TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page Preamble ...... 3

Fiel Days, 1957 ...... 4

The Weather of 1956 ...... 5

List of Contributors ...... 6

Cornish Notes ...... 8

Ringing Recoveries ...... 23

Arrival and Departure of Cornish-Breeding Migrants ... 24

The Walmsley Sanctuary and Camel Estuary ...... 26

The Cornish Seas ...... 27

The Isles of Scilly ...... 28

Arrival and Departure of Migrants in the Isles of Scilly ... 35

St. Agnes Shores (Isles of Scilly) ...... 36

Migration in the Isles of Scilly ...... 37

Hayle Estuary ...... 39

Five Sparrows for Two Farthings ...... 41

The Macmillan Library ...... 43

The Society's Rules ...... 44

Balance Sheet ...... 45

List of Members ...... 46

Committees for 1956 and 1957 ...... 59

Index ...... 60 TWENTY-SIXTH REPORT

OF The Cornwall Bird-Watching and Preservation Society

1956 Edited by B. H. RYVES, H. M. QUICK and J. E. BECKERLEGGE (kindly assisted by R. H. BLAIR and A. G. PARSONS)

Forty-five members joined the Society in 1956. We regret the loss by death of six members, nine have resigned, and 43 have had their names removed from the list for the reason of non-payment of subscriptions. This makes a total of 589 ordinary members. The twenty-fifth Annual General Meeting was held in the Museum, Truro, on April 19th, when Mr. Hurrell showed his films of the Dipper and other birds. The Autumn meeting was held on November 3rd. Mr. Palmer spoke on migration, and Rev. J. E. Beckerlegge on recording.

One Executive Committee meeting was held during the year. Our thanks are due to Mr. Wills for kindly auditing the accounts. Three Field Days were held during the year. The Home Secretary has agreed to make an Order prohibiting the shooting of Schedule III birds on Sundays and it is expected that the Order will be in force by August, 1957. Following negotiations with Messrs. Harvey's, of Hayle, during which much kindly interest in the Society's aspirations was shown, they granted a lease for 21 years to three members of the Society in respect of the shooting rights over Hayle Estuary, Carnsew Pool, Lelant Beach and Porthkidney Beach as far west as Carrhack Gladden. The lease contains a provision whereby members of the Society will not themselves shoot and will also actively prevent others from so doing. Our debt of gratitude to Messrs. Harvey for the very generous terms granted is very great. In addition, the opportunities for familiarising ourselves with and studying the Waders and other species of birds there at all seasons should actively be enjoyed by members. For the second time within two years the Police successfully pursued trappers of wild birds in the Hayle district. At the sub­ sequent prosecution before the West Penwith Bench in December, 1956, charges, relating to being in possession of wild birds and apparatus used in taking them, were heard against two defendants. Each defendant was found guilty on all counts and each was fined £7 and costs. An additional charge against one defendant in respect 3 of a gun for which he had no licence incurred a separate fine of £1. The birds were Goldfinches and the apparatus comprised decoy cages and rods coated with birdlime. The birds were released and the apparatus impounded and destroyed. As on previous occasions, the assistance of a member of the Society was gladly given to the police upon request in order to assist in stamping out this vile trade of catching and trafficking in birds whose agricultural utility is to be valued as well as the beauty of their appearance and song. The thanks of each and all of us are due to the Police for their sympathy and help in such matters. We must not be content to leave it there. Careful and unobtrusive observation by members and early reporting to the police of suspicious circumstances is required in order to deal with other such cases. Members are asked to send their records for the year, before January 15th, to the Rev. J. E. Beckerlegge, Crowan Vicarage, Praze, Camborne. They are begged to send their subscriptions to the Treasurer, and NOT to any of the Secretaries. Mr. Parsons is still prepared to answer queries about telescopes and field glasses. In view of the continued increase in membership, it is impos­ sible for the Hon. Secretaries to recognise new Members as such. If they would introduce themselves at meetings or Field days the Secretaries or leaders would appreciate the opportunity of welcoming them. Interesting bird visitors during the year included an Ortolan Bunting, Water Pipit, two Great Grey Shrikes, a Bee-eater, Little Ringed Plover, Kentish Plover and Black Guillemot. ***** FIELD DAYS, 1957

18th May. Lemail Woods, Nr. Wadebridge. Meeting at the signpost at 2.15 p.m. Owing to the very limited space at the entrance to the woods it would be better to leave cars, except for one or two to convey members, near the main road. 10th August. Porthkidney Beach, Lelant. Meeting by Lelant Church at 2.30 p.m. This outing is specially to show Terns in adult and juvenile plumages. A visit to Hayle Estuary will follow, if desired.

7th September. Camel Estuary. Meeting beyond Trewornan Bridge, on the saltings, at 2.30 p.m. 14th September. The Island, St. Ives. Meeting from 2.0 p.m. It is hoped to show various sea birds, as has been asked for occasionally. A visit to Hayle Estuary will follow, if desired. Cars can be left in the park; would members then come up to the Coastguard post to the right of the Chapel, 4 THE WEATHER OF 1956 By B. H. RYVES

The year will probably be long remembered for the intensive cold of February, which caused exceptionally serious damage to vegetation. In my own garden some of my ancient, but vigorous, Insignis Pines were killed outright, while others were cruelly pun­ ished. As regards birds, the mortality was pathetic among Thrushes, Lapwings and others. Memorable, too, will be the wretched and cold summer which produced a devastating westerly gale in July, causing much damage to fruit and vegetables and also the terrify­ ing violence of a thunder-storm in September.

January. A month of varying conditions—cold winds, heavy rains, some frosts and rain, a warm day or two!

February. The first three days brought hard frost and a fall of snow. On the 9th a fearful Ice Age enveloped the land, and continued till nearly the close of the month. As already stated, the damage done to vegetation was phenomenal. I must earnestly hope that we may be spared such awful conditions for many years to come.

March. An uneventful month of normal conditions.

April. An exceedingly dry month with generally cold winds.

May. Useful rain fell on the 2nd and again on the 9th. In other respects, drought held its grip, helped by cold northerly winds.

June. On the 4th, good rain saved the situation, and more fell on the 16th. Otherwise the month was cold and dry. A warm day or two was occasionally vouchsafed to us.

July. Mainly dull, dry, blowy and cold with an occasional small ration of rain. On the 29th, as already stated in my opening remarks, a devastating westerly gale struck the land with enormous strength.

August. On the 3rd the cold was almost of winter intensity. On the 5th nice rain fell, but on the 12th arctic winds hit us. The 18th being brutally cold. A truly horrible month.

September. On the 9th a vicious thunder-storm struck the land. On the 28th heavy rain fell. Otherwise the month produced nothing of special note.

October was probably about the least unpleasant month of 1956.

November. Nothing for special complaint!

December. The worst feature of this month was probably the very wet Christmas Day.

5 LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS W.E.A. Lt.-Col. W. E. Almond. G.A. Dr. G. Allsop. P. & R.A. Misses P. and R. Aspinall. J.E.B. The Revd. J. E. Beckerlegge. R.H.B. Dr. R. H. Blair. F.E.C. Mrs. F. E. Carter. H.J.C. H. J. Chipman. R.K.C. R. K. Clarke. H.P.O.C. H. P. O. Cleave. E.N.C. E. N. Cock. D.R.C. D. R. Coda. R.M.C. R. M. Curber. W.H.D. W. H. Dady (non-member). F.M.D. F. M. Deacon. R.H.D. R. H. Dennis (non-member). L.E. L. Elmhurst (non-member). J.J.W.E. J. J. W. Everett (non-member). R.M.F. R. M. Fry. M.A.G. Mrs. M. A. Gunby (non-member) J.M.H. Dr. J. M. Harrison (non-member) E.I.H. Miss E. I. Harvey. R.H. R. Hosken. H.G.H. H. G. Hurrell. L.J. & S.W.J. Miss L. and Mrs. S. W. Johns. M.J.J. Miss M. J. Jones. H.R.K. Mrs. H. Rait Kerr. G.E.O.K. G. E. O. Knight (non-member). P.G.L. Major P. G. Lyster. T.R.L. T. R. Lawson (non-member). D.J.L. D. J. Low (non-member). R.H. & M.J.M. Mr. and Mrs. Meares. K.D.N. K. D. Nash. R.E.N. R. E. Newham. I.G.N. Miss I. G. Nicholson. W.H.O. W. H. Oughton. J.L.P. J. L. Palmer. A.G.P. A. G. Parsons. E.M.P. Miss E. M. Paynter. N.R.P. N. R. Phillips. R.M.P. Miss R. M. Phillips. 6 A.B.P. Mrs. A. B. Powell. H.M.Q. Miss H. M. Quick. p.R. F. Radway. p.H.R. P. H. Richards. C.R. C. Rosevear. A.C.S. A. C. Sawle. A.V. & F.R.S. A. V. and F. R. Smith. M.B.S. Miss M. B. Soper. B.S.S. Mrs. B. Spenlove-Spenlove. T.J.S. T. J. Stephens. C.J.S. C. J. Stevens. R.B.T. R. B. Treleaven. p.V. Mrs. P. Visick. G.M.W. G. M. Warner. N.A.W. N. A. Wesley (non-member). E.M.W. Miss E. M. Whelan. A.W.G.W. A. W. G. Wildey (non-member). T.J.W. T. J. Willcocks. G.C.W. G. C. Wooltorton.

7 CORNISH NOTES FOR 1956 It is understood that the status of common birds is not normally recorded in the Report. From members' records received over a number of years it is now realised that certain of our less common birds occur regularly each year, if only in small numbers (list given below). Therefore, records of their normal appearance will no longer be printed in the Report, though notes of unusual num­ bers, dates, or localities will still be published. Please continue to send records of these birds so that fluctuations in status and locality may be noted. White Wagtail. Bar-tailed Godwlt. Chiff chaff (wintering). Black-tailed Godwit. Garganey. Knot. Pochard. Curlew Sandpiper. Tufted Duck. Ruff. Goldeneye. Green Sandpiper. Common Scoter. Greenshank. Red-breasted Merganser. Grey Plover. Slavonian Grebe. Sandwich Tern. Black-necked Grebe. Common Tern. Great Northern Diver. Little Tern. Red-throated Diver. Puffin. Members or visitors wishing to study these and others, such as Guillemot, Razorbill, Kittiwake and Cormorant, which are common, but very local, in the breeding season, should apply for information to the Secretaries. 3 CARRION CROW. April 27th. More than 100 birds seen gathering at roost in Clowance. J.E.B. 7 MAGPIE. St. Breward Parish, nests as low as 4—5 feet above ground. W.E.A.

11 JAY. An increase in the Ponsanooth district. P.H.R. 14 STARLING. Very frequent winter visitor, but rare as a breeding species in St. Breward Parish. In 1955/6 winter I examined a considerable number and judging by rate of colour change in the bill of adult birds, most of the birds in winter flocks are Continental birds. W.E.A.

21 SISKIN. Rather more in evidence than usually. 28th October. At Scorrier House Woods, birds heard calling. 11th November. In Treskerby Bottom, Redruth, 12 birds. 18th November. Birds calling in St. Erth Woods, a favoured spot. 2nd December. At Kiggon Corner, Tresillian, birds calling. A.G.P. 8 Cornish Notes 30 LINNET. February 18th. At Par, roosting in a clump of brambles, gorse and some alders on waste ground near a large clay " dry." At least 118 birds in the roost. Still occupied on March 14th. C.J.S. 32/33 BULLFINCH. Occasional in St. Breward Parish. On 15th January four very bright males in a compact party (of apparently larger size than the British Bullfinch), were probably referable to the Northern race (P. p. pyrrhula). Two days previously the wind had been strong S.W. But on the 8th and 9th the wind was between N. and N.E., which brought in a lot of Fieldfares and Redwings. Possibly these Bullfinches arrived at the same time. I am familiar with the Northern race on the Continent. W.E.A. 42 BRAMBLING. January 4th. At least one in a mixed flock of finches at Swanvale. R.H. January 27th. Circa five at Bradford. W.E.A. February 25th. One at Mawgan Porth. R.M.F. February 22nd. Three at St. Breward. W.E.A. February 26th. Circa five or six in a large and very scattered flock of Chaffinches. W.E.A. In the latter part of February, one stayed four days in my garden at St. Tudy. A.W.G.W. March 31st. Last met with at Penrose. A.G.P. November 3rd. One at Penzance. J.L.P. November 24th—30th. A small party at Penlee Park, Penzance. H.J.C. E.N.C. December 31st. One dead, brought by a cat into a house at Wadebridge. H.P.O.C. 43 CORN BUNTING. September 15th. At Mawgan Porth, a roosting flock of over 50. F.R.S. 50 ORTOLAN BUNTING. September 10th. At Porthmeor (near Park Head), Mawgan Porth, one in immature plumage, but with spectacles and pink­ ish legs and bill, spotted underparts, brown back streaked with black. F.R.S. 55 REED BUNTING. April 11th. Six males and five females at Long Rock Pool. R.H. & M.J.M. 59 SNOW BUNTING. October 6th. At St. Ives, one. R.M.C. October 21st. An adult male at St. Agnes Head. A.G.P. 9 Cornish Notes February 3rd. Widemouth Bay near Bude. Two wintered on this strip of coast. On this date I noticed that one bird was coming into the "clean" spring plumage of an adult male; the second bird browner, possibly a female. Last seen in mid- February. F.E.C.

