BIRMINGHAM BIRD CLUB.

TENTH ANNUAL REPORT

ON THE BIRDS OF WARWICKSHIRE,

AND SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE,

1943.

Is. 6d. CONTENTS.

1. EDITORIAL.

2. A NEW GULL ROOST IN WARWICKSHIRE. By H. G. ALEXANDER.

3. SOME BIRDS OF UPTON WARREN. 1939 1943. By. A. J. MARTIN. i. MIGRANTS.

5. CLASSIFIED NOTES.

6. FINANCIAL STATEMENT.

7. MEMBERS AND ASSOCIATES. EDITORIAL.

On account of restricted space due to necessary economies it has not been possible to inciude in this Report all the interesting notes and papers that were sent in. These were more numerous than last year, which is particularly gratifying considering that no effort is being made to increase the numbers of Members and Associates while the Club is suffering frow wartime difficulties.

When it is practicable to introduce the proposed constitution— which was in draft at the commencement of the war—it is confidently expected that the scope and activities of the Club will be much enlarged. There is every indication that the interest in bird life is increasingly widespread.

During the year 1943 the most outstanding records were of Black Redstarts nesting on the main building of the University, a Fulmar Petrel observed flying over , and the appearance of a Marsh Harrier at Bellfields in South Staffordshire.

As the ordinary subscriptions (after deductions for the Reserve Fund) will not cover the increased cost of this Report donations from Members and Associates will be much appreciated.

We are indebted to Mr. W. E. Groves for preparing the Migrant Dates and to Mr. G. M. King for help in typing the draft.

Printing difficulties are again the cause of the somewhat late production of this Report. A. J. HARTHAN. A NEW GULL ROOST IN WARWICKSHIRE.

By H. G. ALEXANDER.

The gradual penetration of Gulls of various species into the Midlands is one of the most interesting orinthological developments of recent years. For some years now hundreds, even thousands, of Gulls, of which the great majority are Black-headed, have roosted each winter at Bellfields reservoir in mid-Staffordshire, but as far as I am aware there is no certainty as to the year when this roost was founded.

Bartley reservoir, in Warwickshire, which has now become a Gull roost, was only filled with water in 1931. When Mr. W. E. Kenrick wrote a report of its bird visitors up to 1934, he recorded that "Gulls pass over on migration and sometimes stop for a short time." In 1935 he wrote "Gulls usually appear over the reservoir without warning and pass on without stopping .... the most common are Black headed Gulls.'' These remarks, as far as is known, applied till the winter of 1941-2, although the reservoir has been under only infrequent observation since the beginning of the War.

In early January 1942, Gulls, chiefly Black-headed, were abnormally abundant in South Birmingham. On January 17th nearly fifty gulls were on the water or the ice, including two or three Herring gulls; at midday on February 26th there were about a hundred and perhaps fifteen Common gulls. I was able to visit the reservoir at sunset on March 10th and 11th. On the former day I estimated the total number of Black-headed gulls at about five hundred. On the 12th the numbers were about the same but included fifty Common and two adult Herring gulls.

This winter (1943-4) I visited the reservoir on October 30th, when I saw Black headed and Lesser Black-headed gulls passing over, but it was clear that none were coming in to roost. By the end of 2 the year however, the roost was again being used, the number being about the same as two years ago. Herring Gulls, chiefly adult, numbered forty or more on January 17th 1944. This is of particular interest for this gull has been a very scarce species in the Birmingham district hitherto. In 1938 I could record only four certain occurr- ences at Bittell reservoir, which is two miles south of Bartley, after twenty years frequent observation. Those I saw coming to roost at Bartley this winter all arrived from north or north east, as did the majority of Black-headed gulls.

Bartley is twenty miles S.S.E. from Bellfields, and it seems reasonable to assume that the new roost is a break-away from there. My impression is that the gulls feed during the day almost entirely on refuse tips, canals and pools in the Black country, but their diurnal wanderings need to be futher investigated. Mr. VV. E. Groves has seen numbers flying S.W. past St. Augustines Church, Edgbaston, at dusk, evidently going to the Bartley roost, but he has no record of a flight in the opposite direction in the morning.

