TABLE OF CONTENTS

Secretaries' Report ...... 3

Treasurer's Report ...... 3

Subscriptions etc...... 6

Appeal for New Members ...... 6

Obituaries ...... 6

List of Contributors ...... 7

Cornish Records ...... 9

Cornish Seas ...... 63

Additions to Cornish Records ...... 63

Ringing Recoveries ...... 65

Isles of Scilly Records ...... 66

First Report of the Bird Observatory Sub-Committee of the C.B.W.P.S. ... 83

Cleaning of Oiled Birds ...... 88

Birds of a Cornish Garden and its Surroundings ...... 88

The Torrey Canyon Catastrophe ...... 91

Wintering Chiffchaffs in ...... 92

Committees ...... 95

List of Members ...... 96

Rules ... Ill

1 THIRTY-SIXTH REPORT

OF The Cornwall Bird-Watching and Preservation Society 19 6 6 Edited by J. E. BECKERLEGGE assisted by J. B. and S. BOTTOMLEY, A. G. PARSONS and N. R. PHILLIPS

SECRETARIES' REPORT FOR 1966 The Membership of the Society on December 31st stood at 789; 115 new members having been elected during the year. Two General Meetings were held; one on 2nd April, at which the film " A Waterhen's World" was shown following the business and the second on 22nd October, 1966. Three Executive Committee meetings were held. Nine Field Days were held during the year and were well attended. Species of special interest noted in the course of the year were numerous as will be evident from the contents of this Report. Records arranged in the order of this Report should be sent to the Reverend J. E. Beckerlegge by January 31st. The actual order of the Report is that of the 1952 B.O.U. List, to which List the numbers preceding species named in the Report refer. The editor would refer contributors to page 4 of the 1965 Report concerning the manner in which records should be made and presented.

TREASURER'S REPORT The account for 1966 shows a considerable improvement over that for 1965. Expenses were down by £18 and income up by £98. There was a net increase of 82 in the membership which helped to produce an increase of over £60 in subscriptions. Sales of Annual Reports and Badges were also up. More members covenanted their subscriptions which resulted in an increase in the amount collected in respect of repayment of income tax; and interest on invest­ ments increased from £65 to £83. Thus total income exceeded expenditure by £125.6s.8d. which has been transferred to the accumulated fund. The balance sheet shows the Society's assets to be £2,331.3s.5d. but against this of course there still remains an outstanding balance of £824.3s.l0d. due to the Cornwall River Authority. Finally the Society's thanks are due to Mr. Kenneth W. M. Bawden for kindly auditing the account for us.

3 INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER, 1966

EXPENDITURE £ s. d. £ s. d. INCOME £ s. d. £ s. d. Subscriptions to Societies British Trust for Ornithology 2 2 0 Subscriptions Paid in Advance 7 10 6 Council for Nature 1 1 0 Royal Institution of Cornwall 12 12 0 Subscriptions for 1966 373 16 0 Royal Society for the Protection of Birds 2 2 0 South Western Naturalists' Union ... 2 15 0 Donations ... 3 0 0 Wildfowl Trust 1 1 0 21 13 0 Sale of Annual Reports 18 18 3 Printing and Stationery, etc. - Typing and Duplicating 25 17 10 Sale of Badges 9 15 6 Printing and Stationery 26 15 5 Annual Reports 1965 (800) 128 2 6 Rent re Walmsley Sanctuary 52 0 0 R.S.P.C.A. leaflets 2 10 0 183 5 9 Repayment of Income Tax 15 12 1 Postages and Secretarial Expenses, etc. Postages 47 14 4 Interest on Investments Stamping of Deeds of Covenant 1 6 6 Defence Bonds ... 33 15 0 Expanses 27 8 9 Development Bonds 17 15 10 Insurance 10 0 0 War Loan 31 11 6 Bank charges and cheque book 6 5 6 2 4 Advertising 6 0 0 — 83 Hire of film for A.G.M 5 5 0 Bank Interest 104 0 1 Deposit Account ... 11 1 Walmsley Sanctuary • 1 11 Contribution to Cornwall River 11 Authority 100 0 0 11 Legal charges 1 0 0 Signposts and notices 33 17 0 134 17 0 Rent of Shooting Rights 1 0 0 Cost of notices 4 14 1 5 14 1 Excess of Income Over Expenditure Carried to Accumulated Fund 125 6 8 125 6 8 £574 16 7 £574 16 7 BALANCE SHEET — 31st DECEMBER, 1966 LIABILITIES £ s. d. £ s. d ASSETS £ s. d. £ s. d. Accumulated Fund Investments Balance at 31.12.1965 863 10 J 1 £902.4s.l0d. 3.5% War Loan at current Add\ Excess income for year to date 125 6 8 market price at 31.12.1966 473 0 0 4.5% Defence Bonds at cost 750 0 0 988 17 7 5% Development Bonds at cost 600 0 0 Deduct-. Depreciation on War Loan 8 0 0 — 1823 0 0 980 17 7 Balances at Bank Current Account 235 5 5 Legacies Fund Deposit Account ... 271 9 2 Balance at 31.12.1965 1214 0 - 506 14 7 1214 2 C Petty Cash in Hand Nil

Memorial Funds Postage Stock 1 8 10 Mr. T. J. Willcocks 88 19 0 1 8 10 Col. B. H. Ryves 38 4 4 127 3 4

Current Liabilities Subscriptions paid in advance 9 0 6 9 0 6

£2331 3 5 £2331 3 5 Outstanding Liability in respect of the Walmsley Sanctuary (River Amble Improvement (Signed) W. J. GODDARD, Honorary Treasurer. Scheme) payable to Cornwall River Authority £824 3 10

REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CORNWALL BIRD-WATCHING AND PRESERVATION SOCIETY. I have examined the above Balance Sheet dated 3 1st December, 1966, together with the Income and Expenditure Account for the year ended that date, with the books of the Society and hereby certify the same to be in accordance therewith. 13th February, 1967. (Signed) K. W. M. BAWDEN, Hon. Auditor. SUBSCRIPTIONS, etc. The full subscription rates are as follows : Life Member £10. Full Member 10s. Od. per annum Family Member (of same family living at the same address and sharing the same literature) 5s. Od. „ Junior Member (between 14 and 18 years of age) 5s. Od. All Annual Subscriptions are due on the 1st January and those not payable by banker's order should be sent to the Honorary Treasurer and Registrar. Banker's Order forms are available on request. This method of payment ensures automatic renewal and saves the Society expense. Receipts will not be issued in respect of subscriptions paid by cheque unless specially requested. Deeds of Covenant are available for members in a position to pay this way. Attractive brooch Badges are available at 5s.0d. each. Applications for Membership and Any Information affecting membership, such as changes of address, should also be sent to the Honorary Treasurer and Registrar: Mr. W. J. Goddard, "Cheyney", Constantine , , Cornwall.

APPEAL FOR NEW MEMBERS At present our membership stands at 850 (October 1967) and it is felt that in order to maintain the Society in a healthy and active condition efforts should be made to increase this to at least 1,000. With this end in view a leaflet giving an account of the activities of the Society together with a note of its achievements over the first 35 years of its existence has been prepared and is now available for distribution. May we therefore appeal to all members to help by distributing these leaflets and so introducing the Society to their friends and acquain­ tances. Supplies (please state number required) can be obtained from the Honorary Treasurer and Registrar: Mr. W. J. Goddard, "Cheyney", , Padstow, Cornwall.

OBITUARIES The Society has learned with regret of the death of the following members, notified since the last issue of the Annual Report: Mrs. E. A. Appleby of Consett, County Durham; Mr. W. Collins of Falmouth; Mr. H. le F. Counsell of ; Miss E. L. L. Foster of ; Mr. J. Frater of Lostwithiel; Mrs. A. K. Oliva of St. Ives; Mrs. R. Salm of Falmouth; Mrs. J. J. Sherlock of ; Mr. T. J. Stephens of ; Mr. L. J. O. Waters of St. Austell; Miss E. G. Willcocks of .

6 LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS

A.F.A. A. F. Airey R. & P.A. Mr. and Mrs. Allen E. & K.A. Mr. and Mrs. Allsopp A.M.G.B. Mrs. A. M. Bailey J.A.G.B. J. A. G. Barnes J.E.B. Revd. J. E. Beckerlegge A.T.B. A. T. Beswetherick R.H.B. Dr. R. H. Blair P.F.B. P. F. Bonham CJ.B. C. J. Booth J.B. & S.B. Mr. and Mrs. Bottomley DJ.B. D. J. Britton R.B. R. Burridge F.E.C. Mrs. F. E. Carter (Mrs. Lott) I.M.C. Miss I. M. Catchpole C.V.C. C. V. Chilcott M.C. M. Coath E.M.C. E. M. Cock F.M.C. F. M. Couch H.F. & J.K.C. - Mr. and Mrs. H. le F. Counsell R.M.C. R. M. Curber R.A.C. R. A. Curtis T.O.D. T. O. Darke J.E.D. J. E. David PJ.D. P. J. Dwyer N.B.E. N. B. Exelby G. & R.G. Mr. and Mrs. George J.S.G. J. S. Gilbert A.H.G. A. H. Glanville C. & G.G. Mr. and Mrs. Goodland P.G-K. P. G rattan-Kane A.B.G. A. B. Griffiths E.G. E. Griffiths R.G.H. R. G. Hadden E.H. E. Hawes V.H. V. Heath K.M.H. Mrs. K. M. Henwood W.H.H. W. H. Hosking P.KJ. Mrs. P. K. James M.JJ. Miss M. J. Jones

7 W.J.J. - W. J. Julyan H.K. - Mrs. Kay B.K. - B. King S.E.L. - S. E. Lintell C.A.L-D. - C. A. Longworth-Dames S.C.M. - S. C. Madge G.E.M. - G. E. Mills J.E.M. - J. E. Mollison D.F.M. - D. F. Musson D.M.N. - D. M. Norman P. - Members of the Group J.P. - Dr. J. Parrack A.G.P. - A. G. Parsons B.P. - B. Pattenden E.M.P. - Miss E. M. Paynter K.P. - K. Pellow R.D.P. - R. D. Penhallurick N.J.P. - N. J. Phillips N.R.P. - N. R. Phillips R.M.P. - Miss R. M. Phillips W.M.P. - W. M. Prowse R.R. - R. Rabjohns P.H.R. - P. H. Richards M.B.R. - Mrs. M. B. Robinson E.G.R. - Captain E. G. Roper G.P.G.R. - Dr. G. P. G. Rowe RJ.S. - R. J. Salmon A.C.S. - A. C. Sawle S.S. - S. Sheer F.M.S. - Mrs. F. M. Smith F.R.S. - F. R. Smith J.S-S. - Miss J. Spenlove-Spenlove C.J.S. - C. J. Stevens V.R.T. - V. R. Tucker E.W. - Mrs. E. West L.P.W. - L. P. Williams

8 CORNISH RECORDS

Numbers before species name refer to 1952 B.O.U. List. Numbers after name refer to the List in the Handbook of British Birds.

1 BLACK-THROATED DIVER 378. Gavia arcticus. January 15th. One at Turnaware Point. W.JJ. January 20th. One dead oiled bird, Camel Estuary. E.G.R. January 31st. One at Rock, Camel Estuary. RJ.S. February 2nd. One at Hayle Harbour. RJ.S. February 26th. One at . E.G. February 27th. Five at St. Ives and one at . E.G., L.P.W. March 13th. One at St. Ives, and four, Bay, March 16th. E.G., K.P. March 14th. Party of six in Mount's Bay. J.E.B. March 19th-April 26th. One to three in - area. R.B., S.C.M., V.R.T. In Bay, off Pendower Cove, 16 March 31st, J.E.B. and seven April 3rd, W.J.J. Three, April 11th. C.V.C. April 16th. One at Seaton near Looe. E.G. Nine in St. Ives Bay S.C.M. April 24th. One at St. Ives. E.G. August 29th. One in Bay, mostly in summer plumage. S.C.M. October 27th-30th. One in Mount's Bay. C.A.L-D., D.M.N. November 16th. During a force 9 N.W. gale, 23 thought to have been of this species, passed St. Ives Island. E.G. One which settled on water was definitely identified as this species. J.E.B. December 18th. One in . S.C.M.

2 GREAT NORTHERN DIVER 376. Gavia immer. In the first winter period noted on the sea off Padstow, , in St. Ives Bay (maximum of 11, January 2nd), Mount's Bay (maxi­ mum of 15 January 29th). Falmouth Bay, , off , Whitesands Bay, Millbrook Lake, St. John's Lake, Looe, (maximum of 30, February 6th), , (13, March 24th). Last seen, one in breeding plumage off , June 10th. In the second winter period noted in smaller numbers than usually. First recorded, one in St. Ives Bay, October 8th. Birds in small numbers noted on sea off Cawsand Bay, Seaton, Looe, Par Bay, Camel Estuary, St. Ives Bay (maximum of five, December 3rd), Mount's Bay (four, December 30th). J.E.B., D.J.B., R.B., CV.C, R.M.C., C.A.L-D., E.G., W.JJ., S.C.M., NJ.P., F.R.S., F.M.S., V.R.T., E.W.

9 Cornish Notes 4 RED-THROATED DIVER 379. Gavia stellata. At the beginning of the year, seen in larger numbers than usually. Off St. Ives, two, January 2nd. E.G., B.P., L.P.W. Two, February 22nd. J.E.B. One, March 12th. B.P. In Newquay Bay at least six, January 15th, at least ten, January 22nd and five, March 5th. C.V.C., C.A.L. January 6th-April 24th. In small numbers off S.E. Cornish coast, Looe-Tamar Estuary. E.G., S.C.M., K.P., and others. Off Rock, , two, January 22nd, one January 23rd. One off Padstow February 19th. E.G., R.D.P., DJ.B. February 13th. One at Loe Bar. E.G., L.P.W. February 20th. At least five off Swanpool. C.V.C. February 27th. One at Newlyn. B.P. April 11th. One in Gerrans Bay off Portscatho. C.V.C. April 12th. Two near . September 27th. One in breeding dress at Newquay Porth. C.V.C. October 21st. One off . J.E.B. October 27th. One in Mount's Bay, still with red throat, though moult had begun. C.A.L.-D. November 16th. One at St. Ives. J.E.B., E.G., B.P. November 17th and December 2nd. One flying west past St. Ives Island. J.E.B. December 4th. One in Falmouth Bay. E.W. December 21st. One off St. Michael's Mount. J.E.B. December 25th. Two off Spit, Par. S.C.M. December 31st. One off Seaton. S.C.M. 5 GREAT CRESTED GREBE 370. Podiceps cristatus. January 8th-February 20th. One on River Lynher. E.G., S.C.M., K.P. January 24th. One at Reservoir. J.E.B. January 28th. One dead oiled bird at Carnsew, . MJJ. January 30th. One in Falmouth Bay. E.W. November 2nd. Two at Cove. G. & R.G. November 26th. One at Ince, River Lynher. S.C.M. December 17th. One, River Lynher, and three December 25th, two near St. German's, December 26th. PJ.D., R.M.C., E.G., S.C.M. 6 RED-NECKED GREBE 371. Podiceps grisigena. January lst-March 19th. Up to three birds in S.E. Cornwall— River Lynher, St. John's Lake, , Looe area. R.B., S.C.M., V.R.T. January 1 Oth-February 1st. At Hayle Estuary, one. J.E.B., A.B.G., R.G.H., M.J.J., B.P., NJ.P. November 19th-December 3rd. At Hannafore, Looe, one. E.G., S.C.M. 10 Cornish Notes 7 SLAVONIAN GREBE 373. Podiceps auritus. Occurred in West Cornwall at St. Ives Bay and Mount's Bay in smaller numbers than usually, in first winter period, and in the second winter period in very small numbers—only one or two being occasionally recorded. J.E.B., DJ.B., E.G. Last seen Mount's Bay May 21st. D.F.M. On the Camel Estuary the largest numbers seen were seven in February, a party of five and two others on March 12th. (Prob­ ably same birds). E.G., C.V.C. At Looe, two on January 1st and three to four January 6 th- February 26th, one April 24th. R.B., E.G., K.P., S.C.M. At St. John's Lake, one, January lst-llth. S.C.M. One, River Lynher, January lst-6th. K.P. At Ince, River Lynher, one on November 5th. E.G., S.C.M. At Hannafore, Looe, four, December 3rd. S.C.M. At : two, January 14th. R.D.P. One Feb­ ruary 23rd-28th, one in breeding plumage, April 18th. J.E.B., October 7th-20th, one. J.E.B., R.G.H. October 7th-20th, one. J.E.B., R.G.H.

8 BLACK-NECKED GREBE 374. Podiceps nigricollis. Occurred in small numbers in Mount's Bay (maximum of four at Newlyn, March 13th-20th) in first winter period, until April 8th. E.G. et al. At Stithians Reservoir, one, January 12th. J.E.B. At Whackar, River Lynher, one, January lst-27th. E.G., S.C.M., B.P. At Looe, one February 24th and 26th; probably the same bird assuming breeding plumage at Seaton April 16th. S.C.M., K.P. One in breeding plumage, April 23rd. E.G., S.C.M. In St. Ives Bay: January 9th. Two off Porthminster Point. NJ.P. Off Portscatho, at least one, March 5th. Six more grebes too far out for positive identification were either this species or Slavonian Grebe. A.G.P.

9 LITTLE GREBE 375. Podiceps ruficollis. Breeding recorded at a few localities. June 15th. One pair breeding at a disused clay pool, Moor. RJ.S. June 26th. A juvenile at . D.F.M. June 27th. A family of five on disused clay pool, Greensplatt, near St. Austell. WJJ. At Stithians Reservoir, four recently hatched young, July 11th, and two recently hatched young, September 12th. J.E.B.

11 Cornish Notes 12 LEACH'S PETREL 351. Oceanodroma leucorhoa. March 24th. One close inshore off St. Ives Harbour. J.E.B. September 4th. One flying west at . D.F.M. September 15th. Five off St. Ives Island. R.B., B.K. October 10th. One flying south-west off Head, Newquay. A.H.G. November 16th. Two off St. Ives Island. E.G., B.P. December 4th. One off St. Ives Island. N.J.P.

14 STORM PETREL 350. Hydrobates pelagicus. May 6th. One off St. Ives Island. B.P. September 4th. One flying west off Mousehole. D.F.M. September 13th One off St. Ives Island. R.B., NJ.P.

16 355/6. Procellaria puffinus. Winter records few. December 31st. Nine off Head. P. Balearic Shearwater: Birds of the race mauretanicus (Balearic Shearwater) were noted off St. Ives on many dates between June 26th and December 4th, and one December 30th. Largest numbers seen on any one day were c. 40 on September 13th. J.B.B. & S.B., R.M.C., E.G., B.P., NJ.P. Birds of this race noted off Newquay on several dates between July 26th and October 19th, largest number, 23 on August 30th and October 3rd. A.H.G. One off Porthgwarra, March 27th. P. 16 of this race off St. Levan, August 13th. J.P. One flying west off , August 21st and September 4th. D.F.M. One flying west off Mousehole, September 4th. D.F.M. One in Mount's Bay, September 12th. B.K. One off Porthgwarra, October 7th. P.

20 CORY'S SHEARWATER 362. Procellaria diomedea. August 13th. Three off St. Levan. J.P.

21 SOOTY SHEARWATER 363. Procellaria grisea. April 9th. One flying west across Mount's Bay. E.G. June 26th. One flying west past St. Ives Island. E.G., L.P.W. August 13th. One off St. Ives Island. NJ.P., L.P.W. Three off St. Levan. JJP.

12 Cornish Notes September 4th. One off St. Ives Island. NJ.P. Two off Gwennap Head. P. September 13th. Six off St. Ives Island. E.G. September 15th. Five off St. Ives Island. B.K. Off West , Newquay, two flying south-west, August 30th, three September 6th, one September 12th, nine, September 13th. A.H.G.

26 FULMAR 368. Fulmarus glacialis. The "blue phase" bird seen at , Newquay, in 1965 returned again in 1966 and was seen regularly from March 23rd onwards. It appeared to be paired to a normal plumaged bird, and the pair sat together, but did not appear to breed. C.V.C. May 1st. 70 at Porthmissen ledges. W.J.J. At the Epp Haven colony (usually 12 pairs) only two young flew this year. E.G.R. Between and Park Head, five young birds seen— two at Butter Cove, one at Butter Cove Point, one at High Cove and one under Park Head. Seven young birds at Fox Cove between Porthcothan and Treyarnon, August 12th. All young had left the nests by September 7th and all birds had left by mid-September, a few returning by mid-December. T.O.D. August 15th. Three flew south over Reservoir near St. Ives. S.B.

27 GANNET 349. Sula bassana. Very heavy south-west movements noted off West Pentire Head Newquay—4,000 in four hours, August 30th, 2,000 in two hours, September 2nd, 3,000 in three and a half hours, September 13th. Most of the passage always took place before 0815 hrs. (B.S.T.). A.H.G.

28 CORMORANT 346. Phalacrocorax car bo. 37 pairs bred on Gull Rock, Mullion, and 4 pairs on Mullion Island. CJ.B.

30 HERON 289. Ardea cinerea. At Tamar Lake one pair bred successfully, rearing three young. F.E.C. Six nests in Trenant Wood, East Looe River; two nests in wood at St. John's Lake; seven plus nests in Wood, River Lynher. S.C.M. Two occupied nests at Par Marsh, and three occupied cliff nests at . CJ.S. 14 occupied nests at Pinkson Cove (Parsons Cove), Camel Estuary, March 20th and 26th. RJ.S.

13 Cornish Notes Two occupied nests (3 young and 2 young) at St. Winnow, April 20th. WJJ. An occupied Heronry (nests not counted) at Porth Creek, River. H.F.C. At least 12 occupied nests in conifer plantation near , May 30th. R.J.S. Four occupied nests in reed beds at , April 17th. A.G.P.

38 BITTERN 297. Botaurus stellaris. December 27th. One at Marazion Marsh. C.V.C.

45 MALLARD 317. Anas platyrhynchos Maximum numbers noted:— Tamar Lake, c. 100, January 6th. F.E.C , 42, November 19th. S.C.M. Melancoose Reservoir, 35-40 December 26th. PJ.D. River, 150, November 13th. R.D.P. Looe, 76, January 6th. S.C.M. Near , 80, January 5th. S.C.M. At , 60+ on November 27th. F.M.S. , 33, December 25th. S.C.M. Loe Pool, 50, November 12th. J.S.G. Stithians Reservoir, 67, December 29th. J.E.B.

46 TEAL 319. Anas crecca. Largest numbers recorded: Tamar Lake, 30, January 6th. F.E.C. Camel Estuary, 90 at Dinham, January 13th. R.J.S. Melancoose Reservoir, 31, September 27th. P.J.D. Ardevora, , 80, December 23rd. W.JJ. Tresillian River, 163, December 12th. R.D.P. St. John's Lake, 250, January 15th. S.C.M. Hayle Estuary, c. 300, December 17th. P.F.B. , 24, December 4th. A.B.G. Loe Pool. 50, January 15th. J.S.G. Stithians Reservoir, c. 100, January 17th. J.E.B.

47 GARGANEY 322. Anas querquedula. Occurred on Spring passage at Marazion Marsh. In Spring first seen March 8th three, and then in small numbers; last seen May 16th, one drake. C.V.C., C.A.L-D., B.P., R.D.P., NJ.P., E.G., R.G.H. 14 Cornish Notes August 23rd. One at Point. RJ.S., WJJ. August 27th-28th. One, with Teal, near Amble Dam. C.V.C., F.M.C., E.G. At Pool, one, September 12th. R.B. At Stithians Reservoir, one male, March 21st-30th. J.E.B., G.E.M. and one, July 25th. J.E.B.

49 GADWALL 318. Anas strepera. January 6th. Six (at least two males), on the sea off Hannafore, Looe. S.C.M. January 8th. Two males at Melancoose Reservoir. C.V.C. April 16th-20th. A pair at Amble Dam, Camel Estuary. F.M.C., RJ.S. December 9th and 10th. Three at Hayle Estuary, four December 17th to end of year. P.F.B., E.G., BP., NJJP.

50 WIGEON 323. Anas penelope. Left Hayle Estuary early. Last seen March 4th. J.E.B. On the Tamar last seen March 18th. S.C.M., and on the Camel Estuary May 5th. F.M.C. The first Autumn arrivals reported at , August 14th. D.F.M. St. John's Lake, August 27th S.CM. Hayle Estuary August 30th J.B. & S.B. and the Camel Estuary August 31st. RJ.S. Largest numbers recorded:— St. John's Lake, c. 5,000 January 15th and up to c. 4,000 in December. S.C.M. Tamar Lake, 25, January 6th. F.E.C. , , c. 100, November 28th. P.KJ. Ince, River Lynher, c 2,000, November 5th. E.G. Camel Estuary, 150, January 5th. In smaller numbers than usually in second winter period: maximum 65, November 10th. RJ.S. Ardevora, River Fal. 250 January 15th. Only 30, December 23rd. WJJ. Drift Reservoir, 40, January 23rd. A.B.G. Loe Pool, 200, January 15th. J.S.G. Hayle Estuary, c. 525, January 28th. J.E.B.

52 PINTAIL 325. Anas acuta. On River Camel, maximum numbers were 50, January 5th and 51 January 20th. In second winter period, 25, November 23rd. E.G.R., RJ.S. In good numbers at Ince, River Lynher: 30 on January 1st. E.G., S.C.M. 50, November 5th. E.G.

15 Cornish Notes November 19th. One on Dozmary Pool. Not often recorded here. E.G. Very few at Hayle Estuary. One to six birds, October 6th to end of year. J.E.B., P.F.B., E.G., B.P., NJ.P. Very few at Ardevora, River Fal. Six, January 15th. WJJ. January 12th- 16th, one male, at Stithians Reservoir. J.E.B., R.D.P. December 26th. At Tory Pond near Stithians, a pair. P.H.R.

53 SHOVELER 326. Spatula clypeata. During winter months and on passage found in small numbers at many localities. Late records:— May 6th. A male at Ardevora Veor, River Fal. J.E.B. June 10th-12th. A male at Marazion Marsh. J.E.B., D.F.M.

55 SCAUP 331. Ay thy a marila. April 20th-25th A pair on the Camel Estuary. F.E.C., F.M.C, RJ.S. June 12th. An adult male at Hayle Estuary. D.F.M. October 15th. A female at Loe Pool. J.S.G. October 16th-18th. A female at Marazion Marsh. J.E.B., J.S.-S. October 18th-October 31st. Four to seven at Swanpool. F.M.S., E.W. October 31st. A female in Mount's Bay. J.E.B., A.C.S.

56 TUFTED DUCK 330. Aythya fuligula. At Stithians Reservoir, seen off and on during late spring and summer wtih maximum of six (3 male, 3 female), May 26th. J.E.B., R.D.P. July 21st. At Cargreen, a family party of eight. Young able to fly. D.F.M. Largest numbers noted:— Tamar Lake. 50, January 6th. F.E.C. Stithians Reservoir. 38, February 14th. J.E.B. Swanpool, Falmouth. 20+ on December 4th. F.M.S. Loe Pool. 120, January 15th. J.S.G. Drift Reservoir. 45, January 2nd-23rd. A.B.G. Argal Reservoir. 110, January 9th. A.F.A.

16 Cornish Notes 57 POCHARD 328 Aythya ferina. Largest numbers noted:— Tamar Lake. 40, January 6th. F.E.C. Melancoose Reservoir. 28, November 6th and December 26th. Smaller numbers between these dates. PJ.D. Swanpool, Falmouth. 33, November 15th. J.E.B. Argal Reservoir. 50, March 3rd. A.F.A. Stithians Reservoir, c. 285, February 14th. J.E.B. Loe Pool. 90, January 15th. J.S.G. Drift Reservoir. 55, January 8th and 80 January 23rd. A.B.G., E.G. Dozmary Pool. 25, December 17th. W.JJ., S.C.M., F.M.C. Par Beach. 29, January 29th. R.J.S. One bird spent the summer at Stithians Reservoir. J.E.B.

60 GOLDENEYE 332. Bucephala clangula. During the winter months in small numbers at:— Tamar Lake, River Lynher, Tamar Estuary, St. John's Lake, Looe, Morval Lake, Dozmary Pool, River Camel (12 January 20th), Melancoose Reservoir, Hayle Estuary, Drift Reservoir, Loe Pool (10, February 13th), Stithians Reservoir, Argal Reservoirs, Swanpool, Falmouth, Tresillian River. J.E.B., J.B. & S.B., P.F.B., D.J.B., F.E.C., C.A.L-D., E.G., M.J.J., W.J.J., S.C.M., E.G.R., P.M.S., RJ.S. Last recorded in Spring at Stithians Reservoir, April 7th J.E.B. and at Drift Reservoir, April 17th. A.B.G. First Autumn birds recorded at Drift Reservoir, October 1st. A.B.G., Dozmary Pool, October 15th, S.C.M., and Hayle Estuary, November 7th. J.E.B.

61 LONG-TAILED DUCK 334. Clangula hyemalis. The male recorded off Newlyn in December 1965 remained in Mount's Bay until February 27th. J.E.B., C.V.C., MJ.J., B.P., V.R.T., L.P.W. November 13th. Two (one male, one female) at Penzance. E.G., L.P.W. November 16th. Two (1 male, 1 female), St. Ives Island. E.G., B.P. November 26th. One off Penzance Harbour. J.E.B. December 17th to end of year. One immature male at Dozmary Pool. E.G., S.C.M. December 27th. One off Swanpool remained to the end of the year. J.E.B., F.M.S., E.W.

17 Cornish Notes 62 VELVET SCOTER 340. Melanitta fusca. January 23rd. One male off Marazion. E.G., B.P., L.P.W. January 6th-April 25th. One at Whitsands Bay. R.B., E.G., S.C.M., K.P. October 29th. A male and five females at St. Ives. D.M.N. November 12th-19th. One in Mount's Bay. B.P., N.J.P., L.P.W. December 3rd. An adult pair at Seaton. S.C.M. December 4th. Two off St. Ives Island. NJ.P.

64 COMMON SCOTER 339. Melanitta nigra. Recorded in small numbers off the S.E. Cornish coast in every month of the year. An eclipse drake at St. John's Lake July 3rd-5th. Sooty black and dark brown all over. According to the 4 Popular Handbook' this is seldom seen in this country. S.C.M. A female in Penzance Harbour, January 28th. G.E.M., R.D.P. Up to 17 in Mount's Bay in January. C.V.C., E.G. One, Carnsew Pool, February 20th. R.D.P. Four flying west off St. Ives Island, March 12th. B.P. One off Cove, April 24th. M.J.J. Autumn passage off St. Ives Bay July 31st onwards. Generally in small numbers, but 96 on September 13th. R.B., NJ.P. On Autumn passage off Newquay, 100 flew south-west in a S.S.W. gale, October 3rd. A.H.G. 14, Par Bay, September 10th. CJ.S. September 4th. Two flying west at Gwennap Head. D.F.M. In Mount's Bay, four females, October 31st; one female, November 5th and two, November 11th. C.V.C., E.G., A.C.S. Five at St. Ives, November 16th. C.V.C., E.G. December 31st-January 11th. Two males and- one female on Hellesveor Reservoir, near St. Ives. J.B. & S.B.

67 EIDER 337. Somateria mollissima. Many records received. At the Camel Estuary, one, January 24th. R.J.S.; four off Rock October 30th, D.J.B. Two at , November 5th and one November 7th off Rock, one at Polzeath, December 4th and one at , December 12th—probably the same bird. F.M.C., W.J.J., S.C.M., RJ.S. Off To wan Head, Newquay, one, December 18th. PJ.D. At Godrevy, one immature male January 30th-31st. J.E.B., J.B. & S.B., L.P.W.; Four or five immature males June 1st-August 7th. E.G., D.F.M., L.P.W. One, September 22nd, S.C.M. One December 15th J.E.B. Off St. Ives birds recorded on many dates: January lst-May 8th with a maximum of 10 on February 27th and March 24th. J.E.B., C.V.C., E.G., MJJL, B.P.