70 SKYLARK. From mid-October to early November a continuous North Easterly movement from Bude, following coastline towards Hartland Point. On 27th October at 9.53 a.m., H.G.H. observed 142 in one hour passing over Bude Bay. F.E.C. 79 WATER PIPIT. 14th April. One seen on the Gannel Estuary. The bird had very white eye stripe, white outer tail feathers, breast whitish with a few dark brown spots and dark brown legs. R.M.F. 84 BLUE-HEADED WAGTAIL. September 13th. One male at Marazion. A.V.S. F.R.S.

88 YELLOW WAGTAIL. At least two pairs bred in West Cornwall. The male of one of the pairs was very much like the Blue-headed Wagtail, save for absence of white on throat. N.R.P.

90 PIED WAGTAIL. One day in early June a Pied Wagtail was picking daisies from the lawn. The bird took them to a hole in the wall of an outbuilding where it nested the previous year. Young were heard inside, but I could not discover whether the daisies were being fed to the young or used for decorating the nest. P.H.R. (The latter, probably.—Eds.). A nest containing five eggs, three of which proved infertile, was found under a railway sleeper in St. Blazey marshalling yard, close to the engine shed. C.J.S. In September our car had to practically pull up to avoid hitting a Pied Wagtail and a Swallow fighting with legs inter­ locked as they wove up and down for some yards. F.M.D. (For previous note of Swallow attacking Wagtails see 23rd Report, page 14. Pied Wagtails at Crowan Reservoirs were much harried by Swallows in the late summer of this year.— Eds.). 108 WILLOW TIT. March 28th. Two in St. Breward Parish in damp wood­ land. W.E.A. August 28th. One at Trebartha, Nr. North Hill, in damp woodland. W.E.A.

114 GREAT GREY SHRIKE. April 14th and 15th. One at Week St. Mary. F.E.C. W.M.P. (Full details supplied.—Eds.). 10 Cornish Notes November 5th. One in my garden at Bude, being mobbed by Blackbirds, Tits and Sparrows. F.E.C. 119 RED-BACKED SHRIKE. September 10th. At Mawgan Porth, two. A.V.S. F.R.S.

121 SPOTTED FLYCATCHER. An increase in the St. Ives district. Two pairs bred. Last year none recorded. N.R.P. A nest with five eggs was found on a ledge of a shaly rock cliff, in a railway cutting near Fowey, on July 18th. C.J.S. 123 PIED FLYCATCHER. September 13th. Three in Penlee Park, Penzance. H.J.C. September 14th. Four in Penlee Park, Penzance. E.N.C. September 30th. One near Stithians. P.H.R. 128 FIRECREST. January 14th. At Penrose, one. A.G.P. March 17th. At Penrose, one. A.G.P. December 7th. At Penlee Park, Penzance, one. Present up to the end of the month. E.N.C. 161 GARDEN WARBLER. June 23rd. One, singing, passed through Crowan Vicarage Garden. Rare West of Truro. J.E.B. 162 BLACKCAP. May 12th. Five males in song at Trevethoe Wood. N.R.P. 173 FIELDFARE. April 8th. Last seen at Ponsanooth. P.H.R. October 25th. First seen at Ponsanooth. P.H.R. 175 SONG THRUSH. A nest was found on the outside of a railway waggon in a siding in the Retew Valley, with four eggs, three of which hatched on April 11th. C.J.S. 178 REDWING. March 31st. At Ponsanooth, last seen. P.H.R. April 1st. At Lizard Downs, last seen. AG.P. October 8th. At Falmouth, first seen. P.H.R. 182 RING OUSEL. March 29th. One male at Morwenstow. R.B.T. April 2nd. One at Rosewall Hill, St. Ives. N.R.P. April 21st. In St Breward Parish, two males singing and apparently occupying territories. April 22nd. Another male in another area of St. Breward Parish. W.E.A. 11 Cornish Notes 198 STONECHAT. A great decrease in numbers after the severe winters of 1955 and 1956. In the St. Ives area where before 1955 ten pairs were known, in 1956 breeding season only four pairs. N.R.P. Disappeared entirely in Crowan Parish. J.E.B. During the 1956 breeding season birds were reported at the following localities:— April 15th. Between Land's End and Nanjizal, two pairs. J.L.P. May 1st. A pair, carrying food, at Gwithian. J.E.B. Late April—May. Three pairs only on coast between Botallack and Sennen. In late July a very few birds of the year seen in this area. A.G.P. In late June and early July, two pairs in residence at Willapark, Boscastle. W.H.D. July 22nd. At Carnbeak, two families seen. R.H.D. J.J.W.E. July 23rd. At Kennack, two young birds. J.E.B. At Poltesco, two young birds. J.E.B. 201 REDSTART. April 9th. A male in song at Madron. B.S.S.

202 BLACK REDSTART. October 20th. At Black Rock, Crowan, one. The only record I have for this parish. J.E.B. 220 SWALLOW. In St. Breward Parish, arrived on different dates at differ­ ent altitudes. In all cases it was determined that the birds concerned were not merely on passage, but were in fact summer residents, by reason of their flying in and out of the buildings in which they nested. April 15th. At Wenford, 230 feet above sea level. April 18th. At Limbhead, 500 feet above sea level. April 22nd. At Rough Tor Farm, 925 feet above sea level. April 24th. At Bolatherick, 725 feet above sea level. Throughout September a persistent passage of Swallows from N.E. to S.W. through the parish. W.E.A. In West Cornwall my records of arrivals were late. One solitary bird at Marazion on March 30th, and my first flock seen at Land's End on April 15th, when birds came in from Nanjizal Bay and then moved on steadily N.E. towards Zennor. At the other end of the year unusually late passage movements up to the end of December. J.L.P.

231 BEE-EATER. May 19th. At Chapel Porth, one. S.W. & L.J. (Full details of plumage submitted to Editors). 12 Cornish Notes 232 HOOPOE. April 10th. At the Dodman, one. D.R.C. April 14th. At Padstow, one. E.I.H. July 17th and 18th. At Hexworthy, Launceston, one. M.A.G. September 10th. At Mawgan Porth, one. A.V.S. 237 GREAT SPOTTED WOODPECKER. February 14th. At Mawgan-in-Meneage. One drumming in a snow-storm. T.J.S. 239 WRYNECK. September 14th. One at Crafthole. L.E. September 15th. One at Penrose. A.G.P. September 16th. One at Housel Bay. P. & R.A. 240 CUCKOO. May 28th. A melanistic bird at Black Rock, Crowan. J E B 262 MERLIN. October 14th and 21st. One at St. Agnes Head. A.G.P. 269 BUZZARD. A widespread decrease in the County. Two young heard in separate localities, St. Breward Parish, but total population of Buzzards possibly only half that of 1950. W.E.A. I found only two occupied nests—one abandoned early and the other late. A.G.P. In early August, one young bird near Helston. A.G.P. In the Camel Estuary area, where fourteen pairs were breeding in 1954, I heard only one young bird this year. I also heard one at St. Mabyn. T.J.W. June 20th. A nest with young at Boyton, Launceston. G.C.W. 287 SPOONBILL. March 10th. At Clifton, one flying slowly over the marsh towards Tavy Bridge. E.M.W. October 17th and 18th. An Immature bird on River Camel near Rock. MJB.S. & G.M.W. 289 HERON. March 10th. Near Antony, five birds seen on four nests. R.M.C. At Tremayne, seven occupied nests. T.J.S. April 21st. At St. Winnow, one nest in beech, very high up where colony was formerly located. Five other nests were concentrated in a small area in larches a quarter of a mile away. C.J.S. May 12th. At Merther Wood, Tregothnan, 12 occupied nests, 11 in larches, and one in a pine tree. C.J.S, 13 Cornish Notes

300 WHOOPER SWAN. April 1st. At Mawgan Porth, one adult. A.V.S. F.R.S.

301 BEWICK'S SWAN. February 29th. At Hayle Kimbro Pool, six. T.J.S. March 5th. On the Camel, off Burniere, four. T.J.W. April 21st. At Dozmary Pool, four resting. Was told that they arrived on April 16th and left on April 25th. E.M.W. A.B.P. I.G.N. 303 GREY LAG GOOSE. See Walmsley Sanctuary. 304 WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE. See Walmsley Sanctuary. 312/3 BRENT GOOSE. October 19th and 20th. Two on River Camel. M.B.S. October 30th. One off Spit, Par. C.J.S. November 6th. Two dark-breasted birds at Ince Wood E.M.W. Marsh. 315 SHELD-DUCK. March 24th. At Tresillian River, 50. R.H. & M.J.M. 318 GADWALL. October 27th. At Loe Pool at least three birds. R.H. P.H.R.

323 WIGEON. December 28th. On St. John's Lake, about 1,700. Prob­ ably some of these birds had come from the St. Germans River, which was deserted. R.M.C.

325 PINTAIL. February 18th. A party of 32 and many others with Wigeon on River Lynher. AB.P. & I.G.N. December 28th. About 20 on St. Germans River near Antony. R.M.C. Occurred in small numbers as usually at Hayle, Loe Pool and rivers in S.E. Cornwall.—Eds.

326 SHOVELER. May 19th. A pair at Marazion Marsh were unusually late. AG.P.

331 SCAUP. January 12th and 15th. At Hayle Estuary, one female Scaup. M.J.J. February 21st. Two adult pairs on Long Rock Pool. J.E.B. March 5th. Two adult female and two immature birds on the sea at Marazion, J.E.B. 14 Cornish Notes March 10th. Two pairs on St. John's Lake. A.C.S. N.A.W. March 19th. At Helston Park Lake, one adult male. P.H.R. April 10th. A pair at Carminowe Creek. D.R.C December 28th. A male in almost full plumage at Loe Pool. J.E.B. ACS. 334 LONG TAILED DUCK. At Hayle Estuary, at the end of October and beginning of November, an immature, J.E.B. M.J.J. N.R.P. On October 27th, watched diving in the channel, Hayle Estuary, within 25 yards of the main road. J.E.B.

337 EIDER. January 16th. One off Clodgy. M.J.J. A couple again wintered off St. Ives; a young drake was still present on May 5th. N.R.P. January 29th. Three off Spit, Par. C.J.S. May 21st. At Godrevy, one female. R.A. November 24th. One immature off Loe Bar. AG.P. P.H.R. December 1st. One immature at St. Ives. AG.P.

339 COMMON SCOTER. July 8th. Three males off Kingsand. D.J.L. July 22nd. A flock of 17 flying south past Cambeak. August 27th. Three males and one female flew south past Cambeak. R.H.D. J.J.W.E. 340 VELVET SCOTER. During February and March unusually numerous off Loe Bar and Penzance. A.G.P. March 10th. One adult male, Cawsand Bay. ACS. April 11th. One female off St. Ives Harbour. T.RX.

342 GOOSANDER. November 24th. At Loe Pool, five immature birds. A.G.P. P.H.R. 344 SMEW. February 18th. A pair on St. Germans River. ACS N.A.W. March 3rd. On the River Tamar, one drake and 11 " brown- headed " birds. A.B.P. I.G.N. March 5th. On the Camel, one female off Burniere. T.J.W. April 13th. One male on the Camel, near Trewornan Bridge. T.RX, 15 Cornish Notes 346 CORMORANT. August 27th. A flock of 20 or so flew west past the island. It is unusual to see them flocking here. The first time I have seen so many together. N.R.P.

348 SHAG. September 10th. A pale bird at St. Ives had bright, mustard yellow legs. September 28th. At St. Ives, two birds with yellow legs; five with flesh-pink legs, one of which was an adult. N.R.P. 350 STORM PETREL. July 29th. Several off St. Ives Island and Porthminster Beach. N.R.P. A.G.P.

355 MANX SHEARWATER. April 11th. A dead oiled bird at Par Beach was ringed at Skokholm, Pembrokeshire, on August 11th, 1955. C.J.S. 368 FULMAR. Probably at least 40 pairs were sitting in the Lye Rock area. R.H.D. J.J.W.E. Probably at least 50 pairs nesting between Boscastle and Trebarwith Strand. W.H.D. At Bedruthan Steps, in August, only 11 young birds. A.V.S. F.R.S. August 9th. High Cove, Mawgan Porth, two young birds. A.V.S. F.R.S. Did well on Camborne North Cliffs. R.H.B. December 24th. At Ralph's Cupboard, about 60 birds. A.C.S. At Mousehole Cove, at least six chicks seen. K.D.N. July 31st. One chick at Housel Bay. R.M.P. (First breeding record for the Lizard.—Eds.). June 17th. A small number flying about at the Dodman, but none occupying the usual ledges. C.J.S. 370 GREAT CRESTED GREBE. February 26th. On River Lynher, two. A.B.P. I.G.N. March 6th. At Cargreen, two. H.G.H. (Possibly the same birds.—Eds.). March 10th. One, St. Germans River, near Antony. R.M.C. November 24th. A pair on Lynher River, near Ince. E.M.W. December 28th. Two on St. Germans River, near Antony. R.M.C. (Possibly the same birds.—Eds.). 376 GREAT NORTHERN DIVER. November 4th. At St. Ives, one in summer plumage. N.R.P, 16 Cornish Notes 378 BLACK-THROATED DIVER. March 13th and 26th. One on Carnsew Pool. J.E.B. M.J.J. April 11th. One at Hayle Estuary moved around to Carbis Bay. T.R.L. December 31st. One on Carnsew Pool. J.E.B. A.CS.