In 1941-2, small numbers were to be seen daily about Selly Oak, and rows of gulls were noted perched on warehouse roofs in East Birmingham just as they do in London. This year 1 have seen none in either place.

(Dr. J. H. Sheldon reports that the number of Gulls roosting at Bellfields during the winter of 1943-4 was much reduced. We shall be glad to receive information about any gulls seen feeding upon refuse tips, canals, farmland etc., in the Birmingham area, with details of number of each species, time of day and place where seen. Ed.

3 SOME BIRDS OF UPTON WARREN, 1939-1943.

By A. J. MARTIN.

A stretch of water of about ten acres has proved to be very attractive, no doubt owing to its medium to shallow depth, and plenty of cover provided by rushes, iris, etc. During the five years the pool has been watched, the most noticable feature has been the steady increase in numbers af Teal, Shoveler, Pochard and Wigeon and the appearance of Common Scoter, Garganey and Pintail in 1943. The formation of the pool is interesting ; for many years several meadows were subject to flooding and as a result, land drains were laid, and with the help of these the water subsided in about a fortnight. Owing to a stoppage in these drains and heavy rains in 1935, the water remained, and when the rainfall is very excessive the Salwarpe, which runs close by, overflows its banks and feeds the pool. An interesting feature is the line of willows which crosses the pool from east to west; these once divided the meadows. Mute Swan. Resident. Successfully nested in 1939-40-43. Seventeen were present on January 31st, 1942. Canada Goose. An occasional visitor in small numbers. These are probably from Hewell Grange or VVestwood Park. Mallard. Resident. The numbers vary from week to week, the most seen at one time being thirtyfive. At least one pair nests successfully each year as they find the willows that cross the pool provide secure nesting sites. A brood of fifteen seen on June 8th, 1943. Teal. Chiefly a winter visitor, although they have been seen in all months ; usually arrives during the latter part of August and leaves in April or early May. The largest number noted were fiftyseven on December 5th, 1942. One chased by a Lesser Black- Backed Gull on April 14th, 1940. Wigeon. Irregular Spring and Autumn visitor in small numbers, sometimes staying until end of the year. A pair on May 25th, 1941. The largest number being twenty on November 27th. 1943., 4 Shoveler. This species has always been one of the outstanding features of the pool. Usually present from August to May. Has been seen in all months. Sometimes present by the end of July or it may be e^rly October before any are seen. A pair stayed until June 11th, 1942. The largest number noted were thirty on December 5th, 1942, and twentyeight on November 6th, 1943 ; both occasions being after heavy rain the preceding day and night. Pochard. A common winter visitor, unusual in summer but has been seen in all months. Arrive end of August in small numbers, and larger winter flocks by October. Males usually predominate. The maximum number seen were eightyfive on November 6th, 1943, and fiftyseveu on November 7th, 1942. Tufted Duck. Chiefly a Spring and Autumn visitor in small numbers. The largest number recorded is fourteen on April 2nd, 1942. Present in 1943 from January onwards when three pairs stayed until June 8th and from then on two pairs remained ; one of these pairs nested and a brood of three was seen on August 8th, but only two were reared. This is the fourth nesting record for Worcestershire. Gargfaney, A pair on April 11th, 1943. Pintail. A female on October 3rd, 1943, four males and two females on December 4th, 1943. Common Scoter. A female on April 18th, and August 8—10th, 1943. Great Crested Grebe. Regular Spring visitor in small numbers. One pair with three young seen by F. Fincher on August 7th, 1938. Other attempts to nest in recent years not successful. Usually arrive mid-March and leave in June. Largest number twelve on May 11th, 1939. Little Grebe. Summer visitor from March to October, although two stayed until the end of 1943. Up to four pairs breed annually. The gradual building up of numbers during the Autumn migration is very marked, thirtyfive being the most recorded. Moorhen. Resident. Up to sixty birds have been noted in Winter. Coot. Resident and Winter visitor. Their numbers often approach two hundred in the Winter months. About twenty pairs breed but most of their eggs are taken. 5 SUMMER MIGRANTS.

Arrival. Departure.

LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL. Mar. 13. Powick (H.J.T.) Nov. 5. Sheriffs Lench (A.J.H.) ,, 18. Eckington (A.J.H.) Oct. 31. Powick (H.J.T.) CHIFFCHAFF. Mar. 18. Randan (F.F.) Oct. 2. Shariffs Lench (A. J H.) „ 21. Salwarpe (A. J M ) Sept. 27. Tamworth (A.de-H.) SWALLOW. Apl. 8. Bromsgrove (A.J.M.) Oct. 22. Bromsgrove (A.J. M ) ,, 9. Bransford (H.J.T.) Oct. 9. Brewood (H.GA..) SANDMARTIN. Mar. 28. Bromsgrove (A. I. M.) Oct. 2. Bromsgrove (A.J.M., F.F.) Apl. 5. Powick (H.J.T ) Sept. 25. Hit tell (D.J.) WILLOW WARBLER. Apl. 3. Powick (H.J.T.) Sept. 27. Tamworth (A.de-H.) ,, 4. (C.K.J.) ,, 15. • Randan (F.F.) YELLOW WAGTAIL. Apl. 14. Alcester (A.J.H.) Sept. 20. Rotton Park (W.E.G.) ,, 18. Upton Warren (A.J.M.) ,, 12. Woodcote (F.F.) BLACKCAP. Mar. 30. Bransford (H.J.T.) Sept. 17. Randan (F.F.) Apl. 10. Sheriffs Lench (A.J.H.) „ 1. Powick (H.J.T.) HOUSE MARTIN. Apl. 15. Tamworth (A.de-H.) Nov. 5. Bromsgrove (A.J. M.) ,, 22 Upton Warren (A.J.M.) Oct. 9. Brewood (H.G.A ) CUCKOO. Apl. 3. Eckington (A.J. H.) July 25. Randan (F.F.) ,, 12. Romsley (D.C.) ,, 4. Bromsgrove (A.J.M.) NIGHTINGALE. Api. 14. Stretton-on-Fosse (A.B.L.) ,, 15. Sheriffs Lench (A.J.H.) SEDGE WARBLER. Apl. 20. Upton Warren (C.K.J., A.J.M.) „ 26. Eckington (A.J.H.) TREE PIPIT. Apl. 9. Bransford (H.J.T.) Sept. 6. Randan (F.F.) ,, 11. Barnt Green (C.K.T.) Aug. 22. Bransford (H.J.T.) WOOD WARBLER. Apl. 13. Orion Hills (C.O.S.) ,, 19. Randan (F.F.) 6 Arrival. Departure. GRASSHOPPER WARBLER. Apl. 17. Bewdley (G.M.K.) „ 19. Randan (F.F.) SWIFT. Apl. 27. Sheriffs Lench (A.J. H.) Aug. 29. Bittell (D.J.) ,, 29. Barnt Gieen (C.K.J.) ,, 28. Upton Warren (A.J.M ) WH1TETHROAT. Apl. 16. Woodcole (F.F.) Aug. 29. Sheriffs Lench (A.J.H.) ,, 17. Stretton-on-Fosse (A.B.L.) ,, 28. Upton Warren (A.J M.) GARDEN WARBLER. Apl. 25. Bransford (H.J.T.) Aug. 10. Bromsgrove (A.J.M.) LESSER WHITETHROAT. Apl. 24. Bittell (D.J.) Sept. 19. Upton Warren (A.J.M.) ,, 30. Sheriffs Lench (A.J. H.) ,, 12. Sheriffs Lench (A.J.H.) REDSTART. Apl. 13. Bransford (H.J.T.) Sept. 5. Upton Warren (A.J.M.) ,, 16. Randan (F.F.) Aug. 29. Eckington (A.J.H.) MARSH WARBLER. June 5. Powick (H.J.T.) ,, 7. Avon (A.J.H.) REED WARBLER. Sept. 5. Eckington (A.J.H.) WHEATEAR. Apl. 24. Rotton Park (W.E.G.) Sept. 7. Rotton Park (W.E.G.) WHINCHAT. Apl. 26. Eckington (A.J.H.) Aug. 15. Upton Warren (A.J.M.) May 1. Castlemorton (H.J.T.) TURTLE DOVE. Apl. 24. Bittell (D.J.) Sept. 11. Bittell (D.J.) May 1. Sheriffs Lench (A.J.H.) ,, 2. Malvern Link (Il.J.T.) SPOTTED FLYCATCHER. Apl. 30. (D.J.) Aug. 29. Sheriffs Lench (A.J.H.) May 12. Sheriffs Lench (A.J.H.) ,, 27. Bromsgrove (F. F.) CORNCRAKE May 2. Kempsey (H.J.T.) June 27. Eckington (A. J.H.) ,, 9. Eckington (A.J.H.) SANDPIPER. Apl. 13. Bittell (C.K.J.) Oct. 2. Bittell (A.J.M.) ,, 23. Bransford (H.J.T.) Sept. 29. Bransford (H.J.T.) NIGHTIAR. June 3. Chaddesley (F.F.) WINTER MIGRANTS.

