October6th.—Outer DowsingL.V., six young Starlings (two caught), S.W. to N.E.; one Pigeon to S.W.Hasbro'L.V., twelve Skylarks, two Wrens, fourteen Starlings and Chaffinches, two Redbreasts, and two Redwings about lantern all night—6th and 7th—(N.N.W., 2;O. M.); went W. at sunrise.HunstantonL.H., Chaffinch caught against lantern. (W.N.W.)Cley and Blakeney, more Grey Plover, many Larks, a few Goldfinches. (N. to N.W.)Leman and OwerL.V., Starlings, 4P.M.: one killed.NewarpL.V., a few Larks, 8.10P.M., round lantern.CortonL.V., three Fieldfares, 7P.M., round lantern.Kentish KnockL.V., Starlings, Larks, Flycatchers, one Chaffinch, round lantern at night. (N.N.W., hazy.)GoodwinL.V., flock Starlings N. to S. (E.N.E., 5.)GullL.V., continuous flocks Linnets, 10A.M.till noon, to W.VarneL.V., about 400 Sparrows, 6.30A.M., S.E. to N.W. (E.N.E., 4.)HanoisL.H., two Pied Wagtails, 7.30P.M.(E.N.E., 2.)
October7th.—SpurnL.H., one Pied Wagtail, 3P.M.(W.)Tetney, Jack Snipe, first arrival.Outer DowsingL.V., six Starlings, one Chaffinch, to W.; seven Black Ducks, N. to S.Inner DowsingL.V., two Starlings, 9P.M., killed.Cley and Blakeney, Peregrine Falcon, increase of Meadow Pipits, Purple Sandpiper, Golden Plover, about 100 Curlews, twelve Grey Crows, from sea at 10A.M.; a few Reed Buntings. (W.N.W. to W.)Leman and OwerL.V., Linnet killed striking (wing sent).NewarpL.V., one Black Crow stopped to rest, and then to N.W.Yarmouth, Grey Wagtail, ad. ♂.GalloperL.V., a few Larks, Linnets, and Chaffinches, all day to W. (N., 4.)GullL.V., about twenty Black Crows flying round light at 7.30P.M.S. S. HeadL.V., 100 Ducks, 10.30A.M., to W.S.W.HanoisL.H., one Lark, 8P.M., not killed. (N.N.E., 3.)
October8th.—FarnL.H., great many Gannets, twenty Linnets, 3P.M.; three Grey Crows, 5P.M.(N.E., 3.)CoquetL.H., large flock Wild Geese to N. (N.E., 7.)WhitbyL.H., Large flocks Skylarks, Linnets, Finches, and other small birds (E. to W.), flying high.Flambro', Skuas, Gulls, Gannet, etc., to N., in continuousflocks and streams; also Scoters. (Wind E.N.E., 6.)[3]Tetney, Black Backed Gulls, thousands on sands, mostlyL. fuscus, both old and young birds.Outer DowsingL.V., one Fieldfare, one Common Wren, two Goldcrests, four Thrushes, S.E. to N.W. (N.E., 2;C. V.)Inner DowsingL.V., twelve Black Crows from E. to W.Hasbro'L.V., large flocks Larks and Starlings, 10A.M.to sunset, E. to W.HunstantonL.H., Grey Crows, 11A.M., to S. (N., 3.)Cley and Blakeney, Wheatears; Goldfinches, twenty-five and ten; one Curlew Sandpiper, E.NewarpL.V., fifty-six Black Crows, 1.15P.M., S.E. to N.W.Yarmouth, Shorelark, one netted on Denes. Larks all night coming in.CockleL.V., Skylarks in small flocks during day to S.W. and W. Starling killed.CortonL.V., one Sparrow-Hawk to N.W.Kentish KnockL.V., Larks and Starlings and small birds to N.W.; and small birds round lantern at night.GullL.V., continuous flocks Larks, Sparrows, Starlings, 8A.M.till noon, to W.S. S. HeadL.V., Larks, forty, at 3P.M., to N.W.East GoodwinL.V., Larks and other small birds, forenoon, E.S.E. to W.N.W. (W.N.W, 3.)HanoisL.H., a few Swallows passing at midday.
[3]Mr Matthew Bailey reports—"Skuas, Little Gulls, and Shearwaters in some numbers early in October; also some Fulmar Petrels, one immature Sabine's Gull shot, and a Grey Phalarope."
[3]Mr Matthew Bailey reports—"Skuas, Little Gulls, and Shearwaters in some numbers early in October; also some Fulmar Petrels, one immature Sabine's Gull shot, and a Grey Phalarope."
October9th.—FarnL.H., two Thrushes. (N.E., 4.)CoquetL.H., Woodcock, 10A.M., on island. (N.E., 6.)TeesL.V., fifteen Grey Crows to N.W. (Wind E.)Seaton-Carew, a few Goldcrests arrived. (N.E., gale.)Redcar, twenty to thirty flocks Duck to N.W. Five Woodcock; Short-Eared Owl. (E.N.E., strong.)Tetney, Redwings, considerable migration. (N., light, rain.)Inner DowsingL.V., 300 Skylarks, two Sparrow-Hawks, N.E. to S.W. One Goldcrest, on board; one Robin, dead on deck.Hasbro'L.V., same as previous day.Cromer, several flocks Scoters to W. Flock 100 Chaffinches on Lighthouse Hill.WintertonL.H., Chaffinch and Lark, 10.30P.M., on lantern. Great many Crows at noon.NewarpL.V., Larks all day, S.E. to W.Yarmouth, Larks coming in from sea, and continuous to daybreak over town.CockleL.V., Larks, large flocks, continuous during day, S.W. to W. Sparrow-Hawk; forty Crows at 11.30A.M.to W. (W.N.W., 2.)CortonL.V., Larks and Starlings, sunrise to 4P.M., continually to W. Thrushes and Chaffinches at 7P.M.; Fieldfares and "Flycatchers," 7.30P.M.(very calm.) Large quantity of Black Ducks on water.GalloperL.V., Larks and Linnets all day to W. Larks at lantern at night. (S.W., 4.)Kentish KnockL.V., Thrushes, Chaffinches, Larks, and Linnets all day to W.N.W. Large number of Sparrows roosted on ship. Wings of six Bramblings sent. Thousands of birds round lantern at night, Plover, Starlings, Larks, and Chaffinches. (Ninety larks killed, many overboard.)Swin MiddleL.V., Larks and Sparrows at intervals all day to W.N.W.GoodwinL.V., Larks and Starlings all day, many striking lantern. (E., 6.)GullL.V., continuous flocks Linnets and Sparrows, 7.15A.M.till noon, to W.S. S. HeadL.V., twelve Larks, 4P.M., one killed, to N.W.East GoodwinL.V., various small birds, evening. Larks and Starlings striking lantern.
