Mr G. H. Caton-Haigh, Grainsby Hall, notes from Tetney and North-East Lincolnshire; and Lord Clifton, Dumpton Park, Ramsgate, from Isle of Thanet.
Notes also bearing on migration have been utilised from the Naturalist, the Zoologist, and the natural history column in the Field newspaper.
Diary of Migratory Movements on East Coast of England, 1887.
JANUARY.
January 1st.—[1]Flambro'L.H., several flocks of Guillemot about the cliffs. Newarp L.V., nineteen Crows to W., 4 P.M.
[1] The sequence of the stations is from north to south. The weather reports at the various stations are given in brackets. The symbols are those which have been adopted in the Beaufort Scale. The force of the wind ranges from 0 to 12.
January 4th.—Tees L.V., large flocks Dunlin, Whimbrel, Curlew, one Red-throated Diver, and eighteen Shelduck. (N.W., light.) Hunstanton L.H., thousands of Larks, 9.30 A.M. to 3 P.M., to S.; also Lapwings. (Wind S., B. C.) Languard L.H., "owing to last night's heavy weather, thousands of birds—Thrushes, Blackbirds, Starlings, Fieldfares, Linnets, Skylarks, and Chaffinches—remained about the lighthouse all day. Large flocks also passing over to the Essex Shore," Swin Middle L.V., flock of Larks to E. (S. by E., 3; snow.)
January 5th.—Farn L.H., Woodcock on island, 3.30 P.M. Tees L.V., large flocks of Larks, four Redshank, two Fieldfares. (N.W.; snow.) Spurn L.H., great number of Larks, Thrushes, Fieldfares, Redwings, and several Crows to S. Many dead outside in the bents. (S.E., 6; snow.)
January 6th.—Farn L.H., Golden Plover, Redwing, Thrush, and several Curlew. (N.E., 3; snow.) Whitby L.H., Fieldfare, 6 A.M., caught at lantern. (W., 3; O. S. M.) Spurn L.H., the same as on 5th. (W.S.W., 4.) Outer Dowsing L.V., one Thrush and a Lark, 9 A.M., to W. (O. M.) Newarp L.V., number of Larks to W., 2.30 P.M. Yarmouth, Pochard, Widgeon, and Tufted Ducks; frost: Fieldfares and Redwings, vast flocks to S. Shipwash L.V., Titlark dead on deck; one Lark and a Thrush on board. (N.N.W.) Swin Middle L.V., a few Larks and Starlings at various times, almost all directions.
January 7th.—Outer Dowsing L.V., Fieldfares and two Starlings on board. Six Wild Ducks to S.S.W. Cromer L.H., eighteen Red-throated Divers fishing along shore. Dudgeon L.V., Titlarks at night; five killed. (S.E., 3.) Swin Middle L.V., flock of Larks, 1.30 P.M., to W. Hanois L.H. (Guernsey), four Goldfinches, 10.30 A.M., to E. (W.N.W., 4.)
January 8th.—Yarmouth, Thrushes, Blackbirds, Redwings, Larks—market stalls glutted.
January 9th.—Farn L.H., Golden Plover, Thrush, Redwing, one Fieldfare, one Blackbird on island. (N., 1.) Hasbro' L.V., eight Skylarks, 3 P.M., caught alive. (S.E., 2; O. M.)
January 12th.—Farn L.H., several Thrush, Starlings, two Blackbirds, and one Fieldfare. (W., 2.)
January 15th.—Yarmouth, Peregrine Falcon.
January 19th.—Cromer L.H., Thrush (4 A.M.) killed. Cockle L.V., straggling Skylarks, one to six at a time, at intervals, E. to S.W. and W. on 19th, and to 26th inclusive. (W. and S.W., 3.) Nore L.V., Skylarks, 8 P.M. to midnight, round lantern; also night of 18th. (W.S.W., 4.)
January 21st.—Redcar, many Larks and Lapwings to W. during morning. (W., strong.)
January 22d.—Redcar, several flocks Lapwing, 3 P.M., a mile at sea to W. (W.N.W., strong.) Swin Middle L.V., about fifty Larks during night; eight killed. (W., 3.)
January 23d.—Swin Middle L.V., Larks in flocks, 50-70, to W.
January 24th.—Galloper L.V., a few Larks round lantern all night. (S.W., 4.) Also on 25th. Hanois L.H., flock Larks, 4 A.M., flying round light. (S., O. M.)
January 26th.—Farn L.H., several Thrush and Skylarks. (W.S.W., 4.) Redcar, three flocks of Larks at 11.30 A.M. from sea, going W.
January 27th.—Cromer L.H., a few Larks and Redwings, 2.30 A.M., at lantern. (S.W., 4; M. R.)
January 28th.—Spurn L.H., Larks, 2 A.M., one killed; Chaffinches and Sparrows, 9 A.M. (S.W.; mist.) Galloper L.V., Larks and Starlings all night; six Larks and two Starlings killed. (S.W., 4.) Swin Middle L.V., Larks and Red wings, 11.30 to sunrise; eight Redwings killed. (S.W., 2.)
January 29th.—Galloper L.V., hundreds of Larks all night; sixty killed. (S.W., 3; O. M.) Swin Middle L.V., Larks and Redwings in flocks, 50-70, 8 A.M. to W. (W.S.W., 3.)
FEBRUARY.
February 3d.—Cromer L.H., Larks, Thrushes, and Redwings, midnight to 3 A.M., round lantern. (E.; clear.)
February 5th.—Newarp L.V., ten Crows to W., 8 A.M. (S.W., 3.) Languard L.H., Large flock Wood Pigeons, 3.40 P.M., to N.
February 7th.—Farn L.H., two Fieldfares, several Thrush. (S.S.W., 3.)
February 12th.—Longstone L.H., Guillemot assembled at breeding stations, earliest date remembered. Cromer L.H., Thrushes, 10 P.M. to midnight. (N.E., 3; drizzle.)
February 16th.—Languard L.H., Bearded Tit, 7.40 A.M.; very tame; left at noon. (S.W., 3.)