Arrival. Departure. REDPOLL. Sept. 9. Randan (F.F.) Apr. 16. Randan (F.F.) Oct. 1. Bromsgrove (A.J.M.) Mar. 13. Powick (H.J.T.) SISKIN. Oct. 22. Randan (F.F.) Mar. 18. . Randan (F.F.) BRAMBLING. Oct. 10. Selly Oak (H.G.A.) Mar. 19. Sheriffs Lench (A.J. H.) „ 15. Randan (F.F.) „ 18. Randan (F.F.) REDWING. Oct. 2. Bromsgrove (A.J.M.) Apl. 2. Randan (F.F.) „ 9. Bellfields (H.G.A.) „ 2. Sheriffs Lench (A.J.H.) FIELDFARE. Oct. 25. Woodcote (F.F.) Ap!. 11. Bransford (H.J.T.) „ 26. Bransford (H.J.T.) „ 11. Sheriffs Lench (A.J. II.) GOLDENEYE. Oct. 30. Bartley (H.G.A.) Apl. 18. Bellfields (A.J. H.) WIGEON. Sept. 18. Bittell (H.G.A.) Apl. 18. Bellfields (A.J.H.) Oct. 3. Upton Warren (A.J.M.) ,, 18. Upton Warren (A.J.M.) CLASSIFIED NOTES.

I = Warwickshire. II = Worcestershire. Ill = South Staffordshire.

Hawfinch. I. One at Selly Oak. 22.10. (H.G.A.) II. One at Sheriffs Lench, 3.8. (A.J.H.) Mealy Redpoll. II. One feeding on Tansy seed at Randan, 5.12, " The White wing bar was very noticeable and the wing and tail feathers were greyer than in Lesser Redpoll." (F.F., A.J.M.) Last recorded from Worcestershire in 1894. (Zoologist.) Lesser Redpoll. II. Four in I.ickey Woods, 1.5., but no evidence of breeding (D.J.) Linnet, III. Bellfields. A very large flock, perhaps 1,000 feeding on seeds by the reservoir, 20.12. (H.G.A.) Bullfinch. II. Randan. Observed feeding upon the caterpillars of the Oak roller Moth during May, and upon haws in December (F.F.) Sheriffs Lench, noted feeding upon wild clematis seeds during January (A.J.H.) Crossbill. II. Noted at Barnt Green from January 1st until end of April; a flock of 20-30 birds. (C.K.J, and others). Randan, five, 4.7. (F.F.) Brambling-. II. About 100 feeding upon Mountain Ash berries at Rednal, 6.11. (H.G.A.) 1 Corn Bunting . II. A male appeared at Powick, 11.5., and was seen chasing another three days later (H.J.T.) Cirl Bunting. II. A female at Sidemoor, near Bromsgrove, 25.5. (F.F.) Water Pipit. III. Four, seen on mud by Bellfields reservoir, 9.10. "Attention was first called to them by their distinctive call note. Their upper plumage was unspotted and the dark legs were distinctly seen. All were strongly spotted on the sides of the throat and upper breast, but the white throat was rather conspicuous. The eye stripe at this time of year is not at all evident." (H.G.A.) White Wagtail. I. Bartley. One, 4.4. (A.J.M.) II. Bransford, a male, 10.4. (H.J.T.) 9 Wood Warbler. II. Single males heard singing at I.eigh, Powick and Ombersley. (H.J.T.)