October10th.—FarnL.H., one Redstart. (E.N.E., 6.) Three Chaffinch and two Thrush.CoquetL.H., Greenshank shot.Redcar, flight Duck, Widgeon, and Teal. Two Woodcock; three or four small flocks Skua to N.W. Two Fulmar Petrel, three Goldcrests. (N.E., gale.)Flambro', Woodcocks, rush; several shot. (N.E., gale.)SpurnL.H., Greenfinches and Starlings. (N.N.E., 6.)Tetney, Missel Thrush abundant with Blackbirds; Meadow Pipits and a few Redwings. (N., gale, rain.) Wild Duck, many. Greenshank, very many.Outer DowsingL.V., one Greenfinch, two Larks, caught on board.CromerL.H., Larks, Thrushes, and Blackbirds, 1A.M.to 2A.M.(S., 3;M. R.) One Blackbird killed.Cley and Blakeney, Goldcrest, also a few Reed Bunting. (N.E., squally, rain.)WintertonL.H., Sparrows, great flock passing, 3P.M.; one white bird amongst them.NewarpL.V., two Fieldfares and one Starling, dead on deck. (N. by W., 3.)Yarmouth, Snow Buntings, three.CortonL.V., Larks and Starlings, 8A.M.to 2P.M.; three flock Crows, 11A.M.Fifty Chaffinches, 11.30A.M.LanguardL.H., two Woodcocks, 6.15A.M., striking lantern; one killed, the other wounded. (N., 5.)GalloperL.V., large flocks Larks, Chaffinches, and Linnets, 9A.M.to 4P.M., to W. Hundreds Starlings, Larks, and Chaffinches striking, 9 to 11P.M.(156 Larks, twelve Starlings, twenty-four Chaffinches killed.) (E.S.E., 4.)Kentish KnockL.V., Crows in large numbers to W. Larks, Chaffinches, and Sparrows.Swin MiddleL.V., Chaffinches, Starlings, and Plover at night (12 striking). Larks in day.GullL.V., continuousflocks Larks, Linnets, Sparrows, 9A.M.to noon, to W. EastGoodwinL.V., few small birds all day, E. to W. (N.W., 6.)
October11th.—Redcar, Short-Eared Owl; great many Larks, up to 2P.M., to W.WhitbyL.V., three Woodcocks, shot close to lighthouse. (N.N.W., 8.)Spurn, Common Buzzard shot.HunstantonL.H., Grey Crows to S. at noon.CromerL.H., two Redbreasts, midnight, at lantern window.Cley and Blakeney, some Thrushes, Redwing, Redbreasts, Chiffchaff, Twites, Turnstone, Sanderling; 100 Grey Crows at daybreak from sea. Larks from E. in afternoon. (W., strong.)NewarpL.V., one Greenfinch and one Goldcrest on board, easily caught, 3.10P.M.Yarmouth, Woodcock, 6A.M., flying over town.Kentish KnockL.V., Starlings and Larks all day, also night. (N., 5.)East GoodwinL.V., Larks in forenoon, E.S.E. to W.N.W.
October12th.—Spurn, Common Buzzard shot.Tetney, Greenshank, several. Richard's Pipit seen. Larks, great many flocks to 12A.M.coming in.Cley and Blakeney, Woodcock flying in from sea. Twites, great increase. Redwings, Rock Pipits, many. (W., strong.)WintertonL.H., Lapwings, great many at 3P.M.(W.N.W., 5.)S. S. HeadL.V., flocks Starlings and Larks, 10A.M.to 4P.M., to N.W. (N.W., 3.)
October13th.—FarnL.H., two Snow Bunting, 11A.M.(N.N.E., 7.)CoquetL.H., two Golden-Crested Wrens on island.Redcar, one Short-Eared Owl; Purple Sandpiper.Inner DowsingL.V., fifty Starlings, forty Skylarks, twenty-one Black Crows, E. to W.CromerL.H., Crows all day, E. to W. Several Hawks, daylight to noon.Cley and Blakeney, Blackbirds, Grey Geese, about a score. (W., strong.)WintertonL.H., one Wood Pigeon to S.NewarpL.V., Larks and Starlings, during day, E. to N.W.CortonL.V., sixty Titlarks, twenty Carrion Crows, close past vessel, to W. and N.W.Swin MiddleL.V., Larks at intervals all day to W.N.W.S. S. HeadL.V., Starlings and Larks, 9A.M.to 4P.M., to N.W. (N.N.W., 3.)East GoodwinL.V., House Sparrows during day, some alighting on board, S.E. to N.W.
October14th.—CoquetL.H., Woodcock, 11.10A.M.(N.E., 9.)Tetney, Redwings and Blackbirds, very numerous. (N., strong, hail.) Great Tit in very considerable numbers; Swallows, a few. Magpie, a flock of a dozen in Grainsby Park, a great many appearing about this date. Larks by hundreds in fields; Greenshank, a few.Cley and Blakeney, two Woodcocks inscrub. (N., very strong.)NewarpL.V., Larks passing all day, E.S.E. to N.W. (W. by E., 7, 8.)Yarmouth, Woodcock, shot on Denes.LanguardL.H., Golden-Crested, Wren.S. S. HeadL.V., flocks Larks and "Ducks, 10A.M.to 3P.M., to W.N.W.East GoodwinL.V., few Larks at noon, S.S.E. to N.N.W. (N.W., 6.)