379 RED-THROATED DIVER.

February 18th. One on River Tamar. First I have seen here. R.M.C. February 18th—March 2nd. Two on River Tamar and River Lynher. AB.P. I.G.N. March 17th. Five on Loe Pool. A.G.P. March 18th. One at Newquay. R.M.F. March 1st and 2nd. One at Coombe Creek, River Tamar. AB.P. I.G.N. March 31st. Two dead (from oil) above Cargreen. A.B.P. I.G.N. April 18th. At Park Head, two. A.V.S. July 21st. One, with some red on throat, in Crackington Haven Bay. R.H.D. J.J.W.E.

381 STOCK DOVE. June 11th. Two at Bossiney, Near Tintagel. E.M.P.

383 TURTLE DOVE. September 9th. One near Lizard Town. P. & R.A.

386 BAR-TAILED GODWIT. October 9th. At Hayle Estuary a bird uttered, in flight, a note I rendered as " chu . . . chu " (u as in French), and on the ground a ringing " who . . . who . . . who." Neither of these notes seem to be recorded in the Handbook. J.E.B.

387 BLACK-TAILED GODWIT. September 3rd. At Hayle Estuary, one in breeding plumage. J.E.B. November 24th. At Copperhouse, eight. R.H. & M.J.M. December 2nd. At Tresillian River, about 50. AG.P. December 27th. At Tresillian River, 56. A.C.S. (Occurred as usually in the Tamar area.—Eds.).

400 GREY PHALAROPE. September 28th. At St. Ives, one. N.R.P. October 27th. At St. Ives, one. N.R.P. October 30th. At St. Ives, two. N.R.P. 17 Cornish Notes 403 KNOT. July 25th. Two, one in breeding plumage, at Porthkidney. R.H.B. September 21st. Fifty-three at Trewornan, Camel Estuary. T.J.W. (A large party for Cornwall.—Eds.). 404/5 DUNLIN. July 8th, At Porthkidney, a flock of c. 100 in breeding plumage. N.R.P. September 8th. About 300 birds at Hayle Estuary. An unusually large number for West Cornwall. J.E.B.

406 CURLEW SANDPIPER. July 8th. At Porthkidney, one in almost complete summer plumage. N.R.P. September 10th. At Long Rock Pool, two. R.H. & M.J.M.

407 LITTLE STINT. September 1st. One at Camel Estuary. F.E.C. September 3rd. At Devoran Creek, two. A.C.S. N.A.W. September 13th. At Hayle Estuary, two. A.V.S. F.R.S. 416 SANDERLING. September 3rd. A party of seven or eight at Higher Argal Reservoir. P.H.R. 417 RUFF. September 8th. A party of 12 birds (both sexes) at Hayle Estuary is the largest I have recorded. J.E.B. 423 WOOD SANDPIPER. May 19th. At Gwithian Pool, one. Fed on tadpoles and attempted on at least two occasions to take the Common Pond Leech; but the latter was not swallowed, but returned to water after it had twined around the bird's bill. A.G.P. August 27th. One at Spit Beach. C.J.S. August 30th. Crowan Reservoirs, one. A.C.S. N.A.W. September 3rd. At Higher Argal Reservoir, one. R.H. P.H.R. September 8th. One at pool in field behind Hayle Causeway. J.E.B. September 9th. At Mawgan Porth, one. A.V.S. F.R.S. September 30th. At Higher Argal Reservoir, two perching on stumps of dead trees. R.H. 424 GREEN SANDPIPER. One in the Hayle Estuary area up to the end of the year. N.R.P. Two birds, and on a few occasions three, present as usually at Ponsanooth during the winter. P.H.R, 18 Cornish Notes 431 SPOTTED REDSHANK. January 2nd. Two at Tresillian River. A.C.S. April 3rd and 9th. One at Hayle Estuary. J.E.B. August 23rd. One or two at Hayle Estuary until Septem­ ber 2nd. ACS. N.AW. J.E.B. N.R.P. September 2nd. One at Hayle Estuary. N.R.P. One present in the Camel Estuary in the first half of September, but three seen on September 9th. H.P.O.C. T.J.W. Between September and October 20th. Up to six birds at Salter Mill. E.M.W. December 27th and 30th. Two on Tresillian River. ACS. 432 GREENSHANK. January 15th. One at Hayle Estuary. M.J.J. June 1st and 6th. One at Hayle Estuary. July 25th. One at Hayle Estuary. J.E.B. July 25th. One at Hayle Estuary and thereafter seen up to the end of the year. The maximum number seen was five on September 9th. J.E.B. 438 LITTLE RINGED PLOVER. April 12th. One at Pentewan Beach, near St. Austell. I made the following notes immediately after watching the bird: I had some excellent views of a single bird of this species on Pentewan Beach between 18.00 hours and 18.30 hours G.M.T. and again between 18.45 and 19.15 hours G.M.T. What first called my attention to the bird was its slim build compared with the rather tubby appearance which I associate with Ringed Plover. A closer inspection gave the oppor­ tunity to take field notes, and the following points were noted: Very similar to Ringed Plover, but rather smaller in size; wholly black bill; thin white streak between the black line on the forehead and the brown of the crown of the head, extend­ ing round past the eye to form a faint eye stripe; yellow legs and orbital ring. The bird was not seen in flight. On checking up in the book I decided that it was in fact a Little Ringed Plover, but I returned to the beach, and on flushing the bird the absence of any wing-bars was fully diagnosed. The bird was heard to call on several occasions, the sound agreeing with the description—a high, piping 1 tee-u,' and quite different from Ringed Plover call which I know well. Two points stand out compared with the book description ("Field Guide to the Birds of Britain and Europe"), (i) The eye-stripe—head stripe, of white was much fainter in the living bird than is suggested in the text and figures, (ii) The bird's legs were distinctly on the yellowish side of flesh-coloured. The bird appeared very tired and it was with great diffi­ culty that I managed to flush it. So I was able to approach to within two or three yards with ease and on occasions as near as one yard. It never flew very far when flushed and immed­ iately on landing began to feed. Flight for these short distances was similar to that of a Common Sandpiper. T.R.L, 19 Cornish Notes 439 KENTISH PLOVER. August 28th. Two at Penryn mudflats. Identification: " Dark smudges on sides of breast—not com­ plete rings; lead-coloured legs and bill, dark patch running through eye, pale upper parts when compared with nearby Ringed Plover. Much smaller than Ringed Plover, narrow white wing bar seen when flying. Watched in good light with 7 x 50 binoculars. R.H. & P.H.R.

444 GREY PLOVER. August 27th. One in breeding plumage at Hayle Estuary. J.E.B. A.C.S. N.A.W.

451 AVOCET. Between January 1st and March 24th up to 29 birds on River Tamar. A.C.S. E.M.W. R.M.C. A.B.P. I.G.N. A.V.S. F.R.S. F.E.C. November 5th. First seen on River Tamar; two and then increasing by the end of the year to 29. J.E.B. A.C.S. N.A.W. E.M.W. R.M.C. 462 BLACK TERN. August 9th, 17th and 20th. One at Argal Reservoirs. R.E.N. August 25th. One immature bird at Devoran Creek. J.E.B. N.R.P. September 2nd. Three at Clifton, River Tamar. R.K.C. September 3rd. One at St. Ives. N.R.P. September 8th. At Marazion Marsh, three adult birds moulting into winter plumage. J.E.B. One adult and one immature. R.H.B. Three immature. A.G.P. (Therefore at least six birds visited Marazion on this date. —Eds.). One, still with a good deal of breeding plumage, at Hayle Estuary, on same date. J.E.B. September 9th. Three at Hayle Estuary. N.R.P. Two on River Camel. A.V.S. F.R.S. September 24th and 28th. One at Tamar Lake. F.E.C. E.H.W.

469/470 COMMON/ARCTIC TERN. In mid-September for three days a bird fished in our pond at Tory Farm. I once saw it catch 10 fish in fifteen minutes. P.H.R. 468 ROSEATE TERN. July 15th. At Porthkidney, two, with 40 Common and three Little Terns. N.R.P. July 25th. At Porthkidney, one. R.H.B. A.GP, 2* Cornish Notes 477 LITTLE GULL. March 20th~28th. At Par Beach, one. C.J.S. F.R. March 25th. At Long Rock Pool, two adults in winter plumage. A.G.P. H.M.Q. March 26th. At Long Rock Pool, one adult in winter plumage. J.E.B. R.H. M.J.M. March 27th. At Marazion, one with part black head. R.H.B. March 31st. At Loe Pool, two adults in winter plumage flew in from the sea. A.G.P. June 29th. A first summer bird flying east off Boscastle. W.H.D. September 17th. At Lariggan Beach, Penzance, one adult in winter plumage. J.E.B. September 18th. One on a pond at Par Beach, seen to fly off the pond and circle high up with some House Martins; presumably it was catching insects. C.J.S. 478 BLACK-HEADED GULL. Although a large number winter with us, we have no data regarding movements. During a coastal watch from St. Agnes Head on October 14th, 21st and 28th, a definite westward move­ ment of small parties flying about half a mile to seaward between 7—11 a.m. A.G.P. 481 COMMON GULL. Occasional in St. Breward Parish in winter during severe weather. W.E.A. (This species has a curiously patchy distribution in Corn­ wall, abundant in winter in some areas, and absent from other areas apparently just as suitable.—Eds.). 482 HERRING GULL. At St. Ives, pair attempted to breed on Trevessa Hotel. Eggs laid, but no young seen. Successful breeding on Wesleyan Chapel, and house in Richmond Place. Evidence of nests, but no young or eggs, on houses in Fore Street and St. Peter's Street. N.R.P. 484 SCANDINAVIAN LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL. December 31st. At Porthkidney Beach, two. J.E.B. A.C.S. 485 LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL. October 4th. Pentire Head (Polzeath). Great and con­ tinuous southward passage skirting coast. " Strings " of 15 to 25 sometimes in single file, at times in chevron formation. F.E.C. 489 KITTIWAKE. Did well at Carn les Boel. R.H.B. A breeding colony of possibly 20/30 pairs at Trebarwith Strand. W.H.D. 21 Cornish Notes April. The Kittiwake colony at Gull Rock, in Gerrans Bay, in good heart. J.M.H. In early July, 100—150 pairs estimated at Gull Rock, Gerrans Bay, H.M.Q.

491 GREAT SKUA. July 29th. One off the Island, St. Ives. N.R.P. September 8th. At Mawgan Porth, one. F.R.S. October 4th. At Lundy Bay, one close in-shore. Others noted farther out with fishing Gannets. F.E.C.

493 ARCTIC SKUA. June 29th. One light phase adult flying west off Boscastle. W.H.D. August 27th. At Porthkidney, three seen—one light phase and two dark phase. Others seen further out in bay. J.E.B. A.C.S. N.A.W. One dark bird, except for white collar, flying west past Godrevy on same date. J.E.B. A.C.S. N.A.W. August 29th. Five dark phase birds flying west past St. Ives Island. J.E.B. August 26th—October 5th. Seen on various dates off St. Ives Island. N.R.P.

498 NORTHERN GUILLEMOT. February 29th. A dead bird at Par Beach. C.J.S.

501 BLACK GUILLEMOT. April 11th. One, in winter plumage, associating with a female Velvet Scoter and two male Common Scoters, about 100 yards off St. Ives Harbour. T.R.L. (Full details supplied.—Eds.). April 18th. At Park Head, one. Seen on the sea at 50 yards range, smaller than Razorbill, wings white with brown spottings, brownish at back of neck, whitish cheeks and under- parts. A.V.S.

503 PUFFIN. April 1st. Circa 250 on and below Long Island (Nr. Bos­ castle) already occupying burrows, circa 80 on and around Short Island, and circa 1,500 on Lye Rock and in the water below it. R.H.D J.J.W.E. June 26th. Probably up to 500 pairs resting on Short Island, and to a lesser extent on nearby cliffs. July 22nd. In the water below Lye Rock 800 plus seen in rafts. R.H.D. J.J.W.E. 22 Cornish Notes 504 CORN-CRAKE. Heard occasionally in St. Breward Parish, usually late in the season. No evidence of nesting. One dead under telegraph wires 30th July. There was a strong gale on 28/29th July. W.E.A. 520 QUAIL. Seen at Morwenstow late May or June. Unfortunately, exact date not noted. R.B.T.

RECOVERIES OF RINGED BIRDS

Age when Date and Place Date and Place Species No. Ringed where Ringed Recovered Herring- Gull AF 7456 Nestling 19.7.54 Lundy -.7.56 Penzance —per Lundy Field Society

Song Thrush X 57667 Pull grown 15.11.54 Lundy 8.3.56 Nr. Pen­ zance—per Lundy Field Society

Starling Young 1.6.54 Nr. Kauna 1.3.56 Marazion Lithuania —per P.G.L.

23 ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF CORNISH-BREEDING MIGRANTS

First Noted at On By Last Noted at On By Yellow Wagtail. Marazion 15.4.56 A.G.P. Red River Valley 15.9.56 J.E.B. Lizard 16.9.56 P. & R.A.