February 17th.—Whitby L.H., a few Gulls at daylight arrived at breeding quarters. Languard L.H., a number of Chaffinch, Sparrows, and Blackcaps (Parus major?), all mixed pitched here 9 A.M., and remained to sunset. (N., 2; B. C. M.)
February 22d.—Cromer L.H., Larks, Starlings, from 0.30 to 3 A.M.; Fieldfares during day. Languard L.H., 300 Gulls to S. (W.S.W., 3.) Shipwash L.V., Lark dead on deck, 7 A.M. (W.S.W.)
February 23d.—Cockle L.V., thirty Crow circling high, 7 A.M., returned to W. (W.S.W., 4 and 5.) Shipwash L.V., 100 to 200 Rooks, 8.15 A.M., S.E. to N.W. (S.W.; fresh.) Swin Middle L.V., thousands of Ringed Plover to S.
February 24th.—Cockle L.V., two flocks Crows and Jackdaws, 7 A.M., high, W. to E. (S.W., 5.) Shipwash L.V., thirty Crows, 8 A.M., to E. from W. (S.W.; fresh.) Galloper L.V., Larks at lantern at night; five Larks and two Starlings killed. (S.W., 5.)
February 25th.—Whitby L.H., Blackbird ♀, 5 A.M., caught at lantern. (W.S.W., 5.) Shipwash L.V., Thrush, 6.30 A.M., dead on deck. Cockle L.V., fourteen Solan Geese, 6.50 A.M., going S. to N. (W.S.W., 4.)
MARCH.
March 1st.—Longstone L.H., breeding place of Guillemot covered with birds; very fine weather. Spurn L.H., four Blackbirds. (W.S.W., 3.)
March 3d.—Spurn L.H., several Thrushes and Blackbirds to S. (W.S.W., 2.) Cromer L.H., Redwings and Larks, 12.30 to 2.30 A.M.; Starlings and Blackbirds during day. (S., 4.) Galloper L.V., a few Larks passing over to France, noon till dark. (Thick fog.) Hanois L.H., small flock Starlings, 5 A.M.; several struck. (E., 1; B. C. M.)
March 4th.—Newarp L.V., six Starlings and three Chaffinches on board all night. (W.S.W., 1.) Shipwash L.V., small Lark. (N.N.W., light; dense fog.)
March 5th.—Farn L.H., two Blackbirds, 11 A.M. (S.E.) Outer Dowsing L.V., about 200 Black Crows flying round vessel, 11.30 A.M. (S.E., O. M.) Newarp L.V., two Crows and four Starlings to W. (E.N.E.) Shipwash L.V., Starling at daylight (dense fog). One "Ground" Lark flying round, 8 A.M. till noon; two Starlings caught on board.
March 6th.—Farn L.H., Blackbird and Ring Ouzel. (S.W.; fog.) Outer Dowsing L.V., two Chaffinches, 9.45 A.M. (S. by E.; fog.)
March 7th.—Spurn L.H., Black and Grey Crows to S. (E.N.E., 2.) Outer Dowsing L.V., three Starlings to W.; two Crows to S.W.
March 9th.—Newarp L.V., large flock Crows to W., 9 A.M. (W.N.W., 3.) Swin Middle L.V., Pied Wagtail, 5 A.M., on deck. Hanois L.H., Lapwings and Wagtails, 4 A.M. (E., 1; O. M.)
March 10th.—Galloper L.V., eighteen Black Crows, 10.30 A.M., to E.S.E.
March 11th.—Farn L.H., four Gannet fishing near island. (N.E., 6.) Hanois L.H., about 100 Lapwings, 2 P.M., to N.E. (N., B. C.)
March 12th.—Farn L.H., two Snow Bunting. Languard L.H., Skylarks, Linnets, and House Sparrows, 7.20 A.M., to W. (N.E., 6.)
March 14th.—Languard L.H. (night, 13th to 14th), large numbers of Wild Fowl passing over to W. (W.N.W, 2.)
March 19th.—Cockle L.V., 80 Crows and Daws, 10.30 A.M., very high to E. (W., 2.)
March 21st.—Outer Dowsing L.V., two Mountain Sparrows, 5 P.M., flying about vessel. Yarmouth, Redshanks, first arrival, 7 A.M. (S.W., light.) Cockle L.V., many Crows and Daws, sunrise to noon, W. to S.E, very high. (W.S.W., 1.)
March 22d.—Hanois L.H., great many Lapwings, 7 A.M., to N.E. (W., B. C. M.)
March 23d.—Farn L.H., several Gannet. (W.N.W, 5.) Whitby L.H., two Wagtails, 6 A.M.; the first seen. Yarmouth, fourteen Golden Plover, 3 A.M., to W.; some with black breasts.
March 24th.—Farn L.H., three Blackbirds, 9 A.M. Spurn L.H., seventy Grey Crows to S., 7 A.M. (S.W., 5.)
March 25th.—Farn L.H., two Blackbirds. (W.N.W., 3.) Languard L.H., Kingfisher, 7 A.M., to N.E.
March 26th—Tees L.V., five Wagtails. (W.) Whitby L.H., several Blackbirds, Wagtails, Titlark, and Robins, 10 A.M., and two ♂ Blackbirds, 11 P.M., at lantern. (W.N.W., 4.) Yarmouth, Garganey Teal shot. Galloper L.V., a few Larks all night.
March 27th.—Outer Dowsing L.V., several Thrushes, 3 A.M.; two struck lantern. (S.W. by S., O. D. R.) Hanois L.H., great many Lapwings to N.E. at 3 P.M. (W., B.)
March 28th.—Languard L.H., hundreds of Oxbirds, 3 P.M., on beach. (N., 3.) Galloper L.V., two Larks. (N.E., 6.)
March 29th.—Farn L.H., Great Crested Grebe, great numbers of Guillemot and Puffin. Galloper L.V., quantity of Starlings, 9 P.M., till sunrise; eleven killed. (N.E., 3.)
March 30th.—Farn L.H., eleven Snow Bunting, 3 P.M. (S.S.E., 3.) Longstone L.H., Puffins seen in large numbers; earliest date by a fortnight. Galloper L.V., the same as on 29th.