October15th.—CoquetL.H., half-a-dozen Starlings, one Redbreast.Redcar, Short-Eared Owl and Woodcock, nine Long-Tailed Ducks (one old one) (N. gale). Thousands of Scoters on sea between Redcar and Marske. Flock of about forty Long-Tailed Ducks seen in the Tees bay about this date.WhitbyL.H., Woodcock, 9A.M., shot. Thousands large Grey Gulls, 4 to 5P.M., to N. high. (N.N.E., 5.)Tetney, Redshank, large flock.Inner DowsingL.V., large flock Crows, S.E. to N.W. (N.E., 6.)Hasbro'L.V., Black and Grey Crows, noon to sunset, E. to W.Leman and OwerL.V., great flock Crows, S.E. to W.NewarpL.V., Larks and Black Crows all day in flocks, E. to N.N.W.; a few Sparrows, one Greenfinch caught. (N.E., 7.)Yarmouth, Sand Martin, shot on Breydon. Spotted Crake at Horsey. Rooks, large arrival from 3P.M.; flight of Woodcock at daybreak. (N.E., 6.)CockleL.V., Crows, large flocks at frequent intervals, noon to sunset, E. to W. (N.N.E., 7.)CortonL.V., Starlings, Larks, Linnets, and small birds, 2P.M.to 4P.M., to W. (N.N.E., 7.) Black Crows, 4P.M.to 5.15P.M., as far as the eye could see, from E. to W., flying W.GalloperL.V., Crows, Starlings, Larks, noon to sunrise, to W. (N., 10.)Kentish KnockL.V., Crows reached for miles, noon to dark; some tried to rest, going E. to W. Thrushes, Starlings, Larks, and many others in the distance. (N.N.E., 8.)Swin MiddleL.V., Black Crows, 160, 4.30P.M.; Larks at intervals; Starlings to W.S.W.Thanet, Great Spotted Woodpecker shot.GoodwinL.V., three Crows at noon to W. (N.N.E., 8.)GullL.V., continuous flocks Black Crows, Starlings, Larks, 10A.M.to 5P.M., to W.S. S. HeadL.V., Larks, 8A.M.to noon; Rooks, noon to 4P.M., westerly. (N.W., 5.)East GoodwinL.V., good many Larks all day, accompanied by a continuous flight of Black Crows, E. to W. (N.E., 7.)
October16th.—Spurn, Little Auk.Outer DowsingL.V., flight Larks, E. to W.; one Greenfinch, twenty Starlings, to W.S.W.Inner DowsingL.V., thirty Larks, 300 Black Crows, 200 Starlings, fifteen killed, 5P.M.to 6P.M., S.E. to N.W.Llyn WellsL.V.,Crows in large flocks all day, S. to N. (N.W., 4; hazy.)DudgeonL.V., about 300 Black Crows and 300 Larks, 1.30P.M.to 5P.M., S.E. to N.W.; ten Starlings killed.Hasbro'L.V., Black and Grey Crows, Starlings and Larks, and a few Chaffinches, E.N.E. to W.S.W.CromerL.H., several Missel Thrushes near lighthouse. (S.E., 3.)WintertonL.H., one Lark and two Starlings, 3.40A.M., at lantern.Leman and OwerL.V., Larks and Starlings, all day, to W. (N, 3 and 4.)NewarpL.V., Black Crows and Larks, all day, E. to N.N.W. (N, 4.)Yarmouth, Grey Crows and Rooks after 3P.M., large arrivals, chiefly the latter; Long-Tailed Duck, im.: River Bure.CockleL.V., Crows and Skylarks, throughout day, E to W. (N.N.E., 4.)CortonL.V., large flocks Black Crows, sunrise to sunset, continually to W.; Larks, small birds, and Chaffinches at intervals to 2.30P.M., to N.W.Kentish KnockL.V., Crows, thousands all day, very low, E. to W. Chaffinches, Larks, Linnets, and Sparrows. (N, 4.)Swin MiddleL.V., rush of Crows and Larks to W. (N.N.W., 3.)GoodwinL.V., Waterhen, 7.30P.M., also a Woodcock; struck lantern and killed. (N. 4;C. V.)GullL.V., continuous flocks Starlings, Larks, Sparrows, Linnets, 9A.M.to 5P.M., to W. (N.N.E., 4.)S. S. HeadL.V., Larks and Rooks, 7A.M.to 5P.M., to N.W.East GoodwinL.V., Horned Owl, sunrise, on deck; flew to N.W.
October17th.—CoquetL.H., Fieldfares, Blackbirds, Starlings, all day on island. Redcar, Grey Crows, early morn to noon, seen at sea going W.; Larks all morning.WhitbyL.H., Larks, many flock during morning to N. high. (N.N.W., 2.) One Goldcrest, 11P.M.Flambro'L.H., Crows in large numbers during day to S.W. (N.N.W., 4.) [A nest of Grey-Backed Crows was this year reared in cliff near lighthouse.]Spurn, Rough-Legged Buzzard shot.Outer DowsingL.V., thirty Crows to W.Inner DowsingL.V., 300 Grey Crows during day (two killed), from S.E. to N.W.Llyn WellsL.V., large flocks of Crows all day, S. to N. (N.E., 3.)DudgeonL.V., About 350 Crows, 3 to 4.50P.M., S.E. to N.W.Hasbro'L.V., same as previous day.WintertonL.H., a few Larks and Starlings, 1A.M., at lantern.NewarpL.V., Black Crows and Larks all day, E. to N.N.W.Yarmouth, Jackdaw, 10.30A.M.Little Gull, North Denes. Grey Shrike shot; flights Grey Crows at intervals all day.CockleL.V., very large flocks of Crows throughout day, E. to W.CortonL.V., largemixed flocks Crows, Starlings, Larks, Chaffinches all day to W.ShipwashL.V., Rooks, 5.20P.M., S.E. to N.W.GalloperL.V., large flocks Crows, Starlings, Larks, and some Linnets, 9A.M.to sunset, to W. Many Larks and one Crow, 9P.M.to midnight (twenty-six Larks killed). (N., 4.)Kentish KnockL.V., Starlings, Larks, Sparrows, and Chaffinches all day to W.S.W.; large number of Crows, high, at sunset; 100 House Sparrows and small birds.Swin MiddleL.V., Larks at intervals; eighty male Sparrows (P. montanus?) (ten killed).GullL.V., continuous flocks Starlings, Larks, Sparrows, 10A.M.to 4P.M., to W.S. S. HeadL.V., Rooks and Larks, 6A.M.to 5P.M., to N.W. (N.N.W., 3.)East GoodwinL.V., Larks during day, E.S.E. to W.N.W.
October18th.—Redcar, large flock Lapwings at sea to S.W.; about twelve Red-Throated Divers, and twenty Velvet Scoters, along with Common Scoters.WhitbyL.H., several hundreds Grey Crows, also Larks and Finches, 7 to 9A.M., to N.Outer DowsingL.V., one hundred Starlings, two Larks, E. to W.Llyn WellsL.V., Crows and Larks all day, S. to N. (N.W., 3.)DudgeonL.V., same as previous day.WintertonL.H., Starlings, 4A.M., at lantern.CockleL.V., Crows and Skylarks throughout day, E. to W. (N.N.W., 4.)CortonL.V., Crows, Blackbirds, Larks and others, continually to W.ShipwashL.V., Larks in flocks during day, S.E. to N.W.; Larks, Starlings, and Chaffinches round lantern at night. (N. to N.W.)GalloperL.V., Larks, 9A.M.to 3P.M., to W. (N., 4.)Kentish KnockL.V., Larks, Linnets, Chaffinches, Sparrows, all day to W.S.W.; a few stray Crows and Starlings. Forty Sparrows on board. (N.N.W., 4.)GoodwinL.V., flocks Larks and Sparrows all day. (N.W., 5.)GullL.V., continuous flocks Starlings, Larks, Sparrows, and Linnets, 10A.M.to 3P.M., to N.W.East GoodwinL.V., Sparrows hovering round ship during day.