18 Cornish Notes One male September 13th and two on the 15th. J.E.B., B.P. One male and two ' brown' birds November 17th, J.E.D. and one * brown * bird December 4th to end of year. J.E.B., NJ.P. At , a male January 29th, J.E.B. A male, August 29th, C.J.B. In Mount's Bay, the immature male recorded off Newlyn Harbour in December 1965 remained until March 14th. J.E.B. An immature male off Penzance, May 1st. C.V.C. One off Larrigan October 4th-5th. C. & G.G. Six off Marazion, October 25th. MJ.J. In Falmouth Bay, two off Swanpool, February 27th. E.G., L.P.W. Two males and two females off Rosemullion Head, March 17th. F.M.S., E.W. Off Spit, Par, three January 29th-February 6th, and two, February 20th. W.J.J., R.J.S. Two, Par Bay, March 22nd. CJ.S. In south-east Cornwall, six at Looe January lst-6th. R.B., E.G., S.C.M. One 1 brown' bird off Rame Head, December 18th. S.C.M.

69 RED-BREASTED MERGANSER 343. Mergus senator. January lst-February 27th. Up to five (one drake) at St. John's Lake. S.C.M. January lst-April 11th. One to four on Camel Estuary. DJ.B., C.V.C., E.G., R.J.S. January 3rd-4th. Two at Portscatho. H.F. & J.K.C. January 8th. One on River Lynher, a pair January 16th-27th, two females February 13th. E.G., S.C.M., K.P. January 9th-29th. At Hayle Estuary, one. J.E.B., B.P., R.D.P., L.P.W. January 16th Six at Looe. E.G., S.CM. January 16th. A party of 19 flew west at Looe. S.C.M. January 22nd, 11 flying east . K.P. February 2nd. One flew west off Portwrinkle, two flew east off Looe, February 6th, a pair on Millbrook Lake, February 10th, one male flew east off on April 6th, three on St. John's Lake, April 20th. S.C.M. February 22nd. Two off Loe Beach, Feock. R.A.C. March 11th. One male, Hayle Estuary. J.B. & S.B. April 3rd-9th. One male, Hayle Estuary. C.V.C., E.G., L.P.W. April 16th. One at Dinham, Camel Estuary. F.M.C. October 18th. One, Marazion Marsh. J.E.B. A female at Daymer Bay. R.J.S. October 30th. Five in Mount's Bay. D.M.N. November 13th. Two * red heads' at St. John's Lake, four 4 brown heads ' December 3rd, two December 5th. S.C.M., K.P. November 14th. One at mouth of Devoran Creek. F.M.S.

19 Cornish Notes November 19th. One dead bird at Gwennap Head. E. & K.A., P.KJ. One, Carnsew Pool, Hayle. B.P., NJ.P., L.P.W. One, off , Newquay. J.E.B. December 31st. 24 (10 males) off Turnaware Point. WJJ. 70 GOOSANDER 342. Mergus merganser. January lst-February 25th. Up to four ' brown-heads' on St. John's Lake. S.C.M. February 13th. One ' brown-head' at Whacker, River Lynher. S.C.M. November 22nd. One female off Penzance. K.P. December 23rd. A female at Stithians Reservoir. Remained well into 1967. J.E.B.

71 SMEW 344. Mergus albellus. January 8th. One ' red-head ' at Stithians Reservoir. A.G.P.

73 SHELD-DUCK 315. Tadorna tadorna. Breeding records received:— A few pairs bred on Tamar in Cargreen-Salter Mill area. P.KJ., D.F.M. At Camel Estuary, 50 adults and 55 juveniles, July 2nd. One pair with 19 ducklings, another wtih 13 ducklings, and seven well grown young birds on July 17th. By the 31st 21 juveniles were present, and by mid August the numbers were reduced to 14 juveniles, and two juveniles, September 18th. D.F.M., F.M.C., E.G.R., RJ.S. At Hayle Estuary. A new family of ten ducklings and an older family of four, June 26th. M.JJ. Maximum numbers noted:— Kingsmill Lake, River Tamar, c. 100, December 18th. P.K.J. Malpas, River. 200+ , February 23rd. F.M.S., E.W. River Lynher. 152, May 15th. S.C.M. Camel Estuary. 150, April 20th. RJ.S. Ardevora, River Fal. 180, January 15th. WJJ. Tresillian River. 249, February 2nd. J.E.B. Hayle Estuary. 51, March 4th. J.E.B. St. John's Lake. 200, January 2nd. S.C.M.

75 GREY LAG GOOSE 303. Anser anser. May 26th-July 4th. At Stithians Reservoir, one. J.E.B., R.G.H. When it first arrived the bird was very wild, but at the end of its stay could be approached to within 60 yards. Probably of feral stock. The Grey Lag Goose at Loe Pool at the end of 1965 remained until January 15th. J.&G.

20 Cornish Notes 76 WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE 304. Anser albifrons. Walmsley Sanctuary, Camel Estuary: January 1st. About 40 increasing to 100+ during February up to the 24th, falling to six by March 2nd and one by March 6th. DJ.B., F.M.C., C.V.C., E.G., RJ.S. Very few at end of year. December 23rd, one. December 24th- end of year, two. DJ.B., E.G.

80 BRENT GOOSE 312. Branta hernicla. January 20th-23rd. Four (Dark Breasted race) close inshore at Widemouth Bay, near . F.E.C. April 18th-20th. Three (Dark Breasted race) near Amble Dam, Camel Estuary. F.M.C., RJ.S. Two birds displayed and mated on the 18th. F.M.C. November 8th-10th. Two (Dark Breasted race), Dinham, Camel Estuary. F.M.C.

84 MUTE SWAN 302. Cygnus olor. Nesting recorded at:— Swanpool, Falmouth. (Unsuccessful). E.W. Stithians Reservoir. Six cygnets hatched and first seen July 11th. Only two survived by end of year. J.E.B., R.D.P. Porth Navas Creek. (Unsuccessful, high spring tide washed nest away). H.K., R.DJP.

85 WHOOPER SWAN 300. Cygnus cygnus. October 24th-25th. Two adults at Marazion Marsh. J.E.B., R.G.H., MJJ., B.P. November 12th to end of year. One on pool, Retallick, near Winnard's Perch. D.J.B., F.H.C., C.A.L-D., E.G., S.C.M., et al.

86 BEWICK'S SWAN 301. Cygnus bewickii. November 3rd. Four adults at Drift Reservoir. J.E.B., D.F.M. At Dozmary Pool. Five adults and two immatures, November 13th. Numbers increased to seven adults and five immatures by November 27th and remained at that figure until at least December 12th. On the 26th a total of 16 birds were present. R.B., C.V.C., F.H.C., C.A.L-D., A.H.G., E.G., WJJ., S.C.M., RJ.S.

91 BUZZARD 269. Buteo buteo. Although apparently not so numerous as in the early 1950s, it is well distributed throughout the County. Numbers well maintained in mid-Cornwall. In good numbers as a breeding species in East Cornwall.

21 Cornish Notes At St. Just in seen at usual nest site, but no nest or young reported. R.H.B One young bird heard calling at in early August. J.E.B

93 SPARROWHAWK 277. Accipiter nisus. It does not yet seem to be realised by many, that the Sparrow hawk is now fully protected at all seasons of the year. One was illegally shot at Cargreen and another at St. Erth in early 1967. Numbers maintained in mid-Cornwall. R.J.S Recorded at various localities in S.E. Cornwall every month of the year except July. S.C.M Seen regularly during the year in the - area. J.B. & S.B. Male and female seen regularly throughout the year at Porth- gwarra. P. A pair reared four young near . E.H., R.R. Single birds seen in May at , , and near Lostwithiel. D.F.M. 95 KITE 278. Milvus milvus. November 19th. One over Hayle Estuary. E. & K.A., P.KJ., A.G.P., B.P., N.J.P., L.P.W. 99 MARSH HARRIER 271. Circus aeruginosus. October 14th. An immature at Towednack. J.B. & S.B. March 21st. Two on moors above St. Just in Penwith. R.H.B. June 9th. One flew S.E. low over Lanhydrock. D.F.M.

100 HEN HARRIER 273. Circus cyaneus. March 7th. A male flying North East near Towednack. J.B. & S.B. March 26th. A female at Porthgwarra. N.R.P., B.P. November 20th. One 'ring-tail' at . R.B., S.C.M.

102 MONTAGU'S HARRIER 272. Circus pygargus. At one locality, a pair successfully reared one young, and were last seen August 21st. At a second locality four males and two females, May 1st. A pair with one immature on August 25th. At a third locality hitherto unrecorded, at least two pairs present during the breeding season. Apparently birds have been seen at this locality for at least four years previously. Ed. May 19th, 30th and June 21st. A female near St. Just in Penwith, but no male or young seen. R.H.B. August 21st. One melanistic bird at Porthgwarra. D.F.M. August 25th and 28th. Two melanistic birds at Porthgwarra. C.G., G.G., P. September 2nd. One at Porthgwarra. R.D.P. September 10th. A female at Bolventor. D.F.M. 22 Cornish Notes 103 OSPREY 284. Pandion halioetus. August 20th-September 4th. At the Camel Estuary, one. C.V.C., C.A.L.-D., E.G., RJ.S., et al. 104 HOBBY 261. Falco subbuteo. August 27th-September 3rd. At Porthgwarra, one. C.V.C., C.A.L.-D., P. September 17th. At Porthgwarra, one. B.K.

105 PEREGRINE 259. Falco peregrinus. One spent the first winter period in the -Bedruthan Steps area. CV.C. February 1st. At Hayle Estuary, one. NJ.P. April 10th. At , one. DJ.B. April 30th. At Head, one. D.M.N. July 23rd. An immature at . S.C.M. August 14th. One at Lower Predannack, Mullion. N.B.E. September 18th. At Hayle Estuary, one. C.V.C., E.G., B.P. November 6th. One at Kynance Valley, chasing Golden Plover (without success). N.B.E. November 19th. One flying south over Cross Roads. R.G.H. December 17th and 23rd. At Hayle Estuary, one. NJ.P. December 31st. At Beacon Cove, one. DJ.B.

107 MERLIN 262. Falco columbarius. January 22nd. One at Rock, River Camel. E.G. March 6th. A female at Kynance. C.J.B. April 8th. A female at Kynance. CJ.B., N.B.E. May 2nd. A male near Bedruthan Steps. D.F.M. May 22nd. A female at Rame Head. S.C.M. August 27th. An immature near West Looe. S.C.M. September 18th. A male at Kynance. CJ.B., N.B.E. At Porthgwarra one, August 29th, September 16th, and on various dates October 6th-30th. P. October 11th. One at . A.H.G., A.B.G. October 21st. One at . CJ.B. October 23rd. One at Sennen. A.B.G. October 29th. An adult male at Dozmary Pool. S.C.M. November 5th. One at . E.G. November 7th. One near . NJ.P. November 19th. One near Bolventor. E.G. November 26th. One at St. Ives. N.J.P. December 11th. A female at Gillhouse, . S.C.M. December 17th. A male at , near Mawgan Porth. S.C.M. 23 Cornish Notes 110 KESTREL 263. Falco tinnunculus. Widespread throughout the county.

117 QUAIL 520. Coturnix coturnix. August 26th. One heard and seen at Hor Point, St. Ives. D.FJVI.

120 WATER RAIL 509. Rallus aquaticus. First Autumn birds noted at Porthgwarra, September 10th. P. and at Stithians Reservoir, September 30th. Marazion Marsh, October 3rd. J.E.B.

121 SPOTTED CRAKE 505. Porzana porzana. September 10th. One at Porthgwarra. E.G. October 4th. One at Newquay, Porth. C.V.C.

125 CORNCRAKE 504. Crex crex. May 9th. One calling at Trevornick Farm, Holywell. A.H.G.

127 COOT 511. Fulica atra. Breeding reported at:— Tamar Lake, four or five pairs. F.E.C. Par Beach and pool near Station. Bred for the second year running. At least four nests. C.J.S. Marazion Marsh. Four young seen. April 29th. R.H.B. Stithians Reservoir. At least nine pairs bred. Broods were small and comparatively few young reached adult stage. J.E.B. Largest numbers noted:— Melancoose Reservoir. 29, December 18th to end of year.PJ.D. Loe Pool. 150, November 12th. J.S.G. Drift Reservoir. 300, January 2nd-15th; and 250, November lOth-December 4th. A.B.G. Par Beach. 230, December 7th. CJ.S. Argal Reservoirs. 320, February 13th. A.F.A. Marazion Marsh. 230, January 3rd. A.F.A. Stithians Reservoir, c. 400, January 24th. J.E.B.

131 OYSTERCATCHER 452. Haematopus ostralegus. 400 on St. John's Lake, March 5th, was a large number for Cornwall. S.C.M.

133 LAPWING 449. Vanellus vanellus. Early flocking noted:— June 20th. c. 50 flying North West over Penventon Hill, . J.S.G. 24 Cornish Notes June 22nd. 170 at St. Breock Downs and 250 the next day. F.M.C., D.F.M. June 21st. 110 at Ruan Lanihorne. D.F.M. 295 on Bodmin Moor. D.F.M. First noted at Stithians Reservoir, June 13th, 27 birds, increasing to 300 by September 9th. J.E.B., R.D.P. Largest numbers recorded:— River Lynher. 3,000, February 24th. S.C.M. At Predannack Airfield, five pairs present in breeding season: three nests found. N.B.E.

134 RINGED PLOVER 435. Charadrius hiaticula. August 7th. 200 on Hayle Estuary was a large number for this locality. E.G. In August 200 were present at St. John's Lake. S.C.M. A considerable passage took place at the end of August — 200 at Camel Estuary, August 28th; 200 at Hayle Estuary, August 26th; 150 at Ruan Lanihorne, August 28th. D.F.M., RJ.S.

135 LITTLE RINGED PLOVER 438. Charadrius dubius. April 17th. At Hayle Estuary, one. L.P.W. Details received—Ed.

139 GREY PLOVER 444. Pluvialis squatarola. Well distributed as a winter visitor around the coast. Largest numbers recorded:— January 23rd. 200-220, River Tamar, near Cargreen. P.F.B. February 6th. 50 on the Camel Estuary. E.G. March 6th. 160 at St. John's Lake. S.C.M. Last noted in Spring at the Camel Estuary May 3rd. F.M.C. Hayle Estuary, May 14th. L.P.W. Marazion Marsh, May 28th. M.C. First Autumn birds recorded at Camel Estuary September 20th. RJ.S. Hayle Estuary, September 30th. L.P.W. St. John's Lake, October 4th. S.C.M.

140 GOLDEN PLOVER 440/1. Pluvialis apricaria. Largest numbers recorded:— River Tamar. 2,000, December 31st. E.G. Devoran Creek. 300+ on March 9th and during November and December. F.M.S., E.W. Walmsley Sanctuary and surrounds. 2,000 + , February 2nd; December 27th. F.M.C., RJ.S.

25 Cornish Notes Hayle Estuary, c. 1,000, November 30th. DJ.B. April 2nd. Nine in breeding dress indicating birds of the Northern race (altifrons) flew in from the sea at Portwrinkle and carried on inland keeping close to the ground. S.C.M. First Autumn birds were recorded at Porthgwarra, August 27th. P. and Culdrose, September 4th. C. & G.G.

143 TURNSTONE 402. Arenaria interpres. Largest numbers noted:— At St. John's Lake. 500 throughout February. S.C.M.

DOWITCHER 399/ Limnodromus October 30th-A'pril, 1967. At Hayle Estuary, one. J.E.B., J.B. & S.B., E.G., R.G.H., S.C.M., L.P.W. and many others. The British Birds Rarities Committee accepted this record as that of a Short-billed Dowitcher. When their report was in the proof stage, the Committee had second thoughts and decided that it could not make up its mind as to which species of Dowitcher the Hayle bird belonged, and decided to send the photographs and data to U.S.A. ornithologists for their decision. To date no information or decision has been received from the U.S.A.

145 COMMON SNIPE 395. Gallinago gallinago. January 6th. About 200 at Tamar Lake. F.E.C. February 13th. 100+ at Marazion Marsh, E.G., and 110+, December 21st. J.E.B. October 20th. At St. Mawgan airfield two first seen, increasing to 100 by December. C.A.L.D.

147 JACK SNIPE 398. Lymnocryptes minimus. January 16th. One near Halsetown. N.J.P. March 26th. One at Marazion Marsh. L.P.W. September 18th. One at Amble Dam, Camel Estuary. E.G., D.J.B., S.C.M. October 28th. Two at Camel Estuary. DJ.B. December 17th. One at Clifton. PJ.D., E.G., P.KJ., E.W.

151 WHIMBREL 389. Numenius phaeopus. One at St. John's Lake in January and February. S.C.M. On Spring passage first noted at Cawsand, April 4th. E. & K.A., April 10th at Mount's Bay, E.G., and Rame Head, S.C.M. On April 23rd at Widemouth Bay near Bude first seen when a large fall took place. A constant movement N.N.E. continued along the coast all day of flocks of 20 to 30 birds. At dusk 50 settled in a field near the sea. F.E.C

26 Cornish Notes On April 24th a very heavy passage noted between Penzance and Marazion. One flock of 100+ and another of 45+ seen to fly in from the sea. C.V.C. Last seen at St. Ives, October 1st, NJ.P., and West Pentire, October 8th. A.H.G.

154 BLACK-TAILED GOD WIT 387. Limosa limosa. January 5th. A flock of 40 at Dinham, River Camel. I have not previously seen a flock of these birds on the Camel in winter, and they were not seen subsequently. RJ.S. July 9th. Four at Cargreen, P.KJ., increased to 75 by July 30th. E.G. Largest numbers noted:— St. John's Lake. 230, February 13th. 190, December 18th. S.C.M. Cargreen, River Tamar, 200, January 8th. E.G. Marsh, 130, September 6th. E.G. Ince, River Lynher. 396, November 5th. E.G. Ardevora, River Fal. 180, January 15th; 150, August 14th. RJ.S. 400, December 23rd. (None at Tresillian on 23rd). WJJ. Tresillian River. 150 + , November 26th to end of year. J.E.B., PJ.D. Millbrook Lake. 60, December 18th. S.C.M. In addition to birds noted on passage and in winter on the usual , occurred at inland pools and lakes. At Stithians Reservoir:— 27, March 16th; 100+ , March 21st; 107, March 29th; decreasing to 31 March 30th; and 18, April 12th. J.E.B., G.E.M. One, May 10th and two, August 16th. J.E.B. April 28th. Three at Croft Pascoe Pool, Goonhilly, and one on 29th. R.M.P. August 22nd. Two at Stithians Reservoir. R.D.P.

155 BAR TAILED GODWIT 386. Limosa lapponica. Last seen in Spring at Camel Estuary, May 6th. RJ.S. Hayle Estuary, May 15th, L.P.W., and St. John's Lake, May 31st, S.C.M., Camel Estuary, June 25th, D.F.M. First Autumn arrivals at St. John's Lake, July 16th, S.C.M. Tresillian River, July 18th, J.B. & S.B. Hayle Estuary, July 23rd, S.B. Autumn passage in the Camel Estuary reached a sudden climax of 120 on September 11th. Only 20 seen on the 13th. RJ.S. September 25th. Two with Curlews on pastures near cliff tops between Park Head and . C.V.C. An unusual habitat. See 1965 Report, page 29 — Ed. October 29th. 104 off , Camel Estuary, was an unusually large number for this species at this locality. F.M.C.

27 Cornish Notes Maximum wintering birds noted:— St. John's Lake. 100 in January and February. S.CM. Millbrook Lake. 60, February 13th. S.C.M. Inland records:— September 19th. One at Crowan Reservoirs. S.C.M.

156 GREEN SANDPIPER 424. Tringa ochropus. Winter and Spring records received:— February 19th. Three at Sladesbridge, River Camel. DJ.B. January 28th and February 13th. One, Camel Estuary, and two, February 22nd. C.V.C., RJ.S. March 4th and 16th. One at Marazion Marsh. G.E.M., B.P., R.D.P. March 20th. Two at Marazion Marsh. E.G. March 6th. Three at . R.D.P. March 18th. Two at Salter Mill, River Tamar. S.C.M. April 2nd. Two, Bridge, Camel Estuary. C.V.C. April 30th. One, Marazion Marsh. NJ.P., L.P.W. Autumn passage noted on River Tamar, the Camel Estuary, Crowan Reservoirs, Ruan Lanihorne, Landulph Marsh, Stithians Reservoir, Gwithian Pond, Hayle Estuary, Porthgwarra. C.V.C., E.G., R.D.P., P., F.M.S., RJ.S., E.W., L.P.W. Late records:— November 5th. One at Tamar Lake remained until well into 1967. F.E.C November 20th One, River Tamar, remaining to end of year. E. & K.A., C.A.L-D. December 22nd. One at Sladesbridge, River Camel. DJ.B. December 25th. One, Salter Mill, River Tamar. E.G. December 28th One flying south over Treburrick Farm, Porth- cothan. T.O.D.

157 WOOD SANDPIPER 423. Tringa glareola. April 30th. One, Marazion Marsh. J.E.B., B.P., NJ.P., L.P.W. June 11th. One, Amble. D.F.M. July 22nd-23rd. One, Marazion Marsh. J.E.B. At Crowan Reservoirs, one to four birds, July 27th-September 21st. J.E.B., J.B.B., E.G., S.C.M., R.D.P., L.P.W. and others. July 31st. One at Ruan Lanihorne. D.F.M. August 28th and September 9th. One at Ruan Lanihorne. D.F.M. August 29th and September 4th. One, Hayle Estuary. E.G., R.D.P., S.C.M., J.S.-S. September 3rd-6th. One, Marazion Marsh. C.V.C., R.M.C., E.G., A.H.G., V.R.T.

28 Cornish Notes September 6th. One, Landulph Marsh. E.G. September 22nd. Two at Camel Estuary. F.E.C. Stithians Reservoir. One on several dates July lst-August 15th. J.E.B., J.B. & S.B. 159 COMMON SANDPIPER 421. Tringa hypoieucos. Winter and later Autumn records:— January 3rd. One at Trewornan. WJJ. January 21st and February 2nd. One at Tresillian River. J.E.B., R.D.P. March 9th. At Devoran, one. F.M.S., E.W. October 15th. At Hayle Estuary. E.G. November 1st. Two at Tresillian. R.D.P. November 10th. One, Stithians Reservoir. J.E.B. November 21st. One at Sladesbridge remained until the end of the year. RJ.S.

161 REDSHANK 428. Tringa totanus. Last seen in Spring at Hayle Estuary, May 21st. D.F.M. Returned to Camel Estuary, June 11th. D.F.M. Returned to Porth Navas, June 14th. H.K. Returned to River Lynher and St. John's Lake, June 26th. S.C.M. Largest numbers recorded:— River Tamar. 205, July 11th. E.G. Camel Estuary. 75, July 26th; 80, September 25th. F.M.C., RJ.S. Devoran Creek. 300+ on September 28th. F.M.S., E.W. Ardevora, River Fal. 150, August 14th; 200, December 23rd. WJJ., RJ.S. Tresillian River. 170, November 13th. R.D.P. Hayle Estuary. 70-80, August 16th. MJJ. Inland records away from tidal creeks:— Stithians Reservoir— February 10th, one. J.E.B. June 24th, one. R.D.P. July 22nd, seven. J.E.B. 162 SPOTTED REDSHANK 431. Tringa erythropus. Many records received, but species was not recorded during second winter period at Tresillian River as in past years. At the Camel Estuary, four April 20th and 30th. RJ.S., D.F.M. One, May 6th. RJ.S. On Autumn passage at the Camel, up to eight birds noted on many dates August 13th-October 27th. DJ.B., F.E.C., C.V.C., C.A.L.-D., RJ.S. 29 Cornish Notes One, December 23rd at Camel Estuary. DJ.B. At Hayle Estuary, one, January 30th-March 13th. J.B. & S.B., E.G., B.P., N.J.P., L.P.W. One, May 21st. D.F.M. One, August 26th-31st; two, September 3rd-4th; one, September 26th. J.B. & S.B., E.G., MJJ., B.P., S.C.M., L.P.W. At a moorland pool, Gwennap Head, April 30th. WJJ., P. At Marazion Marsh, one, March 16th, B.P., one, October 3rd. J.E.B., R.G.H. At Stithians Reservoir, three immatures, August 31st. A.G.P. At Devoran Creek, one, March 9th. F.M.S., two, November 2nd. F.M.S., E.W. At , two, September 18th. R.D.P. At Tresillian River. One, February 2nd. J.E.B. Two, February 4th, R.D.P., and March 5th, J.E.B. One April 17th, WJJ. One. October 19th, C.A.L.-D. One, November 2nd, J.B. & S.B. At Ruan Lanihorne (including Ardevora Veor), one, January 15th, WJJ., July 31st-September 14th, three to nine recorded on various dates. W.J.J., D.F.M. At River Lynher. Two, January lst-April 7th when three were seen, S.C.M. Two, November 19th and one December 25th. S.C.M. At Millbrook Lake, one March 31st. S.C.M. At St. John's Lake, one, April 8th. S.C.M. On River Tamar in small numbers on several dates August 25th- November 9Lh. E. & K.A., E.G., S.C.M., D.F.M. 165 GREENSHANK 432. Tringa nebularia. Winter records:— January lst-April 10th. Four, St. John's Lake. S.C.M. January lst-April 2nd. Four, River Lynher. S.C.M. January 3rd and 25th. Three, Camel Estuary. C.A.L.-D., WJJ. January 15th. Three, Ardevora, River Fal. WJJ. February 2nd. Two at Ince, River Lynher. E.G. February 13th-25th. One at Rock, Camel Estuary. D.J.B., C.V.C., RJ.S. February 2nd and 4th. One at Tresillian River. J.E.B., R.D.P. February 20th. One at Tresillian River. C.V.C. Spring passage noted at West Looe River, St. John's Lake, Hayle Estuary, Marazion Marsh, Camel Estuary. G.E.M., S.C.M., R.D.P., L.P.W. A good Autumn passage. Birds noted at Camel Estuary (Mrsl on July 26th, peak numbers at end of August with 12 r at , August 21st, 13 at Dinham, August 23rd, and 12 at Amble Dam, August 28th), River Tamar, Landulph Marsh, Ardevora, 20, August 28th, Ruan Lanihorne, Tresillian River, Daviastow Moor, Devoran Creek, St. Anthony in , Hayle Estuary, Crowan Reservoirs, River Lynher (maximum 15 August 17th), St. John's Lake, Hellesveor Reservoir, near St. Ives, Porthgwarra. J.B. & S.B., C.V.C., C.A.L.-D., E.G., S.C.M., E. & K.A., P.K.J., WJJ., P., F.M.S., RJ.S., E.W. 30 Cornish Notes October 1st. A Greenshank near Trewornan Bridge with bright yellow legs. At first thought to be a Yellowlegs, but call note and back pattern were definitely Greenshank. C.V.C., S.C.M. September 13th. At Hayle Estuary, a small bird, about Red­ shank size. Apart from size, a typical Greenshank. R.G.H. November 5th One (five, November 14th) at Tresillian River remained up to the end of the year. J.E.B., C.A.L.-D., R.D.P. November llth-13th. One, Hayle Estuary. C.V.C., E.G. November 13th to end of year, six on St. John's Lake and three, River Lynher. S.C.M. December 4th. Seven, Dinham, Camel Estuary. W.J.J. Two on Camel Estuary, December 20th. D.J.B. December 25th. One, River Tamar. E.G.

KNOT 403. Calidris canutus. Last seen on Spring passage, May 1st at St. John's Lake. S.C.M. First Autumn arrivals at St. John's Lake, August 7th. S.C.M. Largest numbers noted:— River Lynher, 200, January 27th. S.C.M. Camel Estuary. 100+ January 2nd, 3rd and February 13th, September 30th. F.M.C., D.F.M., RJ.S. St. John's Lake. 700, February 8th and November 13th. S.C.M. Inland records: September 21st. One, Crowan Reservoirs. S.C.M.

PURPLE SANDPIPER 415. Calidris maritima. Last noted on Spring passage at Pendeen Watch, April 30th. J.E.B. Newquay, May 7th, J.E.B., and Newlyn, May 15th, E.G. First Autumn arrivals noted at Marazion, September 18th. D.F.M. Gwennap Head, September 23rd. S.C.M. October 9th. One at Amble Dam, Camel Estuary. Not seen here before. D.J.B., R.J.S. LITTLE STINT 407. Calidris minuta. At Camel Estuary, one to four, September 4th-October 16th. F.E.C., C.V.C., C.A.L.-D., WJJ., E.W. At Porthcothan Beach, one, October 8th. J.E.B. At Hayle Estuary, one to five, September llth-October 30th. C.A.L.-D., E.G., MJJ., R.J.S., L.P.W. At Creek, one to four, September 20th-23rd, S.C.M., and one, October 10th. J.E.B. At Holywell Beach, two, September 22nd-23rd. A.H.G. At Hannafore, Looe, one October 1st. S.C.M. At Marazion Marsh. Three, October 2nd; one, October 3rd and 15th. J.E.B., R.G.H., L.P.W. At Ruan Lanihorne. One, August 21st; one, October 29th. D.F.M. 31 Cornish Notes 172 LEAST SANDPIPER 408. Calidris minutilla. September 13th-22nd. One at Camel Estuary near Amble Do DJ.B., F.E.C., F.M.C., E.G., WJJ., S.C.M., RJ.S;, et This record has been accepted by the Rarities Committee

173 TEMMINCK'S STINT 409. Calidris temminckii. September 20th. One at Burniere Point, Camel Estuary. DJ.B., RJ Full details submitted — Eds.

176 PECTORAL SANDPIPER 411. Calidris melanotos. September 4th and 18th. One at Marazion Marsh. E.G., D.F.M., S.C.M., L.P.W Full details supplied. — Eds.

178 DUNLIN 404/5. Calidris alpina. One was seen on May 27th at Dozmary Pool, an old breeding site, but no nesting took place. No birds were seen before or after this date, until the autumn when one was present October 6th, three on the 29th and one November 5th. RJ.S., S.C. Largest numbers recorded:— St. John's Lake. c. 2,000 in both winter periods. S.C.M. Camel Estuary. 1,000 + , February 6th and 13th. E.G., RJ.S. Devoran Creek. 500+ on November 2nd. F.M.S., E*W. J Ardevora, River Fal. 1,000, January 15th. WJJ. Truro River. 500, January 2nd. A.F.A. Unusual records:— July 17th Six at Lower Predannack feeding in small stream. N.B.E. October 16th. Ten feeding near pool on Predannack Airfield. N.B.E.

179 CURLEW-SANDPIPER 406. Calidris ferruginea. March 18th. Two, Camel Estuary. R.J.S. Spring records in the British Isles are few. — Eds. September 12th and 15th. One at Cargreen. D.F.M. On the Camel near Amble Dam, one to four, August 28th- October 28th. D.J.B., F.M.C., F.E.C., C.V.C., C.A.L.-D., P.J.D., D.F.M., RJ.S., E.W. At the Gannel, Newquay, one September 19th. A.H.G. At Hayle Estuary, up to five September 4th-October 30th. C.V.C., E.G., MJJ., D.F.M., B.P., N.J.P., L.P.W. September 14th Three at Ruan Lanihorne, September 14th. D.F.M. At Copperhouse Creek, Hayle, two, September 19th. S.C.M.

32 Cornish Notes September 23rd. One at Ruan Lanihorne. D.F.M. September 29th. At Devoran Creek, one. E.W. October 2nd. One near Mawgan-in-Meneage. C. & G.G. October 13th. At Gyllingvase, Falmouth, one. E.W. October 16th. One at Eastern Green Beach, Penzance. J.S.-S.

181 SANDERLING 416. Crocethia alba. Last recorded at St. John's Lake, May 30th. Returned by July 12th. S.CM. October 29th. 80 on Marazion Marsh. E.G. It is unusual to have such large numbers visiting the Marsh.—Ed.