March 31st.—Tees L.V., twenty Wagtails flying S.E. to N.W. Whitby L.H., one Goldcrest, 2 A.M., caught at lantern. Cockle L.V., many Crows and Daws during day, W. to S.E.; one Blackcap at sunset. Thanet, Chaffinches; Brambling, one.
APRIL.
April 1st.—Farn L.H., Great Northern Diver (N.N.E., 7) flying N.
April 2d.—Cromer L.H., Starlings and Thrushes, 12.30 to 2.30 A.M., round lantern.
April 3d.—Galloper L.V., Starlings midnight to daylight. (N.E.,4.)
April 5th.—Spurn L.H., Four Redbreasts, 9 A.M. (W.N.W., 4.) Several Swifts, 6 P.M., resting on windows and remaining all night. Great Cotes, Wheatears, very many, all males.
April 8th.—Hunstanton L.H., Wheatear. (Wind E.)
April 11th.—Farn L.H., two Wheatears and one Fieldfare. (S., 4.) Galloper L.V., Swallow, 7 A.M., to N.W. (E.N.E., 5.) Hanois L.H., Swallows to N.E., 10 P.M. In evening many about west end of island; also Whitethroats and Willow Wrens. (E., 4.)
April 12th.—Farn L.H., Wagtail, 11 A.M. (N.E., 1.) Outer Dowsing L.V., continuous flocks Puffins and Wild Ducks, noon to 6 P.M., from N.N.W. to S.S.E. Swin Middle L.V., Woodcock, 9 P.M., killed. (E.N.E., 4.)
April 13th.—Outer Dowsing L.V., the same as on 12th, 9 A.M. to 3 P.M., from N.N.W. to S.S.E.
April 15th.—Tees L.V., eight Titlarks and five Wagtails. (N.N.E.; fresh.)
April 16th.—Farn L.H., small birds and Wheatears, midnight. (S.W., 1; O. M.) Flying round light. Tees L.V., great number Grey Linnets to N.W.
April 17th.—Farn L.H., several Wheatears and Skylarks on island. (W., 3.) Spurn L.H., large flock Swifts to S. (S.S.E., 4) Yarmouth, Common Sandpiper, 7 A.M. (N.E.; fine); shot. Thanet, Redstart first seen.
April 19th.—Cromer L.H., Swallow, 10.15 A.M., to W.N.W. Thanet, Chiffchaff, first. (Blackcap on 18th.) Varne L.V., about a thousand Black Ducks, 9 A.M., W. to E.
April 20th.—Spurn L.H., three Snow Buntings, 10 A.M.
April 21st.—Farn L.H., Wheatears all day on island. Yarmouth, Swallow, 3 P.M. (W.; light.) Shipwash L.V., Swallow, S.E. to N.W. (E. by N., F.) One Flycatcher on board. Hanois L.H., Swallows passing, 11 P.M. (W., 3; B. C.)
April 22d.—Whitby L.H., one Swallow, 2 P.M., to N. Thanet, White throat, first seen.
April 23d.—Tees L.V., one Golden-Crested Wren came on board, 5 A.M.
April 24th.—Longstone L.H., Large Tern (S. cantiaca), first heard. Hunstanton L.H., one Swallow to S. Thanet, Ring Ouzel, first; Willow Wren and Cuckoo.
April 25th.—Whitby L.H., Ring Ouzel, 7 P.M. (W., 3.) Thanet, Swallow, first.
April 26th.—Cromer L.H., large flock Chaffinches to W. (N.E., 3; clear.) Thanet, Whinchat, one.
April 28th.—Tees L.V., one Swallow, 8 A.M., to N.W. [W.] Redcar, about a dozen Gannets to E. Cromer L.H., a few Wheatears. Shipwash L.V., Chaffinch on board; several round lantern all night. Thanet, Yellow Wagtail, first.
April 29th.—Outer Dowsing L.V., one Redwing. Hunstanton L.H., Cuckoo. Several Flycatchers and Whitethroats, 1 A.M. (Wind E., 2; O. R.) Shipwash L.V., Flycatchers, several flocks, 6 to 8 A.M., S. to N. (E.N.E. to N.) Swin Middle L.V., hundreds of Flycatchers, midnight to 4 A.M.; several killed. (E.N.E.) Thanet, Ring Ouzel, three together. [A pair nested in a holly, but the nest, with four eggs, was destroyed May 6th, the old birds remaining to 16th, and then left.] Forty or fifty Redstarts; Whitethroats, twenty to thirty; Lesser Whitethroats, two; Chiffchaff, about three hundred flitting about on pasture land; Wood Wren, two; Cuckoo, six.
April 30th.—Farn L.H., Sandwich and Arctic Tern, 5 A.M. (N.E., 3), seen and heard flying over nesting places.
MAY.
May 2d.—Flambro' L.H., two Swallows seen. Guillemots and Puffins in great numbers. Cromer L.H., Turtledove, 6.30 A.M., to W. Yarmouth, Whimbrel, a few. Hanois L.H., "a few Swifts round light towards daylight. (E, 2; O. M.) A great quantity of small birds after daylight—Whitethroats, Blackcaps, Wheatears, Willow Warblers, Wrens; also two Stints, and what I thought a few Cuckoo."
May 3d.—Hunstanton L.H., hundreds of Swallows all day to S. (S.W., 2.) Yarmouth, Avocets, 5 A.M.: six seen, one shot.[2] Languard L.H., one Robin and two Wrens, 6 A.M.; remained to noon, and went E.S.E. Shipwash L.V., four Flycatchers, three Pigeons, four Swallows, at various times, S.E. to N.W.; and Goldfinches, 10 A.M., with one Yellow Hammer. (Variable, fog.) Thanet, Sedge Warbler, first.
[2] Cannot something be done to check this indiscriminate slaughter of rare visitors during the close time? To all intents and purposes the Act is a dead letter in Norfolk.—J. C.
May 4th.—Thanet, Spotted Flycatcher, and to 11th. Pied Flycatcher on 1st—fine old male.
May 5th.—Spurn L.H., four Lesser Tern, 10 A.M. Outer Dowsing L.V., one Chaffinch, 11 A.M. (E., O. M.) Yarmouth, Cuckoo.