October19th.—Redcar, two flocks Lapwings at sea to S.W.; one flock Terns to S.E.Tetney, Woodcock (Grainsby Park).Llyn WellsL.V., less Crows and Larks all day, S. to N.DudgeonL.V., same as previous day.CockleL.V., Crows and Skylarks, a few stragglers during day.ShipwashL.V., Larks, 4P.M., E. to W. (W., moderate.)GalloperL.V., flocks Crows all day to N.W. (N.E., 3.)GullL.V., continuous flocks Starlings. Larks, Sparrows, Linnets, and Green Linnets all day to N.W.VarneL.V., about 200 Larks, 9A.M., S.S.E. to W. (N.N.W, 4.)
October20th.—Tetney, Meadow Pipits, very abundant; Greenshank, one.WintertonL.H., one Chaffinch, 11.30P.M., at lantern.Yarmouth, Short-Eared Owl. Crows, numerous arrival all day. Common Tern.CockleL.V., Crows and Skylarks, a few stragglers during day. Very large flock Stints, 11A.M., E. to W. (N.N.E., 4.)CortonL.V., Larks, Starlings, Titlarks, to W. and W.N.W.ShipwashL.V., two Stormy Petrels, 7.30P.M., round lantern.GalloperL.V., Crows, Starlings, and Larks, 8A.M.to 4P.M., to W. (W.N.W., 3.)Kentish KnockL.V., four Sparrows and several Larks to S.W.Swin MiddleL.V., Common Sparrows; a few Larks to W. (N.E., 3.)GullL.V., continuous flocks Starlings, Larks, Linnets, Sparrows, to N.W. all day. (N.W., 3.)
October21st.—CoquetL.H., One Woodcock, 10.30A.M., shot.Outer DowsingL.V., 200 Starlings, 11.30A.M., S.E. to N.W.; flight Black Crows to W.N.W. (N.E. and N., 4.)Inner DowsingL.V., 100 Starlings, 10A.M., S.E. to N.W. (N., 4.)Hasbro'L.V., very large flocks Black and Grey Crows, Larks, and Starlings, also three Redwings and several "Flycatchers" to W.N.W.CromerL.H., Buzzard at daylight.Yarmouth, Grey Shrike, Breydon marshes.CortonL.V., large flocks Starlings, sunrise to sunset, to W.; also Larks, Chaffinches, and other small birds, and mixed flocks of Crows.LanguardL.H., one Blackbird and Common Wren, 8.30A.M.(N., 3.)ShipwashL.V., Rooks, Starlings, and Larks in flocks all day, E. to W. (E.N.E., moderate.)Kentish KnockL.V., Crows, Larks, Chaffinches, and Sparrows to N, and some to S.W. (N.N.E., 4.)GullL.V., Crows, Larks, Linnets, Sparrows, continuously, 9A.M.to noon, to N.W.; some Sparrows on deck. Very large Crane at 4.20P.M.to N.N.W.East GoodwinL.V., large flock Larks, sunset, E. to W.VarneL.V., 100 Crows, 9A.M., S.E. to N.W.; sixty Sparrows, noon, E. to N.W. (N. by E., 4.)
October22d.—FarnL.H., Skylarks and Thrush at daylight; one Woodcock. (W., 4.)CoquetL.H., Horned Owl, 3P.M., shot.TeesL.V., large flocks Larks to N.W. from S.E.WhitbyL.H., a great number Starlings all night round lantern; one Lark killed. (W.N.W., 4.)Outer DowsingL.V., flight Larks, thirty Starlings, one Black Swan, one Crow, to S.W.Inner DowsingL.V., Larks, forty Grey Crows, twelve Rooks, E. to W.DudgeonL.V., Black Crows, Grey Crows, and Larks all day, S.E. to N.W. (N.W., 3, 4.)Hasbro'L.V., Black and Grey Crows, Starlings,and Larks.Yarmouth, two Purple Sandpipers shot on coast. (N.W.)CockleL.V., thousands Larks, continuous during day, E. to W.; Black and Grey Crows, the same; sixty Stints at 10A.M., E. to W.CortonL.V., Blackbirds and Larks, sunrise to sunset, continually to W.; also Titlarks, Starlings, Crows, and other small birds.ShipwashL.V., Rooks, Starlings, Larks, in afternoon, S.E. to N.W. (S.W.)GalloperL.V., Rooks, Starlings, Larks, 4P.M.to 5A.M.(W.S.W., 4.)Kentish KnockL.V., Crows, Starlings, Linnets, Larks, and Sparrows to N.W.; also Crows, Starlings, and Linnets to S.W.GoodwinL.V., a few Larks, noon. (N.N.W., 4.)GullL.V., several flocks Sparrows all the afternoon; several on deck.East GoodwinL.V., five Geese, flock Crows, several flocks Larks, N.E. to W.S.W. Large flocks Wild Ducks, continuous from noon to 4P.M., to S.W.
October23d.—FarnL.H., three Snow Bunting, two Grey Crows, to W. (W., 5.)Flambro'L.H., Larks and other small birds during day to W.S.W.Outer DowsingL.V., one Black Crow, two Larks, to W.Hasbro'L.V., as on previous day, and great numbers during night of Larks, fifty killed.CockleL.V., a few straggling Crows, E. to W. (W.S.W., 4.)CortonL.V., Thrushes, large flocks, 7A.M.to 4.50P.M., at intervals, to W.; also mixed Crows, Starlings, and Larks, 2P.M.to 4P.M.ShipwashL.V., great many flocks Rooks, Starlings, Larks, and Sparrows, 9A.M.to noon, S.E. to N.W.GalloperL.V., Crows and Larks, sunrise to noon, to W.S.W.Kentish KnockL.V., Crows, Starlings, Larks, and some Sparrows, S.W. till noon.Swin MiddleL.V., two flocks Starlings to W.; many Ducks.GoodwinL.V., large flock Crows, E. to W., at 10A.M.GullL.V., Crows, Starlings, Larks, and Linnets, 8A.M.to 3P.M., to N.W. (W., 3.)