184 RUFF 417. Philomachus pugnax. On Camel Estuary, noted on Spring passage March 6th-April 2nd (maximum 10, March 26th). C.V.C., E.G., R.J.S. On Autumn passage, noted August 13th-September 30th (maxi­ mum 6, September 10th). F.E.C., C.V.C., C.A.L.-D., A.H.G., R.J.S. One winter record—a female at Amble , December 17th. S.C.M. At Hayle Estuary, two, January 11th; five, January 23rd; three, February 26th; two, March 4th; one, March 20th. J.E.B., E.G., S.C.M., B.P., L.P.W. On Autumn passage in very small numbers August 4th- November 30th. D.J.B., C.V.C., C.A.L.-D., E.G., B.P., S.C.M., L.P.W. At Porthgwarra, two, September 17th. P. At Marazion Marsh, one male. March 17th; two April 29th; one April 30th. J.E.B., B.P. At Stithians Reservoir, three March 25th-29th. J.E.B., G.E.M., R.D.P. One, April 12th, J.E.B., one, May 2nd, July 7th, 11th, 20th (not same bird as 7th), August 31st, September 27th. J.E.B., R.D.P. At Crowan Reservoirs, one, August 15th, 29th, September 4th and 12th. J.E.B., E.G., S.C.M. At St. Eval Airfield, one, October 8th. C.V.C. At St. Mawgan Airfield, one, October 17th. C.V.C., C.A.L.-D. At Devoran Creek, one, September 8th. R.M.C. At Ruan Lanihorne, one to five birds on various dates July 3lst-October 29th. D.F.M. At River Lynher, one at Whacker, January 11th. S.C.M. At St. John's Lake, four, May 12th. S.C.M. At Cargreen, River Tamar, four, September 15th. D.F.M.

185 AVOCET 451. Recurvirostra avosetta. River Tamar. 42 on February 5th, decreasing to 28 on the 26th. D.J.B., E.G.

33 Cornish Notes Nine on November 5th increasing to 22 by the 19th, 32 on 26th, 42, December 17th, 46, December 27th and remaining at that figure for rest of the month. R.M.C., PJ.D., E.G., P.KJ., S.C.M., A.C.S. Other records:— January 15th. One at Ardevora, River Fal. W.JJ. December 18th. One at St. John's Lake. S.C.M.

187 GREY PHALAROPE 400. Phalaropus fulicarius. February 20th. One off Towan Beach, Newquay. A.H.G. March 27th. One off Beach, St. Ives. B.P. September 13th. One at Amble Dam, Camel Estuary. DJ.B., WJJ., RJ.S. Two off St. Ives Island. B.P., NJ.P. September 14th. c. 10 seen during the day off St. Ives Island. B.K. October 1st. One off St. Ives Island. NJ.P., E.W. November 2nd. One off St. Ives Island. C.V.C., C.A.L.-D. November 16th. Two off St. Ives Island. B.P.

193 ARCTIC SKUA 493. Stercorarius parasiticus. April 19th. One dark phase flying west past St. Ives Island. B.P., L.P.W. May 6th. Two (one dark phase, one light phase) flying west past St. Ives Island. B.P. June 11th. One dark phase adult flying west at Godrevy. D.F.M. August 16th/17th. One spent two days operating between Water­ gate Bay and Newquay Harbour: obtained its main food supply from immature Herring Gulls. Skuas are not a regular feature of the autumn migration on this part of the coast. C.V.C. Autumn passage, August 5th-November 16th, lighter than usually, seen off St. Ives Island. Estimated that three quarters of birds seen were light phase birds. Largest number seen on any one day, 59, September 13th. E.G., B.P., L.P.W. Off Newquay, Autumn passage noted August 30th-September 17th: largest number seen were 14 on September 15th. The majority of the 34 birds seen in this period were dark phase birds. A.H.G. Off Gwennap Head a single bird seen August 14th and September 10th. P. September 4th. Two dark phase adults off Mousehole. D.F.M.

194 GREAT SKUA 491. Stercorarius skua. Most records of birds flying west past St. Ives Island. One, January 1st, E.G. One, January 2nd, February 2nd, 22nd, 26th, two February 27th. One, August 31st, September 4th, two September 13th, one 14th, four, 15th, one, November 16th, three December 2nd. R.B., E.G., B.K., NJ.P., L.P.W. One off Mousehole, September 4th. D.F.M.

34 Cornish Notes A single bird seen flying south-west off West Pentire Head, July 29th, August 30th, September 6th and 15th. A.H.G.

195 POMARINE SKUA 492. Stercorarius pomarinus. November 16th. Three passing St. Ives. E.G., B.P.

199 LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL 484/5. Larus fuscus. Winter records:— January 8th. Two, , Newquay, and one to three October 23rd to end of year. C.V.C., PJ.D. January 22nd. One, Porth Beach, Newquay. C.V.C. January 29th. 29 of the British race at Hayle Estuary. J.E.B. December 3rd. One at Seaton. S.C.M. The main influx occurred in February. On February 6th, 33 adults on the Camel at Padstow. C.V.C. 250 on River Lynher, February 20th and 350 on the 26th. E.G., S.C.M. 60 on Camel, Trewornan, February 19th. F.M.C. 150, Trewornan mud flats, February 22nd. R.J.S. Good numbers occurred at Hayle Estuary, 175, February 20th. 100 + , February 27th, 100 passing St. Ives the same day. C.V.C., E.G. An easterly passage off Gwennap Head, February 20th. P., C.V.C., E.G. March 9th. 450 at St. John's Lake. S.C.M. Birds of the Scandinavian race fuscus noted: — April 8th. Two at Hayle. E.G. 200 HERRING GULL 482. Larus argentatus. Several pairs nested successfully on house roofs in Henver Road, Newquay. C.V.C. Nesting on houses at , Newquay Station platforms and on the rail track itself. C.J.S.

201 COMMON GULL 481. Larus canus. A considerable movement took place in South-East Cornwall early in the year. 600 on St. John's Lake January 12th increased to 2,400+ by the 14th January. S.C.M.

202 GLAUCOUS GULL 487. Larus hyperboreus. February 20th. A first winter bird at Swanpool, Falmouth. C.V.C. December 30th. An immature at St. Ives. R.M.C. 203 ICELAND GULL 488. Larus glaucoides. December 3rd. One at St. Ives. A.C.&. Details supplied. — Ed.

35 Cornish Notes 205 MEDITERRANEAN GULL 479. Larus melanocephalus. February 13th. One adult in winter plumage at Penzance. E.G., L.P.W. March 12th-13th. One adult assuming summer plumage at St. St. Ives. E.G., L.P.W. March 20th. One immature at Hayle Estuary. R.B., E.G., S.C.M. Full details supplied. — Eds. June 12th. One in almost adult breeding plumage flying south­ west at Godrevy. D.F.M. Details received. — Ed. August 4th-November 2nd. An adult in the St. Ives Bay and Hayle Estuary area. J.B. & S.B., C.V.C., C.A.L-D., E.G., M.J.J., A.G.P., R.D.P., et al.

207 LITTLE GULL 477. Larus minutus. February 13th. One adult at . E.G., L.P.W. February llth-27th, and March 13th. One adult and one immature at St. Ives. J.B. & S.B., C.V.C., A.G.P., B.P., R.D.P. An adult at St. Ives April 5th-19th and May 7th and 15th. One in breeding plumage at Hayle Estuary, May 2nd, 4th and 9th may have been the same bird. J.B. & S.B., E.G., K.P., B.P., S.C.M., L.P.W., NJ.P. May 8th-9th. One at Hayle Estuary. C.A.L.-D., MJJ. May 15th. One adult in breeding plumage at St. Ives. E.G. August 9th-11th. One immature at St. Ives. NJ.P. August 30th. One immature flying south-west off West Pentire Head, Newquay. A.H.G. September 3rd. One immature of the year at Hayle Estuary. C.V.C., A.H.G. October 15th. One second winter bird at Marazion Marsh. L.P.W. October 21st-November 3rd. One immature at St. Ives. J.E.B., J.B. & S.B., E.G., L.P.W. November 16th. Four (immatures) flying west past St. Ives Island. E.G., B.P. November 27th. One sub-adult flying west past St. Ives Island. R.B., E.G., S.C.M. Three adults at St. Ives. NJ.P. November 28th to end of year. One to two at St. Ives. R.M.C., NJ.P., A.C.S., V.R.T.

208 BLACK-HEADED GULL 478. Larus ridibundus. First Autumn birds including one juvenile of the year, seen at Stithians Reservoir, July 4th. J.E.B.

209 SABINE'S GULL 474. Xema sabini. August 28th. One adult near Spit, Par. CJ.S.

36 Cornish Notes September 13th. Two adults in breeding plumage at St. Ives. R.B., B.P., NJ.P. September 15th. One immature at St. Ives. B.P.

1 KITTIWAKE 489. Rissa tridactyla. 15 nests at Tolpednpenwith. P. At Gull Rock, Nare Head. 200+ birds seen, June 21st. D.F.M. At Head. 50+ birds were seen on August 3rd and 13th. They appeared to have nested here. All had gone on August 28th. F.M.S. At Mullion Island. 65 pairs occupying ledges, but probably only 25 pairs bred successfully. 15 pairs on Gull Rock, Muliion. CJ.B. Some heavy passages observed off St. Ives Island during North West gales. February 27th. c. 8,000 flying west between 0800-1200 hours. E.G. November 16th. 20,000+ flying west between 0800-1630 hours. . E.G., B.P.

BLACK TERN 462. Chlidonias niger. May 22nd. One off Rame Head. S.C.M. May 30th. Nine flying east against strong easterly wind off . The same evening two hawking over Stithians Reservoir. Not seen the next day. A.G.P. Noted in small numbers in St. Ives Bay and Hayle Estuary area, August 21st-October 1st. (Maximum 20, August 22nd). R.B., M.J.J., B.P., N.J.P. August 5th-12th. One immature at St. John's Lake. C.A.L.-D., E.G., S.C.M. August 28th. One, Amble Dam, Camel Estuary. C.V.C., F.M.C. Five off Crinnis. S.E.L. August 30th. 18+ flying south-west off West Pentire Head near Newquay. A.H.G. August 26th. One flying east at . D.F.M. August 31st. One, Tamar Estuary. E.G. August 29th. Two, Cawsand Bay. S.C.M. August 22nd. Two, Crowan Reservoirs. R.G.H. September 3rd. One, Drift Reservoir. C.V.C., A.H.G. September 2nd and 6th. Two at Stithians Reservoir. G.E.M. September 4th. One, Amble Dam. C.V.C., A.H.G. September 5th. One at Cargreen. D.F.M. September 6th. One, Landulph Marsh. E.G. September 8th. One off Pendennis Point, Falmouth. R.M.C. September 15th. One passing Porth Island, Newquay. C.V.C. September 29th. One at St. Mawgan Airfield. C.A.L.-D. September 30th. One at Amble Dam. A.H.G. October 2nd. Two at Loe Pool. E.W.

37 Cornish Notes October 6th. One at Cargreen. D.F.M. October 7th. One, Stithians Reservoir. J.E.B., R.G.H. October 9th. One, Burniere Point, Camel Estuary. D.F.M., R.J.S. October 15th. Two feeding over flood water in field near Hayle Causeway, R.G.H., and one at Loe Pool, J.S.G.

217 COMMON TERN 469. Sterna hirundo. On Spring passage first noted at Pendower Cove, March 31st J.E.B. St. Ives Bay, April 3rd. E.G. May 1st. 25+ off Marazion. C.V.C. May 25th. 50 + 4 Comics ' at Spit reefs, Par. CJ.S. Not usually seen in such large numbers at these localities. — Ed. In Widemouth Bay near Bude, autumn passage of 4 Comic' Terns much larger in numbers than usual. Passage took place July 18th- October 11th. F.E.C At Porthkidney Beach, largest numbers of 'Comic' Terns noted on Autumn passage were 100 +, July 17th and 20th., and c. 150 July 24th. J.B. & S.B., E.G. Off St. Ives Island 200+ were noted, September 13th, 14th and 80 on 15th. R.B., B.P., N.J.P. On Autumn passage last noted on October 30th at St. Ives Bay, E.G., and Camel Estuary, D.J.B., and at Porthgwarra, November 13th. P.

218 ARCTIC TERN 470. Sterna macrura. April 8th. Two at Hayle Estuary. E.G. May 13th. At , a decapitated bird found in the middle of a field. R.J.S. July 21st. Two in breeding plumage at St. John's Lake and three August 6th-9th. S.C.M. August 7th. Two in breeding dress, off Rock, Camel Estuary. C.V.C. September 15th. One in breeding dress at St. Ives. J.E.B. November 5th. At Daymer Bay, one. RJ.S.

219 ROSEATE TERN 468. Sterna dougallii. April 23rd. One at Looe. R.B., E.G., V.R.T. May 23rd. One at Marazion Beach. R.G.H. May 11th. Two and one, May 15th, Porthkidney Beach. C. & G.G., E.G. May 21st. One at Marazion. D.F.M. Noted at Porthkidney Beach on Autumn passage, June 25th- September 4th. (12, July 23rd; nine, August 7th). E.G., MJ.J., B.P., L.P.W.

38 Cornish Notes At St. John's Lake on Autumn passage July lOth-September 14th. Largest numbers were five adults, July 10th. S.C.M. October llth-18th. Three in Widemouth Bay near Bude. One male in full breeding dress, one female in almost winter plumage, and one immature. F.E.C.

222 LITTLE TERN 471. Sterna albifrons. April 15th. One off St. Michael's Mount. J.E.B. April 23rd. One at Looe. R.B., E.G., V.R.T. May 8th. One off Penzance. CV.C. L.P.W. May 21st. Two off St. Michael's Mount. J.E.B. At St. John's Lake (small numbers) noted on six dates, June 21st-September 13th. S.C.M. On Autumn passage, small numbers (1-5) seen at Porthkidney Beach and Hayle Estuary on several dates July 16th-September 15th. J.B. & S.B., C.V.C., E.G., M.J.J., B.P. August 7th. Five-}- at Rock, Camel Estuary. C.V.C. August 29th. Eleven at Bay and four on September 4th. S.E.L. August 30th. One flying east off Rame Head. S.C.M. October 8th. At Pendeen, one flew west with a party of 'Comic' Terns. D.F.M. October 11th. One, Widemouth Bay. F.E.C.

223 SANDWICH TERN 467. Sterna sandvicensis. On Spring passage first noted in St. Ives Bay March 19th, March 22nd at Sennen Cove, F.R.S., and Par Bay, C.J.S., and at Looe, March 26th. S.C.M. On the North Coast, Widemouth Bay-Newquay, autumn pas­ sage, July lOth-October 11th. F.E.C., C.V.C. In St. Ives Bay. Autumn passage as usually. Largest numbers seen were 50 at Porthkidney Beach, September 2nd, 13th and 18th. J.B. & S.B., E.G. Last seen October 8th. E.G. September 24th. A juvenile on Porthkidney Beach had been colour-ringed this summer on the Fame Islands, Northumberland. S.C.M. 224/227 AUKS 495/9. Alca torda. Uria aalge. The usual impressive westerly movements of " Razormots" or " Guillebills" were seen off St. Ives Island during periods of North West winds, e.g. c. 20,000+ 0830-1630 hours, November 16th. B.P.

224 496. Alca torda. June 21st. Twelve adults and three chicks on cliffs near Pentire Glaze Farm, Polzeath. F.M.C.

39 Cornish Notes 226 LITTLE AUK 502. Plautus alle. January 1st. Five off St. Ives Island, and four on January 2nd. B.P. February 14th. One in Falmouth Bay. E.W. March 12th. Two flying west off St. Ives Island. E.G. October 4th. At Pendeen, one flying west, and two on the 8th. D.F.M. October 8th. At Godrevy, one flying west. D.F.M. October 29th. One off St. Ives Island. D.M.N. November 13th. Two off Gwennap Head. E.G. November 16th. Two flying west off St. Ives Island. E.G., B.P. November 27th. Three flying west off St. Ives Island. E.G. In December, two flying west off St. Ives Island on the 2nd, two on 3rd, one on 4th, and one on 24th. J.E.B., B.P., N.J.P., L.P.W.

227 GUILLEMOT 499. Uria aalge. April 6th. 100 at Lye Rock. A.F.A. June 21st. About 40 adults with 10 chicks on cliifs near Pentireglaze Farm, Polzeath. F.M.C.

230 PUFFIN 503. Fratercula arctica. A decrease noted in breeding areas. April 6th. 120 on sea at Lye Rock, Tintagel. A.F.A. May 1st. 20 at Lye Rock, Tintagel, and 20+ at The Mouls, Polzeath. E.G. May 8th. 50 on sea off Lye Rock, and c. 75 on the 11th. R.M.C., R.D.P. May 29th. Only one at breeding holes at Porthmissen. Some of the holes that Puffins were using in 1965 appeared to have been taken over by . CV.C. June 11th. 25 on the sea off The Mouls, Polzeath. F.M.C. June 18th. 5+ off Gull Rock, Holywell. J.E.B. Records of birds seen away from breeding areas:— March 12th. 20 flying past St. Ives Island; two, March 20th. E.G., and 10, March 27th, B.P. June 26th. Two passing Godrevy, and two passing St. Ives. E.G. July 9th. One at The Dodman. E.G. At Pendeen, two flying west, October 4th, 20 on the 8th and 2 on the 30th. D.F.M. September 13th. One off St. Ives Island. NJ.P. October 7th. One flying east off Rame Head. S.C.M. October 8th. Two flying west at Godrevy. D.F.M.

40 Cornish Notes In December flying west off St. Ives Island, five on 3rd, three on 10th and 22nd. NJ.P., L.P.W.

233 ROCK DOVE 382. Columbia livia. Apparently pure Rock Doves are to be found in various coastal localities in small numbers. Normally they are found consorting with feral pigeons which breed on the cliffs and are wild and unapproachable. Undermentioned records refer to apparently pure birds. March 6th. At Beacon Cove, one. E.G. October 20th. At Newquay Porth, one. PJ.D. November 10th. At River Gannel, one. PJ.D.

235 TURTLE DOVE 383. Streptopelia turtur. January 8th and 29th. One, with a flock of Collared Doves in Gardens, Newquay. C.V.C. A most unusual record, and possibly the first January record for Britain. — Ed. May-August. A pair nested at Percuil. H.F.C. April 23rd. At Portwrinkle, one. R.B., E.G. April 30th. Ten at Porthgwarra, P. One at Pentire Head. D.F.M. May 1st. Two at Porthgwarra. P. May 3rd. Three, Neeham Farm, Newlyn East. A.H.G. May 15th and 19th. Four, Marazion Marsh. E.G., L.P.W. May 21st. One at Porthgwarra. P. May 22nd. One at , Whitesand Bay. S.C.M. June 4th. Five in a grass field at Treburrick, Porthcothan. T.O.D. June 7th. One at St. Just Cliffs. R.H.B. June 8th. Two near Marazion. CJ.B. June 11th. One, Porthkidney. B.P. June 25th. One, Trew near Breage. J.S.G. July 1st. One, . D.F.M. July 5th. One near . B.P. July 8th. Two, Hayle Estuary. B.P. July 30th. One, , St. Just in Penwith. J.E.B. August 26th. One at Porthgwarra. P. August 28th. One, Crowlas. E.G., L.P.W. September 9th. One at Porthgwarra. P. September 12th. One, Gwithian. R.B. October 2nd. One, Copperhouse, Hayle. L.P.W. October 1st. One, Porthleven. J.S.G. October 6th. One at , J.B. & S.B. One at , D.F.M. 41 Cornish Notes October 7th. One at . CJ.S. October 9th. One at Porth Joke, . A.H.G. October 15th. Two at Porthgwarra. P. November 20th. One at Clodgy, St. Ives. NJ.P.

COLLARED DOVE. Streptopelia decaocto. Increasing at Newquay: a flock of 25+ seen, November 26th. Birds also noted in increased numbers in the Bude district; Falmouth; Copperhouse, Hayle (90+ December 18th); St. Erth; Lelant; Gulval; Penzance; Truro; Helston; Lostwithiel; Par; . Now established at Crantock and Newlyn East, Downderry, Seaton. Odd birds noted once or twice at Scorrier, Freathy, Antony, Treen, Porthgwarra, Rame Head, Percuil, St. Mawes, Mullion, Porth- leven, Porthjoke, Crantock, Gwithian, Crowan. J.E.B., C.V.C., F.E.C., R.M.C., H.F.C., N.B.E., E.G., J.S.G., A.H.G., MJJ., P.G.K., D.F.M., S.C.M., R.D.P., W.M.P., CJ.S.

237 CUCKOO 240. Cuculus canorus. In West Cornwall an early arrival—one at Redruth March 17th. G.E.M. In mid Cornwall the first was recorded April 11th at Goss Moor. CJ.S. At the first noted April 17th, CJ.B., N.B.E., and also at Cargreen. E.G. It was then not recorded until the 24th when birds were noted at and the East Looe River, S.C.M. From this date on noted in many different parts of the County. It was last seen on August 26th at Stithians Reservoir. G.E.M., A.G.P.

241 BARN OWL 254. Tyto alba. Recorded every month of the year except September. Wide­ spread in the county. Breeding recorded at Flushing, E.W., Nance- gollan, J.E.B., and , J.E.D.

245 HAWK OWL 246. Surnia ulula. August 14th. One near Gurnards Head. JJP. Details supplied. — Ed.

246 LITTLE OWL 249. Athene noctua. All records received:— January 14th and April 4th. One at Torpoint. S.C.M.

42 Cornish Notes April 1st. One at Amble Dam, Camel Estuary. F.M.C. During April and May, one at Porth Navas. H.K. April 8th. One at Withnoe, Whitesand Bay. S.C.M. At Rame (S.E. Cornwall) one, April 8th and 10th, October 2nd and 21st. S.C.M. May 9th. One near Towednack. J.B. & S.B. May 21st. One near Bogee Commorij^t^^ C.V.C. May 23rd. One at Lanhydrock. D.F.M. May 29th. One at Newlyn East. A.H.G. Established and probably breeding near Haisetown. J.B. & S.B. A resident pair at Porthgwarra. P. June 26th. One at Portwrinkle. S.C.M. August 15th. One at Cargreen, and one heard September 30th. K.A., P.KJ. August 24th. One at , . A.H.G. September 20th. One at Treveal near Zennor. MJJ.

249 SHORT-EARED OWL 251. Asio flammeus. More recorded than usually. February 6th. One at St. Eval. C.V.C. At Porthgwarra. Two on October 9th, and one or two were in the area until at least November 22nd. J.E.B., P. October 30th. Near Hell's Mouth, one. G.E.M., A.G.P., R.D.P. November 8th. Two at Widemouth Bay. F.E.C.

252 NIGHTJAR 227. Caprimulgus europaeus. Few Records received. The species appears to be declining in the County. June 1st. Three at Hill. B.P. One pair only at , Carthew, this season. First seen May 21st. An immature seen in July. W.JJ. June 3rd. One churring at Carn Gloose, St. Just in Penwith. R.H.B.

255 SWIFT 225. A pus apus. First recorded on April 23rd at St. Ives, S.B., and Newquay, A.H.G. During the last week of April it was recorded at many localities throughout the County. Most had gone by August 15th, but stragglers noted after this date at several places, the last near Gerrans on September 9th, R.M.C., and St. Ives, October 6th. N.J.P.

43 Cornish Notes 258 KINGFISHER 234. Alcedo atthis. Widespread outside breeding season. Few records received during breeding season. June 4th. One, below Lostwithiel Park. R. & P.A.

261 HOOPOE 232. Upupa epops. March 8th-April 3rd. One, Marazion sand and marsh. J.E.B., C.V.C., C.A.L.-D., E.G., R.G.H., B.P., R.D.P., C.J.S. May 1st. One at near Antony. S.C.M. May 22nd. One at Mylor. A.M.G.B. September 4th. One in garden at Lelant. M.JJ. September 13th. One in a garden at Lower Tregenna, Newquay, had been present according to occupants of the house since September 3rd. C.V.C., C.A.L.-D.

263 GREATER SPOTTED WOODPECKER 237. Dendocropos major. August 21st-December 17th. One seen at Porthgwarra at various times between these dates. Two on September 17th. One ringed on October 16th was retrapped in the same place, December 17th. P. September 24th. One heard at Treveal near Zennor. S.B. (This species not often recorded on the Northern side of the West Penwith Peninsular. — Ed.) October 30th. One flushed from willows at top end of Kynance Valley near Grochall. N.B.E.

264 LESSER SPOTTED WOODPECKER 238. Dendocropos minor. March 19th. A pair at Hawkes Wood near . J.B. & S.B., WJJ. April 3rd. One at Porth Navas. Seen again May 7th. H.K. June 1st. One at Lanhydrock. One also seen August 22nd and September 24th. D.F.M. July 4th. At Probus, one. R.D.P. July 24th. At Illogan Woods, one. E.H., R.R. September 6th. One at Landulph Marsh. E.G.

271 WOODLARK 69. Lullula arborea. At Torpoint, three in a kale field January llth-March 19th. In breeding season, two pairs at Torpoint, one pair at St. John and two pairs at Sheviock. S.C.M. At Treveneague, St. Hilary, two singing, January 23rd, and one singing, September 29th. R.G.H. One seen here with three young, June 26th. N.B.E. May 1st and 3rd. One singing at Probus. R.D.P.

44 Cornish Notes May 1st. One singing at Ruan Lanihorne. D.F.M. A resident pair at Lanhydrock. D.F.M. June 8th. One at Halton Quay. E.G. June 17th. One at Cotehele. D.F.M. In mid-July one fed in a garden at Cargreen daily for a week. P.KJ. August 24th-October 11th. One to two at Cotehele. D.F.M. September 28th. One near . D.F.M. October 2nd. One near Bodmin Road Station. D.F.M. October 4th. One near St. Just in Penwith. D.F.M. October 7th and 28th. One near Bodmin. D.F.M. October 15th. One at Trethinnick, St. Cleer. S.C.M. October 13th. One near Five Lanes, Bodmin Moor. D.F.M. October 30th. One near Porthgwarra. D.F.M.

SWALLOW 220. Hirundo rustica. First seen:— March 13th at Marazion Marsh. J.S.-S. Lelant. MJ.J. August 30th. Estimated 15,000 at roost, Par Beach. S.E.L. Late dates: — Mullion, November 8th. N.B.E. Porthcothan, November 11th. T.O.D. River Tamar, November 20th. K.A. & P.KJ. Helford Passage, November 22nd. E.W. Marazion, November 24th. R.M.P. Gulval, December 2nd. P.G.K. Penz?-~.e, December 6th. A.B.G., NJ.P.

HOUSE MARTIN 222. Delichon urbica. First seen April 3rd at Porthleven, J.S.G., and April 7th at Freathy, S.C.M. Many arrivals took place in last fortnight of April. In the Par district several new nest sites occupied, some on new houses and bungalows. Two nests on ledges of a steel girder entrance to a garage, and one on a fluorescent lighting tube. CJ.S. At Stithians Dam, June 13th, 19 nests under the overhanging walk across the dam. Young birds being fed at some nests. 14 nests July 11th. By August 15th all the nests had gone apparently washed away in the stormy weather. J.E.B., R.D.P. A small cliff nesting colony at Polkirt Beach, . I.M.C. At the cliff nesting colony at Crinnis, , six pairs were still feeding young in nests August 26th-September 6th. S.E.L.

45 Cornish Notes Late dates were of birds seen at Truro, November 5th. N.B.E., Porthgwarra, November 9th, J.E.B., C.J.S., and Penzance, November 22nd. A.B.G.

277 SAND MARTIN 223. Riparia riparia. The first of the hirundines to arrive and the first to leave. Early arrivals were at the River Tamar March 5th., E.G., and Drift Reservoir March 6th, A.B.G. Many arrivals in the last twelve days of March. May 12th. One excavating a hole in a quarry at St. in Penwith, May 12th. One excavating a hole in a quarry at St. Just-in- Penwith, but no nesting proved R.H.B. At Widemouth Bay near Bude, 12-14 cliff nesting pairs. As late as August 30th four pairs were feeding young at the nest, and birds were last seen here in the second week of September. F.E.C. June 17th. 30 + holes in cliffs at . Birds taking food to young in at least 8 holes. One hole taken over by a pair of House Sparrows. J.E.B. July 16th. A small cliff nesting colony at . R.A.C. The main departure is in August, but stragglers noted at Wide- mouth Bay, September 14th, F.E.C., Marazion Marsh, September 20th, A.H.G., Gwithian, September 22nd, S.C.M., Amble Dam, September 24th, C.V.C., and Cargreen, October 6th, D.F.M., Porth­ gwarra, October 25th, J.E.B.

279 RAVEN 1. Corvus corax. Well distributed along the coast with good breeding successes. Several inland records received both of breeding birds, and birds seen outside breeding season.

280 CARRION CROW 3. Corvus corone. April 30th. At Housel Bay, a Carrion Crow drove off a Magpie poking about in long grass, and from the same place took a Slow Worm (or possibly Adder) which it swallowed. R.M.P. Neither Slow Worm nor Adder are listed as food taken by Crow or Magpie in the Handbook. — Eds. May 29th. At St. Just Airport a Carrion Crow seen to take a pipit sized bird on the wing, and fly off with it. G.P.G.R.

281 HOODED CROW 2. Corvus comix. November 5th. Two at Stockadon. P.KJ.

282 ROOK 4. Corvus frugilegus. May 6th. A pair nesting on chimney pot at Churchtown. N.B.E.

46 Cornish Notes 283 JACKDAW 5. Corvus monedula. In order to prevent other species taking the fat put out for tits, I placed a bamboo pole horizontally in my ' Cornish hedge" and from the end suspended the fat by a string about 15 inches long. One Jackdaw has managed to get the fat. It settles on the pole, bends down to grip the string several inches down. Pulls it up and grips it with its foot and repeats till the fat can be reached. This method has been described as being practiced by Great Tits to obtain peanuts on string. R.H.B. On February 12th at a garden bird table at one was observed behaving in a similar fashion, hauling up string of peanuts with beak, holding with claw and eating one by one. Sub­ sequently when string was replaced by a wire tit-feeder, Jackdaws repeatedly knocked the feeder off its hook in order to scatter and eat peanuts. W.M.P. A Great Spotted Woodpecker did the same thing to get at cheese hanging on a string, in my garden in South 25 years ago. — Ed. Each Spring our Jackdaws perch on the backs of cows, some­ times as many as three on a single unprotesting cow, and carry great beakfuls of hair to their nests. R.H.B.

287 CHOUGH 13. Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax. The remaining pair was seen throughout the year at its usual site. — Ed.

288-290 TIT Species 97-102. Parus sp. There was a noticeable influx of Great, Blue and Coal Tits into the St. Ives-Hellesveor-Zennor area in early October. J.B. & S.B.

292 MARSH TIT 107. Parus palustris. Seen throughout the year at irregular intervals near Towednack. J.B. & S.B. This species is not often recorded in West Penwith. — Ed.

293 WILLOW TIT 108. Parus montanus. May 22nd. Two at Lanhydrock. D.F.M. June 21st. Two in upper Fowey Valley. D.F.M. November 8th. One seen and heard at Tamar Lake. F.E.C

294 LONG-TAILED TIT 111. Aegithalos caudatus. In South East Cornwall back to pre-1963 numbers in the breeding season. S.C.M.

295 BEARDED TIT 112. Panurus biarmicus. The birds involved in the 1965 eruption became reduced in numbers, and unfortunately none remained to breed.

47 Cornish Notes Small numbers were recorded at Marazion Marsh during the early part of the year, four (one male, three females) still present March 20th. One male and one female, April 8th. E.G., R.G.H., MJJ., B.P., S.C.M. January 9th. One at Par Marsh. CJ.S.

300 DIPPER 218. Cinclus cinclus. The pair reported on River, Truro, 1965 still present in January. R.D.P. April 30th. A pair with well-fledged young on the CameLnear St. Breward. J.B. & S.B. May 1st. One at St. Neot. E.G. May 8th. One in , , and one by Tintagel Castle. R.D.P. May 21st. One at Clapper Bridge, Saltash, with three young in the nest. E.G. May 30th. Three young in nest in upper Fowey Valley. WJJ. June 11th. Two adults and one juvenile in upper Fowey Valley. E.G. June 18th. A pair at St. Kneighton's Keive and Waterfall. F.E.C. July 5th. One at . MJJ. May 25th. One at Wenford. R.A. September 2nd. One, River Fowey at Draynes Bridge. R. & P.A.