121 Spotted Flycatcher. Week St. Mary 24.5.56 E.M.P. Gwithian 15.9.56 J.E.B. Clodgy Point 15.9.56 N.R.P.

129 Chiff chaff. Tamar Lake 17.4.56 F.E.C. & Ponsanooth 13.10.56 P.H.R. E.M.P. Ponsanooth 22.4.56 P.H.R. Allet 26.4.56 G.A. Crowan 26.4.56 W.E.A. St. Breward 27.4.56 W.E.A.

132 Willow Warbler. Ponsanooth 26.3.56 P.H.R. Nancegollan 7.4.56 R.H.B. Bude 12.4.56 F.E.C. St. Breward 13.4.56 W.E.A. Retew Valley 14.4.56 C.J.S. 145 Grasshopper Warbler. Polkerris 29.4.56 C.J.S.

153 Sedge Warbler. Ponsanooth 20.4.56 P.H.R. Par Beach 19.9.56 C.J.S. In force at Lelant 25.9.56 J.E.B. Visick's Pool 24.4.56 P.V.

161 Garden Warbler. St. Breward 9.5.56 W.E.A.

162 Blackcap. St. Breward 18.4.56 W.E.A.

163 Whitethroat. Mawgan Porth 22.4.56 A.V.S. Crowan 14.9.56 J.E.B. Crinnis 24.4.56 C.J.S.

186 Wheatear. Land's End 1.4.56 R.H.B. St. Breward 8.9.56 W.E.A. Par 4.4.56 C.J.S. Par 6.10.56 C.J.S. Tintagel 5.4.56 D.R.C. St. Breward 10.4.56 W.E.A. 24 First Noted at On By Last Noted at On By 197 Whinchat. Gurnard's Head 7.4.56 D.R.C. Marazion 13.9.56 A.V. & F R S Red River Valley 15.9.56 J.E.B. par 16.9.56 C.J.S. 220 Swallow. Marazion 30.3.56 J.L.P. St. Breward 11.10.56 W.E.A. Carn Nairn 31.3.56 N.R.P. Camborne 1.11.56 J.E.B. Bude 3.4.56 F.E.C. Penzance 20.12.56 J.L.P. Ponsanooth 6.4.56 P.H.R. St. Breward 15.4.56 W.E.A.

222 House Martin. Tamar Lake 8.4.56 F.E.C. Madron 17.11.56 B.S.S. Ponsanooth 12.4.56 P.H.R. Pen te wan 12.4.56 T.R.L.

223 Sand Martin. Marazion 27.3.56 R.H.B. Penzance 13.11.56 J.L.P. Tamar Lake 31.3.56 E.M.P. Par Beach 3.4.56 C.J.S.

225 Swift. Ponsanooth 1.5.56 P.H.R. St. Breward 6.9.56 W.E.A. Tamar Lake 1.5.56 F.E.C. Falmouth 5.5.56 R.H. & M.J.M. St. Blazey 5.5.56 C.J.S. St. Breward 7.5.56 W.E.A.

227 Nightjar. St. Breward 12.5.56 W.E.A.

240 Cuckoo. St. Breward 21.4.56 W.E.A. Allett 3.8.56 G.A. Crowan 24.4.56 J.E.B. Allet 24.4.56 G.A.

25 THE WALMSLEY SANCTUARY AND ITS NEAR NEIGHBOURHOOD, 1956 By T. J. WILLCOCKS.

(1) IN THE EARLIER PART OF THE YEAR. On February 5th, I counted 130 Whitefronts in the Sanctuary. Wigeon and Teal were swimming in the deep water of the channel because of a Peregrine perched on the memorial stone. There were also present four Shovelers, one of which was a full-plumaged drake. As to Bramblings, birds have been present in greater numbers than I have ever known before. The Geese (now about 160 or more) were still present on February 23rd. On March 5th, I saw one female Smew off Burniere, and a Scaup drake with Wigeon all around; also four Bewick Swans in the pack amidst snow and ice. A solitary Greylag was present for some days.

Where there were 14 pairs of Buzzards in 1954, I have only heard one young Buzzard this year. I heard one also in St. Mabyn.

(2) IN THE LATTER PART OF THE YEAR. On September 9th, by chance I met F.R.S. and A.V.S. at Trewornan Bridge in the morning. They went up the marshes with me. We saw nine Ruffs and Reeves with two Greenshanks and six Teal in Tregorden marsh, close to the Sanctuary. In the after­ noon, with H.P.O.C. and others, we saw three Spotted Redshanks among other waders off Burniere Point. I had seen single Spotted Redshanks before that and up to September 14th, on which day I saw five Curlew Sandpipers. On September 21st, there were Curlew Sandpipers about, and 53 Knots, which had apparently just arrived; an unusually large number for Knots.

On November 21st, a party of seven Whitefronts came to the Sanctuary.

The pool has harboured up to about 100 Teal—a goodly number. On December 30th, I saw two pairs of Mallard in Tregorden marsh. Mallard are seen but rarely. Great numbers of Lapwing and Golden Plover have been in the Sanctuary and elsewhere; it is a marvel to me how they can get enough food to keep fit. I have recently counted 150 Teal in the pool. To-day I counted over 60 Whitefront®.

26 THE CORNISH SEAS

76 MEADOW PIPIT. September 9th. Two seen from " Scillonian," one off Land's End and the other off st. Mary's; both moving west. D.K.B. G.L.S.

351 LEACH'S PETEREL. October 1st. Two seen from " Scillonian," opposite the Wolf Rock. A.V.S.

363 SOOTY SHEARWATER. June 9th. Whilst crossing in " Scillonian," and between Land's End and the Wolf Rock, we saw a uniformly dark Shearwater crossing our bows and travelling rather fast. It had a light streak running centrally along the underside of the wings. It appeared rather larger than and was different to the Manx Shearwaters which we had already seen. W.H.O. M.P.V.

383 TURTLE DOVE. September 9th. One circled " Scillonian " about two miles S.E. of St. Mary's and was carried off to the N.E. by the wind. D.K.B. G.L.S.

404/405 DUNLIN. September 24th. Four seen from " Scillonian " flying south near the Wolf. D.K.B. G.L.S.

491 GREAT SKUA. September 24th. One seen from " Scillonian," west of the Wolf. D.K.B. G.L.S.

27 THE ISLES OF SCILLY

Migration this year was so interesting that it is the subject of a separate article, following the general notes. The records of Lesser Redpoll, Little Bunting, Lapland Bunting, Bluethroat and Dotterel are the first for the Islands, and that of the Great Crested Grebe the second.

The following have contributed to these notes:— Members: Mrs. F. E. Carter, Major Coleman Cooke, Miss D. Gould, R. Knock, P. Z. MacKenzie, Miss McGuire, W, E. Phillips, Miss Quick, A. V. Smith and R. Symons. Non-members: D. K. Ballance, Mrs. Evans, Miss Leigh, Miss Pugh, G. L. Scott and N. Stock.

2 HOODED CROW. One was seen on St. Mary's, Bryher and Tresco between September 9th and 20th. D.K.B. R.K. P.Z.M. G.L.S. A.V.S.

17 GOLDEN ORIOLE. May 16th. I picked up a dead female in St. Mary's. It had two large ticks on neck and one on eye. R.S. (The corpse was sent me for identification.—H.M.Q.).

25 LESSER REDPOLL. During January there were several small flocks about St. Mary's. They were small brown birds, feeding on groundsel and hopping on bare ground like—but smaller and different and apart from—Linnets. I was familiar with this species in S.E. England. P.Z.M. (This is the first record for the Islands.—Eds.).

42 BRAMBLING. March 30th. Several in Tresco woods. P.Z.M.

50 ORTOLAN BUNTING. September 15th. Bryher. One immature on stubble. September 23rd. One immature with Lapland Buntings on the moor was an unusual site. September 25th. Very numerous, many passing over with the Meadow Pipits in the evening; several small groups of two, three, four, etc., seen beside the pond and along the shore-line and many more heard flying over making their characteristic note, there were probably more than 100 birds involved. All had gone by the following day and none were seen subsequently. All birds were either females or immatures and often just after arrival they would allow very close approach; streaked breast, white eye ring and crescent-shaped pale stripe below the lores were all seen, also pinkish bills. A.V.S. 28 Scilly Isles 54 LITTLE BUNTING. September 25th. Bryher. Two together, first noticed feed­ ing on the Marram grass by the shore-line; the first thing that brought them to my notice was the much darker brown back • than the Ortolan Buntings and the whitish underparts which were finely streaked; the head markings were similar to those of Reed Buntings, but much darker, while the birds were much smaller and more compact; the outer tail feathers were white, but did not reach right up to the base of the tail; two birds seen further on after these had flown away made a call note which I have never previously heard—' toup-toup-toup '—and may have been the same birds. A.V.S. (This is the first record for the Islands.—Eds.).

58 LAPLAND BUNTING. First observed on Shipman Head Down on September 15th, two birds. These were present until 19th, when numbers rose to 15; on 23rd there were 25. Field characters noted were:— Pale crown-stripe, chestnut on " shoulders," white outer tail- feathers, dark smudge on breast (in some birds), pale under­ parts, sandy brown upper parts heavily streaked; swift running on ground among the stones, and distinctive notes, consisting of single alarm note from ground (tu) and flight note (tick-i- tick). Birds associated with Linnets and showed a preference for feeding on close-cropped grass littered with stones. D.K.B. G.L.S. On Bryher, there seemed to be a steady passage, birds gen­ erally being present in their largest numbers in the early mornings and then passing on so that often in the afternoons very few birds could be seen. September 19th, at least 22 and probably about 30 in flocks of twelve, six and four with odd birds in addition. September 20th, four seen, one of these was watched flying out due west past Gweal Island (America 3,000 miles! ! !). September 21st, 10. September 22nd, 13. Septem­ ber 24th, 18. September 25th, a flock of 24 and another of 13, a further flock of eight and probable number of birds present was c. 50; by the next morning all the birds had gone, however, and none were subsequently seen on Bryher. St. Mary's, Porthellick Down. September 30th, one. A.V.S. On November 3rd, I saw six, and on the 5th three, on Peninnis Head, St. Mary's. P.Z.M. (This is the first time the species has been recorded in the Islands. The two sets of records have been given in full.—Eds.).

59 SNOW BUNTING. St. Helen's, June 3rd. One male seen. N.L. (A satisfactory description was supplied.—H.M.Q.).

74 TAWNY PIPIT. September 10th. One on St. Agnes in company with two Meadow Pipits. The pale, unspotted colouring was very noticeable, H.M.O. 29 Scilly Isles 75 TREE PIPIT. On September 15th, on Bryher, there was an influx of 50 or more; these had decreased to two by September 23rd. D.K.B. G.L.S. A few were also seen on Tresco on September 16th and 17th. A.V.S.

90/91 PIED/WHITE WAGTAIL. On Bryher numbers fluctuated between a maximum of 40 on September 10th and a minimum of 15 on September 23rd. As far as could be ascertained, most of the birds were White Wagtails. D.K.B. G.L.S.

113 LESSER GREY SHRIKE. Bryher, September 25th. One immature. The immature was watched for half an hour at ranges down to eight yards; it had no black lores, having a completely and thickly barred head, grey- brown upperparts, very white underparts with just a few speck- lings and barrings, no black on forehead and no black on lores, white outer tail feathers, grey rump, white tips to scapulars, size larger than a Red-backed Shrike, it was seen in direct com­ parison with Hedge-Sparrow, Wheatear and Greenland Wheat- ear; I am very familiar with the immature Red-backed and Woodchat Shrikes. On September 30th, a female at St. Mary's; this had no white line above the black lore patch, black wings (the immature had black wings also), medium grey upperparts, pinkish breast, the black patch extended right through the eye, but the bird had no black on the forehead; it was watched at ranges down to 12 yards through 9 x 35 glasses; it was heard to call once with a sharp grating note; the very distinctive white patch on the secondaries was noted and when the bird flew it looked rather like a small Magpie; it was noticeably smaller than a Great Grey Shrike. A.V.S. Seen at Pelistry, St. Mary's, on September 29th. P.Z.M.

116 WOODCHAT SHRIKE. April 9th. An adult seen on Annet. N.S. April 10th—21st. One adult present on St. Agnes, prob­ ably the same bird. H.M.Q.

119 RED-BACKED SHRIKE. September 19th. Bryher, one immature. A.V.S. September 21st and 22nd. Bryher, one adult. D.K.B. G.L.S. September 23rd. Bryher, one female. P.Z.M. September 24th. Bryher, two males. A.V.S.