October24th.—TeesL.V., large flock Snow Buntings to S.; one Thrush to N.W. (N.N.E., snow.)Redcar, several Short-Eared Owls, many Woodcocks, Larks, and about forty Chaffinch; also on 25th. (N. gale, snow and rain.)Tetney, Long-tailed Duck, two shot; Water Rail, Whimbrel.Outer DowsingL.V., twelve Larks, eight Starlings, two Crows, to W.S.W.CromerL.H., Lapwings all day, E. to W. (W.N.W., 3.)CockleL.V., small flocks of Crows to N.W. (N, 7.)ShipwashL.V., Crows, Larks, and Starlings all day, E. to W. (N.N.E. gale, snow.)GalloperL.V., Larks, small flocks all day to W.
October25th.—FarnL.H., several Blackbirds and Thrush. (N.N.E., 4.)TeesL.V., Bullfinch, came on board. (N., light.)Tetney, Snipe, second flight.Outer DowsingL.V., forty Black Crows, two Larks, one Linnet, 3P.M.to 4.30P.M., westward.Inner DowsingL.V., seventy Black Crows during day; fifty Larks, 5P.M.(E. to W.N.W.)DudgeonL.V., Crows, Starlings, and Larks, in scattered condition during day, S.E. to N.W.Hasbro'L.V., thousands of Black Crows, and Grey Crows, and Larks all day to W.Yarmouth, Grey Crows and Larks all day to S.W.CockleL.V., small flocks Crows to N.W. (N. by E., 7.)CortonL.V., Crows, Larks, Starlings, and small birds continually to W.ShipwashL.V., the same as on 24th, to sunset, all travelling E. to W.GalloperL.V., very large flocks Crows and Larks all day to W. (N.N.E., 6.)Kentish KnockL.V., Crows in hundreds all day to N.N.W.; one Cock Blackbird to S.W.; and several hundreds of Larks. (N., 7; rain.)Swin MiddleL.V., Larks, small flocks, twenty to thirty, 9 to 10.30A.M., to N.W.; a large flock Starlings; Larks again from 12.20 to 3.30P.M.GoodwinL.V., Larks about all day. (N.; 8.)GullL.V., flocks Larks and Sparrows, 8A.M.to 4P.M., to N.W. (N., 6.)East GoodwinL.V., flocks Larks during day, E. to W. (N., 6.)
October26th.—FarnL.H., Woodcock, 10A.M.; another 5P.M.(S.W., 3); flushed on island.CoquetL.H., four Woodcocks; Fieldfares, all day.TeesL.V., large flocks Starlings, Larks, Greenfinches to N.W.; three Chaffinches on board.Tetney, a few Fieldfares and some Redwings; scores of Blackbirds. (S., light.)Outer DowsingL.V., many Larks and Crows, 10A.M.to 4.30P.M., westward; one Jackdaw.Inner DowsingL.V., 150 Black Crows, 100 Skylarks, during day; E.N.E. to W.S.W.Llyn WellsL.V., large flocks Crows and Larks all day, S.E. to N.W. (S.W., 3.)DudgeonL.V., Black and Carrion Crows, six Jackdaws, Starlings, and Larks during day, S.E. to N.W.Hasbro'L.V., Starlings, also some Hen Blackbirds (three Blackbirds, sixty Larks, and twenty Starlings killed at lantern at 4A.M.).CromerL.H., Curlew, 1A.M., at light.Northrepps, Peregrine and Buzzard.Leman and OwerL.V., Greenfinch (wing sent).Yarmouth, Rooks in flocks all day, S.W.; Long-Tailed Duck.CockleL.V., small flocks Crows during day to W.ShipwashL.V., several flocks as on 25th, till sunset, E. to W.Kentish KnockL.V.Crows, Larks, and Sparrows all day to S.W. (W.S.W, 2.)Swin MiddleL.V., Crows, Larks, and Black Ducks all day to W.GoodwinL.V., Crows and Larks all day; some struck at night. (N, 4.)VarneL.V., 100 Larks, 4.30P.M., E. to N.W.
October27th.—FarnL.H., small Grebe, 3P.M., swimming near island.TeesL.V., numbers of Grey Crows, large flock Widgeon, two Chaffinches, three Titlarks. (S.W, strong.)Spurn, some Siskins; three Purple Sandpipers shot.Tetney, Common Snipe, and Jacksnipe. (S., strong.)Inner DowsingL.V., 200 Black and Grey Crows; 150 Larks during day, E. to W. (S.W., 5.)Llyn WellsL.V., Lapwings, large flock, 9A.M., E.S.E. to W.N.W. Larks and Crows during day, E. to N.W.Yarmouth, Rooks, numerous arrival all day. Purple Sandpiper (im. ♂) shot.CockleL.V., large and continuous flock of Crows; Larks and Starlings during day to W.CortonL.V., Larks and Starlings, noon, to S.W.LanguardL.H., five Grey-Backed Crows, 6A.M.ShipwashL.V., small flocks Rooks, Starlings, and Larks all day, S.E. to N.W.Swin MiddleL.V., Crows, Starlings, Larks, morn to noon, E. to W. Two Chaffinches.GoodwinL.V., a few Larks about deck.East GoodwinL.V., Crows, 9 to 11 am., E. to W. (S.W., 5.)
October28th.—FarnL.H., a few Blackbirds, Thrush, and Redwing. (W, 4.)Redcar, great flocks Lapwing to W.; also 29th and 31st.Spurn, Jacksnipe, several; Snow Buntings.Tetney, Golden Plover, large flock.Inner DowsingL.V., two dozen Starlings caught during night.CromerL.H., flocks Gannet all day, S.E. to N.W. (W., 2.)CockleL.V., fifty Black Crows, one Lark, three Linnets, 9.30A.M., to N.W. One Wren on board.CortonL.V., Larks, 10A.M.to sunset, flying W. by N.GalloperL.V., Crows and Starlings during day to W. (S.W, 5.)
October29th.—Llyn WellsL.V., small flocks Crows and Larks during day, E.S.E. to W.N.W. (S.W.)Yarmouth, Knot and Long-Tailed Duck.CockleL.V.Crows, two flocks, 100 in flock, 2 and 3P.M., to N.W.CortonL.V.Black Crows, 9A.M.to 4P.M., to W.LanguardL.H., large flock of Golden Plover, 4P.M., high to S.W. (N.N.W., 4.)GoodwinL.V., large flock Crows at noon, E. to W.