301 MISTLE THRUSH 174. Turdus viscivorus. October 8th-November 6th. A passage noted at Porthgwarra. Largest numbers recorded were 50, October 30th. P.

302 FIELDFARE 173. Turdus pilaris. Winter visitors and/or passage migrants were last recorded at Saltash, March 29th, S.C.M., Towednack, April 3rd, L.P.W., Newlyn East, April 5th, A.H.G., and St. Erth, April 9th, E.G. First Autumn arrivals were noted at Pont near Polruan, September 29th, D.F.M., Bodmin, October 4th, D.F.M., St. Mellion, October 6th, D.F.M., and on the 9th at Stithians, P.H.R., Halsetown, S.B., and Porthgwarra, P. At Porthgwarra from October 9th to November 6th there was a considerable passage with a maximum of 150+ on October 30th. P.

303 SONG THRUSH 175/7. Turdus philomenos. A very welcome increase noted in mid-Cornwall. RJ.S. Many migrants about Whitesand Bay from September and October onwards were very dark and grey, rather shy or skulking. Probably continental birds. S.C.M.

48 Cornish Notes 304 REDWING 178. Turdus musicus. Winter visitors and/or passage migrants last recorded at Cam­ borne, March 8th, L.P.W., Newlyn East, March 14th, A.H.G., Porthcothan, March 16th, T.O.D., Camel Estuary, March 20th, F.M.C., Torpoint, April 3rd, S.C.M. First Autumn birds were recorded at Amble Dam, September 18th, E.G., St. Cleer, October 6th, S.C.M., and from the 7th onwards widespread throughout the county.

307 RING OUSEL 182. Turdus torquatus. April 6th. A male at Cargloth near Downderry. S.C.M. April 8th. One at Kynance. C.J.B., N.B.E. June 21st. One in Upper Fowey Valley. D.F.M. September 16th. One near Lostwithiel. D.F.M. October 1st. At Treveal, Zennor, three; five on 2nd and seven on 8th. NJ.P. October 8th. One at Pendeen. D.F.M. October 15th. Five at , Sennen. B.P. Two at Kynance Valley, and one on cliff top. N.B.E., H.K. October 24th. One at Gulval. P.G.K. At Porthgwarra. Two, April 17th; one, August 29th, October 2nd-29th recorded on several dates with a maximum of 20 + , October 15th. P.

308 BLACKBIRD 184. Turdus merula. September 4th. A female at Lelant ate a Lizard, swallowing it almost whole. While tackling , the Blackbird was closely watched by a Song Thrush on either side. MJ.J.

311 WHEATEAR 186/7. Oenanthe oenanthe. First arrivals were noted at Hayle Estuary, March 11th, J.B. & S.B., Widemouth Bay, March 13th, F.E.C., and noted at several localities from March 17th onwards. Very few breeding records received. A pair bred at Pentire Head, Newquay, and was thought to raise two broods. C.V.C. June 5th. A pair feeding young at Godrevy: fledged by 12th. D.F.M. July 12th. An adult and one juvenile near Gwithian. C.J.S. August 6th. A juvenile of the year at . J.E.B. September 24th. Two at Trevose, one in almost full breeding dress appeared to be referable to the Greenland race. J.E.B. Late departures were recorded at Penzance, November 4th, CJ.S., Polridmouth, November 6th, W.J.J., and Porthgwarra, Novem­ ber 11th, R.D.P.

49 Cornish Notes 317 STONECHAT 198. Saxicola torquata. A pair bred successfully at Marazion Marsh for the first time since 1962. J.E.B. Only one inland breeding record received. Bred on Trenance- Greensplatt Downs (near St. Austell) for first time since 1963. WJJ. On the morning of August 14th a large influx in the Gurnards Head area—about a hundred seen. By the morning of the 16th numbers back to their previous level. J.P.

318 WHINCHAT 197. Saxicola rubetra. Spring records:— May 1st. A pair at Widemouth Bay. F.E.C. May 17th. A male at Newquay Porth. C.V.C. May 28th and 30th, and June 11th. Two males and a female in upper Fowey Valley, near Bolventor, obviously holding territory. C.V.C., E.G., R.J.S. A good Autumn passage, introduced by a female near Zennor on July 16th and an immature at Torpoint on July 17th. After that none were seen until August 20th when single birds were seen at Amble Dam and Hell's Mouth. From then until October 8th small numbers were seen at many coastal localities. At Porthgwarra passage was noted August 21st until October 23rd. The only inland records were of one to eight birds at Neeham Farm, Newlyn East, August 19th-September 11th, and one at St. Eval Airfield, October 8th.

320 COMMON REDSTART. Phoenicurus phoenicurus. More records received than usually. April 8th. One male at Rame Head. S.C.M. April 9th. Five males at Porthgwarra. P. April 9th. One female at Porthmeor, Zennor, and two males, April 10th. C.V.C., E.G., L.P.W. April 13th. A male at Rumps Point, Pentire Head. J.E.M. April 16th. One male at Constantine Bay. C.V.C. One female at Porthgwarra. P. April 17th. One male at Freathy, Whitesand Bay. S.C.M. April 18th. A male at Bosistow, near St. Levan. J.A.G.B. April 30th. One singing near St. Breward. J.B. & S.B. Several singing males at Lanhydrock during period April 25th- June 1st. D.F.M. May 1st. One male singing at Hustyn, St. Breocke Downs. E.G. May 7th. One at Wooden Bridge, River Inny. D.F.M. May 25th. A breeding pair at Cotehele Woods. E.G. May 26th. One female at Cove. D.F.M.

50 Cornish Notes June 1st. One at Park. D.F.M. August 3rd-8th. Singles at Lanhydrock. D.F.M. August 23rd. An adult female at Ashton. R.G.H. August 26th-29th. A female in a garden at Troon. W.H.H. August 30th. One at Porth Island, Newquay, and one September 27th. C.V.C. September 17th. One at Porthmeor, near Porthcothan. J.E.B. September 22nd. One at . J.E.B., J.B. & S.B. September 25th. One at Clodgy, St. Ives. N.J.P. September 30th. One at Gurnard's Head village. L.P.W. At Porthgwarra: One to three noted on many dates August 20th-October 23rd. P. October 10th. One at Porthmeor, Zennor. L.P.W. October 16th. One at St. Ives, N.J.P. One at Mullion, N.B.E. October 17th. One at St. Mawgan Airfield. C.V.C, C.A.L.-D.

BLACK REDSTART 202. Phoenicurus ochruros.

January 6th. Two at Hannafore, Looe; one on 16th. E.G., S.C.M. March 19th. An adult male at Leedstown. CJ.B. A male at Porthgwarra. P. October 9th. One at , . S.C.M. October 14th. One at Wadebridge. CJ.S. At Drift Reservoir. Two, October 15th; one, November 19th and two, December 4th. A.B.G. October 10th. One at Torpoint. S.C.M. October 16th. One female, . J.B. & S.B. October 16th-17th. One, Camel Estuary. C.V.C., C.A.L.-D. One, Penlee Point. E. & K.A. One immature at Portscatho. H.F. & J.K.C. October 18th-26th. One recorded daily at Leedstown, two on October 19th. CJ.B. October 22nd-23rd. One, Alverton, Penzance. A.B.G. October 23rd. One, Towan Head, Newquay. C.V.C. October 23rd. One, Sennen. A.B.G. Two males at Porthmeor, Zennor. E.G., L.P.W.

A small passage took place at St. Mawgan airfield, the birds flycatching from the hangar roofs. October 24th, two (female or immature). October 25th, one (female or immature). November 1st, one adult male. November 3rd, one immature male. C.V.C.

51 Cornish Notes At Porthgwarra: One, October 15th; seven, October 23rd; one on the 25th, J.E.B., and 29th. P. October 17th. One male, Par Beach. CJ.S. October 21st. One at St. Ives Island. NJ.P. October 31st. One Penzance Engine Sheds. CJ.S. November 3rd. One, Ponsandane. CJ.S. November 4th. One at Sennen Cove. JJ. November 12th. One, St. Ives Island. L.P.W. November 20th. One, Godrevy Head. L.P.W. December 25th. One at Par Beach. S.C.M.

324 BLUETHROAT 205/6. Cyanosylvia svecica. September 18th. At Kynance, one: probably a first winter plumaged bird. CJ.B., N.B.E. Full details submitted. — Ed.

327 GRASSHOPPER WARBLER 145. Locustella naevia. A very good Spring passage noted in many coastal districts from April 10th to mid-May. A considerable " fall " recorded on April 10th when birds noted at Mawgan Porth, F.R.S., Whitesand Bay, Lower Tregantle and Rame Head, S.C.M. During the breeding season noted at Trencrom, MJJ., near Treswithian, L.P.W., Polzeath, R.M.C., Stithians Reservoir, J.E.B., Bodmin Moor, D.F.M., Coombe, , D.F.M. A pair were feeding young near Hor Point, St. Ives, in July, S.B., and a pair bred successfully at Rayle Bottoms, Illogan, E.H., R.R. Birds were last seen at Newlyn East, September 10th, A.H.G., Rame Head, on the 11th, S.C.M., Amble Dam on the 15th, DJ.B., and at Porthgwarra, October 16th, P.

333 REED WARBLER 149. Acrocephalus scirpaceus. The first arrivals noted were one at Saltash, April 15th, E.G., and one at Marazion Marsh, April 25th, J.E.B. During the breeding season birds were present at Marazion Marsh (four singing May 20th, J.E.B.), Swanpool, Falmouth (three singing May 12th, J.E.B.), Par Beach (six singing during May) and Par Marsh (five singing, C.J.S.), and two were noted at Cotehele, May 7th. At this latter locality one was noted, August 19th. E.G., D.F.M. On Autumn passage one at Gwithian, September 12th, R.B., and seen in very small numbers at Porthgwarra, August 29th to October 30th, PJ.D., P. Last seen at Marazion Marsh, October 4th. L.P.W. 337 SEDGE WARBLER 153. Acrocephalus schoenobaenus. The first Spring arrivals were recorded at Mawgan Porth, April 10th, F.R.S., Marazion Marsh, April 11th, E.G., and Saltash, April 12th, E.G.

52 Cornish Notes Birds were last seen at St. John's Lake, October 2nd, K.P., Marazion Marsh, October 4th, A.H.G., Porthgwarra, October 5th, P., and at Par, October 9th, CJ.S.

338 AQUATIC WARBLER 154. Acrocephalus paludicola. October 2nd-4th. One at Marazion Marsh. A.H.G., R.G.H., L.P.W. This record has been accepted by the Rarities Committee.

339 MELODIOUS WARBLER 156. Hippolais polyglotta. September 11th and 18th. One at Porthgwarra. R.B., B.K., D.F.M., P. Full details supplied. — Ed. Hippolais warblers, possibly of this species also seen at Porth­ gwarra, on August 21st (two), August 23rd (one), and September 3rd (one). P. On September 24th at Trevose a Hippolais Warbler in Tamarisk trees, was probably of this species being similar in size to a nearby Whinchat in the same tree. J.E.B.

343 BLACKCAP 162. Sylvia atricapilla. The first arrivals were recorded at Looe, April 6th, S.C.M., Carthew near St. Austell, April 8th, WJJ., Porthgwarra on the 9th, P., Newlyn East on the 10th, A.H.G., Antony and St. John on the 10th, S.C.M. During the breeding season in good numbers throughout the County in suitable habitats. 20 males were singing in the Glynn Valley, May 8th. E.G. On Autumn passage, noted at Porthgwarra September nth- November 6th, P. Noted in fair numbers at Clodgy, St. Ives, and Treveal, Zennor, NJ.P. Last recorded at Treveal, October 23rd, E.G., Last recorded at Ellenglaze, October 8th, A.H.G., and at Ruthern on same date. R. & P.A. More winter records received than usually. January 3rd, a male in , Penzance, K.P. At Portscatho one, January 3rd-14th, H.F.C. A dead bird at St. Mawes, February 2nd, V.H. A male at Padstow, March 5th, may have wintered, or it may have been an unusually early arrival. C.V.C. At a female November 28th-30th, K.M.H. At Saltash a female on November 6th and December 4th may have been the same bird. E.G. At Lelant a male, November 22nd-26th, J.E.B., NJ.P., and one at St. Ives, December 4th, NJ.P. At Gulval both sexes were seen on fifteen days in December, P.G-K. In Penlee Park, Penzance, a male December 13th and 19th: a female also seen in the park in December, E.M.C. At , a male, December 25th and 27th. M.B.R.

53 Cornish Notes 344 BARRED WARBLER 159. Sylvia nisoria. October 15th-16th. One at Porthgwarra. A.B.G., P.

346 GARDEN WARBLER 161. Sylvia borin. The first arrivals were recorded at , April 16th, E.W. Saltash, April 27th, and on same date at Lanhydrock, D.F.M. A plentiful breeding species in mid-East Cornwall. E.G. In fair numbers in breeding season in South East Cornwall. S.C.M. Recorded on passage from several areas where it is not present in breeding season. One in gardens at Gulval, August 11th, 12th and 15th. P.G.-K. August 13th. One at The Lizard. CJ.B., N.B.E. August 27th-October 29th. At Porthgwarra in very small numbers. P. August 29th. One at Rame Head. S.C.M. September 17th. One at Treveal near Zennor. MJJ.

347 WHITETHROAT 163. Sylvia communis. The first arrivals were noted at , April 6th, J.S.-S. St. Just in Penwith, April 8th, G.P.G.R., Freathy, April 8th, S.C.M., and Portwrinkle, April 9th, S.C.M. Lundy Haven, April 13th, J.E.M., Saltash, April 14th, E.G., Porthcothan, April 16th, J.E.B., C.V.C., Trenance, St. Austell, April 16th, Porthgwarra, April 16th, P. August 14th. In the morning a large influx in the Gurnards Head area. About a hundred seen. By the morning of the 16th numbers back to their previous level. J.P. Most had left the county by 20th September, and the last birds were recorded at Rame, October 2nd, S.C.M., Porthgwarra, October 3rd, P., and Treswithian, Camborne, October 15th, L.P.W.

348 LESSER WHITETHROAT 164. Sylvia curruca. April 7th. One at . J.B. & S.B. May 1st. Two at Tippets Shop near . D.F.M. May 14th. One, singing at Whacker near Antony. S.CM. May 30th. One near St. Erth. MJJ. August 23rd. One at Lanhydrock. D.F.M. At Porthgwarra: May 14th-15th, one. August 28th-29th, one. October 15th-16th, one. A.B.G., D.F.M., K.P., P.

354 WILLOW WARBLER 132. Phylloscopus trochilus. The first arrivals were at Porthcothan, April 1st, T.O.D. Camel Estuary, April 3rd, R.J.S., and Porthgwarra, April 3rd. At Porth­ gwarra, Spring passage lasted until May 14th. Most birds came through on and about April 9th with very few in May. None re­ mained to breed and the species was not recorded from May 15th until July 31st when one was noted. Last seen October 5th, trapped. P.

In the Bude area in fewer numbers than usually. F.E.C.

54 Cornish Notes 356 CHIFFCHAFF 129. Phylloscopus collybita. First arrivals were at St. Clement, March 5th, J.E.B. Widemouth Bav F.F.C, Rame. S.C.M., Madron. JS.-S., and Cawsand, S.C.M., March 6th. During the next two weeks became widespread through­ out the county. Winter records:— January llth-12th. Two at Torpoint. S.C.M. January 31st. One at St. Agnes. A.F.A. February 12th-13th. One at Marazion Marsh. E.G., L.P.W. February 20th. At Porthgwarra, one. E.G. February 26th. At Morval Lake, one. S.C.M. February 27th. At , one. E.G. November 19th. One in Trenance Gardens, Newquay. C.V.C. November 19th. Three at Ellenglaze, near Newquay. J.E.B. November 20th. One, St. Mawgan airfield. C.V.C. November 20th. One, Gwithian Pond. L.P.W. December 4th. One at Porthgwarra. P. During December, one to three birds in gardens of Chycornick Terrace, Gulval. P.G-K. December 27th. One, Marazion Marsh. C.V.C. December 17th and 27th. One, Loe Pool. J.S.G., N.J.J. December 31st. One near Newquay Harbour. C.V.C. One, Clinton Road, Redruth. G.E.M.

357 WOOD WARBLER 135. Phylloscopus sibilatrix. April 25th-June 16th. One to two at Lanhydrock, and one August 3rd. S.C.M. May 5th. Seven at Cotehele Woods, five May 7th, two males during June. E.G., D.F.M. May 8th. Five in Glyn Valley, one in Lanhydrock Wood, one at Clapper Bridge, Saltash. E.G. May 15th-30th. One singing at . S.C.M. May 28th. A male singing in two different areas of the Glynn Valley. C.V.C. June 1st. One in Pentillie Woods. E.G. June 11th. One singing at Greenscombe Wood, Luckett. S.C.M. July 24th. One at Amble. D.F.M. July 30th. One in gardens of Chycornick Terrace, Gulval. P.G.K. August 26th. One in a garden at Troon. W.H.H. September lOth-llth. One at Porthgwarra. P.

360 YELLOW-BROWED WARBLER 137. Phylloscopus inornatus. October 15th-16th. At Porthgwarra, one. Trapped on 16th. A.B.G., K.P., P.

55 Cornish Notes 364 GOLDCREST 127/8. Regulus regulus. Coastal movements noted around Downderry in cliff scrub in September and October. Also noted around the coast of West Corn­ wall, e.g. Zennor, at this time. S.C.M.

365 FIRECREST 128. Regulus ignicapillus. September 18th. One at Kynance. C.J.B., N.B.E. At Porthgwarra. September 11th, two. Three, October 15th- November 5th, B.K., P. One, November 8th, J.B. & S.B., A.B.G. October 9th. One at St. Ives. N.J.P. November 5th-8th. At Tamar Lake, one. F.E.C November 7th. At least one at Portscatho. H.F.C November 21st. In Penlee Park, Penzance, one. E.M.C. November 23rd. At St. Ives, one. NJ.P. November 19th-December 17th. At Lelant, one. J.E.B., J.B. & S.B., E.G., N.J.P., L.P.W. December 27th. At Loe Pool, one. WJJ.

366 SPOTTED FLYCATCHER 121. Muscicapa striata. Earliest arrivals noted were May 1st at St. Blazey Gate, D.F.M., and Lelant, M.J.J., Porthmear, May 4th, CV.C, , May 13th, J.E.B., and Porthgwarra, May 14th. P. A decrease noted in some areas. None seen in usual haunts in the Falmouth area. E.W. A nest was built on the outside of a railway wagon at St. Blazey Yard, and two young were reared, two of the original four eggs having been knocked out of the nest by shunting. C.J.S. On Autumn passage last recorded at Par, September 27th, CJ.S., Rame, October 2nd, S.C.M., Porthgwarra, October 8th. P.

368 PIED FLYCATCHER 123. Muscicapa hypoleuca. At a locality in mid-Cornwall, a male was singing on May 8th, a pair seen on the 21st. Seven young were ready to fly, June 14th, and the nest was empty at 9.00 a.m., June 15th. This is the first breeding record for Cornwall. — Eds. August 3rd. A juvenile at St. Anthony in Roseland. D.F.M. A very good Autumn passage noted August 16th until October 18th. Birds occurred at many coastal localities from Trevose Head to the Lizard. Records also recieved from a few inland localities, and in South-east Cornwall at Rame Head. At Porthgwarra passage lasted from August 20th to October 16th with maxima of six, August 21st-29th. Most records from the County occurred during the periods August 20th-31st with a smaller peak September 22nd to October 8th.

56 Cornish Notes 370 RED-BREASTED FLYCATCHER 125. Muscicapa parva. October 15th-16th. At Porthgwarra, one. Trapped. A.B.G., P.

374 RICHARD'S PIPIT 73. Anthus novaeseelandiae. September 24th. Five in flight at Porthgwarra. N.J.P., N.R.P. October 29th. One in stubbles at Porthgwarra. N.R.P. These records have been accepted by the Rarities Committee.—Ed.

375 TAWNY PIPIT 73. Anthus campestris. August 27th-28th. One at Porthgwarra. N.J.P., P. This record has been accepted by the Rarities Committee.

376 TREE PIPIT 75. Anthus trivialis. First recorded, Clapper Bridge, Saltash, April 16th. E.G. E.G. noted a good Autumn passage. Between August 15th and September 19th 123 were seen flying west over Saltash. 12 were seen flying west over Marazion Marsh on August 21st and 15 on the 27th. On the same day three were seen at Tredrea Farm, St. Erth. Four were flying west at Looe on September 8th, and five south-west at Amble Dam on September 18th. A.H.G. noted a good Autumn passage at Neeham, Newlyn East, August 17th-September 23rd. Birds were also noted at Crantock September 18th, at Porthjoke August 25th-October 1st and Ellen- glaze August 24th-September 17th. At Porthgwarra, Autumn passage noted August 21st-October 9th. P. At Rame last seen October 2nd. S.C.M.

379 ROCK/WATER PIPIT 79/81. Anthus spinoletta. Water Pipits (A.s. spinoletta) noted: — March 20th. One at Marazion Marsh. E.G., S.C.M. March 26th. One at Landulph Marsh. E.G. March 29th. One in breeding plumage at Stithians Reservoir, and one assuming breeding plumage, April 7th. J.E.B. October 25th and November 4th. One at Ponsandane. R.G.H., B.P. October 30th. One at Landulph Marsh. E.G.

380 PIED/WHITE WAGTAIL 90/91. Motacilla alba. Birds of the race M.a. alba (White Wagtail) were recorded as follows:— April 13th. Three at Landulph Marsh. E.G. April 14th. Two at Newquay Porth. C.V.C.

57 Cornish Notes April 16th. One at Hayle Estuary. S.C.M. April 24th One at Marazion. C.V.C. May 5th. One at Cargreen. D.F.M. May 8th. Three at Marazion Marsh, C.V.C., and two on the 9th. J.E.B. August 26th. One at Seaton. S.C.M. September 9th. Five at Marazion Marsh. E.G. September 18th. Two at Clodgy, St. Ives. N.J.P. 381 GREY WAGTAIL 89. Motacilla cinerea. Few breeding records received:— April 30th. A pair feeding young in nest on River Camel near St. Breward. J.B. & S.B. May 6th. A pair breeding at Draynes Bridge and Respryn. RJ.S. June 11th. A pair feeding young at Drayne's Bridge, Upper Fowey Valley. v E.W. June 23rd. A pair with a juvenile at Ponsanooth. MJ.J. At Lanhydrock a pair reared at least three young. D.F.M.

382 YELLOW WAGTAIL 84/88. Motacilla flay a. First recorded, Salter Mill, River Tamar, April 13th. E.G. No records of breeding received. A poor Spring passage at Marazion Marsh. First seen April 19th. A good Autumn passage, birds occurring in many localities where they have never been known to breed. August 17th-October 9th. A number of birds reported, showing characteristics of the Blue-headed race — A male at Ponsandane, April 24th. J.S.-S. At Marazion Marsh a male on April 25th, April 30th, May 1st, June 10th and 12th. A female at the same locality on several dates between April 24th and June 4th. J.E.B., C.V.C., E.G., B.P., L.P.W. At Towan Head, Newquay, a male, May 1st. A.H.G. One at Penarrow Head, Polruan, September 29th. D.F.M. 383 WAXWING 120. Bombycilia garrulus. November 24th. One at St. Stephen-in-Brannel. S.S,

384 GREAT GREY SHRIKE 114. Lanius excubitor. April 23rd. At Goss Moor, one. F.M.C., RJ.S. Full details received. — Ed. October 15th-16th. At Porthgwarra, one. K.P., N.J.P., N.R.P.

386 WOODCHAT SHRIKE. Lanius senator. May 4th-7th An adult male at Porthmear, near Porthcothan. J.E.B.,C.V.C, C.A.L.-D., A.H.G. This record has been accepted by the Rarities Committee.

58 Cornish Notes 388 RED-BACKED SHRIKE 119. Lanius collurio. August 16th. A pair between and Pabyer Point. I.M.C. BALTIMORE ORIOLE Icterus galbula. October 15th. One at Porthgwarra. NJ.P., N.R.P. This record has been accepted by the Rarities Committee.

391 HAWFINCH 18. Coccothraustes coccothraustes. April 17th. At Freathy, Whitesand Bay, one. S.C.M, Presumably the same bird April 25th R.B, Details supplied. — Eds.

394 SISKIN 21. Carduelis spinus. January 15th. One female, Tehidy Woods. L.P.W. January 29th. One male, St. Erth Woods. V.R.T., L.P.W. At Porthgwarra: Two, October 8th; 11, October 23rd; 10, October 30th. P. September 25th. A male at Lundy Bay, Polzeath, with Blue Tits and Goldcrests. D.F.M. December 23rd. Eight at Pencalenick. WJJ.

397 REDPOLL 25. Carduelis flammea. October 29th. At Lanhydrock, four. D.F.M. October 30th. At Porthgwarra, two, A.B.G., P.J.D., D.F.M., and eight, November 6th. P.

400 SERIN 31. Serinus serinus. November 3rd/4th. Three at Porthleven. R.G.H., N.R.P. November 12th and 21st. A male and two females at Lelant near the rubbish tip, J.B. & S.B., and two females present until December 18th and a single on December 24th. P.F.B., R.B., E.G., L.P.W. These records have been accepted by the Rarities Committee.

404 CROSSBILL 36. Loxia curvirostra. July 8th-9th. A party of seven at Week St. Mary. E.M.P. August 11th. One at Lanhydrock, several on August 29th, two on 30th. D.F.M. August 25th. Two in Pines at Par Moors. CJ.S. 59 Cornish Notes September 2nd. 12 flying west over Saltash, and four on the 7th. E.G. September 2nd. Two flying south over Station. D.F.M. September 3rd. One at Treveal near Zennor. J.B. & S.B. September 11th. Three at Marazion Marsh. E.G. September 16th. A female at Gulval. P.G.K. September 20th. One at Bodmin. D.F.M. September 25th. Two at Clodgy, St. Ives. NJ.P. At Porthgwarra: Seen in small numbers on several dates August 28th-October 9th. Maximum c. 25 on August 28th. On other occasions one to four noted. J.E.B., J.B.B. & S.B., P. October 2nd. Four at Treveal, Zennor. N.J.P. October 15th. One flying N.E. at Notter Bridge, Saltash. E.G. October 26th. One flying N. over Saltash. E.G.

408 BRAMBLING 42. Fringilla montijringilla. January lst-March 6th. Up to 15 at Torpoint. S.C.M. January 25th. One at Neeham, Newlyn East. A.H.G. January 27th. Two males at . S.C.M. February 13th. A flock of forty at Mendenneck, St. John. S.C.M. February 19th. One at Wiggle, Millbrook. S.C.M. At Porthgwarra: Noted on eight dates between October 8th- November 21st, with a maximum of 60+ October 22nd, and 20, October 30th. J.E.B., A.B.G., P. October 10th. One at Lanhydrock. D.F.M. At Clodgy, St. Ives, noted in small numbers on a number of occasions during the Autumn. NJ.P. October 25th. One at Saltash. E.G. October 15th. One at St. Columb Major. C.V.C. Two near St. Cleer. S.C.M. October 16th. One male at St. Mawgan Airfield. C.A.L.-D. October 23rd. Two in a mixed flock of finches and buntings (300 + ) near . E.W. October 29th. Two males at Trevarrian, one male on November 1st and 7th. C.A.L.-D. October 27th. One at Amble Dam. D.J.B. October 31st, c. 40 near Bodmin (two parties). D.F.M. November 1st. One at St. Mawgan Airfield. C.V.C. November 4th-5th. One at . PJ.D. November 6th. Three at Porthleven. E.G., S.C.M., L.P.W. November 6th onwards. Ten (including four males) at Carthew, near St. Austell. WJJ. 60 Cornish Notes November 10th. Two at Stithians Reservoir. J.E.B. November 13th. At , one; St. Neot, one; Colliford Downs, Bodmin Moor, 20. S.C.M. November 18th. Four/five amongst flock of Chaffinches at Greensplatt, near St. Austell. R.J.S. November 20th. Six, Treswithian, Camborne. L.P.W. November 26th. One at Lamorna. J.E.B. December 4th. One, Gwithian Pool. L.P.W. December 5th. One at Saltash. E.G. December 23rd. One female near Polbathic. S.C.M. December 31st. 30 at Torpoint and five at Seaton. S.C.M.

410 CORN BUNTING 43. Emberiza calandra. Records from inland localities:— January 7th. c. 16 at , Crowan Parish. J.E.B. January 16th. Four at , near Truro. F.M.S. One seen at Nine Maidens, near Pencoys in breeding season. J.E.B. August 9th-29th. Up to three at Neeham, Newlyn East. First time I have seen them here. A.H.G.

415 CIRL BUNTING 49. Emberiza cirlus. January 12th-22nd. 12 at Antony. R.B., S.C.M. March 6th. One singing near . R.D.P. April 30th. A male near Bay. C.V.C. In the breeding season: three pairs at Torpoint, one pair at Wilcove; one pair at Lower Tregantle, near Antony; one pair at Antony; one pair at Cawsand, Wearde, near Saltash, Polbathic, Sheviock, Millbrook; two pairs at St. John. S.C.M. May 6th. One male at Polzeath killed by a car. F.M.C. A pair at Ardevora Veor. J.E.B. May 29th. A female at St. Enodoc, Camel Estuary. F.M.C., R.J.S. June 1st. One singing in the Perranporth Valley. A.H.G. June 17th. One singing at Gerrans. R.D.P. August 30th. One at Polkerris. S.E.L. September 2nd. A pair at , near Black Head. Male seen carrying food into large gorse thicket several times. S.E.L. October 9th. A pair at Mill, Newquay. C.V.C. October 14th. One at Porthcothan. T.O.D. October 23rd. Several in a mixed flock of finches and buntings (300 + ) near Carnmenellis. E.W. November 16th. Two males at Saltash. E.G.

61 Cornish Notes 416 ORTOLAN BUNTING 50. Emberiza hortulana. At Porthgwarra, one, August 28th and October 9th, two, Octo­ ber 30th. E.G.

422 LAPLAND BUNTING 58. Calcarius lapponicus. A pair with five Linnets at the Lizard, April 26th. D.F.M. One flying south at Cubert Common, October 8th and 9th. Two at West Pentire Head, near Newquay, October 24th, 29th and 30th. A.H.G. Details of these birds supplied. — Ed. November 6th. One at Porthgwarra. E.G.

423 SNOW BUNTING 59. Plectrophenax nivalis. October 7th. One at Porthgwarra, and five, October 9th. P. October 24th. One near Kelsey Head. A.H.G. October 27th. One at St. Mawgan airfield. C.V.C. October 29th. Four at West Pentire Head, and eight on 30th. A.H.G. November 2nd. One at Devoran. F.M.S., E.W. November 12th. One at Tye Rock, Porthleven. J.S.G. December 11th. Two at Beacon Cove. E.G.

CORRECTIONS TO EARLIER REPORTS

1963 80 BRENT GOOSE Late January-early March. Up to 20 on St. John's Lake were DARK not PALE. December 8th. Four DARK not PALE on St. John's Lake.

1964 321 BLACK REDSTART " November 18th. Male at Tregantle " should read:— December 18th. Male at Tregantle.

1965 5 GREAT CRESTED GREBE "March 28th. One at Whacker, River LynherShould read: — March 28th. One on Millbrook Lake.

62 CORNISH RECORDS The following records should have been included in the " Cornish Records " section of the Report. The editor apologises for having over­ looked these records until the Report was at the printers.

Cornish Notes RED-THROATED DIVER One at Hemmick Beach near the Dodman, November 21st. D.F.M.

STORM PETREL October 8th. One at Godrevy. D.F.M.

SOOTY SHEARWATER October 4th and 8th. One at Pendeen. D.F.M.

BALEARIC SHEARWATER In November, one flying west off Pentire Head, Polzeath on 6th; five flying west at Gwennap on 13th; one at Widemouth Bay, Bude on 14th. D.F.M.

GOOSANDER November 22nd. Three at Cargreen. D.F.M.