128 FIRECREST. April 10th, St, Agnes, one seen, H.M.Q. 30 Scilly Isles 155 ICTERINE WARBLER. September 25th. Tresco, one seen at four yards range feeding in a turnip plantation; bright yellow underparts right down to under tail, legs bluish-black, a thick, bright yellow eye-stripe, a light white patch was noted on secondaries; the bird was larger than a Willow Warbler. Another bird previously seen with bright yellow underparts skulking in the brambles on Bryher may also have been of this species. I am familiar with the Melodious Warbler, which I have seen in Spain. A.V.S. 161 GARDEN WARBLER. September 25th. At least two on St. Agnes. H.M.Q. 182 RING OUSEL. April 2nd. St. Agnes, a pair seen. April 3rd. Three males and one female. H.M.Q. September 10th. One on Bryher. D.K.B. G.L.S. 187 GREENLAND WHEATEAR. On Bryher, between September 9th and 23rd, a number of birds which seemed to be of this species were seen with Wheat- ears. In comparison they were very large, more upright in stance and generally paler. D.K.B. G.L.S. 203 NIGHTINGALE. September 25th. Bryher, one seen at four yards range. A.V.S. 205 BLUETHROAT. September 16th—17th. Bryher, one (uncertain which form, as no trace of throat patch); characters noted were: Prominent eye-stripe (rather like a Sedge Warbler's), dark moustachial streak, which appeared, in side-view, the most conspicuous feature of the bird; traces of dark breast band and faint blue tinge on breast; chestnut patches at base of tail. The bird uttered no note and on each occasion disappeared rapidly into thick cover. G.L.S. was previously acquainted with the species in the field. D.K.B. G.L.S. (This is the first record for the Islands.—Eds.). 220 SWALLOW. A nest in a shed contained three separate broods. First brood, of seven, left the nest in late June; second brood, of five (one infertile egg), left in early August; the third brood, of four, in the middle of September. Total number of young birds, 16. Before the laying of the second clutch the nest was built up l.5 ins., and again raised by the same amount before the third clutch. R.S. [231 BEE-EATER. May 14th. A party in Tresco gardens for half an hour. per G. Hartley (Tresco Abbey Head Gardener).] 31 Stilly Isles 232 HOOPOE. March 14th. On Tresco, one. P.Z.M. April 2nd. On Tresco, one. W.E.P. April 10th—17th. St. Agnes, one. H.M.Q. September 9th—10th. On the Gugh, St. Agnes, one. D.G. H.M.Q. September 9th—24th. Up to three birds present on Bryher. Local opinion seemed to be that these were the latest Hoopoes ever seen on the island. D.K.B. R.K. G.L.S. A.V.S. September 13th—16th. One on St. Mary's. R.S.

234 KINGFISHER. September 16th. Reappeared after total absence on St. Mary's lower moors. Not seen again after early November. P.Z.M.

239 WRYNECK. September 10th—22nd. On Bryher and Tresco up to three were seen. D.K.B. G.L.S. A.V.S. September 25th. On St. Agnes, one. H.M.Q. 259 PEREGRINE. September 23rd. One flying north over Bryher. D.K.B. G.L.S.

263 KESTREL. A pair bred on St. Mary's; five eggs were laid, and three young hatched—fledging period, 31 or 32 days. I have never seen a Kestrel's nest in Scilly before. Mr. J. Gibson tells me he saw one when he was a boy—about 90 years ago. R.S.

271 MARSH HARRIER. September 16th. On Bryher, an immature, entirely choc­ olate-brown in colour, was flushed from the south end of the island. D.K.B. G.L.S.

272 MONTAGU'S HARRIER. September 9th. Bryher, an adult male flew in from N.W. and departed S.E. D.K.B. G.L.S. September 10th. Tresco, one male hawking over heather. F.E.C.

277 SPARROW-HAWK. September 25th. On Bryher and Tresco, several seen follow­ ing the migration of small birds. A.V.S.

300 WHOOPER SWAN. A party of 20 were about the Islands during most of Feb­ ruary. They were seen on St. Agnes on 12th and the 23rd, and departed from Tresco on 28th. J.C.C. H.M.Q. 32 Stilly Isles 301 BEWICKS SWAN. March 30th—April 1st. Three on the pool, St. Agnes; Mute Swans were also present and the difference in size was obvious. H.M.Q. April 1st. Three at Porthellick, St. Mary's. P.Z.M. 304 WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE. February 26th to 29th. Tresco, a bird seen here appeared to be of the Greenland race. The important differences between it and the Lesser Whitefronts were the distinctly yellowish bill and more black barring (almost a solid patch underneath) and not so much white above the eye. I wrote to Hugh Boyd and from my description he thought that there was no doubt about this bird being of the Greenland race. J.C.C. 318 GADWALL. March 30th. At least 10 on Tresco lake. P.Z.M. 370 GREAT CRESTED GREBE. February 5th. One offshore at St. Agnes was so close in that the white line between cap and eye could be clearly seen. H.M.Q. (This is the second record for the Islands.—Eds.). 378 BLACK-THROATED DIVER. March 31st to April 10th. One, offshore St. Agnes, begin­ ning to assume summer plumage. H.M.Q. 387 BLACK-TAILED GODWIT. March 2nd. St. Mary's, one. P.Z.M. May 6th. Tresco, one by the lake. J.M. September 9th and 11th. One on Bryher. D.K.B. G.L.S. December—January, '57. At least four wintering. P.Z.M. 395 COMMON SNIPE. A bird with a badly damaged wing was cared for in our house. It ran freely around the kitchen and another room, we tried all ways to give it worms, but the only way it would take them was in a dish of water with a turf, and it was very interesting watching him get the worms. Large quantities were consumed during the few days we had it. We let it go then by Porth Hellick Pool. R.S.

400 GREY PHALAROPE. October 30th. One offshore at St. Agnes. P.Z.M. H.M.Q. 402 TURNSTONE. May 13th. The white bird was seen again. August 12th—18th. Presumably the same bird seen on return passage, with greyish head and bib, and blotchy shoulders. This is the fourth year of this bird's appearance. H.M.Q. Stilly Isles 407 LITTLE STINT. September 10th—23rd. Tresco. Up to three birds. D.K.B. F.E.C. G.L.S. A.V.S. September 28th. Tresco, one, in much darker plumage. A.V.S. 417 RUFF. August 31st. St. Mary's, one on the aerodrome. P.Z.M. 431 SPOTTED REDSHANK. September 17th. Three on Bryher pool. D.K.B. G.L.S.

44G DOTTEREL. September 17th. Three on Shipman Head Down, Bryher. Most prominent characters were: conspicuous eye-stripes, obscure markings on underparts, absence of wing-bar in flight, general plover-like appearance, and call note (a long trilling whistle, very melodious in quality). G.L.S. was previously acquainted with the species. D.K.B. G.L.S. September 27th and 28th. Bryher, two. The birds were gone by the evening of September 28th and were not seen again. A.V.S. (This is the first record for the Islands.—Eds.).

462 BLACK TERN. September 16th. Tresco, one. A.V.S. 468 ROSEATE TERN. Three or four pairs probably bred; success unknown. Eds.

469 COMMON TERN. First seen April 24th. D.G. Last seen September 24th. D.K.B. G.L.S. A moderately good season—many of the usual sites were not occupied, but there was a fair colony on Annet again. Eds. 493 ARCTIC SKUA. September 13th. One harrying the Gulls in Crow Sound. A.V.S. 505 SPOTTED CRAKE. April 19th. I picked one up dead on St. Mary's. It was sent to P.Z.M. for identification. R.S. 517 PHEASANT. June 10th. On Sampson, a cock Pheasant was seen, of a grey colour that matched the granite. Mrs. Evans.

518 ( ? 519) PARTRIDGE. June 10th. On Sampson, a covey was seen. Mrs. Evans. 520 QUAIL. May 20th. St. Martin's, a bird was heard and later seen. M.E.P. (She described to me the triple call, and the appearance Of the bird.—H.M.Q.). 34 ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF MIGRANTS IN THE ISLES OF SCILLY

First Last noted on By noted on By 88 British Yellow Wagtail Not seen. Sept. 25 H.M.Q. 121 Spotted Flycatcher May 19 H.M.Q. Sept. 30 A.V.S. 129 Chiffchaff Winters. 132 Willow Warbler Mar. 30 P.Z.M. Sept. 25 H.M.Q.

135 Wood Warbler May 14 H.M.Q. 145 Grasshopper Warbler Apr. 30 H.M.Q.

153 Sedge Warbler May 3 J.M. Sept. 24 H.M.Q. 161 Garden Warbler Sept. 25 H.M.Q. 162 Blackcap Sept. 25 A.V.S. 163 Whitethroat Sept. 30 A.V.S. 186 Wheatear Mar. 29 H.M.Q. Sept. 25 H.M.Q. 197 Whinchat Apr. 17 H.M.Q. Oct. 4 P.Z.M. 220 Swallow Mar. 30 P.Z.M. Nov. 6 H.M.Q. 222 House Martin Apr. 28 J.M. Nov. 2 P.Z.M. 223 Sand Martin Apr. 10 H.M.Q. Sept. 25 H.M.Q. 225 Swift Apr. 29 P.Z.M. Sept. 12 D.K.B., G.L.S.

240 Cuckoo Apr. 21 H.M.Q. Sept. 17 A.V.S. 283 Turtle Dove Apr. 22 J.M. Sept. 29 A.V.S. 504 Corncrake Sept. 14 A.V.S.

35 ST. AGNES SHORES (Isles of Scffly)

One day a visiting birdwatcher called on me, puzzled about a certain bird on the shore. 1" It was a black bird," he said. " About what size?" I asked. "About the size of a Blackbird." "Why wasn't it a Blackbird?" He looked at me blankly . . . "Well, I suppose it could have been, I just never thought of its being one, down there on the beach." In fact, Blackbirds are one of the commonest of our shore birds; there are always some in the line of cast-up seaweed, along with the Starlings and Turnstones. (A puzzle presented itself one day in the form of a pale, dove coloured bird, " about the size of a Starling" which turned out to be an unusually pale juvenile). Thrushes are usually less numerous, but there is often one among the low rocks beating out a periwinkle just as it does a garden snail. Occasionally as many as a dozen at once may be seen on the low tide sand, digging for lugworms instead of garden worms. There must be plenty of suitable Thrush food there. During the periods of frost that sometimes come even in Scilly, Redwings have found the seaweed line and managed to sustain life when hundreds were dying on the mainland.

There seems no reason why birds should not seek their food wherever it is to be found, but I have never seen Passerines on the shore, regularly, on the mainland as they are here. One wonders why.

Wrens, Dunnocks, Robins and Stonechats, as well as Common and Black Redstarts in season, feed constantly on the stony parts of the beach, where no doubt flies are plentiful. In one very cold Spring, with a cutting East wind, all the incoming Warblers were to be found on the beaches instead of about the lanes. There were dozens of Chiff-chaffs and Willow Warblers hopping about the shingle, and Whitethroats, with some Spotted Flycatchers, flycatching on the sand. One bird had me properly puzzled as he hopped around on the sand, until he opened his mouth and proclaimed himself a Sedge Warbler.

House Sparrows, Finches and Snow Buntings are most likely feeding on the fruits of Samphire, Scurvy Grass and other seeding plants at the edge of the shingle, though they all frequent the sea­ weed at times. A party of five Snow Buntings spent a couple of months on the beach during one Autumn, completely invisible against the stony background, then displaying themselves in flight, with a sweet ringing twitter. Rock Pipits are, of course, normal inhabitants of the shore, where they are sometimes joined by Meadow Pipits and Wagtails on migration. Even a Hoopoe once made a habit of feeding on the higher shingle.

One expects to find Waders on the shore, but Snipe are rather suprising there! They seem to find the seaweed covered rocks and pools a very satisfactory feeding ground, and are so marvellously camouflaged that a noisy departure is usually the first indication of their presence. Once I was making a drawing of a little rock, when I noticed that a brightly striped piece of seaweed was slowly sinking out of sight—it was the head of a Snipe. A Water Rail 36 standing on a small bit of rock surrounded by sea looks a bit out of place, but no doubt he too finds plenty to eat out there. Herons fish along the edge of the rocks occasionally.

In addition to these less usual members of the beach population, there arc, cf course, Waders, such as may be found on any beach in winter; the only unusual feature is the presence of Purple Sand­ pipers running up and down on the sand flats along with the Dunlin, Sanderling and Ringed Plover. They are easier to recognise in a more normal setting on the weedy rocks. A flock of about thirty winters here. The Ringed Plover, of which there are about a hundred in winter, compared with half-a-dozen pairs in the breeding season, show considerable variation in colour and size, suggesting that some of them are migrants. There are large numbers of Turn­ stones, who seem to find something they like very much at the edge of the ripples of a falling tide; the sand is marked with a lace-like pattern following the shape of every wavelet, pricked out by their probing bills. A few stay throughout the summer, and at least one bird passes through on migration twice a year—it is a spotless white in spring and a rather spotted white in autumn. It has now been seen for four years, and is a great excitement every year! Usually in winter there is a small flock of Golden Plover, and one or two Grey, as well as Curlew and Redshank. Oyster-catchers, which breed in numbers in the Islands, are then in large flocks, very handsome when they take flight.

There are in fact only about three weeks of the year when " Winter visitors" are not present; for the Purple Sandpipers (which arrive in November) do not leave till about June 5th, and the first of the returning Redshanks (which leave here in April) come back without fail on Midsummer Day.

H. M. QUICK.

MIGRATION IN THE ISLES OF SCILLY The Spring migration followed its usual pattern . . . single birds seen for a short time as they slipped through. The outstand­ ing event was the presence of an adult Woodchat Shrike, first seen on Annet on April 9th, then resident on St. Agnes until the 21st.

The Autumn migration was a spectacular and unusual one. Fortunately, there were two independent parties of visiting bird­ watchers, on holiday in the Islands at that time, able to give all their time to observation.