May 6th.—Yarmouth, Turnstone. Flock of six Turtledoves. Isle of Thanet, Fieldfare, last seen; one bird.
May 7th.—Farn L.H., two Swallows. (S., 3.) Cromer L.H., Swift to S.W.
May 8th.—Farn L.H., hundreds of Tern, 4 to 7 A.M. (W., 1), about nesting places. Cuckoo. Longstone L.H., Small Tern (S. macrura), first heard. Whimbrel, one seen. Hunstanton L.H., Swift to S.
May 9th.—Farn L.H., three Swallows; one Redstart. (W.N.W., O.) Longstone L.H., two Whimbrel to E.
May 11th.—Longstone L.H., five Whimbrel to E. at 5.30 A.M. The flight of Gannet is very small this year.
May 12th.—Great Cotes, Godwit, Pinged Plover, Dunlin, Whimbrel, and Curlew on foreshore. Yarmouth, Sanderlings, 4 A.M.; number on beach.
May 13th.—Redcar, Whimbrel flying E. Yarmouth, Sanderlings and Knots, 4 A.M.
May 14th.—Yarmouth, Terns, not many to this date. "In the autumn Terns keep to the coast-line, but in the spring they follow the inland waters, crossing Breydon and the Broad district" [A. P.]. Small flocks of Sanderlings, 7 A.M.
May 17th.—Redcar, one flock Terns to E. (Wind N.; light.) Spurn L.H., several Swallows, 9 A.M. Yarmouth, Curlew, 5 A.M.; Turnstone, several; fresh arrivals to-day. (S.W.; strong.) Languard L.H., two Common Wrens, 2.20 P.M.; left at sunset. Thanet, Grey Crow last seen, two. (Garden Warbler, first on 15th.)
May 18th.—Yarmouth, Turnstones, two Godwits in red plumage, one Lesser Tern, fifteen Herons. (S.W.) Shipwash L.V., two Swallows, S.S.E. to N.N.W., and at intervals to June 4th, travelling S.E. to N.W.
May 20th.—Spurn L.H., Cuckoo, 3 P.M. (N.N.W., 3.) Cromer L.H., large number Chaffinches all day going inland. (E.S.E., 3.)
May 21st.—Cockle L.V., Waterhen (mid watch), struck and fell on deck. (S.W., 5.)
May 22d.—Cromer L.H., four Turtledoves, 6 A.M., pitched on the hill, then to S.W.
May 24th.—Spurn L.H., small flock of Common Wren, 3 P.M. (N.N.W., 3.) Dudgeon L.V., three Curlews N. to S. Varne L.V., ten Swallows, 9 A.M., S. to N.
May 25th.—Spurn L.H., several Whimbrel flying round, 11 A.M.
May 27th.—Cromer L.H., flock Sand Martins to S.W.
May 28th.—Redcar, about fifty Sanderlings on east sands. (N.E.; strong.)
May 30th.—Farn L.H., Wheatears and Flycatchers, midnight (S., 3; fog), round lantern. Yarmouth, three Swifts.
May 31st.—Farn L.H., Red-backed Shrike, 10 A.M. (S.E., 3), on island. Yarmouth, Lesser Tern, three to E.
JUNE.
June 1st.—Whitby L.H., Turtle Dove, 8 A.M. (E.), shot near lighthouse.
June 2d.—Yarmouth, Black Terns, 7 P.M. (Strong N.E.) Grey Plover, one.
June 3d.—Yarmouth, Sanderlings, four seen on beach, 5 A.M.
June 5th.—Tees L.V., two Wheatears to N.W. Northrepps, Grey Crow (without a tail).
June 7th.—Cromer L.H., number of Chaffinches at daylight (W.N.W., 4); none striking. Shipwash L.V., two Blackbirds flying round ship, 5 A.M. (S.W., light.)
June 8th.—Redcar, fifteen Geese to E. Shipwash L.V., Linnet and Swallow, the former going S.E. to N.W.
June 9th.—Redcar, twelve Sheldrake to N.W. Large flocks of mixed birds, Knots, Sanderlings, etc., on sands E. of Redcar at 3 A.M.
June 13th.—Dudgeon L.V., one Blue Rock Pigeon; came on board; left again, going S.W. Two Black Crows.
June 14th.—Cromer L.H., a few Chaffinches, 12.30 A.M. to 2.30 A.M. (N.E., 1), round lantern. Cockle L.V., two Swallows, 8 P.M., on board quite exhausted. (S.E., 2.)
June 29th.—Farn L.H., one hen Blackbird, midnight (S., 3), against lantern.
JULY.
July 2d.—Farn L.H., several young Thrushes and Blackbirds, sunrise, on island. (W.)
July 6th.—Languard L.H., large flocks of Swallows to W., 9.15 A.M. (N., 3; B. C. M.)
July 11th.—Farn L.H., over one hundred Golden Plover, 2 P.M., high to W. Whitby L.H., young Gull first seen on wing. Languard L.H., large number of Martins during day to S.W. (W., 4; B. C. M.)
July 14th.—Redcar, twelve Whimbrel on salt scar, 3.30 P.M. (W. light.)
July 15th.—Spurn L.H., Curlew and Godwit going S., 2 P.M. (S.E., 4.)
July 25th.—Spurn L.H., five Black Terns, 3 P.M. (S.E., 4), along with Lesser Terns. Leman and Ower L.V., four Starlings, 6 A.M., went W. at 9.30 A.M. (K, 2.)
July 26th.—Cromer L.H., large number of Crows all day, E. to W. (W.S.W., 3.)
July 27th.—Redcar, three or four Turnstone and a few Knot.
July 30th.—Leman and Ower L.V., great flock Lapwing to S., 3 P.M. (N.E., 3.)
AUGUST.
August 1st.—Farn L.H., flocks of Turnstone and some Redshank about rocks. Redcar, several Whimbrel; Shearwaters at sea. Yarmouth, Dunlin—several young birds on beach; Redshanks. Godwit, one.
August 2d.—Redcar, numerous Sanderlings, a few Whimbrel, two flocks of Lesser Tern. Cromer L.H., great number young Starlings. Leman and Ower L.V., ten Sparrows, 3 A.M.; three killed. (W.N.W, 3; O. M.)