Garden Warbler. IT. Randan." Seen feeding upon the large black St. Marks fly, 14.5. (F.F.)

Blackcap. I. A female seen feeding at a bird table at Bournville, 18.12. (H.G.A.)

Redstart. II. At least 20 pairs bred in hedge timber in the Powick meadows. One pair nested in an old Sandmartin hole in bank of the Teme at Bransford. (H.J.T.)

Black Redstart. I. A pair nested on the front of the main building of the University, Edgbaston; the nest being built in the angle of an arch about 40 ft. from the ground. Although seen at an earlier date, the birds were not identified by members of the University staff until June 18th at about which time the young left the nest. The male though quite black had no more than a minute fleck of white on the wing. One young bird was successfully reared and probably two. No adults or young were seen after July. On September 10th, when ladders were put up to the nest it was found to contain four infertile eggs which were removed. The nest was later taken down and shows every evidence of re-lining after the young had left. The eggs and nest are to be presented to the Birmingham Natural History Museum. This instance of breeding of the Black Redstart is the farthest north in (equally with Lowestoft) that such an event has been recorded. (M.A., W.E.G., R.C.P.) [On several occasions single birds have been seen in Birmingham and the district and recorded in previous Reports, viz : II. Single female at Sheriffs Lench, Evesham on November 9th, 1935. (A.J.H.) Single female at Sheriffs Lench, Evesham on March 23rd, 1936. (A.J.H.) I. One at Kings Norton Girls School on December 9-22, 1937. II. A male bird at , May 24th, 1941. (W.W.S.)—Ed.]

House Martin. II. Common in Bromsgrove and nests at a few places in the main streets. (F.F.) 10 Sand Martin. II. As compared with 1942, the number between Upton and Worcester decreased from 33 to 11 pairs. Those on the Teme increased from 264 to 284 pairs. Between Worcester and Stourport there were 33 pairs, and between Hambridge and Stanford bridge on the Teme, there were 94 pairs. (H.J.T.)

Cuckoo. I. Edgbaston, observed being chased over garden twice by Swifts, 15.5. (W.E.G.) II. Eckington, a silent bird was seen perched in a cherry tree, 3.4., an early date. (A.J.H.) Randan. Heard calling, 25.7., a very late date. (F.F.)

Peregrine. III. Bellfields. A pair, 20.12. (H.G.A., C.K.J. D.J.)

Merlin. II. A female near Lickey Church, 1.1. (C.K.J., D.J.) Bittell. One, 14.8. (C.K.J.) Marsh Harrier. III. Bellfields. One, 26.9. The first record for Staffordshire. " It had a dark brownish back and whitish chin and throat, with a dark band across the upper~part of its breast, and whitish underparts. After alighting on the mud for a minute or two it flew away, being mobbed by Lapwings. When flying away its upper surface appeared dark bluish in colour in contrast to the brown when standing. The wings were pointed and the tail was long. It slowly rose in circles with a slow * flapping flight giving six flaps and then a long glide until it disappeared out of sight to the South." (J.H.S.)

Canada Goose. I. Edgbaston Park, twenty, 16.12. (J.P.P.) II. Westwood Park, thirty-three, 25.7. (A.J.M.) Bittell, sixteen, 2.9. (J.P.P. and others). Bred at reservoir in 1939 and 1941. (A.J.M.)

Shelduck. II. Bittell. One, 20.3. (F.F.) III. Bellfields. One, 1.1. (J.H.S.)