92 ROUGH-LEGGED BUZZARD 268. Buteo lagopus. October 6th. An adult at St. Ive, near . D.F.M. (Full details received — Ed.)

PEREGRINE A male at Pentire Head, September 25th, at Park Head, Porth- cothan, October 7th and a female at Gwennap Head, October 8th. D.F.M.

MERLIN

A male at Morwenstowe, November 14th. D.F.M.

QUAIL

One at Porth Joke, October 5th. D.F.M. 63 Cornish Notes JACK SNIPE At least four, Marazion Marsh, October 8th. D.F.M.

SABINE'S GULL November 14th. An adult at Widemouth Bay, Bude. D.F.M.

LESSER SPOTTED WOODPECKER September 24th. One at Lanhydrock. November 29th. One near St. Ives. D.F.M.

WILLOW TIT November 3rd. Two at Lanhydrock. D.F.M.

RING OUZEL November 6th. One at Amble and at Lundy Bay. D.F.M.

SISKIN November 3rd. One at Gwennap Head. D.F.M. November 20th. Two at Loe Pool. D.F.M. November 22nd. One at Cotehele. D.F.M.

REDPOLL November 6th. One at Amble. D.F.M. November 20th. One at Gwennap Head. D.F.M. November 22nd. Two at Cotehele. D.F.M.

BRAMBLING November 6th. Three at Amble. D.F.M. November 13th. 20 at Hayle. D.F.M. At Lanhydrock. One November 17th increasing to 10, Novem­ ber 26th. D.F.M. November 20th. Ten at Ruan Lanihorne. D.F.M. November 22nd. One at Cotehele. D.F.M. November 27th. Six + at Padstow. D.F.M.

ORTOLAN BUNTING An immature at Gwennap Head, November 13th. D.F.M.

LAPLAND BUNTING November 26th. One at Hayle Estuary. N.J.P.

64 CORNISH SEAS

14 STORM PETREL 350. Hydrobates pelagicus. Five seen from M.V. Scillonian on May 28th and one, June 4th. M.C. 16 BALEARIC SHEARWATER 356. Puffinus puffinus. One Balearic Shearwater from M.V. Scillonian, September 13th. B.K. 19 GREAT SHEARWATER 360. Procellaria gravis. September 13th. One seen from M.V. Scillonian. B.K. 21 SOOTY SHEARWATER 363. Procellaria grisea. October 8th. Two near Wolf Rock. E.G. 187 GREY PHALAROPE 400. Phalaropus fulicarius. August 16th. One seen on the crossing from Penzance to the Scillies. A.H.G. September 13th. Two seen from M.V. Scillonian. B.K. 207 LITTLE GULL 477. Larus minutus. August 27th. A juvenile joined a small party of Kittiwakes and terns about 10 miles out to sea from Falmouth, and then continued down channel. A.G.P. 209 SABINE'S GULL 474. Xema sabini. September 13th. An immature seen from M.V. Scillonian. B.K. 212 BLACK TERN 462. Chlidonias niger. May 28th. One followed M.V. Scillonian for some miles off Cornish Coast. It was joined briefly by two others. M.C. 230 PUFFIN 503. Fratercula arctica. May 28th. One near Land's End. October 8th. Two near The Wolf. E.G. 235 TURTLE DOVE 383. Streptopelia turtur. May 30th. One flying S.E. near Buoy. B.P.

RINGING RECOVERIES

SHAG A pullus ringed at Mullion May 29th, 1966 was shot at Harbour, , on September 10th, 1966. per CJ.B. DUNLIN A juvenile ringed at Ottenby, Sweden, on September 12th, 1966 was controlled at Hayle Estuary on September 22nd, 1966. per C.J.B. STARLING A first winter female ringed at Camborne on February 14th, 1965 was recovered on January 15th, 1966 at Le Havre (Seine Maritime), France. per CJ.B.

65 RECORDS Edited by H. M. Quick, assisted by A. G. Parsons. Among the interesting events of the year were the breeding of Yellow Wagtails on St. Agnes, Corncrake on St. Mary's, and Fulmar on Round Island. The record of a Parula Warbler is the first for the , and there were two other American visitors, a Red-eyed Vireo and a Rose-breasted Grosbeak. Other strangers were a Black Kite, Spotted Crake, Little Crake, Kentish Plover, Dowitcher, Sabine's Gull, Nutcracker, Aquatic Warbler, Booted Warbler, and Scarlet Grosbeak. Records under the signature O. are those which have been sent by St. Agnes Bird Observatory, and except for certain rarity records the names of the observers are not given. All records of unusual birds noted here under O. have been approved by the Observatory, and full details will appear in the next Observatory Report. It has been decided not to continue publishing dates of arrivals and departures of migrants in Scilly, as, with the number of casual observers and the scattered area of islands, these dates tend to record the presence of an observer rather than a true statement about the bird! But the editors will be glad to receive such information, as it can be filed and sorted for future reference. Through the kindness of Mr. A. McMillan Browse the Society has become possessed of a large number of old " black and white " 3.5" x 3.5" lantern slides illustrative of birds and their nests in the islands. These slides are apparently one of the " working sets " made up by the late Mr. C. J. King of St. Mary's, and often shown by him publicly, 1920-30. At present these slides are in Mr. Parsons' custody for sorting and identification, he having heard Mr. King lecture and also owning a working copy of Mr. King's book on the Birds of the Scilly Isles annotated by the author. Many of these slides are sufficiently good to be reproduced as 2x2 cms. transparencies for modern projectors. H.M.Q., A.G.P. LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS A.T.B. A. T. Beswetherick D.M.B. D. M. Broome, non-member M.C. M. Coates, non-member A.D.D. Miss A. D. Davis, non-member R.M.D. Miss R. M. Dutton M.E. Dr. M. Edwards, non-member B.F. B. Fletcher, non-member R.F.-L. R. Frost-Lee, non-member L.G. L. Goddard. non-member F.H.D.H. F. H. D. Hicks D.H. D. Hunt M.J. Mrs. M. Jackson, non-member R.K. R. Kettle, non-member B.K. B. King P.Z.M. P. Z. MacKenzie D.M. D. Mitchell, non-member O. St. Agnes Bird Observatory A.G.P. A. G. Parsons H.M.Q. Miss H. M. Quick J.C.R. J. C. Rolls, non-member G.M.S. G. M. Spooner, non-member R.S. R. Symons D.P.U. D. P. Upton, non-member. 66 Scilly Isles 2 GREAT NORTHERN DIVER 376. Colymbus immer. St. Mary's, January 2nd, one, and November 24th, one. R.S. Tresco, January 4th-6th, one, and on February 10th, two. D.H.

6 RED-NECKED GREBE 371. Podiceps grisigena. St. Agnes, October 9th and November 8th, one. O.

9 LITTLE GREBE 375. Podiceps ruficollis. Tresco, one or two present from mid-October until the end of the year. D.H. St. Agnes. October 28th to November 13th. O.

12 LEACH'S PETREL 351. Oceanodroma leucorhoa. St. Agnes, October 12th (four), 13th (one). O.

16 BALEARIC SHEARWATER 356. Procellaria puffinus mauretanicus. St. Agnes, October 18th, two. O.

19 GREAT SHEARWATER 360. Procellaria gravis. St. Agnes, April 17th. O.

21 SOOTY SHEARWATER 363. Procellaria grisea. St. Agnes, September 27th, October 12th, October 18th (two). O.

14 STORM-PETREL 350. Hydrobates pelagicus. St. Mary's, November 14th, one caught by hand in the dark on the quay. P.Z.M.

16 MANX SHEARWATER 356. Procellaria puffinus. Round Island. Breeding numbers maintained on the island. There were six accessible nest chambers, with young successfully reared, and numerous other burrows showing signs of occupation. I estimate twenty-five to fifty pairs. A.T.B.

26 FULMAR PETREL 368. Fulmarus glacialis. Hanjague, April 24th, two pairs on ledges. G.M.S. Round Island. Bred for the first time this year. Brooding bird located on July 4th. By August 30th the chick was nearly full grown and well feathered. A.T.B. Six to eight pairs believed to have bred. — Eds.

31 PURPLE HERON 290. Ardea purpurea St. Mary's, May lst-30th, an immature at Porthellick. R.S., O. Tresco, May 4th-18th, an immature on the Great Pool. B.K., D.H. (This record has been accepted by the Rare Birds Committee). 67 Scilly Isles 32 LITTLE EGRET 292. Egretta garzetta. Tresco, from 6th-9th May, one on flood water on Tresco Green. It was identified by the all-white plumage with long neck plumes, black bill and legs, with yellow feet. D.H.

42 SPOONBILL 287. Platalea leucorodia. St. Mary's, November 23rd, an immature arrived and stayed four days, eventually disturbed by " Saturday afternoon shooters" and disappeared. P.Z.M., R.S. St. Agnes, November 24th, seven. O.

47 GARGANEY 322. Anas querquedula. Tresco, May lst-18th, two drakes. D.H. April 10th, two. O.

52 PINTAIL 325. Anas acuta. St. Agnes. October 4th, five, 27th, five (also recorded on Tresco). O. 57 POCHARD 328. Aythya ferina. St. Mary's. January 4th, thirty on Porthellick Pool. R.S.

73 SHELD-DUCK 315. Tadorna tadorna. St. Mary's. March 20th, fifteen on Sampson flats. R.S.

61 LONG-TAILED DUCK 334. Clangula hyemalis. Tresco, October 26th, one on Abbey Pool. D.H.

76 WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE 304. Anser albifrons. St. Mary's, October 26th, eight. R.S. October 25th, seven arrived about the islands; by evening of 26th all had been shot. P.Z.M. Tresco, October 24th-26th, eight—one (presumed to be of this party) was found dead on October 30th and proved to be of the Greenland race. D.H.

81 BARNACLE GOOSE 311. Branta leucopsis. St. Agnes, October 23rd, twelve, 24th four.

85 WHOOPER-SWAN 300. Cygnus cygnus. Tresco, five on October 26th stayed until early December. Another bird which joined them in early November was found dead later in the month. D.H.

91 BUZZARD 269. Buteo buteo. St. Mary's, October 8th, one. O.

68 Scilly Isles 92 ROUGH-LEGGED BUZZARD 268. Buteo lagopus. St. Mary's, one in late October and early November. R.S. St. Agnes, October 28th, one. O.

96 BLACK KITE 279. Milvus migrans. At shortly after 12 p.m. B.S.T. on 23rd April, 1966, at Tresco, Isles of Scilly, D.P.U. saw a large bird about the size of a Buzzard buteo buteo flying over rough ground on the west side of the island. First seen at about 150 yards range, the bird flew towards the observer and passed overhead at about 50 ft., continuing over the brow of a hill. From the ton of the hill, the observer was able to watch it on a level with himself as it passed out of sight to the east. The following description was taken: Size about that of a Buzzard, overall colour dark chocolate brown with the exception of the head which was a paler shade of brown, and the rtrimaries and secondaries which appeared blackish. In silhouette the wings appeared longer than that of a Buzzard, and the tail was longer and noticeably forked, though not deeply so. On consulting Peterson's Field Guide. D.P.U. decided that it was probably a Black Kite Milvus migrans. At about 12.15 p.m. on the same day on the east side of Tresco D. P. Hunt saw the same bird approaching from the west. From the slightly forked tail and characteristic buoyant flight, he at once suspected that it was a Black Kite, a species with which he became thoroughly familiar during several years residence in Germany. The bird apnroached the observer at a height of about 50 ft. and circled once at about 50 yards range, when he was able to note all the diagnostic features of the species: i.e. general dark colouration of upper and underparts, contrasting with paler brown of head and neck, absence of anv pale shading on the under wing, and notched as opposed to deeply forked tail. He concluded therefore that it was definitely a Black Kite. The bird passed on eastwards, leaving Tresco. It circled over the small islands, and was last seen dis­ appearing over St. Martin's. This would anpear to be the 6th (?) British record of this species, and the third for Tresco. D. B. Hunt, D. P. Upton. This record has been accepted by the Rare Birds Committee.

100 HEN HARRIER 273. Circus cyaneus. St. Agnes, October 24th, one. O.

104 HOBBY 261. Falco subbuteo. St. Agnes, September 18th and 27th, one. O.

105 PEREGRINE FALCON 259. Falco peregrinus St. Mary's, November 20th, an immature. R.S. St. Agnes. October 2nd, 5th and 24th. O.

69 Scilly Isles 107 MERLIN 262. Falco columbarius. St. Mary's, single birds seen throughout January, October and November. R.S. One about the Island in December. P.Z.M. Tresco, October 18th, an adult male. B.K. St. Agnes, December 25th-29th, one. F.H.D.H.

110 KESTREL 263. Falco tinnunculus. St. Mary's, October 1st and 2nd, increase in numbers, came in with big flocks of Meadow Pipits. P.Z.M.

117 QUAIL 520. Coturnix coturnix. St. Mary's, June 3rd, one. R.S. St. Agnes, May 22nd and 25th, one. O.

120 WATER RAIL 509. Rallus aquaticus. Round Island, November 10th, one caught in the dwellings in perfect condition; it was released and flew off to the rocks below. A.T.B.

121 SPOTTED CRAKE 505. Porzana porzana. St. Mary's, September 19th, one. O. St. Agnes, September 25th-29th, one. O.

124 LITTLE CRAKE 507. Porzana parva. St. Agnes, September 25th, one. O.

125 CORNCRAKE 504. Crex crex. St. Mary's, a few more this year. R.S. June 1st, mother with six voung seen moving in a cut hayfleld. P.Z.M. St. Agnes, single birds on April 26th, September 26th, October 3rd, 10, 23rd-25th. O.

136 KENTISH PLOVER 439. Charadrius alexandrinus. St. Agnes, October 18th-24th, one. O.

142 DOTTEREL 446. Charadrius morindlus. St. Agnes, September 29th, one. O. St. Martin's, September 18th-20th, one. O.

144 DOWITCHER 399. Limnodromus sp. (Red-breasted Snipe) St. Agnes, October 23rd, one. O. (This record has been accepted by the Rare Birds Committee).

70 Scilly Isles 154 BLACK-TAILED GOD WIT 387. Limosa limosa. Tresco. A party of thirty-four from March 8th-13th. Single birds on many dates between July 24th and October 21st. D.H. St. Agnes, March 8th-13th, a party of 25. H.M.Q.

156 GREEN SANDPIPER 424. Tringa ochropus. St. Mary's, August 18th, one; August 20th, two. R.S. Tresco. One on August 22nd, 23rd, 26th and September 1st. Three on September 8th, one on October 2nd. D.H. St. Agnes, December 2nd, one (also in August-September). O.

157 WOOD SANDPIPER 423. Tringa glareola. St. Mary's, August 17th, one. R.S. Tresco. Single birds on July 24th and 29th, and on August 23rd, 26th, 27th, 29th. D.H., P.Z.M. St. Agnes, May 28th-29th (also in August-September). O.

160 SPOTTED SANDPIPER 422. Tringa macularia. On 3rd September 1966 at the edge of a meadow adjoining Tresco Great Pool I observed a bird which I suspected of being a Spotted Sandpiper Tringa macularia. In general appearance and behaviour it resembled a Common Sandpiper Tringa hypoleucos, except that its legs were a bright ochreous yellow and that the overall colouring of the upperparts was a uniform smoky grey, apart from contrasting fine white barring on the wing coverts. This latter combination of features reminded me strongly of the Spotted Sand­ piper which I saw on St. Agnes in October 1965. Although I was able to flush the bird on several occasions then and on later dates, I only heard it call on September 10th when it twice uttered a feeble " sweet wee-weet", rather lower in pitch than a typical hypoleucos, but not as distinctly different as the macularia of 1965. The bird remained in the area of the Great Pool or the adjoining foreshore until October 1st, and was seen by various observers, but no positive identification could be made until September 21st when the bird was trapped by R. Thearle who took a detailed description in the hand from which it was concluded that it was definitely an example of macularia. It is thought worth noting that several individuals of hypoleucos passed through during this time, but none stayed more than a few days, and most were extremely vocal, tending to congregate in small parties, especially at dusk on the nearby Abbey Pool. It seems reasonable to suppose that had the bird under review been of the same species, it would have joined them. D.H., O. St. Agnes, September 23rd-25th, one. O. (These records have been accepted by the Rare Birds Committee.)

162 SPOTTED REDSHANK 431. Tringa erythropus. Sampson. April 29th, one in full breeding dress, fed on the floating seaweed. A.G.P. 71 Scilly Isles St. Mary's. April 30th, presumably the same bird at Tremelethen Pool. A.G.P. Tresco. August 17th and 26th, one, August 29th, three, September 17th, one. D.H. Tresco. September 24th and 25th, one. R.F.L., J.C.R. St. Agnes, August 21st, 31st, September 17th, single birds. O.

165 GREENSHANK 432. Tringa nebularia. Tresco, October 17th, during gale force to hurricane gusts twenty-one were seen together on the Abbey Pool, early a.m., and 20 others in flight, making a total of forty-one birds. B.K.

169 KNOT 403. Calidris canutus. Tresco, September 27th, maximum 27 at the Abbey Pool. R.F.L., J.C.R. St. Agnes, September 18th-24th, a party of 16. H.M.Q.

170 PURPLE SANDPIPER 406. Calidris maritima. Tresco, September 13th-16th, one at Gimble Porth, the first I have seen in three years on Tresco. D.H.

171 LITTLE STINT 407. Calidris minuta. Tresco, September 24th to October 1st, one at the Abbey Pool. R.F.L., J.C.R.

174 BAIRD'S SANDPIPER 413. Calidris bairdii. Tresco. On 26th August, 1966 at about 1915 BST I found an unfamiliar wader feeding together with Dunlins Calidris alpina on the shore of Tresco Abbey Pool. In size it was similar to the Dunlins but slimmer and with a distinctly horizontal stance. The wings projected clearly well beyond the tail. The bill was straight and black, shorter and slenderer than the Dunlin's. The legs appeared blackish and similar in length to the Dunlin's. The head was pale with a distinct buffish tinge and finely streaked with brown on the crown. Pale superciliary stripes ran forward to meet over the base of the bill. Behind the eye was a darker area in the region of the ear coverts. The throat was white, the neck and upper breast buffish, streaked brown, terminating in a distinct gorget. A white area extended well up from the breast in front of the carpal joint, recalling the pattern of a Common Sandpiper Tringa hypoleucos and the rest of the underparts were white. Mantle, scapulars and wing- coverts combined to present a coarsely mottled pattern, with some feathers almost black, others varying shades of grey and brown, all edged broadly pale buff. The lesser coverts were mainly dark, forming a darker patch at the carpal joint. The primaries also were dark. In flight the bird showed few marked features though there was an indistinct pale wing-bar and the sides of the dark rump and tail seemed greyish with paler grey outer tail-coverts. When flushed the bird uttered a short, trilled "chrrit" or sometimes a disyllabic "chirrit" reminiscent of the call of a Curlew Sandpiper Calidris

72 Scilly Isles testacea but weaker. The bird preferred feeding a few feet from the water's edge, usually by picking from the surface, occasionally rushing to the water apparently to wash morsels of food before swallowing them. The above notes were made from ranges down to 12-15 feet, the bird being fairly tame. On referring to the Handbook of British Birds I concluded that the bird was a Baird's Sandpiper Calidris bairdii. The bird remained on the shore of the Abbey Pool for some days and was seen by several other observers, including P. Z. MacKenzie, R. E. F. Peal and J. L. F. Parslow, all of whom con­ firmed this identification. It was last seen by me on the evening of September 12th. D.H., O. St. Agnes Presumably the same bird was seen from September 19th-30th. O. (These records have been accepted by the Rare Birds Committee).

175 BONAPARTE'S SANDPIPER 414 Calidris fuscicolis. (White rumped) Tresco. September 10th-16th, one. It was a little smaller than a Dunlin, with wings projecting clearly beyond the tail; bill relatively short and straight, (ruling out Curlew-Sandpiper) and with a white rump. D.H., O. (This record has been accepted by the Rare Birds Committee).

179 CURLEW-SANDPIPER 406. Calidris testacea. Tresco. August 29th, one; 30th, two; September 3rd, one; October 3rd, three. D.H. St. Agnes, September 24th, four. H.M.Q.

184 RUFF 417. Philomachus pugnax. Tresco, August 27th, 28th, one. D.H.

187/188 PHALAROPE Sp. 400/401. Phalaropus fulicariusflobata. St. Agnes, October 20th, November 27th, single birds. O.

193 ARCTIC SKUA 493. Stercorarius parasiticus. Tresco, October 15th and 17th, a dark phase bird. B.K. St. Agnes, October 25th, eight. O.

194 GREAT SKUA 491. Stercorarius skua. St. Agnes, October 3rd to November 7th, up to five; November 27th, two. O.

195 POMARINE SKUA 492. Stercorarius pomarinus. St. Agnes, October 25th, November 5th, one; November 9th, two. O. 73 Scilly Isles 200 HERRING-GULL 482. Lams argentatus. St. Agnes. An Oystercatcher's nest with one egg was taken over by a Herring-Gull, which built up the nest and hatched the egg. The Oystercatchers made another nest and hatched two chicks, but were later seen to be feeding three young, one bigger than the rest. (per Mr. R. Evans) H.M.Q. 202 GLAUCOUS GULL 487. Lams hyperboreus. St. Mary's Harbour, December 13th, a first winter bird. R.S.

209 SABINE'S GULL 474. Xema sabini. St. Agnes, October 27th, one. O.

211 KITTIWAKE 489. Rissa tridactyla. Two new colonies, one near Daymark Head, St. Martin's, and one at the northern end of Annet, may only indicate a spread from more crowded colonies, rather than an increase. The colony on St. Helens had over a hundred nests, but Men-a-vaur seemed less crowded. The numbers on Gorregan remain much the same. As late as August 16th a number of large young were still in the nest. A.G.P., H.M.Q., R.S.

212 BLACK TERN 462. Chlidonias niger. St. Mary's — August 28th, two flying south down Tresco channel. P.Z.M. October 15th, one. O. Tresco — May 29th, one, September 8th-10th, one. D.H. September 12th, one. B.K. September 14th, one. O.

223 SANDWICH TERN 467. Sterna sandvicensis. Tresco, September 17th, three offshore. D.H.

COLLARED DOVE. Streptopelia decaocto. St. Mary's. Large numbers throughout the year, up to 60 counted on wires where they were fed regularly. During November they disappeared and up to February 1967 only an odd pair seen. R.S. Tresco. Probable breeding pairs in about six localities. D.H. May 14th-20th, the island was "alive" with these doves; I would estimate seventy at least. B.K. . About thirty birds seem settled in on this island. D.M. St. Agnes. Almost daily, May 3rd to December 4th, up to nine. O.

232 STOCK DOVE 381. Columba oenas. St. Mary's, October 25th, six. R.S.

74 Scilly Isles 235 TURTLE-DOVE 383. Streptopelia turtur. St. Agnes, maximum seventy on May 29th. O.

241 BARN OWL 254. Tyot alba. St. Mary's, October 2nd, one found dead, very emaciated. P.Z.M.

249 SHORT-EARED OWL 251. Asio flammeus. St. Mary's, November 17th, one. R.S. Tresco, October 30th and November 16th, one. D.H. St. Agnes, September 27th to November 6th, one to two on several days. O. 258 KINGFISHER 234. Alcedo atthis. St. Mary's. August 24th and 25th, two; October 10th, one. R.S. September 17th, one flew into a window, was stunned, treated and released. P.Z.M. Tresco, single birds often seen from the end of August until the end of the year. Two together on November 14th. D.H. Bryher, September 6th, one seen. A.T.B. Bishop Rock Lighthouse, September 8th, one seen. A.T.B.

261 HOOPOE 232. Upupa epops. St. Marys. Between March 3rd and April 20th, seven birds were seen, and on August 28th, one. P.Z.M., G.M.S., R.S. Tresco. March 7th-12th, one; May 4th, one. D.H. St. Agnes. Single birds on September 3rd, 4th, 14th, 15th and 19th. O.

265 WRYNECK 239. Jynx torquilla. St. Mary's, one, September 24th. O. St. Agnes, many days, September 8th to October 29th (most, four on September 23rd); one stayed till November 19th. O.

276 HOUSE-MARTIN 222. Delichon urbica. Tresco. In addition to about twelve pairs as usual on farm buildings, a pair succeeded in nesting sucessfully on the Island Hotel. D.H. 278 GOLDEN ORIOLE 17. Oriolus oriolus. Bryher, May 31st and June 3rd, a first summer male. M.C.

280 CARRION CROW 3. Corvus corone. St. Mary's, seen all through the year, up to three in number. R.S. Probably two pairs, (one certainly), nested on St. Mary's. P.Z.M. Tresco. May 14th, one, and one or two regularly until the end of the year. D.H., B.K. Bryher, June 3rd, one. M.C.

75 Scilly Isles 281 HOODED CROW 2. Corvus comix. St. Mary's. May 15th, one. R.S. May 14th-24th, one. P.Z.M. Tresco. May 14th-19th, in company with a Carrion Crow. D.H., B.K. Bryher, June 3rd, one. M.C.

283 JACKDAW 5. Corvus monedula. St. Agnes, April 23rd, six; November 29th, one. O. St. Mary's, May 30th, two. M.C.

285 NUTCRACKER 8. Nucifraga caryocatactes. St. Martin's. October 5th, between 10 and 10.40 a.m., a bird larger than a Blackbird, smaller than Wood Pigeon, was seen on a Euonymous hedge, about 25 feet away—also an old elm tree and on a wireless aerial. It had dark, warmish brown plumage, con­ spicuously speckled with creamy white, but not on the head—wings and tail black, blackish legs. It had a long strong black bill, rather larger than a Crows. White undertail coverts were seen. When it flew there were two big white patches at the sides of the tail, and the wings looked broad in flight. Its voice was a harsh " knorr." R.M.D., A.J.D., L.G.

317 STONECHAT 198. Saxicola torquata. St. Mary's. Appeared to recolonize the island in Autumn. P.Z.M. 320 REDSTART 201. Phoenicurus phoenicurus. St. Agnes, maximum thirty + on April 9th. O.

321 BLACK REDSTART 202. Phoenicurus ochruros. St. Agnes, maximum fifty on October 12th. O.

322 NIGHTINGALE 203. Luscinia megarhynchos. Tresco, August 23rd, 24th, two; one remained until September 7th. D.H. St. Agnes, October 4th, one. O.

324 WHITE-SPOTTED BLUETHROAT 205. Cyanosylvia svecica cyanecula. Tresco. September 25th, a first winter male trapped in reedbeds and ringed. R.F.L., J.C.R.

324 BLUETHROAT 205/206. Cyanosylvia svecica. St. Mary's, September 21st, one; September 24th, three. O. St. Agnes, single birds October lst-8th, 12th-13th. O.

76 Scilly Isles 338 AQUATIC WARBLER 154. Acrocephalus paludicola. St. Agnes, September 30th to October 5th, one. O. (This record has been accepted by the Rare Birds Committee).

339 MELODIOUS WARBLER 156. Hippolais polyglotta. Tresco. September 6th, two; September 16th, one; October 5th, two. These were all seen in sufficient detail for a specific identifica­ tion. Other Hippolais Warblers were seen on September 29th and 30th, and October 2nd. D.H. St. Agnes, single birds on September 8th, 30th, October 11th- 12th, 15th. O. HIPPOLAIS, Sp. St. Mary's, September 21st, one. O. St. Agnes, August 29th, September 22nd, October 4th, single birds. O.

342 BOOTED WARBLER 158. Hippolais caligata. St. Agnes, October 23rd, one. O.

343 BLACKCAP 162. Sylvia atricapilla. More than usual stayed late in autumn; several seen in November. P.Z.M.

344 BARRED WARBLER 159. Sylvia nisoria. St. Agnes, October 1st, one; 2nd, two. O.

348 LESSER WHITETHROAT 164. Sylvia curruca. Tresco. September 18th, three; November 13th, 14th, one. St. Martin's November 9th, one. D.H. 352 DARTFORD WARBLER 169. Sylvia undata. St. Agnes, October 24th to November 28th, one. O.

357 WOOD-WARBLER 135. Phylloscopus sibilatrix. St. Mary's, October 8th, one. O.

361 PALLAS'S WARBLER 138. Phylloscopus proregulus. St. Agnes, October 30th, 31st, one. O.

365 FIRECREST 128. Regulus ignicapillus. Tresco. A wintering bird was heard singing on February 23rd and again on March 1st when it was last seen. Several from mid- October on, at least two staying till the end of the year; they were seen several times feeding on the lawn of the Island Hotel. D.H.

77 Scilly Isles St. Agnes. December 27th-31st, two, which remained into the following year. F.H.D.H. September 27th, 28th, regularly October 14th to December 4th, up to six. O.

370 RED-BREASTED FLYCATCHER 125. Muscicapa parva. St. Mary's, October 8th, one. O. Tresco, October 19th, one. D.H. St. Agnes, October 2nd and 7th, one; 12th-14th, three; 15th, 16th, three; 17th, 18th, three; 22nd, 23rd, one. O.

374 RICHARD'S PIPIT 73. Anthus richardi. St. Martin's, September 28th and 29th, one seen, D.M.B. St. Agnes, single birds September 25th-28th; October 21st, October 24th; November 21st, 24th. O.

375 TAWNY PIPIT 74. Anthus campestris. St. Agnes, October 14th, one. O.

382 BLUE-HEADED WAGTAIL 84. Motacilla flava flava. St. Mary's. April 30th, a single bird heard amongst cattle at Normandy, proved to be a very fine male. A.G.P.

382 YELLOW WAGTAIL 88. Motacilla flava. St. Agnes. A pair bred; the female resembled flava. O.

379 ROCK PIPIT 81. Anthus spinoletta petrosus. St. Mary's. Seems to be decreasing; has disappeared from Peninnis. P.Z.M.

383 WAXWING 120. Bombycilla garrulus. St. Agnes, October 21, one; December 1st, one. O.

384 GREAT GREY SHRIKE 114. Lanius excubitor. Tresco, October 20th-21st, one. D.H., B.K. (A dried up wing of this species was found on Tresco the following Spring. — Eds.)

386 WOODCHAT-SHRIKE 116. Lanius senator. St. Mary's, May 3rd, one. E. Tresco, September 4th, one immature. D.H.

388 RED-BACKED SHRIKE 119. Lanius collurio. Tresco, September 18th, one immature. D.H. St. Agnes, single birds August 29th, September 8th, September 23rd-24th. O. 78 Scilly Isles PARULA WARBLER. Parula americana. Tresco, October 16th-17th, a bird was seen, of which full details follow. The record has been accepted by the Rare Birds Committee, and is the first for the United Kingdom. — Eds. 16.10.66. On Tresco, in salix scrub about 7.45 a.m. A warbler with dark back and conspicuous double wing bars: also deep yellow throat and short white patches above and below the eye. The bird was observed again 8.50—9.10 a.m. in company with Chiffchaffs and Goldcrests. In general it was about the same length as a Chiffchaff but stouter and heavier. The upper parts were light bluish grey. The head was darker bluish grey but the forehead and nape was as the upper parts. The upper mantle was suffused with light yellow and the lower mantle with a deeper greenish yellow. Upper tail coverts and tail grey: with the central tail a little darker, which showed in flight, also. Wings were greyish blue with conspicuous double white wing- bars: they extended to the upper tail coverts. Throat and belly were a daffodil yellow, the rest of the under­ pays being whitish. Short white marks above and below the eye were interrupted by the grey surround to the eye. The bill was short and blunt compared with the phylloscopi present and was bright flesh pink: it was rather darker than the legs and feet, which were of similar colour. From 10.20—11.15 it was seen feeding in the salix and it also took insects in open flight. It allowed observation at four to five yards. B.K., D.H. 17th October. The bird was watched for two hours as it fed in a line of small trees along the sides of the Abbey Pool path. It was seen in good light at ranges down to 15ft. and the description detailed below was agreed on at the time by the following observers: R. H. Charlwood; Mrs. M. E. Charlwood; C. F. Farnell; P. R. Holness; R. J. Johns; Mrs. A. M. Johns; D. Totty; Mrs. P. Totty and D. B. Wooldridge. General: about size of Chiffchaff, but slightly plumper; bill heavier than nearby Chiffchaffs; wing-tips of closed wing extended to upper-tail-coverts. Forehead and crown: greenish-grey, greyer on forehead. Nape, Rump, and Upper-Tail Coverts: blue-grey. Back: a bright and conspicuous Firecrest-green. Wing Coverts: light grey with median and greater coverts tipped white to form two broad white wing bars. Primaries and Secondaries: dark grey, tips of secondaries slightly paler. Tail: dark grey, darker than rest of upper- parts. Sides of Head: greyish with a well marked but incomplete white eyering. Chin, Throat and Breast: bright yellow (brightest on throat); a faint rusty-coloured suffusion across the upper breast formed an indistinct gorget and very faint streaking extended down sides of breast. Sides of Neck: blue-grey sharply defined from yellow on breast. Belly and Under Tail Coverts: whitish. Bill: upper mandible brownish, lower mandible pinkish. Legs: pale to medium brown according to the light. Feet: paler than tarsus, appearing pinkish. Eyes: dark. O* 79 Scilly Isles RED-EYED VIREO. St. Agnes, October 6th, one. O. (This record has been accepted by the Rare Birds Committee).