By courtesy of the Meteorological Office, we are able to give the general weather situation in England during September. It was very wet during the first week, with variable winds. The second week was drier, with E. and S.E. winds with light rain or drizzle. E. and S.E. winds predominated from the 15th to the 25th, then became generally westerly till the end of the month.

There were three main waves of migrants, chiefly passerines. 37 In Scilly it was fine and calm, with easterly winds when the first wave arrived on Bryher on September 3rd. Spotted and Pied Flycatchers, Whitethroats, Willow Warblers and Chiffchaffs, Wheat- ears, Redstarts and Whinchats appeared in numbers, but they were not seen on St. Agnes until the 9th, following a day of pouring rain and S.E. wind. In this wave were included Ring Ouzels, a Tawny Pipit, Hoopoes, a Wryneck and a Montagu's Harrier. The birds disappeared by the 14th, during a period of N.W. wind and fog.

There were light east winds, with fog and high barometer in the Islands when, on the 15th September, the second wave arrived, consisting of the same species of small passerines, plus an influx of Tree Pipits and three Stock Doves. The next few days brought in addition a Marsh Harrier, Blue-throat, Red-backed Shrike, three or four Hoopoes, three Dotterel and three Spotted Redshanks, all on Bryher, with a Black Tern on Tresco. Lapland Buntings were first seen on the 15th (two birds), and increased in number to 22 on the 19th. The number then fell to four on the 20th, by which time most of the other birds had departed, during a period of falling glass and, finally, rain, with easterly winds. Some Buntings con­ tinued to be seen, however, throughout the next few days.

The third and largest influx occurred on the 25th September, in foggy weather after heavy rain, the wind being still easterly. In addition to Flycatchers, Warblers and Redstarts, Whinchats were passing in numbers all day, and there was a large passage of Gold- crests. Many hundreds of Meadow Pipits passed through (arriving from N.W. and going S.E.), and Yellow Wagtails were going by in thousands (also travelling S.E.). The number of Lapland Buntings seen on Bryher was up to 50. Ortolan Buntings were passing in small parties all day; probably more than 100 birds were involved. Th^re were parties of Larks on the move, and some Turtle Doves. In addition, there were seen on Bryher an Icterine Warbler, Little Buntings, Wrynecks and a Lesser Grey Shrike. Sparrow-hawks and Peregrines were present, too. By the next day, in a strong N.W. wind, with rain, practically all the birds had gone. Flocks of Turtle Doves were seen cn 27th and a Lesser Grey Shrike on St. Mary's on 29th. (This is the precise date on which one was seen on St. Agnes in 1955).

As a general conclusion, one might say that migrants arrived in numbers during periods of easterly winds, and left again when the wind went to the north, though some of them departed when the wind was still in the east.

Two questions may be posed: 1. Were there two distinct streams of migration meeting in Scilly ? 2. From what land mass did the birds last depart to reach the Islands?

38 IIAYLE ESTUARY

As reported to the last Annual General Meeting, Miss J. Jones, of St. Piran's Lodge, and myself were appointed the local wardens of the Hayle Estuary. After consultation with Dr. Blair, Mr. Parsons and Mr. C. Harvey (on behalf of the owners of the shooting rights) it was decided to erect Notice Boards at the following points : —

1. Near the Black Houses at the sluice gate of the Carnsew Pool; 2. Behind Harvey & Co.'s Timber Yard at Carnsew;

3. Near the pathway leading from the Main Road (A.30), East of the Causeway Garage, which leads to the South-eastern corner of Carnsew Pool;

5. About halfway between the Causeway Garage and the road to St. Erth where a pathway gives easy access to the Estuary; 6. Near the R.A.C. Telephone Box at the junction of the Main Road to Penzance (A.30) and the road to St. Ives (A.3074); 7. At the entrance to Grigg's Quay;

8. Near the Railway Bridge, over the St. Ives Road;

9. About halfway between the Railway Bridge and Lelant Station, near the Railway Line;

10. Lelant Station, level crossing; 11. Near the Lelant Ferry;

12. At the North end of the footbridge which leads from the Lelant Golf Course to Porthkidney Sands.

It is hoped that Members will report any damage done to these Boards either to Miss Jones, or to myself.

The Notice Boards were in position before the duck and most of the other migrants arrived, and caused a certain amount of comment. Damage was done to some Boards within the first few days, but this was soon made good and there has been no further interference with them.

There have been very large flocks of Plover, more Pintails, and more Shelduck than usual and the details have been reported by Miss Jones and other observers. In general the birds have been noticeably less shy than in previous years, and I am glad to report that there had been no shooting up to the end of 1956.

At first light on the mornings of 14th, 15th and 16th February, 1957, a few shots were heard apparently from the Railway Embank­ ment, but it was too dark to indentify anybody.

39 A young Swan was seen to have been wounded on the 16th February and, after being captured by Mr. Cave, the local Inspector of the R.S.P.C.A., assisted by Mr. Hoddinott, M.R.C.V.S., and others, was left in charge of Mr. Hoddinott who gave it treatment and later transferred it to the Mill Pond, Hayle, where it appears to have settled down satisfactorily. The wound was in the leg and was caused by a .22 rifle.

Occasionally there are fishermen, either fishing or digging for bait, who disturb the birds, but this is not serious as they keep to fairly well defined areas.

It is suggested that Members of the Bird-Watching Society should carry out their observations from cover so far as possible. There are many vantage points from which the Estuary can be well covered, with the aid of glasses, without walking straight across the whole area.

W. R. BERTRAM.

40 FIVE SPARROWS FOR TWO FARTHINGS Accounts of Cornish Taxidermist By C. J. STEVENS [Reprinted from " The West Briton and Royal Cornwall Gazette," May 24th, 1956, by kind permission of the Editor]

I should imagine there of few, if any, account books left behind by the professional bird-stuffers of the last century or of the early years of the present one. Several of our Cornish villages and towns boasted their " stuffer"—and sometimes more than one—when taxidermy was a widespread cult, when the " trade " was sufficient to warrant each artisan having his own label.

It was my good fortune a little while ago to peruse and analyse an account book kept by the still surviving St. Austell taxidermist, Mr. Peter Henry Blake, now retired, formerly a plumber, and " stuffer" in his spare time. He began his stuffing in the 1890's, and ceased about 1918.

The cover of the book is marked " The Stuffing Account," and inside the cover is written " Stuffed Birds and Animals," for mammals too were stuffed and mounted. Then follows twelve and a half pages of superb copper-plate handwriting, such as our fore­ fathers in a more leisurely age excelled in, setting out the trans­ actions—or at least some of them, for all were not recorded—that were made in some 25 years adherence to the practice. One would have thought that the time and effort involved in stuffing would have been sufficient unto the day thereof, let alone the patience in recording.

Certain social customs of the day are revealed in the recording of some 385 wild birds of 53 species, 32 cage birds of 12 species, and 91 mammals of 12 species.

Of wild birds, the Barn Owl heads the list with 63 entries, followed by 37 Green Woodpeckers, 34 Brown Owls, 30 Kingfishers, 23 Pheasants and 20 Sparrow-hawks. 18 Gulls, 17 Kestrels, 11 Part- ridges and 9 Herons follow with other species, including the Chough, in lesser numbers. Of cage birds the Canary is foremost, while at least six Parrots were stuffed.

By far the commonest mammal was the Squirrel, 55 being accounted for. Nine Rabbits, six Stoats, three Foxes and three Otters, and a few odd animals added to the " stuffer's " specimens and indicate the hunting activities of our fathers and the wide­ spread vogue of taxidermy.

The Owls, both Barn and Brown, you could get stuffed and mounted for from 3/- to 12/6, and generally speaking in this summary of prices there was a tendency for prices to rise by the time the thirteenth page is reached reflecting rising charges. Long- eared Owls, which were much scarcer, varied from 8/6 to 11/-, while an Owl's wings were set up for 8d.

41 Green Woodpeckers ranged from 2/6 to 13/-, a Great Spotted cost 3/- and the very rare Wryneck 4/-. Kingfishers were very popular and ranged from 2/6 to 8/6, with one entry of six birds, " with fish," 30/-. A Pheasant was priced at 15/-, its wings 1/-, and Partridges at 3/- to 6/-.

It was in the nature of this profession to place the quarry of the birds of prey, if obtainable, in the same case as the predator. Thus was shown the Sparrow Hawk with Thrush, Blackbird, or Starling 13/-, or with sparrow 14/-. Single Hawks cost from 3/6 to 8/6. Likewise, the Kestrel with Bunting was from 10/6 to 12/-, with Starling from 18/6 to 20/-, and the lovely Peregrine Falcon with Landrail or Corncrake 14/-, with Blackbird 20/-, and with Partridge 35/-. So, too, the Buzzard with Partridges cost 33/6 to 40/-.

Gulls ranged from 4/- to 12/6, with a chick at 2/-. A Kittiwake was shown at 10/6 and, of course, the glass cases which Mr. Blake made himself were extra. Herons varied from 20/- to 30/-, and a Bittern was recorded at 22/6. Goldfinches, frequently caught for cage birds in those days, cost from 1/- to 2/-. Two pied Blackbirds— the abnormal, as well as the birds of colour or majestic appearance, were considered prizes—were priced at 2/- and 2/6, and a pied Jackdaw shot at Tywardreath was recorded. The colourful Jay cost from 6/- to 8/6, the Corncrake from 2/6to 4/6, its cousin, the Water-rail, 2/-, and a Hoopoe 3/3.

Guillemots ranged from 8/6 to 12/6, yet a near relative, the Razorbill, was priced at 4/- and 4/6. Two other near relatives, the Puffin and the rarer Little Auk which was blown inland during a storm, were priced at 10/- and 7/-. Magpies were distinctive when set up and cost from 3/- to 7/6, and the several Choughs that were recorded—Mr. Blake received six in one day!—were from 5/- to 11/6. Water Hens were 2/- and 3/6, a Curlew 5/-, two Sheldrakes 6/- and 12/-, two Lapwings 3/6 each, and two Bearded Tits—kept as cage birds and not Cornish—were 16 and 5/-.

Even the rather ungainly Cormorant was prepared, and ranged from 7/6 to 20/-, and its cousin, the Shag, from 11/6 to 14/-. A Great Northern Diver cost 22/-, a Demoiselle Crane, which had flown out of the grounds at Trewarthenick where rare birds were kept and was shot, Was set up for 50/-, and the diminutive Storm Petrel for 5/6.

Cases for birds' eggs, and one supposes the repairing of some eggs at times, complete the multifarious duties of these artisans of an era now past. Though all members of the Society will be glad the vogue has gone one can be amazed at the patience of these local naturalists working night after night even to the early hours of the morning to finish an " order," and often in the light of an oil lamp, and though this technique of collecting is not to be commended the analysing of the " Stuffer's " data has given us more details of our local fauna than are often recorded in literature.

42 THE MACMILLAN LIBRARY Bocks, the property of the late Mr. J. M. Macmillan, kindly presented to the Society by Mrs. Macmilian. (Librarian: Mr. C. J. Stevens, 2, Gordon Terrace, Lamb Park, Par).

The Handbook of British Birds. H. F. Witherby, et al. (5 vols.). Morris's British Birds. (8 vols.). Manual cf British Birds. Howard Saunders. British Birds. Kirkman. Birds of the British Isles and their Eggs. T. A. Coward. (3 vols.). How to study Birds. Stuart Smith. Birds cf the Grey Wind. Edward Armstrong. Wild Exmoor. E. W. Hendy. Someiset Birdj and some other folk. E. W. Hendy. A Naturalist on Lindisfarne. Richard Perry. Shetland Sanctuary. Richard Perry. British Sea Birds. C. A. Gibson Hill. A Naturalist on Rona. Fraser Darling. Island Farm. Fraser Darling. The Birds of Britain. James Fisher. Watching Birds. James Fisher. (2 copies). Bird Recognition—Sea Birds and Waders. James Fisher. Birds at Sight. Vere Benson. Natural History in the Highlands and Islands. Fraser Darling. World of Birds. Eric Parker. Rare, Vanishing and Lost British Birds. From notes by W. H. Hudson, compiled by Linda Gardiner. Edward Wilson, Nature Lover. Seaver. The British Biid Book. Pyecraft and Wood. More Birds of the Day. Eric Hosking and Newberry. Thirty Years of Nature Photography. Seton Gordon. Worthing Cavalcade. Richard Jeffries, The Bird Book. Rogerson and TunniclifTe. Bird Portraiture. Tunnicliffe. The Birds of Cornwall. Rodd, by Halting. The Charm of Birds. Grey, of Fallodon. Wild Geese and Wild Duck. Here and There with Birds. E. W. Hendy. Kindly presented by Mr. A. C. Polwhele: British Waders in their Haunts. S. Bayliss Smith. Kindly presented by Mr. and Mrs. Thomson: A Book of British Waders. Brian Vesey-Fitzgerald. Kindly presented by Mr. J. R. Gist: Natural History of Cornwall. William Borlase. Antiquities of the County of Cornwall. William Borlase. Natural History. Rev. J. G. Wood. An anonymous book on Birds. Kindly presented by Mrs. Weeks: Several copies of " Bird Notes " and M Bird Notes and News." Kindly presented by Mrs. K. Taylor: Sea Birds. J. Fisher and R. M. Lockley. Broadland Birds. E. L. Turner.