August 3d.—Tees L.V., large flocks Curlew and Whimbrel, some Stints, Grey Plover, and Dunlin. Redcar, three Manx Shearwaters at sea; one Black Tern. (E., light.) Leman and Ower L.V., one Brown Hawk, went after small birds.
August 4th.—Farn L.H., Roseate Tern, 6.30 P.M., one seen fishing near island. Redcar, Shearwaters fairly common at sea for several weeks past. Guillemots and Razorbills to S.E., during past week also. Cromer L.H., flock young Larks, 1 A.M., round lantern (misty); none struck.
August 5th.—Farn L.H., several Blackbirds at daylight on island. (S.S.W., 1.) Spurn L.H., Wheatears, 2 P.M. Leman and Ower L.V., five Skylarks, midnight; one killed.
August 6th.—Spurn L.H., flock of Sanderlings, 10 A.M. (S.E., 3.) Great Cotes, Curlews, very many.
August 7th.—Farn L.H., two Skuas chasing Tern. Flambro' L.H., Guillemots left breeding stations. Leman and Ower L.V., great numbers of Puffins all day about ship.
August 9th.—Tees L.V., Golden-Crested Wren came on board, 10 A.M. (N.W., strong.)
August 10th.—Spurn L.H., Turnstone and Sanderlings, Arctic and Common Terns. Flambro' Head, Skuas and Manx Shearwaters very numerous.
August 13th.—Farn L.H., several Blackbirds and Thrush (N.E., 4) on island. Roseate Tern, shot.
August 14th.—Farn L.H., several Blackbirds and Thrush all day; several Skuas chasing Terns. Leman and Ower L.V., five Swans N.W. to S. Yarmouth, Dotterel, one shot on North Denes.
August 15th.—Redcar, a few Knot; Bar-tailed Godwit. (E.) Spurn L.H., Bar-tailed Godwits, 10 A.M. Cromer L.H., Cuckoo, 1.30 A.M. (misty), round lantern.
August 16th.—Redcar, about twenty Curlew Sandpiper. (E., light.) Yarmouth, large flock Curlew at Breydon.
August 17th.—Redcar, about 100 Curlew, high to N.W.; Whimbrels to N.W., and on 15th and 16th also. Spurn L.H., several Curlew, three Redshank, 11 A.M. (N.) Leman and Ower L.V., two Grey Crows at 3 A.M. to W, (E.S.E., 3.)
August 18th.—Redcar, several flocks of Knot, Godwit, and Whimbrel to N.W. (Wind N.E, light.) Great Cotes, large flock of Geese at 10 P.M. Cromer L.H., several young Larks, 2.30 A.M. (W., clear.)
August 19th.—Farn L.H., Wheatears and Blackbirds all day on island. Redcar, Curlew Sandpiper, about twenty, to N.W.; Teal, Widgeon, one Wheatear. Flambro' L.H., Wheatears in the field during day. Swin Middle L.V., a few Flycatchers, 9 to 11 P.M. (S. by E., 3.)
August 22d.—Spurn, Wheatears, first observed; Lesser Terns. Hunstanton L.H., number of Swallows all day. (E., light.)
August 23d.—Farn L.H., several Blackbirds all day about island; one Heron to S. Redcar, Common and Arctic Terns abundant at sea. Spurn, Merlin, Curlew Sandpiper, 5 to 6; Green Sandpiper. Swin Middle L.V., scores of Tern all day about vessel.
August 24th.—Redcar, Whimbrel and Knots to N.W. Five Richardson's Skuas; one shot—dark variety, adult.
August 25th.—Spurn L.H., one Chiffchaff, 10 A.M. (S.E.) Hundreds of Curlew Sandpipers and a few Little Stint; four Brent Geese; Redstart, ♀.
August 26th.—Spurn, Redstart and Pied Flycatcher, and Wheatears, Knot, Curlew, Whimbrel, Common Godwit, Curlew Sandpiper, Sanderling, Ringed Plover, Dunlin, Turnstone; eight Black-breasted Golden Plover; two Grey Plover in summer plumage; Green and Common Sandpipers. Tetney, Green Sandpiper, very numerous on the Waithe-beck.
August 27th.—Farn L.H., Wheatears and Flycatchers all day; Curlews, 11 P.M., calling round light. Yarmouth, Common Terns, first flock, 7 A.M., over Breydon. Shipwash L.V., Oxbird, 2 A.M., struck and killed. (S.S.E., light.)
August 28th.—Whitby L.H., Herring Gulls left cliff with their young. All the afternoon large flocks of Black-backed Gulls, Black-headed Gulls, Kittiwakes, Grey Gulls, and Herring Gulls to south. Spurn, Pied Flycatchers, Redstarts, Whitethroats, Willow Wrens, and Wheatears. Cromer L.H., Wren, 2 A.M., at lantern windows. Languard L.H., large number Swallows and Martins, 4.30 A.M., to S.W. (S.E., 2.) Shipwash L.V., two Swifts, 7.30 P.M., flying round light.
August 29th.—Spurn, Kestrels numerous; Golden Plovers. Cley and Blakeney, Black Tern.
August 30th.—Tetney, Missel Thrush, some on "fitties." (S.W., gale.)
August 31st.—Farn L.H., several Redstarts. 4 P.M. (W., 2), on island. Spurn, Swifts numerous at noon; Curlew Sandpiper very common; one Reeve.
SEPTEMBER.
September 1st.—Coquet L.H., Fieldfares and Blackbirds on island. (E.N.E., 5.) Flambro' L.H., "Hooded" Crows. Tetney, Redstart, one seen; Pied Wagtails, numerous; Teal, Snipe, a few.
September 2d.—Longstone L.H., one Grey Wagtail at 11.30 A.M., flying to land. (S. and S.S.W., rain.) Redcar, Little Stint, one; one flock Teal. (S.W., gale.) Spurn, great rush of birds; flocks of Knot in summer plumage; Little Stints in large flocks, 60 to 100 together; many Black Terns in company with the common species; the majority immature birds. (S.S.E. to S.W., gale.) Tetney, Whitethroat, a few in standing corn; also Sedge Warblers; about a dozen Yellow Wagtails; Linnets, large flocks; Reed Bunting, a few. Outer Dowsing L.V., fifty Larks, 9 A.M., to S.W.