ROSE-BREASTED GROSBEAK. St. Agnes, October 6th-llth, one. O. (This record has been accepted by the Rare Birds Committee).

391 HAWFINCH 18. Coccothraustes coccothraustes. St. Mary's, November 1st, one. R.S. Tresco. September 30th, one. R.F.L., J.C.R. October 17th-19th, one. D.H. St. Agnes, October 22nd, two; 23rd, 29th, 31st, November 12th, one. O.

392 GREENFINCH 19. Chloris Moris. St. Mary's. Appeared to increase during the year. One or more very pale yellow birds frequently seen. P.Z.M.

394 SISKIN 21. Carduelis spinus. St. Mary's. October 26th, a few. R.S. January 10th, one caught by cat. P.Z.M. Tresco, November 14th, one. D.H.

397 REDPOLL 22/23/24. Carduelis flammea. Tresco, October 19th, one. D.H.

401 BULLFINCH 33. Pyrrhula pyrrhula. St. Martin's, June 9th, one seen. MJ.

402 SCARLET GROSBEAK 34. Carpodacus crythrinus. St. Mary's, October 2nd, one seen. B.F., R.K. Tresco, October 21st, in the sheltered headland of Gimble Porth, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, and during an early morning visit, I came across a * brown' Scarlet Grosbeak Carpodacus erythrinus perched on a small fence-post and not more than 20 yards distant. Having seen a 4 similar' bird at Cheddar reservoir, , some years ago in October although in the latter instance the Grosbeak due to its folded wing, showed no rump area, which might have revealed a slight greenish tinge, it seemed otherwise like the Somerset bird in other characters. It was a dumpy bird with short forked tail; the heavy bill, which was dull horn colour, was easily its dominant character in an otherwise nondescript plumage. The bill in fact looked far too

80 Stilly Isles big for a bird of its size, and this character, plus the thick set squat head set it seemed right down on its shoulders was very noticeable. Its eye also was larger than other species one usually sees of approximate size, and either dull brown or black. The upper parts were dull brown with a few darker markings, and only relieved by the wings showing ill defined two whitish bars. The under parts were generally dull to pale buff and streaks showing on the flanks and some middle breast areas. I could not very well see the under belly or tail coverts but it seemed they were dirty-off-white. I must have had the grosbeak perched for about a minute and a half before it flew off in the direction of rhododendron scrub banks. In flight it looked decidely heavy bellied and dumpy, its mode of flight with well regulated deep undulations. B.K. (Both these records have been accepted by the Rare Birds Committee).

404 CROSSBILL 36. Loxia curvirostra. St. Mary's, September 17th, six. O. Tresco. June 30th, three; July 4th, nine; and parties up to sixteen seen regularly until the end of the year, and until the follow­ ing Spring. D.H., B.K. St. Agnes, September 19th, six; 24th, one; 30th, two. O.

408 BRAMBLING 42. Fringilla montifringilla. Tresco, October 16th-18th, at least seventy. B.K.

409 YELLOW HAMMER 44. Emberiza citrinella. St. Agnes, November 10th, one. O.

416 ORTOLAN 50. Emberiza hortulana. St. Agnes, September 8th and 18th, one; 24th-29th, two; October 2nd, one. O.

413 RED-HEADED BUNTING 47. Emberiza bruniceps. St. Mary's. May 16th-21st, one in a garden, became very tame and took breadcrumbs. P.Z.M. St. Martin's, September 6th and 20th, one. O.

421 REED BUNTING 55. Emberiza schoeniclus. St. Agnes, October 12th to November 21st, singly on 16 days. O.

81 Scilly Isles 422 LAPLAND BUNTING 58. Calcarius lapponicus. St. Agnes, September 20th to October 31st, up to four; November 23rd, one. O. St. Martin's September 29th, one. D.M.B.

423 SNOW BUNTING 59. Plectrophenax nivalis. Tresco, October 18th, 19th, two to four on the North cliffs. B.K. Round Island, November 26th, one. A.T.B. St. Agnes, October 10th to November 28th, one to two. O.

425 TREE-SPARROW 62. Passer montanus. Tresco, March 13th, one among a flock of House Sparrows until the end of the year. D.H. St. Agnes. May 29th, two. O. June 1st, seven. M.C

82 FIRST REPORT OF THE BIRD OBSERVATORY SUB COMMITTEE OF THE C.B.W.P.S.

Following the decision of the Executive Committee of the C.B.W.P.S. on the 22nd of January, 1966, a meeting of the observatory sub-com­ mittee was convened for February 19th, 1966. The meeting was held at Chy-an-Creet, St. Ives, with the following members present. N. R. Phillips Convenor and Hon. Secretary N. B. Exelby of the executive committee W. J. Julyan B. R. Pattenden C. J. Booth Co-opted member E. Griffiths Apologies were received from R. J. Salmon who was unable to attend but wished the project success and agreed to serve on the committee as a co-opted member. In opening the discussions N. R. Phillips suggested that, for the time being, the only officer needed, apart from the Hon. Secretary, was a Chairman, and after requests for nomination B. Pattenden was elected. He then presided for the rest of the meeting. That there was a need for an observatory in Cornwall was generally agreed, and after consideration of several sites, including St. Ives, Godrevy and Marazion, the most favoured localities were The Lizard and Porth- gwarra (Gwennap Head). The committee agreed that pending the agree­ ment of the landowners both places be watched for as much of 1966 as possible and a final decision made as soon as the various advantages of the best site became apparent. On the day following the meeting several members visited both the Lizard and Porthgwarra. There are many aspects to be considered in the siting of a bird Observatory and few places would be found ideal in every respect. Those holding the densest avian population during the breeding season may be unsuitable for the observation of migrants for instance. Or the most favoured headland from the point of view of visible migration may be unsuitable, because of the ground cover, for trapping and ringing. Many otherwise ideal places are overwhelmed with tourists in the summer, and, conversely, areas remote from the holidaymaker may be too inaccessible for observers. Bearing these factors in mind, we sought a locality in which the geographical advantages would appear to be considerable, for local geography requires a promontory which provides a land-fall for immigrants and a departure-point for emigrants, while national (or better, inter­ national) geography requires a location where the observations may be best co-ordinated with those of other observatories. The observation of sea-bird movement too, particularly in Cornwall, was considered an in­ tegral part of coastal observatory work, and many localities known to be regular routes of migrant passerines were rejected because of their unsuit- ability for " sea watches

83 A very important consideration is the variety of habitat within a workable area. There must be cover; but not so much cover that the birds are impossible to see. Records from past years indicate that the isolated patches of Willow scrub found in coastal valleys are favoured by small passerine migrants, and these are fairly easily watched and make ideal sites for traps. Open country with Heather tracts, Dwarf Gorse and a certain amount of cultivated ground are needed to attract the ground dwelling species like larks and buntings. Preferably there should be a number of stone walls or rocks, a bit of bog, and, most essential—water.

To provide opportunity for study during the breeding season a population of resident species, colonial or otherwise, should be within the workable area of the observatory. Having found a site, the most important step is of course to obtain permission to work there from the landowner. Then arises the question of accommodation—with facilities for storing equipment, keeping records, and carrying out laboratory work and taxonomic studies, for we visualise eventually an observatory/field-centre where students may carry out serious work in all branches of natural history. Accommodation could be in an existing building, which might be preferable but expensive, or in a tem­ porary structure such as that at Slapton Ley. This would be less expensive but would involve the acquisition of a site, permission from Town and Country Planning, and possible damage from gales. Porthgwarra, at the southerly tip of the Lands End Peninsula, has proved, in the past year to be as ideal a locality as can be expected for the siting of a bird observatory. The area was watched at weekends from March 19th to June 5th and from July 31st to the end of November. Three members were there for the first week in October, that is 2nd to 8th inclusive. During the year one hundred and forty-one species were recorded, and five hundred birds of forty-three species ringed, a very encouraging start, but on many occasions the whole area was not completely covered and as was to be expected a certain amount of familiarity with the area was required before the best sites for trapping could be determined. Man­ power was short in the Spring when most of the work was done in the valley only. During the Autumn increased coverage by extra observers enabled the moorland and cliffs to be watched and some interesting records obtained, which would otherwise have gone unrecorded. In reporting on this first years work I ought to make it clear that our prime object was in exploring possibilities, and partly for this reason more attention was devoted to finding out what species occurred than to numbers involved and passage analysis. It must also be borne in mind that human nature being what it is, few bird watchers are prepared to indulge in the essential but dull task of recording common species unless there is the possibility of a rarity thrown in for excitement, so we had to shew that there was excitement as well as drudgery at Porthgwarra if regular observations for the ensuing years are to be maintained. There has to be a promise of jam before we will swallow the pill, but the result of this in 1966 has been such a surfeit of jam that the pill was lost among the strawberries. The Spring passage was already under way on February 20th when Lesser Black-backed Gulls were seen moving East from Toi Pedn, but passerine migration in the form of Wheatears, Chiffchaffs and Black

84 Redstart was first seen on 19th March. Little more was seen until 3rd April when the first Sand Martins and Swallows arrived together with the first Willow Warbler of the year and a few more Wheatears. However a fine female Hen Harrier on the 26th March was a promise of more interesting things to come. On the 9th April, migration was really getting going with an influx of Phylioscopus warblers. These were mainly Willow Warblers, and they were all over the valley and also up in the gorse bushes bordering on the open moor. Other early migrants present were two Blackcaps, a few Goldcrests and five male Redstarts in full breeding plumage, an uncommon sight at this end of Cornwall. More of the birds previously mentioned were present and the Spring movement was now shewing signs of being well represented at Porthgwarra. The next large arrival was noted on 16th April, when the presence of Whitethroats, Grasshopper Warblers, House Martins, female Common Redstart and three Corn Buntings added interest, which added three more to the list of recorded species. Next day two Ring Ouzels were seen, the only Spring migrants of this species.

By this time, resident birds were beginning to breed and the Ravens and Stonechats both had young in the nest. Kittiwakes were sitting on their ledges as were auks along the cliffs at Carn-les-Boel (Bosistow Cliff).

The next large influx was on 30th April. Fifty Whitethroats and fifty Swallows, ten Turtle Doves, four Spotted Redshank on the Pool, three Yellow Wagtails and the first Cuckoo of the year. The first Swift was also recorded on this date. The Spring migration was proving most interesting. The weekend of 14th/15th May saw a slight reduction in the number of Whitethroats present but we had no idea, of course, of the total number passing through. Most of the Chiffchaffs had passed on and so had all the Willow Warblers, the latter being surprising as we had assumed that this species would breed in the valley. Hirundines were coming through in some numbers with one hundred birds on the 14th, as were most of the migrants previously recorded. The first Spotted Flycatcher and a late Wheatear were seen but the most interesting bird was a Lesser White- throat singing in the willows, a very rarely recorded bird in Cornwall, especially in the Spring.

Spring observations ceased on 22nd May when considerable migration was still taking place, Whitethroats and hirundines being present in some numbers and all the Summer residents on breeding territory. No ringing or disturbance of any cover was done during the Summer months. Though observations were carried on intermittently to see what resident birds were breeding in the area. The cliff nesting species were not studied or counted but from what records were made it would appear that the Auk population is very low, as no breeding birds were seen anywhere along the observed area, and those which were seen previously resting on the cliffs at Carn-les-Boel were not present at breeding time. The first sign of return migration of any volume was noted on the 14th August, when twenty Wheatears were about the clifftops and moor­ land, none having been recorded the day before, though there had been seven or so on 7th August. Most of them had moved on by the 16th

85 August, on which day one hundred and fifty Swifts passed through also. It was not until 20th August that the first of the typical drift migrant species turned up in the form of three Pied Flycatchers, a Common Redstart, six Yellow Wagtails and twenty or more Chiffchaffs. A few Waders had been recorded by this time, mainly Dunlin, Greenshank and Whimbrel, one or two of each going over during most watches, and a Green Sandpiper recorded on 21st August was identified by call note, as were a good many of the birds which flew over during the year. A Great Spotted Woodpecker on this date was rather surprising at this exposed locality, away from any trees of consequence and miles from the nearest wood, and it was supposed to be a migrant, but one or more were occasionally seen in the valley until at least 17th December. We now had ten or more Stonechats passing us from one to the other as we walked over the finest stretch of heather and gorse that I have ever seen. The magnificent coast line, with our vista bounded by the Longships and the Bishop Lighthouses, the Scillies lying hull down on the horizon, the glint of sun on water, and the clang and whistle of the Runnel Stone buoy rising gently on the summer swell; all these said with sirens' voices, " Put aside your ten by fifties and lie in the sun." Sometimes we did. However, a strong east wind on the 27th August brought us a Tawny Pipit, the first ' rare1 bird, and a Hobby, together with another influx of assorted migrants including Golden Plover, Sandwich Terns, Swifts, hirundines, Tree and Meadow Pipits, Yellow Wagtails, White- throats, Garden Warbler, phylloscopus Warblers, Pied and Spotted Fly­ catchers, Wheatears and Common Redstart. A flock of Crossbills flying east down the valley was unexpected and proved to be the first of a movement which were seen regularly until 9th October. Two melanistic Montagu's Harriers which were first seen on 25th August were still present on the Ardensaweth Down. The situation was now such that one had to work hard to see all the birds which were being reported at various places within the area covered. On the 29th, the first Merlin was seen over the cliffs, and in the valley, the first Reed Warbler, obviously a migrant as there is nowhere for them to breed in the Lands End peninsula. The next weekend, 3rd/4th September, saw a continuation of the Autumn movement with most of the species recorded the previous week still present. There were also two hippolais warblers which would not shew themselves well enough for certain identification but which were probably Melodious; most exasperating birds, as many of them are. Indeed, throughout the period of observation, a good many birds which were ' probables' of one species or another, had to be omitted from the records through lack of adequate details. Southwest wind and rain prevented ringing and passerine observation on 4th September, but two Sooty Shearwaters off Gwennap Head were among the few uncommon seabirds recorded for the year. This can be explained by the fact that there was so much of interest ashore that very little time was spent sea watching, and there were few westerly gales which experience at St. Ives has shewn to be the most_rewarding; although it should be pointed out that this may not be the case off Porthgwarra. The September period continued along expected lines with the earlier migrants thinning out and the later ones making their appear­ ance at the end of the month. Highlights were a Wood Warbler on the 10th September and also a Spotted Crake. On the 10th too, a Whitethroat was ringed which was recovered in Spain on the 1st November, the only recovery of the year. 86 A Melodious Warbler was positively identified on the 11th, and this, or more likely, another, was trapped on the 18th September. Five Richard's Pipits, identified by call and seen at close quarters in flight, were recorded on the 24th. Another was seen well on 29th October. Ring Ouzels, typical October birds, were first seen on 2nd October, but all the early migrants were not yet gone as Willow Warblers were still present in small numbers. Other species usually associated with October movements which might be picked out for special comment were two Short-eared Owls on the 9th, which were present until late November. Firecrests on the 15th which also were present until Novem­ ber, (two had been present on 11th September). The first Fieldfares on 15th, Redwings on 8th when a passage of Mistle Thrushes began. Snow Bunting on 7th and 9th. Brambling, the first of many on the 8th. Redpoll on 30th, and so on. But THE weekend of October 1966 and one which will be remembered for a long time by those present was the 15th/16th. There was heavy rain until about midday when the weather cleared, the wind light N.W.-S.E. Many of the species present had been in the area for some time, but together with the new arrivals they, for once, justified the term often heard in the bird world but seldom experienced—. The place was heavin' with birds. After sitting in our cars waiting for the rain to stop we nearly gave it up but with the arrival of brighter weather birds began emerging from the scrub, and one of the first was a Firecrest. Within a very short while it became obvious that the number of birds present was considerably greater than the previous weekend, with several of the resident species having their numbers supplemented by immigrants. Blue Tits, Great Tits, and Gold- crests were calling from the bushes. All the Thrush tribe, including Robins and Ring Ouzels had come in with the ' fall' and were calling excitedly from the rocks and cover, and Chiffchaff whooeet calls echoed from the dripping willows. The nets were put up but were soon taken in as we were short of rings with only five left—learning to order early the hard way! Soon a Red-breasted Flycatcher was seen, and two more Firecrests, a Pied Flycatcher, both Redstarts and then a Lesser White- throat and five Blackcaps. At the top of the valley an exotic creature of brilliant orange flew across binocular vision. What? It settled close and a written description taken before it was lost in the bracken—a Baltimore Oriole, the fourth record for Britain. Excitement enough, but soon there was a Yellow Browed Warbler and a Great Grey Shrike recorded, one did not know which bird to look at first! The following day, when more observers were present, all species except the Oriole were still to be seen, but the Chiffchaffs were considerably reduced in numbers; spread inland or flown on south? A Barred Warbler was found, once considered a very rare bird for Cornwall, and seen well by most watchers present. Porthgwarra was now on the map.

The next weekend saw the first of the late migrants and winter visitors wtih the passing over of about a thousand Chaffinch's and 60+ Bramblings, the movement continuing next day on a reduced scale but with eleven Siskins settling on seeding weeds in the valley before flying on. The 29th October saw the first large movements of Starlings, an arrival of Longtailed Tits and the Richard's Pipit. Next day, 30th October, more Chaffinchs and Bramblings flying over, more Siskins, four Redpoll and two Ortolan Buntings. The increased coverage by more observers now resulting in fewer birds going unrecorded. Several Summer visitors were still present in early November. Chiff- chaffs, Blackcaps and Swallows, but by this time migration was easing off with only a few of the thrush family going through together with a small number of finches. Seven more Redpolls on the sixth of Novem­ ber and on the same day two Bramblings which were now being reported from other parts of the county, and it seemed that the winter population was to be higher than normal. A Lapland Bunting, which we had been hoping for since the end of September was seen and heard on November 6th, after which little ringing or regular watching was done, but three Common Terns and two Little Auks were seen offshore on the 13th, and at least one of the Short-eared Owls was still present on the 22nd of November.

As mentioned earlier in this report, no matter how suitable an area might be for bird study there is little that can be done without the co-operation of the land-owner, and we are deeply grateful to the St. Levan Estates and Messrs. Williams of Roskestal Farm, for permitting us to work at Porthgwarra for the past year. No doubt many more records will be coming from there in future and it is sincerely hoped that watchers and ringers will continue to pay due respect in their activities, keep disturbance to a minimum, especially in the breeding season, and confine themselves to areas where permission has been granted to work. N. R. PHILLIPS, Hon. Sec. Observatory Committee.

CLEANING OF OILED BIRDS At a recent meeting of the local committee of the Bird Hospital I was told that of the many preparations tried for oiled birds one was oustanding. This was Tremalon, a Dutch product (originally developed as a cosmetic for removing grease paint etc.). It was free from fumes, well tolerated by the birds and quickly and easily washed out. R. H. Blair.

BIRDS OF A CORNISH GARDEN AND ITS SURROUNDINGS 1966 by B. KAY An account of birds I have seen either in my garden of about an acre at Porth Navas, or looking out across the creek from the lawn. I started colour ringing in February and ringed about 50 birds all caught on the lawn in front of the house. Apart from all the green­ finches except 1 (out of 9 ringed), 1 Blue Tit and 1 Great Tit, those ringed have all been seen again often. This includes a pair of Nuthatches. I have kept a constant supply of varieties of seeds and nuts, sultanas, fat and also Haith's food for song birds which is a mash, and have noticed the following habits of feeding birds. Marsh Tits prefer sun­ flower seed and take away as many as possible in one beak load. Coal Tits prefer peanuts and take away one at a time. Nuthatches prefer sunflower seed. Sometimes they carry it off but more often they lodge

88 it in the bark of the pine tree to which the bird feeder is fixed and peck at it, head down. Greenfinches and Chaffinches prefer millet and eat in situ. They like small pieces of bread and fat that they can eat in one piece. So does our only wagtail. The two Treecreepers come near to the feeding station but I have not seen them eating food pro­ vided. I have at times thrown melted fat up the course bark of the pine and this may attract them. I had hoped to attract the Greater and Lesser Spotted Woodpeckers but had no luck. Little Grebe. One seen often throughout the year. Heron. One seen often until shot illegally. Mallard. One pair, resident in creek. Mute Swan. Pair nested up the creek but below high spring tide water line and nest and egg got washed away. Up to seven appear from time to time often on the wing. Buzzard. Several seen often. Moorhen. One pair resident. Oystercateher. Flock of up to seven seen often. Turnstone. Flock of up to 17 seen often. Snipe. One pair December 5th and 6th. Curlew. Up to nine resident except during breeding season. Last heard March 1st, back again June 4th. Redshank. Up to seven resident except during breeding season. Back June 14th. G.B.B. Gull. One only throughout the year. Breeds elsewhere. Herring-Gull. Large flocks throughout the year. Breed elsewhere. Common Gull. Large flocks throughout the year. Breeds elsewhere. Common Tern. Up to five (September 5th) seen only occasionally. Razorbill. One, September 5th. Guillemot Two, September 5th. Wood Pigeon. Always a few about. Little Owl. Seen and heard throughout April and May. Kingfisher. Up to six in one flight on , September 5th. One only seen off and on near house. Green Woodpecker. One young, one May 5th and 12th. G.S. Woodpecker. One drumming in garden on March 22nd, joined by another April 2nd when drumming ceased. Nest discovered June 9th in next door garden only about 15 feet from the house and about 15 feet above the ground with entrance facing due west. From the sound there seemed to be only one fledgling being fed by one or both parents? Lesser Spotted Woodpecker. One April 3rd and May 7th. Crow. Many around and about, kept out of garden. Jackdaws. „ „ „ Magpie. „ „ Jay. Several around but kept out of garden. Great Tit. Many residents, 18 ringed in February.

89 Blue Tit At least five pairs, two only ringed. All our six nesting boxes used by blue and great tits. Coal Tit At least five pairs. One nest found in garden and young were being fed on May 14th in the nest. Marsh Tit. At least two pairs. Actually saw one pair mating, (18th April). Found one nest, in garden. Nuthatch. A resident pair ringed in February. I never found a nest but this pair brought four young to the feeding station and seemed to be teaching them how to feed from a hopper. I never saw the young again but the pair feed every day and are quite tame. Treecreeper. One pair resident and seen nearly every day. Wren. One pair resident and nested in the garden. Four fledgelings about May 30th, only two June 4th. Mistle Thrush. One pair nested a few feet from the house. Four fledge­ lings not flown by July 4th when we went away, but very noisy. Fieldfare. One November 20th. Song Thrush. Not many about. Two different ones come to the lawn occasionally. One nested in bank by edge of road, very vulnerable and got dislodged before her young had flown. Another did the same thing nearer to the centre of the village. Her nest also disappeared. Redwing. One November 20th. Blackbird. One pair resident. Nested in garden. Across the creek is an albino, the only black on her being a slight mottling on the underside of the tail. She feeds regularly in a cottage garden and nests nearby. The owners of the cottage told me that she was five years old and had started out as a black bird with a small white patch on her back. Each year she got whiter. This year there has appeared a boldly marked piebald bird, predominantly white, which has taken up territory about 200 yards from here. Robin. We thought there were two in the garden but I ringed one and that was it! However, I ringed two more who appeared in February, two in April and one in June, all caught on the lawn near the house. The first one (red) mated with green and nested in the garden. The result seemed to be two fledgelings which the cock fed, they having managed to get to different corners of the garden. I never saw the hen at this time, and in fact not till December, and then not since. I ringed the fledgelings one of which became very tame and I thought might oust its father but the red one is still in possession of the whole garden. At least one more unringed one has appeared in December. Also both the original fledgelings which had not been seen since September. This means that at least nine different robins are feeding here at the moment, January 17th, 1967. The red one chases them away except one of his own offspring with which he seems friendly. Greenfinch. First flock of seven, October 19th, 1965. Up to 16 in a flock on February 2nd, 1966. Ringed nine only one of which re­ appeared for a day in December. Dunnock. At least one pair resident and nested in garden. Pied Wagtail. One only ringed February and not seen again till December 28th. Then feeding almost all day and every day and still doing so at the end of year and till now, mid January.

90 Goldfinch. Rare here but saw one feeding one fledgeling a couple of yards from the house. Bullfinch. A half dead fledgeling picked up just outside the front door was nursed back to health 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th when it flew out of the window. A few yards away were a pair of adults plus two young. Mine joined these and immediately they all flew off together. I had never seen any before but later there were two feeding on wild strawberries, seen only once. Chaffinch. Two resident pairs. One nest in Montana clematis growing up house. Yellowhammer. One only, December 30th.

THE TORREY CANYON CATASTROPHE

As the wreck of the Torrey Canyon occurred in 1967, no mention of its effect on sea birds is made in this Report. There will be a full account of the numbers and distribution of sea birds in Cornwall, after the disaster, in the 1967 Report. In the meantime members are recommended to buy and read " The Wreck of the Torrey Canyon" by Crispin Gill, Frank Booker and Tony Soper, which gives a full and well illustrated account of the disaster. Ornithologists and other naturalists will be specially interested in the section written by Tony Soper which deals with the effect of the disaster and the cleaning up operations on the wild life of the Cornish seas and coast. Fortunately the forecasts made concerning damage to the Cornish sea bird colonies turned out to be inaccurate— it would seem that most of the thousands of birds that were killed were not birds that would have bred in Cornwall. Of course the fact that it was non-Cornish breeding birds that were mostly the victims does not make the disaster any the less. The unpalatable facts remain that thousands of sea birds, and an enormous amount of marine life of all sorts perished through the carelessness and greed of man. As the late Colonel Meinertzhagen observed—we complain that certain animals are vermin, and fail to realise that man is the biggest vermin of the lot! He pollutes the air with radio active fall out, the land with pesticides, the sea with oil—not only destroying many forms of life, but destroying his own natural environment, and is probably well on the way to destroy­ ing himself, through so doing. " The Wreck of the Torrey Canyon" is published by David and Charles, at 21/-. J.E.B.

91 WINTERING CHIFFCHAFFS IN CORNWALL, OR THE LAW OF FRUSTRATION DEFIED by PETER GRATTAN-KANE

That strange law ensuring that the day following the laying up of a boat or the closing of the County cricket ground until the following season will be a day perfect for the pursuit of the pleasures just renounced, may safely be accepted as possessing frustrating properties affecting ornithology. Those who doubt this application should consult any of those dedicated bird watchers who lurk in every uncomfortable corner of West Cornwall. Few of them can forget days which have been brightened by meteorological promises of deep depressions and heavy gales due to start at dawn on the following Saturday and to end at dusk on Sunday; promises which offered glorious prospects of forcing almost every rare bird on the British list to seek shelter within range of their binoculars. All will then recall how they endured, in full storm kit, what the unenlightened inhabitants of the peninsular regarded as a fine week­ end, and how the promised tempest arrived in time only to ensure that the Monday morning was an even blacker experience than that commonly encountered. Yet, so peculiar are the workings of this law that any ornithologists who happen to be parsons, and may be regarded as fully engaged each Sunday, can be relied upon to offer countless tales of rare species being reported during Matins and being watched by all save those tethered to their pulpits, until vanishing shortly before the end of Evensong.

Now there are those among us who try to use their knowledge of the existence of this law to their own advantage, and who engage in extraordinary feats of self deception in the hope of achieving one aim while ostensibly trying to gain another. And if the avowed intention of one's efforts is based so broadly that almost any aspect of it could be either the true object of attention or a red herring offered shamelessly to distract the forces that determine the operating of the Law of Frustration, then one may lay claim to a Bismarckian degree of opportunism. Even those who lack the qualities needed for such an approach to work or to pleasure recognise the futility of openly planning any activity that depends for its success upon a particular combination of climatic factors. By affecting indifference to wind and weather, and by disguising our pleasures as painful duties, we may the more often allow satisfaction to fall upon us. Necessity, not fashion, causes the English to take their pleasures sadly, although we are unlikely to nail the Due de Sully's libel after more than three centuries of circulation.

But no element of satanical subtlety can be claimed to exist in the selection of a study of wintering Chiffchaffs in Cornwall for the subject selected itself. Last winter was being passed pleasantly enough reading poetry and plodding steadily through a background of nineteenth century European history; breaking off only to indulge in my unneighbourly habit of playing records of chamber music while leaving open my study window, a habit which may alienate other humans but one which seems acceptable enough to birds. So, although I often had the welcome distraction of Chiffchaffs at a time when friends in other counties were writing of their perils amid fog, slush and snow; it is doubtful whether I would have made more than another dutiful note on that January morning had I not just relaxed to meander through Gilbert White while listening to a

92 new recording of a Haydn string quartet, and read again White's sad entry for 17 August, 1768 in which he distinguished between the three species of ' Willow wrens ' lying before him and the least has black legs', he wrote of what was a Chiffchaff, until it fell to a gun in the cause of science. And as I sat there thinking of old Gilbert White and listening to Haydn, those contemporaries of uncommon affinities; a Chiffchaff, black legs and all, came just inside my window and settled within a yard of my head. That there were by then over fifty notes of wintering Chiffchaffs in my diary made no difference, nor did the fact that other Chiffchaffs had landed on my window, nor even that there were records of wintering Chiffchaffs in this valley going back more than seventy years. Some personal element had been stirred by the alchemy of White and Haydn, and the visiting Chiffchaff. By the end of that morning even the attribution of our onomatopoeic name ' chiffchaff' to Gilbert White seemed unreliable, for the O.E.D. and the Etymological Dictionary published by the O.U.P. gave different dates for White's first use of the word.