43 THE SOCIETY'S RULES (Revised to 30th June, 1951) Rule 1. (Name). The Society shall be called " The Cornwall Bird-Watching and Preserva­ tion 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 Hon­ orary Secretaries, Honorary Treasurer, 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 5/- in the case of Full members, and 2/6 in the case of Junior members, payable on election and thereafter annually on January 1st. 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.

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. (Alterations 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. 44 BALANCE SHEET FOR YEAR ENDING 31st DECEMBER, 1956

RECEIPTS EXPENDITURE £ s. d. £ s. d. Subscriptions 131 0 0 Netherton & Worth Ltd.—645 Reports 78 18 6 Sale of Reports ... 3 15 4 Stationery, etc. 7 2 6 Sale of Badges ... 16 9 Donations—Royal Institution of Cornwall 6 6 0 Donations 2 2 6 S.W. Naturalist Union 2 15 0 Walmsley Sanctuary Rent 52 0 0 Wild Fowl Trust 2 2 0 Interest 31% War Loan ... 31 11 6 Lundy Field Society ... 10 0 Cash at Bank, 1/1/56 ... 160 19 4 Tithes on Sanctuary 2 1 6 Expenses of Spring Meeting 2 12 0 Expenses of Autumn Meeting 10 0 Lease of Hayle Estuary Shooting Rights 8 11 6 Rent Hayle Estuary 1 0 0 ' Keep Out' Signs, Hayle 3 3 0 Penzance Typewriting Co., Postages, etc. 34 7 10 Postages of Secretaries and Treasurer 7 10 1 Cheque Book 8 0 Cash at Bank (Less Cheque outstanding) 192 3 4 Cash in Hand 26 8 8 Bank Charges .... 5 15 6

£382 5 5 £382 5 5

Balance in P.O. Savings Bank ...... £16 13 7

Audited and found correct. S. F. H. WILLS. February 16th, 1957. . , LIST OF MEMBERS FOR 1956 * Denotes New Members.

We regret to record the deaths in 1956 of Mr.J. S. Chapman, Mr. and Mrs. Dana, Miss Horsnaill, Mr. P. I. R. Maclaren and Mrs. Winn.

(a) Honorary Members. Koch, Dr. Ludwig D., 7, Gordon House, Western Avenue, London, W.5 Palmer. J. L., Trethias, Lidden Estate, Penzance. Hayman, F. H., M.P., 8, West Park, Redruth.

(b) Ordinary Members.

Ackroyd, Miss B.t Rosemundy, St. Agnes, Cornwall. Adams, A. W., Rodney House, Clifton, Bristol 8. Adkins, Miss Prudence, Godolphin School, Salisbury. Adshead, J. W. R., Trecarrel, Penpol, Devoran, near Truro. Adshead, Mrs. E., Trecarrel, Penpol, Devoran, near Truro. *Allen, W. F., Trelowarren, Mawgan, Helston. Allsop, Dr. G., Five Acres, Allet, Truro. Allsop, Mrs. O. M., Five Acres, Allet, Truro. Almond, W. E., Laverock House, St. Breward, near Bodmin. Almond, Mrs. E. L. Laverock House, St. Breward, near Bodmin. Andain, R. M., 2, Glanville Terrace, St. Agnes, Cornwall. Andain, W., 2, Glanville Terrace, St. Agnes, Cornwall. Anderson, B. W., Ladylane, Ditchling, Sussex. Andrews, A. W., Tregerther, St. Ives. Andrews, Miss C. M., Providence House, Carbis Bay, St. Ives. Andrews, Miss E., Providence House, Carbis Bay, St. Ives. Appleby, Mrs., The Nook, Carn Brea Village, Redruth. Arnold, R. F., Glen Haven Cottage, Penventinnie Lane, Truro. Asher, Miss L. B., Pine Cottage, Amberly, Arundel, Sussex. Ashwell, Major A. L., Chapel Point, Mevagissey, St. Austell. *Aspinall, Miss P., Warren Cottage, Crawleigh, Surrey. Aylwin, Mrs. E., Hope House, Bishop's Waltham, Hants.

Bailey, Mrs. Althea M. G., Riviera Bookshop, The Moor, Falmouth. Bailhache, Capt. C. H., Backways, Bossinney, Tintagel. Baird, Major, Mullion Cottage, Mawnan Smith, near Falmouth. Balfour, L., 19, Great Winchester Street, London, E.C.2. Ball, A. Shorland, Littlewood, Lelant. Banks, Miss F. M., 49, Crantock Street, Newquay. Barker, Miss E. M., Trelan, Lelant. Barnes, Miss Ruth G., Hungerdonn, Seagry, Chippenham, Wilts. *Barrett, W. R., 6, Pengover Road, Addington, Liskeard. Barron, Miss G. L., Boscarn, Port Isaac. Barron, Miss N. L., Boscarn, Port Isaac. Barron, H., Boscarn, Port Isaac. Barrow, Miss J. S., Killigarth, 39, Riddlesdown Road Purley, Surrey. Bates, J. H., The Battery, Newquay. Batten, C, Trewolvas Farm, St. Columb Major, 46 Beckerlegge, The Rev. J. E., B.A., M.B.O.U., St. Crowan Vicarage, Praze, Camborne. (Joint Hon. Secretary). Beckett, Miss R., Tregullow, Maenporth, Falmouth. Beel, F. G., 14, Harrison Terrace, Truro. Belcher, M. K. C, Stile House, Dracaena Avenue, Falmouth. *Bell, Major A. M. M., Winton Lodge, Stockbridge, Hants. Bellers, R. W., Harlyn Bay, near Padstow. Bennett, W. C, 70, Fore Street, Newquay. Bennetts, Mrs. W. M., Glyngarth, Falmouth Road, Truro. Bertram, Lt.-Col. W. R., Old Quay House, Lelant, via Hayle. Bertram, Mrs., Old Quay House, Lelant, Hayle. Beswetherick, A. T., St. Anthony, St. Mawgan, Newquay. Beswetherick, R. J., 21, Broadclose Hill, Bude. Bewes, Mrs. N., Trelil, Marlborough Road, Falmouth. Bickford-Smith, M. G., Trevarno, Helston. Bickford-Smith, Mrs. G., Trevarno, Helston. Biddle, N. H., Rosedene, Raginnis Hill, Mousehole, Penzance. Birtill, R. G., Brook, Heamoor, Penzance. Birtill, Mrs. R. G., Brook, Heamoor, Penzance. Blagg, C. E., Lowdham Grange, Lowdham, Notts. Blair, A. B., 27, Basset Road, Camborne. Blair, J. K., Basset Road, Camborne. Blair, Dr. R. H., M.B.O.U., Basset Road, Camborne. Blair, Mrs. D., M.B.E., 27, Basset Road, Camborne. *Blakiston, S. N., 5, The Warren, St. Ives. Blight, Mrs. Beryl, 12, Killivose Road, Camborne. Bluett, R. J., 4, Treyew Road, Truro. Bolitho, Lt.-Col. Sir E. H. W., K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O., J.P. (Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall). Trengwainton, Madron. (President). Bonham, C. O., 3, Tettenhall, West Hill Road, Woking, Surrey. Booth-Jones, Mrs. M., Undertown, Trebetherick, Wadebridge. Bosustow, G., 142, Lee Mill Estate, Ivy bridge, Devon. Bowlby, H., 100, Elm Park Gardens, London, S.W.10. Bowlby, Mrs. H., 100, Elm Park Gardens, London, S.W.10. Brand, R. H., Keldabrun, Baltasound, Shetland. Bray, A. C, Trevenwith, Church Cove, The Lizard. Bridger, J. A. D., J.P., Pill, Feock, Truro. Bridger, Mrs. J. A. D., Pill, Feock, Truro. Brotherton, Miss H. J., Burwage House, Martello Park, Canford Cliffs, Bournemouth. Brown, G. L., Carnglaze, Holywell Bay, Newquay. Brown, Dr. H. Vivian, Catesby, Wadebridge. Bryant, D. D., Gwarder, Perranporth. Budden, C. J., Tregarten, Carvoza Road, Truro. Burden, Major E. A. R., Tresillian, Trebetherick, Wadebridge. Burden, Mrs. H. G., Tresillian, Trebetherick, Wadebridge. Burgess, Miss D., Trenadlyn, Mawnan Smith, near Falmouth. Bury, Miss V. M., Red Rock, Topsham, Devon. Butler, Miss F. S., Loe Vean, Feock, Truro. Butler, Miss G. L., Tregenna House, St. Mary's Terrace, Penzance. *Buxton, G. C, 2, Somerset Road, Bristol 4. *Buxton, Mrs. S. I., 2, Somerset Road, Bristol 4.

Cadbury, C, Beaconwood, Rednal, Birmingham. Callow, The Rev. V. A., St. Kea Vicarage, Truro Campbell, Mrs. H. M, E., Trevellan, St. Teath, 47 Carr, Lady N., Trig, Rock, Wadebridge. Carss, R. G. P., Camryn, Crackington Haven, near Bude. Carter, Mrs. F. E., M.B.O.U., Allerton, King's Hill, Bude. Carter, Miss M., The Manor House, Trevalga, near Boscastle. Cavendish, Mrs. D., Constantine Bay Cottage, near Padstow. Chadwick, The Rev. R. P., The Vicarage, St. Issey, Wadebridge. Chamberlain, Miss M., Richmond, Tower Road, Newquay. Chapman, J. L., Post Office, Ladock, Truro. Chapman, Mrs. M. R., Chalfont Cottage, Carbis Bay. Chipman, H. J., Burford, Alexandra Place, Penzance. Clague, W. D., Lamana, Hannafore, Looe. Clarke, A. C, Trerose, Mawnan, Falmouth. •Clarke, R. K., The Tower, Saltash. Clayden, Mrs. G. M., F.Z.S., The Old Sawmills, Golant, Par. *Clear, F., Gorrans Cottage, Heather Lane, Canonstown, Hayle. Cleave, H. P. O., M.B.O.U., Trevanion, Wadebridge. Clemens, Mrs. H. W., Cloister Cottage, Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Clift, Miss F. H. L., Brentwood, Florence Terrace, Falmouth. •Cock, E. M., Penlee Lodge, Trewithen Road, Penzance. Coda, D. R., 44, Eastwood Road, Leicester. Coe, Miss M. E., Windy ridge, Polzeath, Wadebridge. Collins, W., Lin-Orda, 7, Mayfield Road, Falmouth. Comber, Miss E. O., Briarbank, Chyoone Hill, Newlyn, Penzance. Cooke, Major J. C, Simonsbath Lodge, near Minehead, Somerset. Coombs, Dr. C. J. F., Perran-ar-Worthal, Truro. Coon, F. A. H., Pen Mar, Barbican Hill, Looe. Cordiner, Miss E. G., Trevelyan Cottage, Roseudgeon, Penzance. Counter, M. R., 10, Pednolver Terrace, St. Ives. Counter, Mrs. S. J. V., 10, Pednolver Terrace, St. Ives. Coutts Deacon, Mrs. G., Penarrow House, My lor Churchtown, near Flushing, near Falmouth. Creed, A. Lowry, Truro School, Truro. Croft, Brig.-Gen. W. D., C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O., The Anchorage, Mawnan, near Falmouth. Croggon, J. R., The Hollies, Grampound. Croggon, Miss T., Pare Marras, Grampound. Crosoer, E. T., 353, Station Road, Harrow, Middlesex. Cross, D., Fugler's Close, Portloe, Truro. Crossman, A. L., Meadowside, Ruan Minor, Helston. Crossman, Mrs., Meadowside, Ruan Minor, Helston. Crowder, Miss R., Charlestown Hill, St. Austell. Crowther, W. C, M.A., F.Z.S., Polteana, Looe. Cunningham, Miss D., c/o Lloyds Bank Ltd., Penzance. Curber, R. M., Admiralty Office, South Bugle Street, Southampton. Curnow, Dr. R. N., Orleigh, Bolenna, Perranporth.

Dakin, E. T., 22, Carminow Way, Newquay. Dakin, Mrs. W. M., 22, Carminow Way, Newquay. Dakin, Miss J. P., 22, Carminow Way, Newquay. Darroch, Mrs. A., Haldon, Pentire. Newquay. Davenport, Miss D., Boase Castle House, Newlyn, Penzance. Davey, Miss E., Goonvrea House, St. Agnes, Cornwall. Davey, Miss R. I., Solvia, Cross Street, Helston. David, Mrs, E, M., Skippers Cove, Trebetherick, Wadebridge,

48 Davies, E. R., B.A., 11, Hornbeams, Sweet Briar, Welwyn Garden City, Herts. Davies, Mrs. R. K., Treffgarne, 7, Hamoaze Terrace, Saltash. Davis, Air Commodore J. G., C.B., O.B.E., M.A., M.B.O.U., St. Eval, Portsmouth Road, Camberley, Surrey, de Maupas, Guy, Trenance, Mevagisse^. Dickson, Mrs. D., Curgurreil Corner, Portscatho, near Truro. Dixon, Perrin A., F.Z.S., Far End, Mylor Bridge, near Falmouth. Dolphin, Miss K. I. N., The Dolphin, Paul Lane, Mousehole, near Penzance. *Dorrien Smith, Lt.-Commander, T. M., Tresco Abbey, Isles of Scilly. Douch, H. L., The Museum, Truro. Doughty, Miss F., Carminow, Falmouth. Douglas-Jones, N., 6, St. Peter's Road, Swansea. Dover, Mrs. A. B., Trewithian, Portscatho. Downing, Mrs. Carl, Pentyre, Carbis Bay. Drew, Miss, 53, Morrab Road, Penzance. Drew, S. J., 75, Crantock Street, Newquay. Dunt, E. J., Cothayes, St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly. Dunt, Mrs., Cothayes, St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly. Dutton, Mrs. E. B., Beach Cottage, Polzeath, Wadebridge.