September 3d.—Flambro' L.H., Wheatears and Larks, 5.50 A.M., flying W. by N. Spurn, Eared Grebe, immature male, shot. Wild Geese to W. Only one Little Stint seen. Outer Dowsing L.V., three Hawks, 11.30 A.M., to N.W. Hasbro' L.V., one Arctic Tern alighted on deck (wing sent). Hanois L.H., several Gannet, old and young. (W., 4.)
September 4th.—Coquet L.H., six Herons on island. Outer Dowsing L.V., three Chaffinches, 3 P.M., to S.W. from N.E. (W.S.W., 3.) Yarmouth, flocks of young Terns following the coast to the S.
September 5th.—Longstone L.H., one Golden-Crested Wren, one Mountain Finch. (N.E.) Tetney, Wheatears, scores. Outer Dowsing L.V., eight Chaffinches to S.S.W. (W., 3.) Cley and Blakeney, White Dunlin seen; Shearwater at sea.
September 6th.—Redcar, rush of birds—several large flocks Godwit, during morning and afternoon, to N.W. Whimbrels, the same. Grey Plover, Curlew Sandpiper, Godwit, very plentiful. One Little Stint shot. (S.W. strong.) Spurn L.H., four Sedge Warblers. Great Cotes, Redstarts on passage.
September 7th.—Spurn, numbers of Redstarts, Common Whitethroats, and Sedge Warblers, also Willow Wrens. Knot, in immense numbers; Curlew Sandpipers, and Little Stints. Godwits very numerous. (S.W.) Tetney, Whinchats and Wheatears, Pied Wagtails, small flocks. Yellow Wagtails, very abundant in small flocks. Great Cotes, Wheatears, great many. Languard L.H., large number of Swallows to W., from 2.30 P.M. to sunset. Hanois L.H., two small flights of Turnstones and Redshanks on rocks; also a few Curlew.
September 8th.—Spurn L.H., several Redstarts and Wrens, 9 A.M. (W., 3.) Short-Eared Owl; Manx Shearwater thrown up on beach. Outer Dowsing L.V., ten Larks to S.W., 2 P.M. Cley and Blakeney, Little Stint, many; Curlew Sandpiper, many; Shelduck, Teal, Golden Plover, Common Sandpipers, Reed Warbler, Wryneck, Oyster-Catchers, Whimbrel, Turnstone, Grey Plover, two Knot. Lesser Tern, many. Yarmouth, Pectoral Sandpiper shot; Curlew Sandpipers. (S.E.) Kentish Knock L.V., one Flycatcher, 6 P.M. Several flocks birds in distance to N.W.
September 9th.—Outer Dowsing L.V., one Hawk and ten Black Ducks, 2 P.M., to S.W. Yarmouth, Terns and Grey Plover, 5 P.M.
September 10th.—Coquet L.H., Common Snipe, 3.30 P.M. (W.S.W., 4.) Spurn L.H., several Swifts, 6 P.M., flying round lantern; Manx Shearwater; Grey Plover, very numerous. Outer Dowsing L.V., eight Larks and Chaffinch to S.S.W.
September 11th.—Spurn L.H., large flock Knot. Outer Dowsing L.V., one Hawk to S.S.W. (W. by N., 5; C. V.) Languard L.H., large number of Swallows, 11 A.M. to 4.30 P.M., to S.W.
September 12th.—Spurn, Peregrine Falcon; Swifts in some numbers daily. Swin Middle L.V., six Swallows at 6 A.M. to W.
September 13th.—Redcar, large flocks Duck, Teal; several flocks Grey Plover, Godwits, Dunlin, Knot, Oyster-Catchers; one flock Curlew Sandpiper, all to N.W. (Gale N., rain.) Tetney, Pied Wagtails, numerous; Swift. Yarmouth, Alpine Swift, afternoon and evening, flying with about thirty Common Swifts; was subsequently shot.
September 14th.—Spurn, Willow Wrens, Tree Pipits, and Common Whitethroats. Wood Sandpiper shot. Cley and Blakeney, Pied Flycatcher, four Redstarts, small arrival of Titlarks; Curlew Sandpiper and Little Stints very numerous; Knot and Grey Plover, many; Turnstone, scarce. Cockle L.V., two flocks, of about fifty in flock, Pochard Ducks, to N.N.W. Hanois L.H., flight Yellow Wagtails to E. at 11 A.M., some settled on rock. (W.N.W., 3.)
September 15th.—Spurn, Temminck's Stint, one shot; altogether three seen. Tetney, Swallows, an immense flock to E. Hasbro' L.V., two Whitethroats (wings sent), 3 A.M. (W.S.W., 4.) Cromer L.H., Osprey, 3 A.M., shot from flagstaff. (Gloomy, rain.) Cockle L.V., two Chaffinches on board (one died). (W.S.W., 4.) Languard L.H., rush of Skylarks, Grey Linnets, Chaffinches, Sparrows, and Starlings, from 8 A.M. to noon, to N.E.
September 16th.—Tees L.V., large flocks of Widgeon; flock of Dunlin; large flocks Curlew and Whimbrel, and a great number of Swallows, the latter flying S. Immense numbers of Grey Plover on the sands about this date. Spurn, several Redbreasts, 9 A.M., and Chaffinches; large flocks of Knot, Dunlin, Curlew Sandpiper, Grey Plover, Bar-tailed Godwit; one Jacksnipe; several Little Stints. Hasbro' L.V., one dozen Larks, two Curlew, 10 P.M., round lantern. Newarp L.V., four Swallows on board, 9.30 A.M., and then to E.
September 17th.—Coquet L.H., Sandwich Terns, great many fishing round island. Whitby L.H., Larks, large flocks during morning to S. (N:, 3.). Cromer L.H., Curlews, W. to E. Newarp L.V., small flock Larks, 7.50 am, E. to W. Fifteen Black Ducks same direction. South Sand Head L.V., twelve Flycatchers, midnight, one killed. (E.N.E., 3.) Hanois L.H., several Wagtails all day. (W.S.W., 1; showers.)