Within a few days it seemed likely that there would be sufficient material for a study of Cornwall's wintering Chiffchaffs, but that any study would depend for its validity upon the material provided by other observers, for there were unexpected and contradictory variations in the pattern of reports already available. The existence of these variations, and the availability of some early references, seemed to justify dividing the study into three sections. As the pattern of the work developed it seemed that one part ought to consist of a historical review covering references from a variety of papers and books dealing with many features of Cornish life as well as ornithology. Clearly, this section may lack scientific validity but it could provide material of interest to many members. In this section Mr. R. D. Penhallurick, the Assistant Curator of the Royal Institution of Cornwall has already provided many curious and unexpected references going back to 1829. More references to wintering Chiffchaffs made at any time in the nineteenth century, or during the early part of this century, are still needed and if any members have access to books, letters or other records that might be of help in this study the use of the relevant information would be appreciated greatly. Some of the material in this section may well provide corroborating evidence for the second section, which will be based on geographical and ecological features connected with the dis­ tribution of these birds. In the second section it should be possible to include one or two maps, showing those areas regularly found to harbour wintering Chiff­ chaffs as well as those only rarely favoured. It may also be possible to find tentative causes for the extreme variation in the numbers reported from areas of apparently similar characteristics. It is already clear that height above sea level matters less to the survival of those wintering birds than other suitable ecological factors. Redruth, in particular, has provided many reports of wintering Chiffchaffs, and even the lower north westerly slopes of Bodmin Moor have offered reliable evidence of mid­ winter sightings, although there is a curious lack of reports from the central and Eastern end of the County. Yet there is need for caution in deducing much from the distribution of reports about wintering specimens, for although the valleys along the south west coast provide by far the greatest number of sightings, and these often offer admirable ecological factors when they provide both willow swamps and rhododendrons allow-

93 ing diptera to survive and thus become food for Phylloscopi, these valleys are precisely the areas where observers are thickest on the ground. The third section will be based upon an analysis of every Chiffchaff reported during the winter of 1967-68, and the study will start at the end of October and finish late in March. Given a normal winter it should be possible to produce an outline of the distribution of the sightings of these birds, although as only three people in every thousand of the in­ habitants of Cornwall are members of the Society there is much room for statistical weakness, even if every member and some interested non- members record and report all Chiffchaffs seen. However, as politicians seem happy to base their actions upon the thoughts of even less repre­ sentative samples, and are clearly convinced of the reliabiltiy of such methods, at least until after election results have been declared, then this study could be of similar validity to the stranger pieces of statisical work. There is much to be contributed by observers who manage to get more than a mere sighting of a Chiffchaff. Some evidence suggests that the behaviour of wintering Chiffchaffs differs from that observed in other seasons, and any notes about calls, feeding habits, routine and even appearance would be helpful. Several observers have commented upon the brownish appearance of what they believe to be the resident population, and claim to distinguish them readily from those more brightly coloured March arrivals. Even more frequent reference has been made to the different habits of those birds that seem to have remained throughout the winter and the new arrivals, although these differences tend to be obscured within a few weeks. There is some evidence that wintering birds tend to follow a predictable routine, although without widespread ringing and checking facilities this cannot be confirmed. But the small numbers in­ volved must make for a fair degree of probability that the same birds are seen from one day to the next, which is demonstrably not the case in the Spring and Autumn. Although observations of this type are necessarily subjective when considered individually, the larger the number of reports with common factors the greater the degree of objectivity to be obtained from an analytical synthesis of all reports. For this reason it will be particularly helpful if a substantial number of notes are sent in during the next few months.

So, given the help of many members it ought to be possible to complete this report by the middle of 1968, and work on the first two sections can be continued without waiting for reports of wintering birds. As 's ornithologists found that they were harbouring Phylloscopus Collybita more than twenty winters before any were noted West of the Tamar I have been urged to pay more attention to the early records. But those who share that urge may take some comfort from the fact that while Devon's recorders were the first to publish reports of the largest number of wintering Chiffchaffs ever seen over a prolonged period, the fact remains that those fifty Chiffchaffs were seen in Falmouth in 1940-41, and were noted by distinguished members of our Society. Being ever conscious of the machinations of the forces controlling the Law of Frustration I ought not to expect too much of a work so irrationally conceived and so protractedly brought forth, yet like many before me I find comfort in those ambiguous words of Oliver Cromwell: ' He goeth furthest who knows not whither he is going.' Gulval, 1967.

94 THE COMMITTEE FOR 1966/1967

President: Lt.-Col. Sir Edward Bolitho, K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O., J.P.

Chairman : Dr. C. J. F. Coombs

Honorary Treasurer and Registrar : W. J. Goddard, Esq.

Joint Honorary Secretaries: The Rev. J. E. Beckerlegge (Editor and Bird Recorder), A. G. Parsons, Esq. (Conservation) and N. R. Phillips, Esq. (Field Meetings).

Honorary Secretary for the Isles of Scilly: Miss H. M. Quick

Committee Members: Mrs. K. C. F. Birtill, Dr. R. H. Blair, Mrs. S. Bottomley, Mr. N. B. Exelby, Mr. N. Higman, Mr. A. C. Hosking, Mrs. D. B. Jeffreys, Miss M. J. Jones, Mr. W. J. Julyan, Mr. T. J. Stephens, Mrs. M. P. Visick.

THE COMMITTEE FOR 1967/1968

President: Lt.-Col. Sir Edward Bolitho, K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O., J.P.

Chairman : Dr. C. J. F. Coombs

Honorary Treasurer and Registrar : W. J. Goddard, Esq.

Joint Honorary Secretaries : The Rev. J. E. Beckerlegge (Editor and Bird Recorder) A. G. Parsons, Esq. (Conservation) and NR. Phillips, Esq. (Field Meetings).

Honorary Secretary for the Isles of Scilly Miss H. M. Quick.

Committee Members: Mrs. K. C. F. Birtill, Dr. R. H. Blair, Mrs. S. Bottomley, Miss V. I. Crapp, Mr. N. B. Exelby, Mr. A. C. Hosking, Mrs. D. B. Jeffreys. Mr. W. J. Julyan, Mrs. B. M. B. Kay, Capt. E. G. Roper, Mr. C. J; Stevens, and Mrs. M. P. Visick.

95 LIST OF MEMBERS

We apologise for any errors which may appear in this list and shall be grateful if Members will inform the Honorary Treasurer and Registrar so that our records can be corrected. (a) Honorary Members. Blair, Dr. R. H., M.B., M.B.O.U., Roslyn, Carrallack Terrace, St. Just, Penzance. Koch, Dr. Ludwig D., M.B.E., 39, Walton Avenue, South Harrow, Middlesex. Quick, Miss Hilda M., Priglis Cottage, St. Agnes, Isles of Scilly. (b) Associate Member Adams, R. G., Pathside, Underhill, Lympstone, Exmouth, Devon. (c) Full Members Abbott, J., Birchen Hey, Frensham, Farnham, Surrey. Airey, A. F., 1, Lingmor View, Great Langdale, Ambleside, Westmorland. Allan, Lieut. R. J. D., R.N., c/o Lloyds Bank Ltd., 6, Pall Mall, London, S.W.I. Allen, Mr. and Mrs. R., Hillcrest, Stenalees, St. Austell. Allen, R. F., 6, Lyndhurst Gardens, London, N.W.3. Allen, W. F., 2 Chapel Terrace, White Rock, Wadebridge. Almond, Lt.-Col. and Mrs. W. E., Laverock House, St. Breward, Bodmin. Anderson, B. W., Ladylane, Ditchling, Sussex. Andrew, Mr. and Mrs. T. S., Barley Park, , Padstow. Andrew-Blarney, Mr. & Mrs. W. H. J., Merifield, Dobbin Road, Trevone, Padstow. Andrews, Mrs. M. E., 9, Highfield Drive, Uxbridge, Middlesex. Andrews, Lt.-Col. W. E., Tumrose, , Bodmin. Apted, Mr. and Mrs. D. E., Bodwareen, Chapel Hill, Truro. Archer-Lock, A., 4, Glenwood Road, Mannamead, , Devon. Arnold, R. F., 49, Ellesborough Road, Harborne, Birmingham, 17. Askew, Mr. and Mrs. D. L., Durridge House, Kerswell Green, Kempsey, Worcester. Aspinall, Miss H. R. A., Warren Cottage, Cranleigh, Surrey. Aylwin, Major C. D. L., Treyford, Hillside Road, Long Ashton, Bristol. Aylwin, Mrs. E., Greathed Manor, Lingfield, Surrey.

Backhouse, Mr. and Mrs. M. V., The Old House, Church Hill, Pulborough Sussex. Baigent, Miss F. M., House, Calenick, Truro. Bailey, Mrs. A. M. G., 37, Church Road, Mylor, Falmouth. Balfour, L., Heath End, Checkenden, Reading, Berks. Banks, Miss F. M., 49, Crantock Street, Newquay. Barham, Mrs. K. E. I., St. Benedict's, , Truro. Barker, D. J., Higher Brea, Camborne. Barnard, Mrs. D. R., Veronica Cottage, Gerrans, Portscatho Truro. Barnby, Miss D. M., The Downes, Trenwith, St. Ives. Barnes, D. G., Little Salhouse, Reskadinnick Road, Camborne. Barnes, Mrs. Ruth G., M.B.O.U., Hungerdown, Seagry, Chippenham, Wiltshire. Barnes, D. G., Little Salhouse, Reskadinnick Road, Camborne. Barrett, W. R., 6, Pengover Road, Addington, Liskeard. Barron, Mrs. N. L., Boscarn, The Terrace, Port Isaac.

96 Barton, D. B., Truro Bookshop, 18, Frances Street, Truro. Bate, W. L., Treneague, Wadebridge. Bates J. H., The Battery, Newquay. Bax, Mr. and Mrs. T. B., , Wadebridge. Baxter, Mr. & Mrs. A. R., Pennies, Treviglas Lane, Probus, Truro. Beaumont, Mr. & Mrs. A., Kilcoed, Mylor Downs, Falmouth. Beckerlegge, The Rev. J. E., B.A., M.B.O.U., St. Crowan Vicarage, Praze, Camborne. Beckett, Miss R., A.L.A., Tregullow, , Falmouth. Bedell, Miss E. M., 50, West Street, Polruan, Fowey. Bennett, Mrs. P., 43, Polkirt Hill, Mevagissey, St. Austell. Bennetts, Mrs. W. M., 5, Old Falmouth Road, Truro. Benson, Miss S. Vere (Mrs. Wynne Taylor), M.B.O.U., 26, Downs View, Bude. Bere, R. M., C.M.G., M.A., West Cottage, Bude Haven, Bude. Bertram, Lt.-Col. and Mrs. W. R., Old Quay House, Lelant, via Hayle. Beswetherick, A. T., Force Ten, Tredragon Road, Mawgan Porth, Newquay. Beswetherick, Mr. and Mrs. R. J., Lanvean, Cleavelands, Bude. Betjeman, John, C.B.E, 43, Cloth Fair, London, E.C.I. Bewes, Mrs. N., , Marlborough Road, Falmouth. Bickersteth, Mrs. H. M., Little Trengilly, Constantine, Falmouth. Bickford-Smith, Mrs. G. M., Ridifarne, Smith, Falmouth. Bickford-Smith, M. G., Trevarno, Helston. Biddle, N. H., Rosedene, Hill, Mousehole, Penzance. Binning, Miss B. A. V., Treetops, St. Keyne, Liskeard. Birtill, Mrs. K. C. F., 5, Landeryon Gardens, Polwithen, Penzance. Blades, Mrs. L., Shearwater, Penpol, Devoran, Truro. Blaikley, G., Whimbrels, Constantine Bay, Padstow. Blair, A. B., c/o Roslyn, Carrallack Terrace, St. Just, Penzance. Blair, Mrs. D., M.B.E., Roslyn, Carrallack Terrace, St. Just, Penzance. Blair, J. K., Trolldale, Haile, Egremont, Cumberland. , Blair, Mrs. M. I., Logwood, The Common, Exmouth, Devon. Blarney, Mr. and Mrs. P. B., , , Liskeard. Blight, Mrs. B. G., 12, Road, Camborne. Blight, Miss F., 46, Bodmin Road, St. Austell. Blogg, Mrs. H. S., Bostavern, Devoran, Truro. Boardman, Mr. and Mrs. C. E., Bosanath Mill, Port Navas, Falmouth Boardman, Mr. & Mrs. F., Braemar, St. Merryn, Padstow. Bolitho, Lt.-Col. Sir E. H. W., K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O., J:P., Trengwainton, Madron, Penzance. Bonham, C. O., June Orchard, Bracken Close, Woking, Surrey. Bonham, P. F., B.Sc, 30, Belsize Park, Hampstead, London, N.W.3. Boorman, Mrs. M. M., Trebarfoote, Battery Lane, Polruan, Fowey. Booth, C. J., Ronas, Carne Close, Helston Road, Leedstown, Hayle. Bottomley, Mr. & Mrs. J. B., Hellesveor Place, St. Ives. Bowman, Major R. H., The Cottage, Rock, Wadebridge. Boyer, Miss C, Olearia, Raginnis Hill, Mousehole, Penzance. Brand, R. H., 4, Parsonage Street, Bradninch, Exeter, Devon. Branwhite, P. R., 118, Queen's Crescent, Bodmin. Brawn, Mr. and Mrs. F., 11, Haddon Way, Carlyon Bay, St. Austell. Bray, A. C, Trevenwith, , The Lizard, Helston. Breriton, G., 5, Dark Lane, . Brenton, T. J., The Traveller's Rest, Trevarrian, Newquay. Brewer, L. G., Treganatha, Lostwithiel. Brewer, S. E., Avery House, Lostwithiel.

97 Bridger, J. P., The Red House, Kessingland, Lowestoft, Suffolk. Bridger, Mrs. W., Pill, Feock Truro. Britton, D. J., Fransilva, St. Kew Highway, Bodmin. Britton, Mr. & Mrs. T. H. R., Cleeve Lawns, Trevone, Padstow. Broadbent, Mrs. M. C, Whitworth, Windmill, Padstow. Brooks, Mrs. A., Meadowside, , Redruth. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. J. H., 19a, Ashley Rise, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey. Bryer-Ash, Mr. and Mrs. P. G., , Blisland, Bodmin. Burgess, Miss D., Trenadlyn, , Falmouth. Burt, Mr. and Mrs. K. R., Querle, Budock Vean, Falmouth. Burton, Mr. & Mrs. R., 2, Melville Terrace, St. Stephen, St. Austell. Bury, Miss V. M., Red Rock, Topsham, Devon. Butcher, Miss J. R., 14, Gloucester Road, Ealing, London, W.5. Butler, Miss F. S., Trevelva, Green Close, Feock, Truro.

Cadbury, Christopher, Beaconwood, Rednal, Birmingham. Cameron, Mrs. M. F., Bridge Cottage, , Truro. Campbell, Mrs. H. M. E., c/o Coutts & Co., 108, Park Lane, London, W.l. Carlyon, Mrs. & Miss, Chytodden, Kenwyn, Truro. Carr, Lady Norah, Trig, Rock, Wadebridge. Carter, Mr. and Mrs. D. R., Lamb's Barn, Carnethick, Fowey. Carter, Mrs. F. E. (Mrs. W. T. Lott), Kestrels, Widemouth Road, Bude. Catchpole, Mrs. I. M., Chyals, , Mevagissey, St. Austell. Cave, B., 5, Preston Down Avenue, Preston, Paignton, Devon. Cavell, A. G., 24 Fore Street, Lostwithiel. Cavendish, Mrs. D. L. H., Constantine Cottage, Constantine Bay, Padstow. Chadwick, J. A., Northcliffe, Northcliffe Lane, Thornton, Bradford, Yorkshire. Chapman, Mr. and Mrs. R. N., 1, Westerlands Road, Wadebridge. Charlesworth, Mrs. C, Castle, Lostwithiel. Charnaud, Mr. and Mrs. J. J., Drift Farm, Constantine, Falmouth. Chilcott, C. V., 118, Henver Road, Newquay. Childs, Miss A., Trenley, Seymour Road, Mannamead, Plymouth, Devon. Chipman, H. J., Burford, Alexandra Place, Penzance. Chope, His Honour Judge and Mrs. R. C, Carclew House, Perranar­ worthal, Truro. Christy, S. J., No. 2 Morton Court, 42 Christchurch Road, Reading, Berkshire. Churcher, Dr. Gillian M., Public Health Laboratory, S. Devon and E. Cornwall Hospital, Greenbank, Plymouth, Devon. Clague, W. D., Lamana, Hannafore, Looe. Clake, H. G., The Homestead, Torleven Road, Porthleven, Helston. Clarke, Major A. C, , Mawnan Smith, Falmouth. Clift, Miss F. H. L., Brentwood, Florence Terrace, Falmouth. Coad, R. T., 10, Dunvegan Road, Penryn. Cock, E. M., Penlee Lodge, Trewithen Road, Penzance. Coe, Miss M. E., Windyridge, Polzeath, Wadebridge. Coffin, E. H. M., Lane End, , Bodmin. Colby, P. J., 4, Tamar Terrace, Calstock. Coleman-Cooke, Major J., F.Z.S., Simonsbath Lodge, Simonsbath, Mine- head, Somerset. Coley, Miss F., Treetops, St. Keyne, Liskeard. Comber Miss E. O., Briarbank, Chywoone Hill, Newlyn, Penzance. Coode, Mrs. M. J., 2, Bridge House, Road, Falmouth. Coombs, Dr. C. J. F., M.A., M.B., B.Ch., Greenwith Place, Perranwell, Truro.

98 Coombs, Miss S., General Stores, , Newquay. Coon, F. A. H., Pen Mar, Barbican Hill, Looe. Cooper, Mrs. P., Pencalenick School, St. Clement, Truro. Corderoy, P., Higher Bosavern, St. Just, Penzance. Cornelius, Mrs. O. C. A., Cliff Villa, Wadebridge. Couch, F. M., Old Polzeath, Wadebridge. Counsell, Mrs. J. K., Pencabe, Portscatho, Truro. Crabb, R. E., 16, Dean Terrace, Liskeard. Crapp, Miss V. I., 13, Higher Compton Road, Hartley, Plymouth, Devon. Crook, Mrs. G. O., Eden Cottage, The Valley, , St. Ives. Cross, D. B., Fugler's Close, Portloe, Truro. Crossley, R. C, F.L.A.S., F.R.I.C.S., Castle Gayer, Marazion. Crouch, Mrs. H., Trelyn, St. Minver, Wadebridge. Cuddy, Mrs. M., 7, Lafrowda Terrace, St. Just, Penzance. Cuningham, Miss D. W. M., C/o Lloyds Bank Ltd., Market House, Penzance. Curber, R. M., 11, Weatherly Avenue, Odd Down, Bath, Somerset.

Curnow, Dr. R. N.3 Orleigh, Bolenna, Perranporth. Curtis, Mr. R. A. and Miss, 2, Polwithen Road, Falmouth. Curtis, Mr. and Mrs. R. C, 30, Penhalls Way, , Truro. Cutlack, R. A., Tamarisk, Trevone, Padstow.

Dakin, Mr. and Mrs. E. T., 24, Carminow Way, Newquay. Daniel, F. C, 38, Fairfield Road, Bude. Daniel, R. J., , Downderry, Torpoint. Daniel, W. J., Coombe Park, Downderry, Torpoint. Darby, Mr. and Mrs. C. F., 31, St. John's Terrace, Devoran, Truro. Dark, Mrs. W., 8, Dudman Road, , Truro. Darke, T. O., Glencoe, Porthcothan Bay, Padstow. Darracott, Mr. and Mrs. W. A., Trevinnick Meadow, St. Just-in-Roseland, St. Just Lane, Truro. Davey, Miss Edith, Cottage, Goonvrea, St. Agnes. Davey, Miss Enid, Tresillian Barton, Summercourt, Newquay. Davey, Miss R. I., Solvia, Cross Street, Helston. Davidson, Mrs. M., Trenoweth Mill, St. Keverne, Helston. Dawson, H., The Boot Inn, Calstock. Day, Miss G. C, Bostavern, Devoran, Truro. Day, Mrs. G. M., Cotwood, Ponsanooth, Truro. Dennis, R., 21, Castle Road, Penzance. Dickson. Mrs. S. D., Curgurrel Corner, , Portscatho, Truro. Dodson, Lady Marjorie, Bonchurch, Sandown Road, Esher, Surrey. Dorrien Smith, Lt.-Cdr. T. M., Tresco Abbey, Tresco, Isles of Scilly. Drew, S. J., 33, Tregunnel Site, Newquay. Dwyer, P. J., 27, Trenance Road, Newquay. Dyer, D. O., Kenwyn, Fore Street, Copperhouse, Hayle. Dyer, Mr. and Mrs. W. H., Blue Heaven, Portmellon, Mevagissey, St. Austell.

Earl, Miss E. D., Mill Field, Perranwell Station, Truro. East, Mrs. Z. B., Gulland, St. Merryn, Padstow. Eddy, S. R., 99, Clarence Road, Torpoint. Eden, The Hon. Mrs. R., Beaumont House, Roydon, Essex. Edward-Collins, Maj.-Gen. C. E., Trewardale, Blisland, Bodmin. Edward-Collins, Mrs. M. D., Polgwin, Bodmin. Edwards, Flt.-Lt. and Mrs. F. J., 4, Coombe Lane, Cargreen, Saltash. Elliott, Miss H., Innisfaill, Penlee View, Penzance.

99 Ellis, Dr. and Mrs. D. D., 3, Westheath Road, Bodmin. Elvins, Miss M. L., 54, Cliff Street, Mevagissey, St. Austell. Elwood, Mr. and Mrs. D. A., 25, The Crescent, Truro. , Mr. & Mrs. D. G., 29, Chapeldown Road, Torpoint. English, Miss D. M., Tresco, Higher Trehaverne, Truro. Enys, Miss E., The Cottage, Enys, Penryn. Enys, Miss J. F., 41, Woodlane, Falmouth. Evans, Mrs. G. E. M., Abington, Trebarvah Lane, Perranuthnoe, Penzance. Evans, P. B., Boswartha, Church Road, Lelant, St. Ives. Evans, Mr. and Mrs. R. M., Pol an Dre, Maria's Lane, Sennen, Penzance. Eversden, Lt.-Col. and Mrs. W., Christmas Cottage, Spar Lane, Illogan, Redruth. Exelby, B. J., Naini-Tal, Mullion, Helston. Exelby, Mr. and Mrs. N. B., Naini-Tal, Mullion, Helston. Eyre, Major C. V., c/o Midland Bank Ltd., 12, Molesworth Street, Wadebridge.

Favell, Mrs. B. B., Penberth, St. Buryan, Penzance. Fell. Miss L. B., 1, Avenue Road, Falmouth. Ferguson, Miss J., 5, Berkeley Court, King's Road, Brighton, Sussex. Fiddick, R., 7, Road, Falmouth. Field, G. D., Hale Cottage, Milton Grove, New Milton, Hants. Fisher, James, M.A., M.B.O.U., Ashton Manor, Northampton. Fitzgerald, Mrs. D. D., Poltoge, Port Navas, Falmouth. Fleet, R. M., Treliske School, Truro. Foster, Miss M. M., Gwillen, Trenance, Mawgan Porth, Newquay. Fox, Mrs. B. M., Trewardreva, Constantine, Falmouth. Fox, Mrs. J. M. K., Penjerrick, Falmouth. Fox, Miss M. V., Carmino, Falmouth.

Gait, Mrs. J. M., 26, St. George's Villas, Truro. Gallagher, J. D., 4, Eastbourne Close, St. Austell. Gallup, Mrs. M. M., Blackdown House, Mary Tavy, Tavistock, Devon. Garnett, Cdr. J. N., R.N., Farm, Wadebridge. Garnish, W. J., 34, Moorland Road, St. Austell. Garton, Mr. and Mrs. R. G., Camelot, Lamorna, Penzance. Gaskell, Mrs. A. W., New London, , St. Agnes. Gatiss, Mrs. I. W., 10, Albany Place, Falmouth. Geering, Mrs. B. T., The Downes, Trenwith, St. Ives. George, Mr. and Mrs. H. G., Primrose House, Sennen, Penzance. Gibbons, Mr. and Mrs. M., Chy-an-Gweal, Lane, Mullion, Helston. Gibbs, Mrs. J. P., 22, Carminow Way, Newquay. Gilbert, J. S., 7, Ocean Crescent, Porthleven, Helston. Gimson, Miss M. E., The Patch, Dobbin Road, Trevone, Padstow. Gist, J. R., Vailima, , Callington. Glanville, A. H., Neeham. Newlyn East, Newquay. Glazebrook, B. K., 1, Albany, London, W.l. Goddard, Mr. & Mrs. W. J., Cheyney, Constantine Bay, Padstow. Goodland, Mr. and Mrs. C. V., Penlee House, Morrab Road, Penzance. Goodman, Miss M. E., Dilkhusha, , Perranporth. Goodsell, R., 24, Bellevue Road, Saltash. Gould, Miss D. M., Greenwood Lodge, Sway Road South, Sway, Lyming- ton, Hants. Grand, Mrs. I. L. H., Coolgrena, Trebetherick, Wadebridge. Grattan-Kane, Peter, M.B.O.U., 8, Chvcornick Terrace, Gulval. Penzance.

100 Graves, Miss L. I., 2, St. Andrews Park View, Truro. Greene, Mr. and Mrs. T. S., Cranbrook, Trevone Road, Trevone, Padstow. Greenland, Mrs. E. M., Wayside, Low Street, Hardingham, Norwich, Norfolk. (NOR.27.X). Greenwood, Miss H., 8, Provis Road, Penzance. Griffith, Miss M. S., Moonrakers, Mawgan Porth, Newquay. Griffiths, A. B., 7, Mounts Bay Road, Alverton, Penzance. Griffiths, E., 4, Westbourne Terrace, New Road, Saltash. Griffiths, Miss I. M., The Sheiling, , St. Columb. Grogono, Miss M. D., The Croft, Mylor, Falmouth. Grove, E. A., Tall Trees, Airlie Road, Winchester, Hants. Gundry, Miss J. V., Llewellyn House, Basset Street, Camborne. Gunn, S. D., B.V.M.S., M.R.C.V.S., Melness, St. Columb Major. Guttridge, Mrs. E. M., 1, Pendarves, Tresillian, Truro.

Hadden, R. G., The White House, Pengersick, Germoe, Penzance. Halsey, Miss V. M., Windmill House, St. Minver, Wadebridge. Hambly A. C, Downside Vicarage, Chilcompton, Bath, Somerset. Hambly, E. H., F.R.C.S., Treharrock, Port Isaac. Hardy, Dr. J. D., Grey Roofs, Feock, Truro. Hardy, Dr. M. T., Grey Roofs, Feock, Truro. Harkness, R. S., Sunnyholme, Wells Road, Chilcompton, Bath, Somerset. Harper, R. A., The Rosery, , Perranporth. Hartley, The Rev. P. H. T., M.A., M.B.O.U., Badingham Rectory, Woodbridge, Suffolk. Harvey, Mrs. A. S., Stoptide Cottage, Rock, Wadebridge. Harvey, Dr. D., , St. Columb Major. Harvey, Miss E. I., Stoptide Cottage, Rock, Wadebridge. Harvey, Mr. and Mrs. G. H., Trenance, Hawkins Road, Penzance. Harvey, H. J., M.A., B.Sc, 2, Trebehor Cottages, , Penzance. Harvey, Professor L. A., Dept. of Zoology, University of Exeter, Exeter, Devon. Harwood, Mr. & Mrs. J., 12, Rosevale, Penzance. Hawes, T. E., Rayle Bottoms, Redruth. Hawke, C. J., c/o Lloyds Bank Limited, 27, Fore Street, Redruth. Hawkes, Mrs. J. S., 30, Purley Bury Avenue, Purley, Surrey, (CR.2.IJD). Hayman, Mrs. A. V., M.B.E., J.P., 8, West Park, Redruth. Healey, D. G., 51, Dunheved Road, Launceston. Healey, Dr. R. J., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., 51 Dunheved Road, Launceston. Heath, Miss D. G., Rose Cottage, , St. Austell. Heath. V. F., Riviera Gardens, St. Mawes, Truro. Hemsley, Mrs. M., Stoptide, Rock, Wadebridge. Henderson, Captain and Mrs. S., Uphill, Dark Lane, Lostwithiel Henwood, Mr. & Mrs. P. H., Churchtown, , Callington Hepburn, Miss E. M., 6, Avenue Road, Teddington, Middlesex. Hepplestone, F., Tremaen, Maker Lane, Millbrook, Plymouth, Devon. Hepton, P. A., 41, Elms Drive, Kirkella, Hull, Yorkshire. Herber, K. J., 8 Godfrey Court, Meadway Close, Staines, Middlesex. Herring, Mr. and Mrs. W. J., Arosa, Old Road, Liskeard. Hewish, E. W., 14, Lawn Close, Barton Hill Road, Torquay, Devon. Hext, Miss B. J., Little , Sweets House, Bodmin. Hibberd, Mr. and Mrs. A. E., 48, St. Andrew's Street, Millbrook, Plymouth, Devon. Hicks, Mrs. E. M., Paradise Cottage, , Truro. Hicks, F. H. D., The Lighthouse, St. Agnes, Isles of Scilly. Hicks, Captain and Mrs. J. N., Watergate, Trelill, Bodmin.

101 Hicks, Mr. and Mrs. L., 8, Harbour View Crescent, Penzance. Hicks, Capt. R. B. N., D.S.O., R.N., Lower House, Bodmin. Higgs, Mrs. E. E., Whistow, , Bodmin. Higman, Mr. and Mrs. N., 23, Chester Road, Newquay. Higman, Mr. & Mrs. S. M., 36, Barnard Road, Sutton Coldfield, War­ wickshire. Hill, Miss D. C, 7, Alma Road, Malabar, Truro. Hill, Miss L. C. Jewill, M.A., 2, Polwithen Road, Penzance. Hoare, Miss K. M., 17, Wodehouse Terrace, Falmouth. Hobbs, Chief Inspector A. E,, 9, Church Park, Bodmin. Hodgkin, Mrs. E. M., House, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth. Hodgkinson, Air Vice-Marshal W. D., C.B.E., D.F.C., A.F.C., Pink Cottage, Above Town Row, Egloshayle, Wadebridge. Hodgson, G. P. C, Cannington Cottage, Witheridge, Devon. Hogan, Miss C. E., 24, South Street, St. Austell. Holdway, Miss A. A., The Cellars, Church Cove, The Lizard, Helston. Holland, Mr. and Mrs. C. A., Wishworthy, St. Mawes, Truro. Holland, Wing Commander T. R., A.F.C., 2, Officers' Married Quarters, Royal Air Force, St. Mawgan, Newquay. Holmes, W. A., 12, Highfield Avenue, St. Austell. Hony, Mr. and Mrs. C. B., Trehills, Love Lane, Bodmin. Hopewell, A., 104, Thrupp Lane, Stroud, Gloucestershire. Hopkins, Mr. & Mrs. A. M., Sea Winds, Mile End, The Lizard, Helston. Hopkins, J., The Cabin, Lane, The Lizard, Helston. Hormbrey, N. F., 30, Whitegate Road, Newquay. Horrell, J. M.. 38-39, Wodehouse Terrace, Falmouth. Hoskin, Mrs. B. E., The Anchorage, White Cross, Wadebridge. Hosking, A. C, Wyndhurst, , Penzance. Hosking, H. H., 11, Blackmoor Road, Wellington, Somerset. Hosking, W. H., Cedar Lodge, Treslothan Road, Troon, Camborne. Hough, R. L., Meteorological Office, Kemelland, Camborne. Howard. H., , The Lizard, Helston. Hoyle, Dr. and Mrs. J. C, Tremethick, Budock Vean, Falmouth. Hulme, Mr. & Mrs. A. S., Furlongs, Parkenhead, Trevone, Padstow. Hunkin, Miss G., Fern Glen House. St. Ives. Hunt, D. B., The Blockhouse, Tresco, Isles of Scilly. Hunt, O. D., Sunset, Court Road, Newton Ferrers, Plymouth, Devon. Hurrell, H. G., J.P., M.B.O.U., Moorgate, Wrangaton, South Brent, Devon. Hutchinson, Mr. & Mrs. W. D., Langdale, Carne Close, Helston Road, Leedstown, Hayle. Hyde, Mrs. H. N., Graystead, St. Stephens Road, Sticker, St. Austell. Ironside, Miss J., 8, Market Street, Leicester, LEI.6.DP. Isard, Dr. and Mrs. C. V., 29, Road, Padstow. Jackson, Mr. & Mrs. B. E., Druids House, Penryn Street, Redruth. Jackson, Mrs. D., Hermitage, St. Mawes, Truro. Jackson, G., Treweege Barton, Stithians, Truro. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. L. P., Parc-Vean, Trevone, Padstow. James, Dr. and Mrs. R. G., 1, Coombe Lane, Cargreen, Saltash. Jarvis, Mr. & Mrs. L. R., 27, Trenovissick Road, Par. Jeffreys, Mr. and Mrs. A. H., House, Trebetherick, Wadebridge. Jenkinson, Miss K., Chy Treth, , Falmouth. Jerome, J. W., 26, Penhalls Way, Playing Place, Truro. Jerram, Mrs. M., Trehane, , Wadebridge. Jerram, Miss R. M., Pengwedhen, Helford, Helston. Johns, Mrs. S. D., 25, Hillcrest Avenue, Truro.