Garg-aney. II. Upton Warren. A pair, 11.4. (A.J.M.) Pintail. I. Curdworth. A drake, 28.3. (M.H.A.) II. Bittell. Two, 8.1. (D.J.) One, 6.3. (C.K.J.) III. Bellfields. Five, 9.10. (H.G.A.) Twenty, 16.1. Present until end of March. (J.H.S.) 11 Shoveler. I. Curdworth. Three, 8.4. (J.P. P.) Bartley. Four, 30.10. (H.G.A.) II. Bittell. A pair, 13.4. (J.P.P.). Two, 26.9. (C.K.J.) Upton Warren. Twenty eight, 6.11. Present from January to May and August until end of year. (A.J.M.) III. Bellfields. Fifty, 4.12. (J.H.S.) Pochard. II. Westwood Park. Two pairs, 25.7. (A.J.M.) Tufted Duck. I. Bred at Edgbaston Park (J.P.P.) II. Bred at Upton Warren; the fourth record for Worcs. (A.J.M)

Golden Eye. I. Bartley. Six, 4.1. (D J.) Three, 13.1. (J.P.P. W.E.G.) II. Bittell. One, 4.9. (A.J.M.) Three, 26.9. (C.K.J.) Common Scoter. II. Bittell. Two, 8.2. (C.K.J.) Goosander. II. Bittell. Eighteen, 18.1. (J.P.P.) Seven, 7.2. (A.J.M.) III. Bellfields. Last seen 28.2., returned 4.12., maximum number twenty five, 27.12. (J.H.S.) Smew. II. Bittell. One, 8.2. (C.K.J.) Cormorant. II, One flying over Oldbury, 8.5. (A.J.H.) Manx Shearwater. I. A juvenile captured alive at Stratford-on Avon, 8.9. (A.J.H.) Fulmar Petrel. II. One seen flying N.W. over Bromsgrove at 3-30 p.m. on March 8th. "Its long, straight and narrow wings; head not extending as far as a gull's, and fan-shaped tail were noted. Its flight was a glide on rigidly held wings." (A.J.M.) This bird was also see flying over Woodcote, 3 miles west of Bromsgrove : "its wings looked extremely long and very narrow, and their action seemed to be confined to the tips (F.F.) Great Crested Grebe. I. Edgbaston Park. A pair with two young, 12.6. (W.E.G.) Bartley. A pair, 15.4. (J.P.P.) II. Blakedown. A pair with two young, 9.6. (W.E.G.) III. Bellfields. The decrease noted in 1941-42, continued in 1943. From January to June one to six birds, in July ten, during Autumn fourteen to twenty six, maximum being forty two, 21.11. None bred. (J.H.S.) 12 Lapwing*. I. A flock of 20-30 birds frequented Rotton Park from September until end of the year. (W.E.G.) Turnstone. III. Bellfields. One, in full breeding plumage, 31.5. (J.H.S.) Ruff. III. Bellfields. Single birds, 5 and 19.9. (J.H.S.) Dunlin. I. Rotton Park. Four, 13.8. (W.E.G.) II. Bittell. One, 10.4. (A.J.M.) Nine, 24.8. (C.K.J.) One, 5.12. (H.G.A.) III. Bellfields. Two, 3.6. Present from August to end of October, maximum was nineteen, 5.9. (J.H.S.) Curlew Sandpiper. II. Bittell. Three, 29.8. (A.J.M.) and 2.9. (C.K.J., W.E.G.) III. Bellfields. Three, 21.9. (C.K.J., D.J.) Little Stint. II. Bittell. One, 15.9., and 11.12. (A.J.M., C.K.J.) Commom Sandpiper. I. Rotton Park. One, 28.4., also August to September, maximum number four (W.E.G.) II. A pair with three young at Shelsley Kings, 26.6. ; (A.J.H.) First record for Worcestershire since 1925 when a pair nested at Bittell. III. Bellfields. Present from June to October, maximum number was seven, 3.9. (J.H.S.) Green Sandpiper, II. Bittell. Three, 4.9. and 20.10. (C.K.J.) Two, 5.11. (W.E.G.) One, 25.11. (H.G.A.) Upton Warren. One, 13.4., three, 26.8. ; also seen on four other occasions during August and September (A.J.M.) Tardebigge. One, 12.12. (A.J.M.) Redshank. I. Rotton Park. One, 1.9. The first record for this reservoir (W.E.G.) III. Bellfields. Breeding birds present from 14.3. until 24.7. (J.H.S.) Spotted Redshank. III. Bellfields. One, 7.9. (J.H.S.) Greenshank. I. Bartley. One, 18.9. (D.J.) II. Bittell. One, 29.8. (A.J.M.) Curlew. II. Noted at Witley, 25.4 , and appeared there first about six years ago (H.J.T.) A pair breeding on farmland near Broadway 15.5. (A.J.H.) 13 Whimbrel, II. One alighted at Upton Warren, 10.5 (A.J.M.) Common Snipe. II. Twenty at Bransford, 8.3. (H.J.T.) Woodcock. II. Three seen 'roding'at Farley Wood, . (D.C.)