September 18th.—Redcar, one Snow Bunting. (N., light.) Varne L.V., about 1000 Black Ducks, 9.45 A.M., N.N.E. to W.S.W. (N.E., 5.) Twenty Starlings, 7 A.M., N. to S.S.E. Hanois L.H., great many Swallows to S., very low. (E., 4; B. C. V.)
September 19th.—Farn L.H., Lapwings and Golden Plover, large flocks of Dunlin and Turnstone, also Purple Sandpiper about island. (W.N.W.) Seaton-Carew, three Woodcocks flushed out of beanfield. Hanois L.H., Linnets, large flock, just after sunrise. (E., 4; B. C. V.)
September 20th.—Farn L.H., two Great Northern Divers flying S. Redcar, several flocks Larks to S.W.; also Ducks to N.W. Thirty Richardson's Skua, high to N.W., and screaming. Two or three Snow Buntings and Shore Larks to N.W. Spurn, about a dozen Little Stint. Cromer L.H., rush of Thrushes, Redwings, Wheatears, and Larks, 12.30 to 3 A.M. (E., 3), flying round lantern in large numbers; few struck. Also on 21st, 23d, 24th, and 25th, between the same hours; on the 25th with Woodcock. Yarmouth, Common Swift, 7 A.M. Goodwin L.V., Wryneck (wing sent). Hanois L.H., several Swallows, 8 P.M.; several struck lantern; two caught. (E.N.E., 4; C. M.)
September 21st.—Spurn, one Jacksnipe shot; Lesser Whitethroat. Tetney, Common Sandpiper. Cromer L.H., the same as on 20th. Cockle L.V., eight Larks, 8 A.M. (N.E., 2.) Kentish Knock L.V., several flocks Larks to W. Hanois L.H., Golden-Crested Wrens and Wagtails; several killed. (E.N.E., 4.)
September 22d.—Coquet L.H., large and small Terns all day. Tees L.V., a great many Swallows flying S. Spurn, Stonechats very numerous; all the Hedgerows alive with them. Tetney, Common Bunting, a few. Llyn Wells L.V., several flocks Ducks (S.E. to N.W.) during day. (N. by E., 2.) Yarmouth, Hooded Crow, two seen.
September 23d.—Longstone L.H., one Goldcrest at noon. Peregrine Falcon, at 4.30 P.M. (N. and N.E.) Great Cotes, Woodcock. Cromer L.H., the same as on the 20th. Corton L.V., Black Crows, large flocks, noon to sunset, to N.W. and W. (N., 4.) Gull L.V., large flock Black Geese, 5 P.M., to S.W. (N.E., 4.) Hanois L.H., several House Sparrows, a few Wheatears and Sparrow Hawk at sunrise. Large flight Swallows to S.E. at 10 A.M. (E., 4; B. C. M.)
September 24th.—Cromer L.H., the same as on the 20th. Kentish Knock L.V., fifty Larks, 5 P.M. Thrushes and Larks all night. (N. by E., 4.) Goodwin L.V., flock Sparrows about deck all day. Gull L.V., several flocks Linnets, 11 A.M., to W. (N.E., 4.) Hanois L.H., twenty Swallows at 2 P.M. to S.E.
September 25th.—Farn L.H., several Redwing, 10 A.M., about gardens. (W., 1.) Longstone L.H., three Jacksnipe at 3 P.M. (N.) Redcar, one Grey Crow and a few Larks. Spurn, Ring Ouzel. Cromer L.H., the same as on the 20th. Also numbers of Woodcock, 11.30 to 2.30 A.M. (S.E., 4.) "Never saw so many Woodcock at one time before; seemed to be a constant stream flying round lantern; none struck." Newarp L.V., one "Red Linnet" dead on deck. Corton L.V., Larks and Starlings, 9 A.M. to 3 P.M., to W.S.W. East Goodwin L.V., flocks Wild Ducks, S.E. to N.W. (N.N.W., 4.) Hanois L.H., two large flights of Goldfinches, and a great many Swallows passed at the same time, 6 A.M.; a few Wagtails during morning. (N.E., 2; B. C.)
September 26th.—Redcar, a few Skylarks, and Shore Larks and Snow Buntings to N.W. (N.W., light.) Winterton L.H., Chaffinch, 5 A.M., on lantern. (S.W., 3.) Leman and Ower L.V., two Jacksnipes, 6 A.M. (O. M.); one killed (wing sent). Corton L.V., flocks Larks, Starlings, Blackbirds, and Thrushes, 7 A.M. to 4 P.M., to W. Gull L.V., flocks Larks and Starlings at noon to W. (W.S.W., 3.) East Goodwin L.V., a few Larks (E. to W.) at daylight.
September 27th.—Farn L.H., hundreds of Black-Headed Gulls fishing N. of island. Coquet L.H., flocks of Wild Ducks all day. (N., 5.) Whitby L.H., Swallows, thirty young, resting on walls, 4 P.M., and then going S. Tetney, Thrush and Blackbird, numerous; Kingfisher, Snipe small flight. Corton L.V., flocks mixed Crows, 11 A.M. to 4.30 P.M., to N.W. (W.S.W., 3.)
September 28th.—Longstone L.H., one Goldcrest, one Chaffinch, one male Blackbird. Redcar, one young Iceland Gull to N.W. at 3 P.M.; another at 4 P.M. Yarmouth, Red-Necked Phalarope, ad. ♀, shot on Breydon. Corton L.V., Larks and Chaffinches, 9 A.M. to 11 P.M., to N.W. Three flocks Fieldfare, noon to 1 P.M., to W. Hanois L.H., large flight Goldfinches or Linnets (too far to see what they were) at 8 A.M. Flight of Swallows, 11.30 A.M. (N.W., 3.)