102 Johnson, Dr. D. L., Trewhella Villa, Lane, Goldsithney, Penzance. Johnson, Miss E. N. I., Gwel Towans, Treloyhan, St. Ives. Johnson, R. J., The Smithy, , Porthcurno, Penzance. Johnstone, Gerald E., Oxford and Cambridge University Club, Pall Mall, London, S.W.I. Jones, Miss M. J., St. Piran Lodge, Lelant, St. Ives. Jose, Mrs. E., Farm, Troon, Camborne. Julyan, W. J., Elm View, Carthew, St. Austell.

Kay, H., 2, East Street, Newquay. Kay, Mr. and Mrs. H. G. A., Point Cottage, Port Navas, Falmouth. Kaye, Mr. and Mrs E. S., Hinemoa, Tallack's Creek, Devoran, Truro. Kendall, F. H. C, 33, Victoria Road, Bude. Kendall, J. R., Croft Michael Farm, Troon, Camborne. Kennedy, W. P., la, Falmouth Road, Truro. , Mrs. A. J., 7, Margaret Avenue, St. Austell. Khan, R., Redwings, Chilsworthy, Gunnislake. King, Mr. and Mrs. A. W., 4, Trennick Row, Malpas Road, Truro. King, B., 9, Uplands Road, Saltford, Bristol. Kirby, Mrs. M., Bishop's Quay, St. Martin, Helston.

Lacy-Smith, Mr. & Mrs. W., Trelacy, Constantine Bay, Padstow. Lainchbury, G. C, Midland Bank House, Fore Street, Camelford. Laity, Mrs. E., Tregays, Lostwithiel. Lambert, Miss O. R. A., Woodland View, Old Falmouth Road, Truro. Lamprey, Lt.-Col. F. S. S., Meadow Cottage, Harlyn Bay, Padstow. Lander, Miss V. A., 50, St. John's Avenue, Churchdown, Gloucester. Langdon, F. C, 3, Water Lane, . Langford, A. A., Miango, Trewirgie Road, Redruth. Langham, C. H., Carmeal, Breage, Helston. Lash, Miss V. A., St. Clement Vicarage, Truro. Lawry, F. J., Roskennals Mill, Newbridge, Penzance. Laws, Mr. & Mrs. J. B., Trewarthenick, -by-Fowey. Lawson, Sir H. B., M.C., Churchmead, Pirbright, Woking, Surrey. Laycock, Mr. & Mrs. L. A., Edge Corner, , St. Ewe, St. Austell. Lethbridge, Miss D. M. B., J.P., , Launceston. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. E. J., 11, Carlyon Road, St. Austell. Lewis, L. B. C, B.Sc, B.D.S., M.B., 623, Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, 31. Lewis, Dr. T. D., 32, Northfield Drive, Truro. Liddicoat, Major R. O., Sunnyside, Trenance, Mawgan Porth, Newquay. Lilly, Miss G. A., Alyscot, Manor Drive, Treloyhan, St. Ives. Linsell, S. E., 12 Maze Green Road, Bishop's Stortford, Herts. Lloyd, D. E. B., The Deerkeeper's Lodge, Stoneleigh, Coventry, Warwick­ shire. Longman, A. V., Lincoln House, Tintagel. Longworth-Dames, Warrant Officer C. A., Sergeants' Mess, Royal Air Force, St. Mawgan, Newquay. Love, Mr. and Mrs. R. G., Bosulla, Budock Vean, Falmouth. Luck. Mrs. D. H., , Par. Lynch, Miss M. P., 8, Provis Road, Penzance. Lyne, Miss R. M. P., 8, Strangways Terrace, Truro. Lyster, Major P. G., 22, Oaks Road, Tenterden, Kent. Lywood, T. B., Ennis Farm, St. Erme, Truro. Lywood, W. J. E., Ennis Farm, St. Erme, Truro.

103 Macdonald, Dr. Catherine M., The Rectory, Gerrans, Portscatho, Truro. McDonald, R. J., 50, Egerton Road, Padstow. McKechnie, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. M., House, Amble, Wadebridge. Mackenzie, Mrs. K. M., , Port Isaac. Mackenzie, P. Z., M.B.E., M.R.C.V.S., Penold Farm, St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly. McKie, Dr. D., 18, Brookland Hill, London, N.W.I 1. Mackintosh, Miss A. M., 2, Clarksfield Road, Bolton-le-Sands, Carnforth, Lanes. McMichael, Mr. and Mrs. D., Higher Bosistow, Porthcurno, Penzance. McMurtrie, Mrs. L., Rose-in-Vale Farm, Constantine, Falmouth. McNulty, B. D., 5, Wadham Road, Liskeard.

Macphie, D. J.t Hazel Cottage, Hazel Lane, Petersham, Surrey. McVicker, Mr. and Mrs. I. F. G., Tredrea Close, Church Lane, Perran- arworthal, Truro. Maddern, R., 6, South Place Folly, Penzance. Madge, S. C, 82, Clarence Road, Torpoint. Maggs, G. A., Exbury, Station Road, Padstow. Malan, E. M. de M., 35, West Street, Harrow-on-the-Hill, Middlesex. Mann, Mrs. S. L„ 1, Grovehill House, Falmouth. Markwick, Mrs. I. C. M., St. Benedict's, Veryan, Truro. Marriott, P. R. G., 59, Daniell Road, Truro. Marshall, Sir Douglas, Hatt House, Hatt, Saltash. Marshall, Mr. & Mrs. E. J., 41, Castle Street, Bodmin. Martindale, Mrs. M., Bay of Biscay Cottage, New Mill, Penzance. Mason, Mrs. M. E., Treloyhan Lodge, St. Ives. Masters, Miss N. W., Small Meadow, Trevanson, Wadebridge. Mather, D. B., 9, Trevarthian Road, St. Austell. May, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. and Miss J. A., Treryn, Beach Road, Meva- gissey, St. Austell. Mead, Mr. and Mrs. E. A., Ripley House, Perrancoombe, Perranporth. Meade-King, W. O., Mill House, Charlestown, St. Austell. Meares, Mr. and Mrs. R. H., 2, Western Terrace, Falmouth. Mendels, Mrs. P. R., Castle Fields, Fowey. Menhinick, Mrs. E. E., Cottage, Gonvena Hill, Wadebridge. Metcalfe, Miss D. F., The Cottage, , Looe. Middlemass, Miss D. I., Two Gables, Trelyon, St. Ives. Mills, Mr. and Mrs. G. E., 41, Clinton Road, Redruth. Milner, H., Trewithian Cove House, Portscatho, Truro. Milward, A. S., O.B.E., Pol Venton, Porthgwarra, Porthcurno, Penzance. Miners, H. J., 4, Newcombe Drive, Stoke Bishop, Bristol, 9. Miners, W. T., Ivydene, Marazion. Mirehouse, Mrs. A. M. E., Myresyke, Ruan Minor, Helston. Mischler, S. M., Copeland Court, Cathedral School, Truro. Mitchell, B. H., Homeleigh, , Liskeard. Mollison, J. E., 157, Surrenden Road, Brighton, 6., Sussex. Moor, Miss M. R., 13, St. Austell Street, Truro. Morcom, Miss A. A., 54, Tredarvah Road, Penzance. Morris, H. J., Ranau, , Kea, Truro. Mudford, Miss P. M., Honington, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire. Musson, D. F., c/o The National Trust, The Friaries, Mount Folly, Bodmin.

Neale, Mrs. E., Flat 6, Barnwood, Brooklea Park, Lisvane, Cardiff. New, L. P., St. Enodoc Hotel, Rock, Wadebridge.

104 Newton, D., 3, Ladbrooke, Mill Pond Avenue, Hayle. Nicholson, General Sir Cameron, G.C.B., K.B.E., D.S.O., M.C., Winwaloe, Polzeath, Wadebridge. Nicholson, Lady Eve, Winwaloe, Polzeath, Wadebridge. Northey, Miss E. M., 5, Windmill Lane, Launceston. Nowell-Usticke, Miss P., 1, Enys Road, Hendra, Truro. Oakins, Miss M. E., 2, Market Street, Devoran, Truro. Oats, D. J., 6, Terrace, Gulval, Penzance. Oliver, J. C. C., Orchard House, Maiden Bradley, Warminster, Wilts. O'Shea, Mrs. M., Windyridge, Holcombe Road, Helmshore, Rossendale, Lanes. Oughton, Mrs. C. S., 15, Shepherds Way, Rickmansworth, Herts. Page, Dr. Hilda W., 4, Milbourne Lane, Esher, Surrey. Parke, Mrs. E. F., Lower Tregorland, St. Just Lane, Truro. Parrinder, Mr. and Mrs. E. R., 91, Weald Road, Sevenoaks, Kent. Parry, Mr. and Mrs. F. R., Franchis, Cross Lanes, Helston. Parslow, J. L. F., Edward Grey Institute, Botanic Garden, Oxford. Parsons, A. G., M.B.O.U., The Bungalow, Trewirgie, Redruth. Parsons, K. O., Penlee, Tregony, Truro. Pascoe, J. G. D., 16, Erisey Terrace, Falmouth. Patten, A. W., Roughtor Farm, Camelford. Pattenden, B. R., 6, Victoria Place, Penzance. Patterson, N. E., April Cottage, Polzeath, Wadebridge. Paynter, Miss E. M., Kilbroney, Week St. Mary, Holsworthy, Devon. Peace, J. W., Greensted, Battery Park, Polruan, Fowey. Peek, Miss Dawn, Spindrift, Sennen Cove, Penzance. Pellow, K., 37, Antony Road, Torpoint. , R. P., The Haven, Pendeen, Penzance. Penhallurick, R. D., B.A., Assistant Curator, County Museum, Truro. Penn, Miss H. C, The Nook, Mullion, Helston. Penna, Mrs. M. K., Crionan, , Perranporth. Perks, Mr. and Mrs. J. N. R., Trelissick, Feock, Truro. Peters, J. M., 3, West Terrace, Hayle. Peters, Mrs. M., 97, Meneage Street, Helston. Peters, W. R., 7, Navy Inn Court, Newlyn, Penzance. Phillips, The Rev. A. C. J., 19, Hurrell Road, Cambridge. Phillips, D. H., Buena Vista, Mount Ambrose, Redruth. Phillips, G., Vale Cottage, Banns Vale, , Truro. Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. N. R., Chy an Creet, , St. Ives. Phillips, Miss R. M., Chy-an-Lyn, Fore Street, Goldsithney, Penzance. Philp, Mr. and Mrs. A. L., Darragh, Trebetherick, Wadebridge. Philp, Mrs. S. I. M., Tregony, St. Mabyn, Bodmin. Pickthall, Miss E. G., Missenden, Mylor Bridge, Falmouth. Picozzi, Mrs. L. A., Sheiling Tor, Glassel Road, Banchory, Kincardine­ shire, Scotland. Pierson, T. A., The Anchorage, The Warren, St. Ives. Pinkney, Mrs. I. V., Ludon Hill, Crackington Haven, Bude. Pitt, Mr. & Mrs. D. G., 9, Egerton Road, Padstow. Pollard, Mrs. E. M., , Gorran Haven, Gorran, St. Austell. Polwhele, Mr. and Mrs. R. K., Polwhele, Truro. Pool, Mrs. A. M. R., , Zennor, St. Ives. Pool, Miss L. A. I., Langarth, Tregurthen Road, Camborne. Porter, Mrs. M. L. Robartes Terrace, 22, Falmouth Road, Truro. Powell, Mrs. E. M., Chard School, Chard, Somerset. Poyner, Mr. and Mrs. C. I., 1, Pedn-Moran, St. Mawes, Truro.

105 Pratt, L. D., Mount Pleasant, Hayle. Preedy, Miss D. A., Penpre, Antony, Torpoint. Price, O. F., Fern Hollow, , Mawnan Smith, Falmouth. Prior, Miss E. J., 1, Porthgwidden, Feock, Truro. Prior, Lady Rachel, 1, Porthgwidden, Feock, Truro. Probert, J. F. C, 1, Penventon Terrace, Redruth. Proctor, J. K., The Mead House, Gulval, Penzance. Prowse, Mr. and Mrs. P. V., 26, Liskey Hill, Perranporth. Purser, R. G., Benson House, Moresk Road, Truro. Rabjohns, R. C., Voguebeloth, Illogan, Redruth. Race, Mr. and Mrs. A., Landrethek, Gustory Road, Crantock, Newquay. Radford, Mrs. A., Trencrom, Trewartha Estate, Carbis Bay, St. Ives. Radford, Miss E., St. Anthony-in-Roseland, Portscatho, Truro. Radway, F. P., 60, Moorland Road, Par. Radway, W. P., 58, Station Road, St. Blazey, Par. Rae, Miss E. M., Lower Cockmoyle, Rock, Wadebridge. Raper, Mr. & Mrs. G. F., Crowan Mill, Praze, Camborne. Raper, Miss D. N., Crowan Mill, Praze, Camborne. Reed, Dr. J., Love Gate, , Wadebridge. Richards, Mr. & Mrs. B. A., Cleswyth, Tregurthen Close, Camborne. Richards, P. H., Lake View, Tory, Ponsanooth, Truro. Ridge, H. E., R.S.M.A., Dragon Studio, St. Ives. Roberts, Miss D. W., Milton, Dobbin Road, Trevone, Padstow. Roberts, Mrs. M. E., Cleswith, Sea View Road, Falmouth. Roberts, P., 4, Quentin Road, Woodley, Reading, Berkshire. Robinson, Mrs. A., 6, Trennick Row, Malpas Road, Truro. Robinson, Mrs. M. G., Deer Crest, Trevarrian, Newquay. Robson, The Hon. Mrs. E., Wakerley Manor, Oakham, Rutlandshire. Rogers, C. T. H., Carwinion, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth. Rogers, Mrs. E. A., 7, King Square, Bridgwater, Somerset. Rolfe, Miss N. M., 56, Church Street, Padstow. Roper, Capt. E. G., C.B.E., D.S.O., D.S.C., R.N., Polmayne St. Minver, Wadebridge. Roper, Mr. and Mrs. P., Wood Meadow, Feock, Truro. Roscorla, D. M., 3, Treviglas Close, Newquay. Rosewarne, Miss I. M., Cliffside Private Hotel, Perranporth. Rosewarne, J. N., Cliffside Private Hotel, Perranporth. Round, H. A., Goonearl, Fore Street, Marazion. Rowe, E. A., 41, Pendarves Road, Camborne. Rowc, Dr. & Mrs. G. P. G., Cornhill, Rubery, Birmingham. Rowe, J. F., 97, Druid Stoke Avenue, Bristol 9. Rowe, W. S., 1, Ivor Close, Alderney Road, Guildford, Surrey. Russell-Fudge, Mr. and Mrs. B., 45, Erskine Hill, Hampstead Garden Suburb, London, N.W.I 1. Ryan, K. P., Westbourne, Trelissick, Hayle. Ryves, Mrs. I. N. M., 22, Beach Road West, Portishead, Bristol. Ryves, Miss S. C, 18, Headland Avenue, Seaford, Sussex. Sage, J. A., 51, Ferndale Avenue, Chertsey, Surrey. Salmon, R. J., Claremont, Churchtown, , Bodmin. Samuel, Mrs. B. F. M., 27, Yew House, Shardeloes Road, London, S.E.14. Sanders, Mrs. H., St. Clement, Truro. Sargent, H. B., 8, Bay View Terrace, Porthleven, Helston. Savage, B. F., New Park, Moor Lane, Watcombe, Torquay, Devon. Sawle, A. C, 21, Ashford Crescent, Mannamead, Plymouth, Devon. Scarle, H., 17, Jubilee Terrace, Bodmin. Seager, Dr. A. F., Farm House, Vicarage Road, Egham, Surrey. 106 Seager, Major R. F., Secretary, R.S.P.C.A., 105, Jermyn Street, London, S.W.I. Searle, Mrs. V. and Mr. A. M., Hillcrest, Nanstallon, Bodmin. Seddon, Miss H. P., 17, The Warren, St. Ives. Sellon, Miss M. D., Windyridge, Polzeath, Wadebridge. Sexton, Miss L. S., School House, Kiddington School, Kiddington, Wood­ stock, Oxfordshire. Sheer, S., Springside, Foxhole, St. Austell. Sheers, Dr. G., Hunson, Whitchurch, Tavistock, Devon. Sheldon, Dr. & Mrs. J. W. V., The Nook, Fentonluna, Padstow. Sheppard, J. H., 33, Highfleld Road, Moseiey, Birmingham, 13. Shipton, Mr. and Mrs. N. K., The Cottage, Rosudgeon, Penzance Sidle, Mrs. P. M., San Marino, Golden Bank, Falmouth. Simms, G. W., Little Trefewha, Praze, Camborne. Skilbcck, Miss A. T., The Old House, Trevanson, Wadebridge. Skinner, D. R., M.A., Sunnyside, , St. Agnes. Sloan, D., 13, Woodland Road, St. Austell. Smait, Mrs. K. I., Ty Bryn, St. Ives. Smith, Mrs. B., 17, Nuneham Square, Abingdon, Berkshire. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. D. F., 3, Downs Crescent, Haverhill, Suffolk. Smith, F. R., 117, Hill Barton Road, Exeter, Devon. Smith, Miss G. M., 69a, Madeley Road, Ealing, London, W.5. Smith, Mrs. I. M. Ewart, Trecarrel, Bodmin Road, Truro. Smith, Miss J. Hodgkinson, Seagulls, Lane, Rock, Wadebridge. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. L. A., 17, Close, Falmouth. Smith, Miss M. Hill, Windmill House, St. Minver, Wadebridge. Smith, Mrs. R. E., Steel Cottage, North Glen, Langbank, Portglasgow, Renfrewshire. Smith, Dr. and Mrs. S., 52, Clifton Hill, St. John's Wood, London, N.W.8. Smithies, F., The Old House, , Callington. Soper, Miss M. B., Fiona, Rock, Wadebridge. Soper, Tony, Low Dolphin, Dittisham, Dartmouth. Sparrow, Capt. & Mrs. B. W. B., Red House, Paul, Penzance. Spavin, Mr. and Mrs. C, Boscarn, Cury Cross Lanes, Helston. Spear, Miss M. E., Trenley, Eastbourne Road, St. Austell. Spearpoint, T., 1, Avenue Road, Falmouth. Spencer, Group Captain and Mrs. D. G. H., Great Keiro, St. Minver, Wadebridge. Spenlove-Spenlove, Mrs. & Miss, The Orchard, Madron, Penzance. Squire, Lt.-Col. E. K., Willow Gates, Rock, Wadebridge. Staal, C, Cotehele House, Callington. Stafford, Miss M. A., 15, Berry Road, Newquay. Staite, Mrs. F. A., Carlidnack, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth. Stauffer, Miss M. V., 22, Victoria Road, St. Austell. Stevens, C. J., F.Z.S., M.B.O.U., 15, Lamb Park, Par. Stevens, The Misses J. & K., 21, Church Road, Mylor, Falmouth. Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. J., 13, Trevear Close, St. Austell. Stoneham, V. A., Devichoys Barton, Perranarworthal, Truro. Stubbs, Miss H., 3, Priory Close, Vicarage Road, , Par. Sunley, Mr. & Mrs. S. J., Roselle, Kenwyn Road, Truro. Sutton-Nelthorpe, J. W., 5, Carlton Court, Carlton Way, Cambridge. Sykes, A. N., Thorpe End, Almondbury, Huddersfield, Yorkshire. Symons, C. M., Ridegovean, Gulval, Penzance. Symons, Mr. and Mrs. R., Spray View, Normandy Downs, St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly.

107 Talbot, Mr. and Mrs. G. K., Varcoe, Portscatho, Truro. Tamblyn, J. T., Carbeile House, Torpoint. Tangye, Derek, Dorminack, St. Buryan, Penzance. Teale, Mr. and Mrs. C., Kiln Cottage, Bay, Looe. Thomas, J. Rule, Lower Tregenna, St. Columb Minor, Newquay „ Thompson, Mr. & Mrs. D. A., High Clere, Coulthard Drive, Breage, Helston. Thompson, Miss M. S., Bostampys, Nancledra, Penzance. Thomson, Mr. & Mrs. B., Loe Wall, Feock, Truro. Thurstan, Lt.-Cdr. R. A., R.N., 14, Troubridge Road, Helston. Thwaites, R. E., Windrush, Silver Hill, Perranwell Station, Truro. Titmuss Miss M., 69a, Madeley Road, Ealing, London W.5. Todd, D. A., 96, Footscray Lane, Sidcup, Kent. Trahair, Miss M. L., The Cottage, Dousland, Yelverton, Devon. Tranter, Miss G. M., 2, St. Michael's Terrace, Penzance. Travers, Mrs. D. M., J.P., Gwel Meneth, Old Road, Liskeard. Tregaskis, Mr. and Mrs. A., 4, Chapel Terrace, Devoran, Truro. Tregenza, C. W., Holly Cottage, Madron, Penzance. Tregenza, V. L., Barclays Bank House, 30a, Market Place, Camelford. Tregenza, Mr. and Mrs. W. A., Boslandew House, Paul, Penzance. Treleaven, R. B., M.B.O.U., Rockmount, Road, Launceston. Trenerry, G. G., 197, Stanborough Road, Elburton, Plymouth, Devon. Trevithick, Mr. & Mrs. J. R., 2, Woodside Cottages, , Truro. Trinick, Mrs. M. E. L., Newton, Lanhydrock, Bodmin. Trudgian. Dr. Helen M., 2, Marcus Hill, Newquay. Tucker, D. I., 35, Shirburn Road, Eggbuckland, Plymouth, Devon. Tucker, V. R., 5, Westfield Avenue, Hooe, Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon. Tunnard, Mr. and Mrs. J. S., Trethinnick, Lamorna, Penzance. Turk, Mrs. S. M., F.Z.S., Shangri-La, Reskadinnick. Camborne. Turner, R. G., 18, Four Ashes Road, Bentley Heath, Knowle, Warwick­ shire. Venn, Mrs. G. M., Talwyn, Lelant, St. Ives. Vessey, Mrs. N. A. M., Weir Meadows, Restronguet, Flushing, Falmouth. Vince, A. A. P., 14, Church Hill, Winchmore Hill, London, N.2L Visick, Mrs. M. P., Trendain, Perranwell Station, Truro. Vivian, Nancy, Lady, M.B.E., Windrushes, Treyarnon Bay, Padstow. Waithman, Mr. and Mrs. J. S., Tallands, Higher Polscoe, Lostwithiel. Wakefield, H., Treskey, St. Mary's Isles of Scilly. Walker, Mr. and Mrs. S. R., Tregerles, Summercourt, Newquay. Ward, Mrs. I. M. M., The Old Malt House, Tintagel. Ward, J. H., 34, Fortismere Avenue, London, N.10. Warner, G. M., Clapper, Wadebridge. Warnington, Miss E. M., 46, Esplanade, Fowey. Watkins, Miss D. M., The Salt Box, Point, Devoran, Truro. Watson, Major and Mrs. H. G., Worthylands, Trebetherick, Wadebridge. Watt, Mrs. V. M., Sea Mills, St. Issey, Wadebridge. Watts, Mr. and Mrs. W. S., Field Close, , Port Isaac. Webb, Mr. and Mrs. K. G. F., Hi-Folly, Stenalees, St. Austell. Webb, Miss S., Low Way, Swanpool, Falmouth. Weeks, Mrs. R. P., Trehayle, Elmsleigh Road, West Hill, Wadebridge. Welton, W. K., Little Priory, Ipplepen, Newton Abbot, Devon. West, Mr. and Mrs. K., 12, Grovehill Crescent, Falmouth. Whelan, Miss E. M., 6, Coombe Road, Saltash. Whiffen, Miss O. I., Dolphin Cottage, Porthgwarra, Porthcurno, Penzance. Whiffen, Miss R., 44, Gordon Place, London, W.8. Whitaker, The Misses D. & G. E., 31, Polmear Road, Par.

108 White, Miss A., 2, Mountstephen Close, Edgcumbe Road, St. Austell. White, Mrs. E. M. U., Boskewys, Trelissick Road, Hayle. White, Mr. and Mrs. H. C, Trewornan Manor, Wadebridge. White, Mrs. N., The Lodge, St. Anthony-in-Roseland, Portscatho, Truro. White, Miss P. J., The Old Quay House, Hayle. Whitehorn, J. R. M., 12, Park Village East, London, N.W.I. Whitehouse, Mrs. H. M., Gwanda, Trevone, Padstow. Wicks, S. C, Pentreve, Truro School, Truro. Willcocks. Mrs. B., Little Strand, Rock, Wadebridge. Willcocks, Mrs. G. H., 12, Beacon Hill, Bodmin. Willett, Miss R. J. W., Rosemain, St. Minver, Wadebridge. Williams, L. P., 134, Weeth Road, Camborne. Williams, Mrs. M. B„ Scorrier House, Scorrier, Redruth. Williams, Mrs. M. F., Trewidden, , Penzance. Williams, R. W. E., 8, Drakefield Drive, Saltash. Willis, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. and Miss, Trehemborne Cottage, St. Merryn, Padstow. Willyams, Mrs. B. J., Carnanton, St. Columb Minor, Newquay. Wilson, Mrs. B. F. E., 1, Donnington Road, The Lidden, Penzance. Wilson, B., 11, The Village, Duloe, Liskeard. Wilson, J. H., 1, Donnington Road, The Lidden, Penzance. Wilson, Miss K.Orr, 12, Compton Avenue, Plymouth, Devon. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. L. A., Fenten Gymps, Bodinnick-by-Fowey. Wiltshire, L. V., M.R.C.V.S., Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, 45, Southgate Street, Winchester, Hants. Winkworth, Mr. & Mrs. T. S., North Hill House, Chacewater, Truro. Winn, Mrs. I., 3, Parkfield Crescent, Taunton, Somerset. Winter, R. L., 115, Hill Barton Road, Exeter, Devon. Wise, L. N., Valleycrest, The Valley, Carbis Bay, St. Ives. Wood, Miss D. Scobell, 31, Trebarwith Crescent, Newquay. Wood, Miss M., 76, Edgcumbe Avenue, Newquay. Wood, V. G., Helnoweth Nurseries, Gulval, Penzance. Woodward, Mr. & Mrs. W. J., Lewidden, Penrose, Wadebridge. Wormald, Capt. and Mrs. T. G., Gilstead, St. Ive, Liskeard. Worth, Miss V., 34, Tredova Crescent, Falmouth. Wright, Miss P. L., 57, Abingdon Villas, Kensington, London, W.8. Wright, Miss R. V., 5, Marlborough Crescent, Falmouth. Wyatt, R. A. D., Manor Farm Bungalow, Whitchurch Road, Cublington, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire. Wynn-VVerninck, Mrs. A. M., The Old Cottages, Pentire Glaze, St. Minver, Wadebridge. Young, E. A., Polventon, Condor Villas, Budock Water, Falmouth. Young, ri. A., Westerly, Goldsithney, Penzance. Young, Dr. and Mrs. J., 11, Alverton Terrace, Penzance. Young, Miss M. L. E., Trevone, Bells Hill, Mylor Bridge, Falmouth. (d) Junior Members Apted, Miss D. S., Bodwareen, Chapel Hill, Truro. Brewer, E. G., Lower Woodley Farm, Nanstallon, Bodmin. Burridge, R. E., 7, Westfield Avenue, Hooe, Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon. Chope, Miss J. A., Carclew House, Perranarworthal, Truro. Chope, Miss P. A., Carclew House, Perranarworthal, Truro. Dark, J. P., 8, Dudman Road, Highertown, Truro. Dwyer, N. B., 27, Trenance Road, Newquay. Eddy, R., 9, Mill Hill, Lostwithiel. Grattan-Kane, A., 8, Chycornick Terrace, Gulval, Penzance. Hawke, C. R., 14, Darnell Street, Truro. 109 Henwood, Miss F. L., Churchtown, Linkinhorne, Callington. Hirst, R. J., 52, Queen Street, Harle Syke, Burnley, Lanes. Hodgkin, C. R., Bareppa House, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth. Jewell, P. J., 21, Fore Street, Torpoint. Laity, P. H., Tregays, Lostwithiel. Laity, Miss S. E. Tregays, Lostwithiel. Laws, Miss A., Trewarthenick, Bodinnick-by-Fowey. Laws, Miss F. J., Trewarthenick, Bodinnick-by-Fowey. Laws, Miss J., Trewarthenick, Bodinnick-by-Fowey. Lowe, R. J., 115, Cavendish Road, Matlock, Derbyshire. Marriott, Miss J. E., 59, Daniell Road, Truro. Nicholls, D., Langweath Cottage, Lower Town Lelant, St. Ives. Norman, D. M., 27, Sussex Close, Exeter. Patterson, Miss L. J., April Cottage, Polzeath, Wadebridge. Patterson, S. M. L., April Cottage, Polzeath, Wadebridge. Radford, T. J., Trencrom, Trewartha Estate, Carbis Bay, St. Ives. Shipton, J. B., Barton House, Elms Close Terrace, Newlyn, Penzance. Stanlake, H. J., Cairn-Dale, Penhale Road, , St. Austell. Symons, Miss J. A., 32, Trescobeas Road, Falmouth. Thomas, C. A. G., 27, Trevithick Estate, St. Merryn, Padstow. Treloar, Miss E. C, Trenoweth Mill, St. Keverne, Helston. Treloar, Miss M. A., Trenoweth Mill, St. Keverne, Helston. Vincent, G. J., 2, Grenville Crescent, Falmouth. Visick, Miss S. A., Trendain, Perranwell Station, Truro. Walker, N. E. W., 72, Melville Road, Falmouth. Waters, P. M., 1, Goverseth Hill, Foxhole, St. Austell.

110 THE SOCIETY'S RULES

(Revised to 30th June, 1966)

Rule 1. (Name). The Society shall be called " The Cornwall Bird-Watching and Preservation Society."

Rule 2. (Objects). The Objects of the Society shall be:— (a) To further the study of birds in the field. (b) To assist in their preservation.

Rule 3. (Membership). The Society shall consist of a President, a Chairman, one or more Honorary Secretaries, Honorary Treasurer and Registrar, an Organiser for Field Meetings, and Full and Junior Members. Any person who has attained his or her 14th or 18th birthday shall be eligible for Junior or Full membership respectively. Junior members shall be entitled to participate in the activities of the Society, but they shall not be eligible for election to the Executive Committee or Offices of the Society. The Officers shall be elected annually at the first General Meeting of the year (which meeting shall be named the Annual Meeting) and shall be eligible for re-election. New members may be elected at any General or Executive Committee meeting provided they have signed the declaration on the subject of protection and paid the current year's subscription.

Rule 4. No person shall become a member of the Society until he declares in writing that he will not take the eggs or skins of any birds protected by law and any member proved to the satisfaction of a General Meeting of the Society to have taken or incited any other person to take the eggs or skins of such birds shall forthwith cease to be a member of the Society.

Rule 5. (Subscription). The Subscription shall be 10s.Od. for Full Members; 5s.Od. for each additional member of the same family sharing the same literature; and 5s.Od. for Junior Members, payable on election and thereafter annually on the 1st January. But any member who both signs the declaration form and pays the first subscription after September 30th in any year, shall not be liable to pay a further subscription until the close of the following year. A Junior member, on attaining his or her 18th birthday, shall not be liable to pay a Full member's subscription until after the close of the current year. Life subscription £10.

Rule 6. (Management). The Secretaries shall keep Minutes of the meetings and prepare such literature as will keep members informed of the Society's activities. The Treasurer shall present a Statement of Accounts at the Annual Meeting each year. There shall be an Executive Committee consisting of the Officers and not less than six ordinary members. This Committee shall be elected annually at the Annual Meeting and shall deal with all routine business. The Executive Committee shall have power to add to this number, subject to confirmation at the next Annual Meeting. No ordinary member shall serve on this Committee for more than three consecutive years.

Rule 7. (Meetings). General Meetings shall be held as often as necessary, but not less than twice a year (including the Annual Meeting). The Executive Committee shall meet when necessary for the transaction of routine business. All meetings shall be convened by the Secretaries in consultation with the President and Chairman.

Rule 8. (Alteration of Rules). An alteration of Rules may be made at any General Meeting, provided that the precise alteration has been shown in advance on the Agenda, and that the alteration be passed by two-thirds majority of those present.

Ill Oscar Blackford Ltd., Princes Street Truro.