October30th.—TeesL.V., large flocks Larks and Grey Linnets; three Titlarks came on board.Outer DowsingL.V., 200 Larks and one Starling.Inner DowsingL.V., thirty Grey Crows,E.N.E. to W.S.W. (W., 4.)CromerL.H., several Golden Plover, 6.30 to 8P.M., round light. (S., 3; thick mist.)LanguardL.H., seventeen Wood Pigeons, 4.25P.M., low to N.E. (W., 5; B.C. M.)
October31st.—FarnL.H., one Golden-Crested Wren, 8A.M.Blackbird, Thrushes, Titlarks, all day about island. Small flocks of Thrushes and Fieldfares in forenoon to W. One Woodcock, 5P.M., flushed on island.TeesL.V., great many Grey Crows to N.W. Small birds, Larks, Linnets, and Starlings; five Titlarks and two Bullfinches came on board.Redcar, four Redwings and a few Grey Crows. (W., light.)Inner DowsingL.V., 100 Black Crows, fifty Larks, westerly. (W., 4.)Llyn WellsL.V., Crows, large flock, 7 to 9A.M., S.S.E. to W.N.W. (W.S.W., 5.) Four Starlings struck lantern.CockleL.V., five Black Crows, 5.30A.M., to W.ShipwashL.V., four flocks Black Crows, E. to W. (W.S.W., moderate.)GoodwinL.V., a few Larks all day, and striking lantern at night.
NOVEMBER.
November1st.—CoquetL.H., Fieldfares, large flock; one Snow Bunting; twelve Grey Crows. Large flock of "Mountain" Sparrows; remained a week. (S.S.E., 9.)TeesL.V., large flocks Starlings to S. Snow Buntings; great many Grey Crows to N.W.SpurnL.H., several Golden-Crested Wrens, 8A.M.(S.S.E., 7.)Outer DowsingL.V., 300 Crows, large flight Larks, three Chaffinches, two Sparrows (one caught).Llyn WellsL.V., Larks, several flocks, sunrise to 10A.M., S. to N.W.DudgeonL.V., immense numbers of Crows, noon to 5P.M., E.S.E. to W.N.W. Several small flocks Larks; fifteen Lapwings. (S., 6.)Hasbro'L.V., continuous flocks Black and Grey Crows and Larks, 10A.M.to 4P.M., very low, E. to W., and apparently much fatigued. (S., 7.)Yarmouth, Redshank; Crows, 9.30A.M., a few in from sea. And great numbers of Crows, Rooks, and Larks all day. (S.W., gale.)CockleL.V., continuous Crows, Starlings, Larks, Lapwings all day to N.W. (S., 7.)CortonL.V., Larks and Crows, 10A.M.to noon, to W.N.W.ShipwashL.V., large flocks Crows, Larks, and Chaffinches all day, E.N.E. to W.S.W.GalloperL.V., Crows, large flocks, 9A.M.to W.Swin MiddleL.V., 15 Black Crows to W.GoodwinL.V., flockLarks, 8A.M.to W. (E.S.E., 6.)East GoodwinL.V., 25 Black Crows, 10.30A.M., E.N.E. to W.
November2d.—FarnL.H., Blackbirds, Fieldfares, Thrushes, Redwings, two Ring Ouzels, and several Tree Sparrows on island; also one Woodcock and one Wood Pigeon. (S., 8.) Two large flocks of Golden Plover, flying W. Flocks of Fieldfares, Thrushes, Redwings, Skylarks, Snow Buntings, and Starlings, to W., from 10A.M.to 1.30P.M.Three Common Wren in garden.CoquetL.H., two "Horned" Owls.TeesL.V., large flocks Widgeon, Grey Ducks, and Dunlin, two Thrushes, Titlarks, and two Bullfinches; the latter came on board. (Strong S.W.)WhitbyL.H., flocks Fieldfare during morning, high, to S. (S., 3.)SpurnL.H., many small birds, Crows, 9A.M.(S.S.E., 5.)Tetney, Teal, many, twenty-two in one flock.Outer DowsingL.V., one Blackbird, 7A.M., 200 Larks, 3P.M., 300 Crows, 3.30P.M., to W.Llyn WellsL.V., Knot, very large flock, 9A.M., N. to S.DudgeonL.V., 150 Crows, noon to 3P.M., E.S.E. to W.N.W, Fifty Mountain Sparrows, several on deck.Hasbro'L.V., continuous Black and Grey Crows, 10A.M.to sunset, E. to W., low. (S., 4.)Yarmouth, Purple Sandpiper, ad. ♂, Breydon. Great Spotted Woodpecker, ad. ♂.CockleL.V., great flocks Crows, Lapwings, and Larks, to W., throughout day.CortonL.V., Larks and Crows, 5A.M., round lantern, and passed close to ship, flying W., from 8A.M.to 4P.M.ShipwashL.V., Crows, Larks, and Chaffinches all day, S.E. to N.W. (Fresh, S.S.W.)Swin MiddleL.V., Larks, 20 to 30 and single, 8A.M.to noon, to W. (S.S.W., 4.) Two large flocks Sanderling, to E., at noon.GoodwinL.V., flock Larks, 9.30A.M.; also striking lantern at night. EastGoodwinL.V., two flocks Larks, 10 to 11A.M., E. to W. (S.W., 6.)VarneL.V., 100 Starlings, 4P.M., S.E. to N.W.HanoisL.H., a few Swallows passing, 10A.M.(W.N.W., 4;C., showery.)
November3d.—TeesL.V., Grey Crows to N.W.; one Woodcock.WhitbyL.H., Wrens, Snow Buntings, Fieldfares, 10A.M., about premises; also Linnets, Finches, and other small birds, flying high, to S. (S.S.W., 3.)Flambro'L.H., Larks and Crows, 7.30A.M.to 10.40A.M., to S.SpurnL.H., Grey Crows and Brambling, 8A.M.(S., 4.)Llyn WellsL.V., Larks, several round ship, noon to 3P.M.CromerL.H., few Larks and Starlings, midnight to 3A.M.(S. to S.W., 5; misty.)Northrepps, Buzzard, passing over.Yarmouth, Swallow, at Breydon, fiveor six. A few Crows, 10.30A.M., from sea.CockleL.V., three Crows, one Starling, and a Lark, 9.30A.M., to W.LanguardL.H., two Common Wrens, 11.5A.M.GoodwinL.V., Crows and Starlings at noon to W. (S.W., 8;O. R.)