September 29th.—Farn L.H., several Chaffinch, sunrise. (S.E., 6.) One Fieldfare, 9 A.M. Longstone L.H., Chaffinch, Goldcrest, Thrush, Redbreast, each one. (E.N.E.) Spurn L.H., four Snow Buntings, 10 A.M. (N.N.E., 3.) Great migration of Redbreasts; Wheatears and Stonechats numerous. Tetney, two Stonechats, Redbreast, Widgeon. Cromer L.H., few "Blackcap" (Stonechats?) and Chaffinches all day about lighthouse. Newarp L.V., eighteen Skylarks S.E. to N. Cockle L.V., about fifty Larks to W. Galloper L.V., two Sparrows all night. Kentish Knock L.V., Thrushes, Larks, and Starlings all day to N.W. Thirty House Sparrows, 2 P.M., on deck. Gull L.V., several flocks Mountain Sparrows, 2 P.M., to S.W.
September 30th.—Longstone L.H., one Chaffinch. A few Redwings heard passing at 4.15 A.M. and 5 A.M. One Woodcock to mainland at 1 P.M. (N.E.) Coquet L.H., many Eider Ducks, chiefly females, at sea off island. Spurn, Goldcrests, very many; Blackcap and Redstart. Tetney, Ring Ouzels, Wheatears, Redbreast—one on the Haile Sand off North Cotes was so exhausted that it was taken by hand. (N.E., very strong.) Oyster-Catcher, immense flock on coast; Snipe, several fresh arrivals. Leman and Ower L.V., great flock Grey Geese, S. to N.W. (E.N.E., 4.) Yarmouth, Short-Eared Owl, 3.30 P.M. Corton L.V., fifty Carrion Crows passed close to vessel to N.W. at 11 A.M.; and large flocks Larks, 7 A.M. to 3 P.M., low to W.S.W. (N.E., 4 and 5.) Galloper L.V., Larks in flocks, 9 A.M. till noon, to W. Kentish Knock L.V., Thrushes, Starlings, Larks—all day to N.W.; two Chaffinches, twelve Sparrows, one Flycatcher. (E.N.E., 3.) Goodwin L.V., Redbreast found dead. East Goodwin L.V., Larks, a flight, 8.30 A.M., E.N.E. to W.
OCTOBER.
October 1st.—Farn L.H., one Common Wren, 10 A.M. (N.E., 4.) Hundreds Lapwings all day to and from land. Coquet L.H., large flocks of Wild Ducks to N.; also on 2d. Redcar, great rush of Ducks to N.W., early morning to noon; forty to fifty flocks, thirty to fifty each; were chiefly Widgeon. (N., moderate.) Spurn, A few Siskins, many Redwings, Spotted Woodpecker. Tetney, Grey Crows daily. Great Spotted Woodpecker (Covenham), and another same locality near this date. Lapwing in large flocks to S. Great Cotes, pair of Ravens seen at Croxby Lake. Inner Dowsing L.V., fifty Skylarks, S.E. to N.W. (N., 4.) Cromer L.H., flocks Greenfinches. Kentish Knock L.V., three Flycatchers rested, and then to N.W. Several flocks small birds to N.W. Goodwin L.V., a few Sparrows about deck and rigging. Gull L.V., about eighty Geese to S.W. (N.E., 3.) East Goodwin L.V., Starlings, Larks, and Sparrows, forenoon, E. to W. (E.N.E., 4.) Varne L.V., about 2000 Sparrows, 9 A.M., S.E. to N. (N.E, 4.)
October 2d.—Farn L.H., small flock Skylarks (N.N.W., 3) to W. Longstone L.H., Lapwings from daylight to 10 A.M. (N.W.) Tees L.V., one Sparrow; also "Mountain" Sparrow came on board, 9 A.M. Twenty Barnacle Geese on sand. Redcar, flock of 100 Curlew, three to four miles at sea, heading for land. (N.E, light.) One Black-throated Diver. Great Cotes, great many Redbreasts, particularly in hedgerows near coast. Leman and Ower L.V., Larks, 5 P.M., two killed at night; left with Curlews. (N, 5.) Corton L.V., Ducks and Starlings at intervals to W. Varne L.V., about 4000 Sparrows, 10.30 A.M., S.E. to N. (N.E. by E., 3.)
October 3d.—Longstone L.H., Lapwings from daylight till noon, at which time the flight was most extraordinary—a complete cloud of birds. (N.W. to N. by E., light.) Redcar, large flocks Skuas (white-breasted and long-tailed), probably Pomatorhine, four miles at sea, to N.W.; four Grey Crows. Spurn L.H., two Woodcocks, 9 A.M. (N.N.W., 3.) Wren killed, 4 A.M. (wing sent). Inner Dowsing L.V., eight Black Crows, N.E. to S.W. Newarp L.V., seven Skylarks S.E. to W.; one Wren on board. Corton L.V., flocks Larks and Thrushes, 8 to 10.30 A.M., to W.S.W. (N., 4.) Galloper L.V., Larks, noon to 3 P.M., to W. Kentish Knock L.V., forty Larks, 10 A.M., to N.W. S. S. Head L.V., Larks, 8 A.M. to 4 P.M., to N.W. (N.W., 5.) East Goodwin L.V., Owl, at noon, E.S.E. to W.N.W. Varne L.V., about 4000 Sparrows, 11.45 A.M., S.E. to N. (N.N.E, 3.)
October 4th.—Farn L.H., hundreds of Lapwing all day to and from land. (N., 1.) Redcar, Gold-Crested Wren to N.W. Spurn L.H., one Snipe, 2 P.M. Cley and Blakeney, many Rock Pipits, one Snow Bunting, immature Black Tern; great many Ringed Plover and Dunlin; Bar-tailed Godwit, a few; one Curlew Sandpiper, Knot, Grey Plover, Greenshank, one Ruff; enormous concourse of Lapwing; two Skuas. (N.E., fresh to light.) Corton L.V., flocks Black Crows at intervals to W. Varne L.V., about 5000 Sparrows, 2.10 P.M., S.E. to N. (N.N.E, 5.)
October 5th.—Whitby L.H., sixty-five Grey Geese, 4 P.M. to N. (N.N.W, 1.) Tetney, Grey Wagtails. Cromer L.H., Whimbrel, flock. (S.W., 4.) Cley and Blakeney, few Godwit, a score of newly arrived Snow Buntings, two Twites, some Stonechats. (N.E. to E.) Kentish Knock L.V., fifty Starlings, 5 P.M. to W.N.W. S. S. Head L.V., Rooks at noon to N.W. (E.N.E., 5.)