Black Tepn. II. Bittell. Five, 18.8. (A.J.M.) One, 11.9. (C.K.J.) III. Bellfields. Seventeen, 5.9. (J.H.S.)

Common Tern. II. Upton Warren. One, 9.5. amongst fifteen Common/Arctic terns ; two, amongst seven the next day (A.J.M.) Evesham. One, 9.5. was observed flying up the river Avon for a distance of four miles (A.J.H. and other observers.) Bittell. One, 16.5. (A.J.M.)

Arctic Tern, II. Upton Warren. One, 9.5., two, 11-12.5. and one picked up dead; one, 15.5. (A.J.M.) Bittell. One, 18.8. (C.K.J.) 1 Herring Gull. II. Single birds noted on four occasions during May and June, near Worcester (H.J.T.)

' Lesser Black-backed Gull. I. One flying S over Bartley, 30.10. (H.G.A.) II. Summer visitors frequent the Teme as far as Shelsley Beauchamp (H.J.T.) Bittell, One, 12.5. This bird had the same black marking on its head as on a bird seen at Bittell last winter (H.G.A.) Tardebigge. One, 12.2. (A.J.M.) Greater Black-backed Gull. II. One at Fladbury, 4.6. (A.J.H.) Bittell. Single birds, 29.7. and 2.9. (J P.P.)

Kittiwake. II. An adult was found dead at Castle Morton, 14 3. (H.J.T.) Quail. II. One heard calling in flight over Bromsgrove, at 2-50 a.m., 27.5. (F.F.)

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Alexander, H. G. +*King, G. M. tAsterley, Miss M. H. tLane, Mrs. A. B. Bannister, C. W. Lloyd, G. B. *Barlow, F. R. tMartin, A. J. Beale, E. P. Morshead, P. E. A. Burton, Miss D *Norris, C A. Bromsgrove School. Norris, Mrs. C. A. Butler, Mrs. E. Palfrey, H. E. •Cadbury, Mrs. J. Prichard, Miss E. Carr, P. Procter. W. J. 'Carter, Miss B. A. Pumphrey, Miss M. E. Chatwin, Miss B. Ratcliffe, Dr. J. R. Dark, Miss V. I. Salter, R. G. Dawson, G. * Sanderson, W. W. Edkins, W. J. Score, T. 1. tFincher, F. tSheldon, Dr. J. H. Forster, I. L. tSilvers, C. Owen. Forster, Mrs. I. L. Smithson, J. G. Fox, J. P. Smithson, Mrs. J. G. Froggatt, W. T. Stephens, J. S. Gibbins, Miss M. Taylor, C. L. Gibbon, Mrs S. M. tTooby, H. J. Grove, Miss N. Wainwright, C. J. *+Groves, W. E. •Wallis, C. W. K. + Hamel, Major A. de Wallis, G. C. W. •THarthan, A. J. Warwick, J. S. Heaton, G Howard. Whitehouse, A. A. K. Hobson, A. Whittle, E. Ireland, W. K. •Wilkinson, G. H. *tjames, Miss C. K. tjenkins, D. Williams, Mrs. A. F. •Kenrick, W. E. •Wood, J. D. *Kenrick, H. Wright, Miss P. M.

Contributors to this Report not Members or Associates.

M. Abercrombe. Birmingham. David Croft. Romsley. J. P. Paige. Birmingham. Major R. C. Panton. Birmingham.

HON. SECRETARY & TREASURER:

W. E. GROVES, 4, LYTTELTON ROAD, EDGBASTON, BIRMINGHAM.

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