November4th.—FarnL.H., one Long-Tailed Duck, shot.Redcar, a few Blackbirds, Chaffinches, and six Robins; some at sea, others at breakwater. (W.)SpurnL.H., Tree Sparrow, killed, 3A.M.(S., 4.) Wing sent.CromerL.H., Curlew and Golden Plover, 6 to 8P.M., round lantern; also on 5th and 6th.Yarmouth, Swallow, five, Jackdaw, 8.30A.M., fifteen from sea; Goldcrest.CockleL.V., a few straggling Crows to W. during day.GalloperL.V., large flocks Crows and Starlings all day to S.W.Swin MiddleL.V., a few Larks and Crows.GoodwinL.V., Crows and Starlings to W. at 2P.M.(S.W., 7.)
November5th.—WhitbyL.H., forty-two Grey Geese, high to S.; eight Snow Buntings, in garden. (W., 4.)Llyn WellsL.V., Larks and Starlings during day, S.S.E. to N.W.Yarmouth, Ring Ouzel, im. ♂; Swallows and Martin, five at 4P.M.; two Shore Larks.CockleL.V., one Starling to W.GullL.V., Crows, 7A.M.to noon, to N.W. (W., 3.)
November6th.—CoquetL.H., flock of Golden-Crested Wrens. (S.E., 5.)SpurnL.H., Chaffinches and Redbreasts, 9A.M.(S.S.W., 3.)Llyn WellsL.V., six Linnets; four Starlings, killed against lantern.Hasbro'L.V., forty to fifty Black Crows, 3.30P.M., to W. (S., 2.)Yarmouth, Crows, 4P.M., from sea inland; Larks, Redwings, 7P.M., over town; ten House Martins (Keswick Hall).CockleL.V., about 1000 Larks during day to S.W.GullL.V., Crows, 7A.M.to 4P.M., to N.W. (S.W., 3.)
November7th.—Outer DowsingL.V., Black Duck, large flight to S.W.; twenty Larks to W.S.W.Llyn WellsL.V., Crows during day, S.E. to W.N.W.; two Larks killed.Hasbro'L.V., Skylarks, large flock at 6.30A.M., to W.; two Great Tits (wings sent), 3P.M.Yarmouth, Redshank, Golden and Grey Plover, many over town after dark; also Dunlin all evening. (S.E.)CockleL.V., a few Larks during day to S.W.; two "Oxeyes" on board.ShipwashL.V., two flocks Lapwings, N.E. to S.W.; thirty Starlings, E. to W.Swin MiddleL.V., six male Sparrows, a few Larks and Starlings.GoodwinL.V., six Sparrows about deck all day.GullL.V., six Sparrows about deck.
November8th.—FarnL.H., three Blackbirds, two Redbreasts,and several Hedge Sparrows about island.TeesL.V., one Woodcock. (E, fresh.)Redcar, several Woodcock. (N.E., gale.)Flambro'L.H., Blackbirds and Redwings, noon, to W.S.W. (E. by S., 6.) One "Stormcock," 10.50P.M., killed.Yarmouth, Common Tern, im. shot at Breydon; Golden and Grey Plover, 8P.M., numbers heard over the town; also Ringed Plover, Dunlin, and Curlew. Water Rail taken on smack at sea about this date.LanguardL.H., Woodcock, 4.30P.M., rested a few minutes and went E.S.E. (E., 4.)GullL.V., one Sparrow at daylight, on deck.
November9th.—FarnL.H., Glaucous Gull (E., 5) flying N.TeesL.V., Woodcock.Redcar, Woodcock, Short-Eared Owl, several Grey Crows.SpurnL.H., several Blackbirds and Starlings.Outer DowsingL.V., 200 Black Ducks to S.W.; forty Larks to W. (E.N.E., 4.)LanguardL.H., two Robins, one Snow Bunting, 4.20P.M., in garden.East GoodwinL.V., large flock Larks, 9A.M., E. to W.; Ducks, 2 to 4P.M., E. to W.
November10th.—CoquetL.H., Woodcock struck lantern and killed, 3A.M.(E., 4.)TeesL.V., Woodcock; one "Large-Eared" Grebe.Tetney, Golden Plover, a great many; Lapwings, thousands; Woodcock.Inner DowsingL.V., one Hen Brambling, 3P.M., caught; one Blackcap, 6P.M., caught. (E.N.E., 3.)Llyn WellsL.V., Larks during day.WintertonL.H., several Chaffinch at lantern, 6A.M.Yarmouth, Goldcrests and Great Tits in Priory Gardens.Swin MiddleL.V., Woodcock found dead on lantern top, at sunrise. (E.S.E., 4.) Stormy Petrel and Hen Blackbird caught on deck.East GoodwinL.V., Wild Ducks continuous through day, E.N.E. to W.
November11th.—Redcar, one Woodcock. (N.E., moderate.)Tetney, Snow Bunting, two on old wreck, North Cotes sands.Inner DowsingL.V., one Stormy Petrel, 9P.M., caught. (E.N.E., 3.)WintertonL.H., Larks and Starlings, 9.40P.M.(N.E. by E., 5.)Yarmouth, Goosander in market; Blackcap, ♂, shot.East GoodwinL.V., Wild Ducks as on 10th, E. to W.HanoisL.H., flight Starlings, 9A.M.(E., 3); also a flight of Plover at 11A.M.; both flights to E.
November12th.—FarnL.H., several Blackbirds, Thrushes, and Starlings about island. (N.W., 3.) One Goldcrest in garden.CromerL.H., Common Wren, 2A.M., at lantern. (W., 4.)Yarmouth, Great Grey Shrike, ♂, shot.
November13th.—FarnL.H., small flock Siskins on island. (N., 3.)TeesL.V., one Shearwater; one Thrush, 10A.M., came on board. (W.N.W., hazy.)WintertonL.H., Curlews to W., 1.20A.M.Yarmouth, three Shorelarks caught in nets; "nice lot of Bearded Tits are said to have come in from a great height, and from the E."GalloperL.V., large flocks Curlews, Starlings, and Larks, all night, to W.
November14th.—FarnL.H., flock of Long-Tailed Ducks, 11A.M., to N.TeesL.V., two Woodcocks, one Kingfisher. (N.N.E., rain.) Shot at South Gar Light.CromerL.H., five Willow Wren, at daylight (Goldcrests?).Yarmouth, Swan, two, Breydon.Swin MiddleL.V., Stormy Petrel, on board. Thrush, 3.30A.M.GoodwinL.V., flocks Larks, at noon, to W. (E. by N, 6;C. V., rain.)
November15th.—FarnL.H., Blackbirds and Thrushes, flying about. (W.N.W., 3.)Flambro', White Kittiwake, shot by Thomas Leng.East GoodwinL.V., two flocks Black Crows, E. to W.HanoisL.H., Blackbirds and Thrushes, 2 to 3.30A.M., round lantern. (E., 4;O. M.)
November16th.—Redcar, about 500 Geese seen at sea going S.E. Flock of about 500 Lapwings to S.W.; great many Red-Throated Divers to S.E. (N.W., moderate.)Tetney, Fieldfares, large flocks. (S., hard frost.)Inner DowsingL.V., twelve Larks and one Sparrow, 9A.M., flying low, E. to W. (N.W. by W., 3.)HanoisL.H., flight Chaffinches, mostly males, at 11A.M.(E.S.E., 4.)
November17th.—Tetney, Goosander, two shot.CromerL.H., Tufted Duck (wing sent), 5A.M., killed on lantern. (S., 5.)Swin MiddleL.V., many Gulls and Ducks, over sand.HanoisL.H., flight, 17th to 18th, Blackbirds and Thrushes, flying round lantern at 10P.M., some striking; many Lapwings at 1A.M., none striking. Large flock Golden Plover and Yellow Wagtails at 1.30A.M., one Yellow Wagtail killed. (S.E., 3;O. M.)
November18th.—FarnL.H., Curlew Sandpiper shot.Hasbro'L.V., Jacksnipe (wing sent), 3A.M., killed.Yarmouth, Redshank (Breydon); four seen.Swin MiddleL.V., a few Larks, 2 to 6A.M.; six killed. (W.N.W., 2;O. M.)GoodwinL.V., a few larks at night, (N.W., 4.)S. S. HeadL.V., Larks and Linnets, 9A.M.to 4P.M., to N.W.
November19th.—Hasbro'L.V., Coot, 3A.M., dead on deck.CromerL.H., Starlings, all night. (W., 4.)Yarmouth, Gadwall, seven (probably Norfolk bred).LanguardL.H., large flock Golden Plover at noon, high, to N.E.S. S. HeadL.V., twenty Rooks, 9A.M., to N.W.
November20th.—GalloperL.V., Starlings and Larks, 6P.M.to midnight. (Calm,O. M.)S. S. HeadL.V., flocks Larks, noon, to W.N.W.HanoisL.H., Gannets, old and young; daily fishing.
November21st.—S. S. HeadL.V., flocks of Larks and Mountain Sparrows, 9A.M., to W.N.W. (N. by E., 2; fog.)VarneL.V., ten Crows, 3.15P.M., S.E. to N. (K, 2.)
November22d.—FarnL.H., twelve Fieldfares and one Blackbird, on island. (E., 4.)
November24th.—Redcar, about a dozen Wood Pigeons to S.W. at 11A.M., and two at noon.Tetney, Great Spotted Woodpecker.
November25th.—CromerL.H., flocks Crows all day, mostly E. to W.S. S. HeadL.V., Rooks and Sparrows, 9A.M., to N.W. (W.S.W., 4.)HanoisL.H., Heron to E., 11A.M.; [and on 27th, several to S.E., flying very high, at 10A.M.(W.N.W., 4.)]
DECEMBER
December1st.—Tetney, Grey Phalarope shot; Snipe, "many heard passing over to S. at dusk, when in a duck-punt off Tetney Haven."
December2d.—Redcar, great many Snow Buntings to W.N.W.
December3d.—TeesL.V., large flock Larks to N.W. Four Sparrows came on board.Swin MiddleL.V., some Larks on 2d and 3d, to N.W.
December4th.—CromerL.H., Buzzard, 11.30A.M., N.E. to S.W.; six Blue Titmouse.
December6th.—Tetney, Snow Bunting, one at low-water mark, many coming in at dusk. (S., strong, rain.)
December7th.—CoquetL.H., Fieldfares all day. (S.S.E., 5.)TeesL.V., flock Snow Buntings, to S.Redcar, one Glaucous Gull seen, immature.
December9th.—TeesL.V., two Sparrow Hawks to N.W. Redcar, about one hundred Grey Geese, high to S. (W.N.W., light.)WhitbyL.H., large flock Geese, 8P.M., round light. (N.W., 6.)
December10th.—WhitbyL.H., small flocks Fieldfares and Thrushes, 8A.M., went S.
December12th.—FarnL.H., great many Lapwings and Plover, Purple Sandpipers, some Redshanks, and Turnstones about island.Outer DowsingL.V., fifty Black Crows, 4.10P.M., N.W. to S.E.
December13th.—FarnL.H., three Blackbirds, several Thrush, one Snipe, on island. (S.S.W., 4.)WintertonL.H., Starlings, 6A.M., at lantern. (S.S.W., 6.)
December14th.—CoquetL.H., Starlings and Larks all day. (W.S.W., 5.)Redcar, one Woodcock, picked up dead on shore.
December17th.—FarnL.H., flocks of Starlings all day to W. (W.N.W., 7.)Tetney, Goldfinch, one. (Have been very common in North-East Lincolnshire in December, also January 1888); a few Brambling.
December21st.—LanguardL.H., two Kentish Plover, 8A.M., went W. (N, 4.)
December22d.—FarnL.H., several Hedge Sparrows and one Wren on island.
December23d.—WhitbyL.H., great many Grey Crows, Fieldfares, Linnets, Finches, and Sparrows, 10.30A.M., seen near station. (N.N.E., 5.)CromerL.H., several flocks Gannet all day, S.E. to N.W. (N.W., 5.)
December24th.—LanguardL.H., Stormy Petrel, 4.20A.M., caught on lantern. (N.W., 4;O. M. P.)
December25th.—WhitbyL.H., very large Hawk, several days about cliff.
December26th.—TeesL.V., Cormorant came on board to-day, and has come to roost for several days, but disappeared suddenly.Redcar, six Swans, five white and one grey, at sea to W.; eight off Tees mouth.
December27th.—FarnL.H., one Woodcock (N., 1) shot; Blackbirds and Thrushes.CromerL.H., small flocks Fieldfares. (W., 4.)
December29th.—Spurn, a few Short-Eared Owls.Swin MiddleL.V., 22d and 17th, flock "Splendid" Ducks (Sheldrake?). Large quantities of various Ducks, chiefly Scoters, seen near the vessel in December, also January 1888. On the 12th the vessel was surrounded with Black Ducks, as far as could be seen with a telescope.
December31st.—FarnL.H., small flocks of Long-Tailed Ducks to N.
List of Wings sent from Lighthouses and Light-vessels, East Coast of England.