*Earnish, W. J., 34, Moorland Road, St. Austell. Edward-Collins, Major-General C. E., Trewardale, Blisland. Edward-Collins, R. F., Polgwin, Bodmin. Edward-Collins, Mrs., Polgwin, Bodmin. Egerton, Lady Rachel, Innisfree, Polzeath, Wadebridge. Elliott, Miss H., Gwavas, Villa, 1, Norton Terrace, Penzance. Ellis, M., 2733919, Air Ministry Unit, R.A.F. St. Eval. Elvins, M. L., 54, Cliff Street, Mevagissey. Evans, H. Cresswell, The Rock Garden, Gerrans, Portscatho. Evans, Mrs. G. E. M., Abington, Perranuthnoe, Penzance. Eyre, C. V., Trelawden, St. Minver, Wadebridge.

Farrant, A. A., Roskrow, Penryn. Farrant, Miss B., Roskrow, Penryn. Ferguson, Miss Juliet, Quay House, St. Ives. Ferrier, Miss Judith M., F.Z.S., M.B.O.U., Blakeney Downs, Blakeney, Norfolk. Field, G. D., Eagle House, Launceston. Finney, N. M., c/o St. Saviour's Cottage, Padstow. Fisher, J., M.A., M.B.O.U., Old Rectory, Ashton, Northampton. Flawn, E. G., The Stannery, Ludgvan, Penzance. Flawn, Mrs., The Stannery, i^udgvan, Penzance. Foot, Isaac, The Right Hon. P. C, Pencrebar, Callington. •Forward, L., Trevilling House, Wadebridge. •Forward, Mrs. B., Trevilling House, Wadebridge. Foster, Miss L., Oak Cottage, Lostwithiel. Fox, Mrs. G. R., Trewardreva Manor, Constantine, Falmouth. Fox, Miss M. V., 4, Woodlane Crescent, Falmouth. Freeman, D., Langweath Bungalow, Mawgan-in-Meneage, Helston. Fry, R. M., Mervil View, Ridgeley Road, Chiddingford, near God- aiming, Surrey. 49 Gallup, Mrs. J. P., Blackdown House, near Mary Tavy. Gardner, Miss D., Bunny's Hall, Falmouth. •Garnett, J., Penhale, Wadebridge. Gellatly, Miss D., New Close, Mawgan, Newquay. Gellatly, Miss N., New Close, Mawgan, Newquay. George, Mrs. R., Porth Conger, St. Agnes, Isles of Scilly. Gibb, Capt. J. A., M.B.O.U., Rinsey Head, Ashton, near Helston. •Gilbert, W., Cranbrook, Splatt, St. Minver, Wadebridge. Gill, Mrs. M. E., Riverside, Lelant. Gillingham, V. O., Sunny View, Meneare Lane, Boscoppa, St. Austell. Girling, Rev. C. A. W., Lanreath Rectory, Looe. Gist, J. R., Valiona, Kelly Bray, Callington. Glazebrook, B. R., Brynbella, St. Asaph, North Wales. Goddard, W. J., Fairfields, Manor Lane, Ollerton, Knutsford, Cheshire. Goddard, Mrs. E. M., Fairfields, Manor Lane, Ollerton, Knutsford, Cheshire. Godfrey, Miss M., 13, Trehaverne Terrace, Truro. Goodden,Lt.-Col. R. B., The Round Field, Mawnan, Falmouth. Goodden, Mrs. F. D., The Round Field, Mawnan, Falmouth. Goodsell, R., 15, Bellevue Road, Saltash. Gould, Miss D., Elstree, Wootton, New Milton, Hampshire. Graham, Dr. C. I., 5, St. Sampson's Terrace, Golant, Par. Grand, Mrs. Irene, Coolgrena, Trebetherick, Wadebridge. Graves, Miss L. I., Polpear, St. Austell Street, Truro. Greenland, Mrs. E. M., Wayside, Low Street, Hardingham, Norwich. Grogono, Miss M. D., The Croft, Mylor, near Falmouth. Gush, G. H., c/o Mrs. F. A. Larkworthy, 12, Perrinville Road, Babbacombe, Torquay, Devon. Gwinn, R. F., White Wings, Trebetherick, Wadebridge.

Hadden, R. G., The White House, Pengersick, Germoe, Penzance. Haden, G. N., 36, Wildwood Road, London, N.W.ll. Haden, Mrs. P. J., 36, Wildwood Road, London, N.W 11. Hair, Dr. J. A. G., Polwithan, Falmouth Road, Truro. Hair, Mrs., Polwithan, Falmouth Road, Truro. Hall, W. J., 9, South Road, Histon, Cambs. Hall, Mrs. E. E. P., St. Clement, Truro. Halsey, Miss V. M., Windmill House, St. Minver, Wadebridge. Hambly, A. C, 59, Fore Stret, Redruth. Hambly, E. H. T., Treharrock, St. Kew, Bodmin. •Hamilton-Browne, Miss M. Hilary, Cargurrel, Portscatho. Hankey, Mrs. F., Laregan, Penzance. Harcourt, R. A., 23, Braid Crescent, Edinburgh, 10. Hardy, J. D., " Lanhydrock," Kenwyn, Truro. Hardy, M. T., " Lanhydrock," Kenwyn, Truro. Hardy, P. de H., 21, Street-an-Garrow, St. Ives. Hardy, Mrs. H. G., 21, Street-an-Garrow, St. Ives. Hare, Dr. Dorothy, 6, Boslowick Road, Falmouth. Hartley, The Rev. P. H. Trahair, M.B.O.U., Badingham Rectory, Woodbridge, Suffolk. Harvey, Mrs. A. S.. Rosehill Cottage, Padstow. Harvey, Miss E. I., Rosehill Cottage, Padstow. Harvey, F. S., Glanmor, Hayle. Harvey, G. H., Trenance, Hawkins Road. Penzance, 50 Harvey, Mrs., Trenance, Hawkins Road. Penzance. Harvey, Miss H., 10, Lafrowda Terrace, St. Just, Penzance. Harvey, L. A., University College, Exeter. Hatton, Miss J., Brentwood, Florence Terrace, Falmouth. Hawke, C. J., Lloyds Bank, Redruth. Hayman, Mrs., M.B.E., J.P., West Park, Redruth. Heath, Dr. C, Porbeggles, St. Day, near Redruth. Heath, Miss M. B., The Wood, Arbroath Lane, Esher, Surrey. •Heath, V. H., Riviera Gardens, St. Mawes. Hemsiey, G., Rock, Wadebridge. Hemsley, Mrs. M., Rock, Wadebridge. Henwood, P. H., Linkinhorne, Callington. Henwood, T. L., Vallis, 46, Ennor Road, Newquay. Hepburn, Miss E. M., 6, Avenue Road, Teddington, Middlesex. Hewish, E. W., 1, Inglewood, Torwood Gardens Road, Torquay. Hicks, Mrs. L., The Lighthouse, St. Agnes, Isles of Scilly. Higgs, Mrs., Whistow, Lanlivery, Bodmin. Higman, N., 5, Overton, Launceston. Higman, Mrs. J., 5, Overton, Launceston. Higman, S. M., 5, Overton, Launceston. Hiller, C. M., Gernick Field, Newlyn, Penzance. Hodge, Mrs. J., Waresley, Melville Crescent, Falmouth. Hoggins, H. S., 13, Wadebridge Road, St. Mabyn. Hooper, W. Tregoning, Trevaunance Road, St. Agnes, Cornwall. Hopewell, A., 13, Grove Hill Drive, Falmouth. Hopkins, A. M., Mawgan Bridge Farm, Mawgan-in-Meneage, Helston. Hopkins, Mrs G. M., Mawgan Bridge Farm, Mawgan-in-Meneage, Helston. •Hosken, R., 3, Old Hill, Falmouth. •Hosking, A. C, Wyndhurst, Goldsithney, Penzance. Hosking, H. H., Hillocks, Rock, Wadebridge. •Hosking, K. F. G., Glanmire, Basset Street, Camborne. Howard, H., Tresawle, The Lizard. Howard, Mrs., Tresawle, The Lizard. Howell, J. E., Windyridge, St. Mawes, Truro. Howell, J. O., Windyridge, St. Mawes, Truro. Hunkin, Miss G., Fern Glen House, St. Ives. Hunt, O. D., Corrofell, Newton Ferrers, Plymouth. Hurrell, H. G., M.B.O.U., Moorgate, Wrangaton, Plymouth.

Jackson, Mrs. D., Hermitage, St. .Mawes. Jago, T. B., J.P., 2, The Godolphin, Marazion. Jeacock, Miss Y., Twyford, Perranwell Station, Truro. Jeffreys, A. H., 13, Cheyne Gardens, Chelsea, S.W.3; and Doom Bar House, Trebetherick, Wadebridge. Jeffreys, Mrs. D. B., 13, Cheyne Gardens, Chelsea, S.W.3; and Doom Bar House, Trebetherick, Wadebridge. Jenkin, C. R., 15, Treveneth Crescent, Gwavas Estate, Newlyn W. Jenkin, L., The Cottage, Newquay. Jenkin, Mrs., The Cottage, Newquay. Jerram, Lady Christine E. M., Golden Hill, Hannafore, Looe. Jerram, Mrs. M., Trehane, Trevanson, Wadebridge. •Johns, Mrs. S. D., Carnkie, 25, Hillcrest Avenue, Truro. •Johnson, D. L., Ridge Mount, Trebarvah Lane, Perranuthnoe. Johnson, Mrs. E. M., Budock Vean Cottage, Mawnan, Falmouth, 51 Johnson, Miss E., Gwel Towans, Treloyhan, St. Ives. Johnstone, G., Oxford and Cambridge University Club, Pall Mall, London, S.W.I. Jones, Capt. C. H., D.S.O., R.N., Trewenna, Gorran Haven. Jones, Mrs. Maud, Trewenna, Gorran Haven. Jones, Miss M. J., St. Piran Lodge, Lelant, St. Ives. Jones, M. D., Franchis, Cury Cross Lanes, Helston.

Kelsall, N. E., Savings Bank Buildings, Camborne. Kennedy, W. P., M.B.O.U., 5, Lemon Street, Truro. Khan, R., Merrose Vean, Tehidy, Camborne. King, B., Meyfleld, Uplands Road, Saltfork, Bristol. Kirby, Mrs. M., Bishops Quay, St. Martin, near Helston. Kitson, Miss D. H., Steppes Lodge, Sandplace, Looe. Kitto, J. H., 30, Lyndhurst Road, Stretford, Manchester. Knock, R. H., Thimble Hall Cottage, Penshurst, near Tonbridge, Kent. Kyd, Miss G. B., 4, Coastguard Cottages, Coverack.

Lambert, Miss O. R. A., Woodland View, Old Falmouth, Road, Truro. Langham, C. H., Carmeal, Breage, Helston. Latham, H. R., Tregudda, Port Gaverne, Port Isaac. Lawry, F. J., Bossullow Veor, Newbridge, Penzance. Lawson, H. B., Churchmead, Pirbright, Surrey. Lee, R. W., 75a, Fore Street, Redruth. Leonard, W. J., 83a, Hornchurch Road, Ernesettle, Plymouth. Lepper, Dr. E. H., 5, Boslowick Road, Falmouth. Lethbridge, Miss D. M. B., J.P., Tregeare, near Launceston. Lewis, L. B., 7, Old Paul Hill, Newlyn, Penzance. Liddicoat, R. O., Sunnyside, Trenance, Mawgan Porth, Newquay. Luck, Mrs., Golant, Fowey. Lynch, Miss M. P., 7, Weethes Cottages, Penzance. Lyster, Major P. G., The White House, Marazion.

Mackenzie, Mrs. A. C, Millefleur, Penmere, Falmouth. Mackenzie, Mrs. K., Trewetha, near Port Isaac. Mackenzie, P. Z., Penold Farm, St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly. Maclaren, Mrs. M., Peterhouse, Feock, Truro. Macmillan, Mrs. Polzeath, Wadebridge. Macnaghten, Mrs. L., 2, Western Terrace, Falmouth. Macphie, D. J., Khandalla, Port Isaac, N. Cornwall. Maddern, R., 32, Treveneth Crescent, Gwavas Estate, Newlyn, Penzance. Malan, E. M., The Knoll, Peterborough Road, Harrow, Middlesex. Mance, J. H. F., 61, Marlborough Road, Langley, Bucks. Manvell, H. S., Luccombe Knap, near Minehead, Somerset. Manvell, Mrs. E., Luccombe Knap, near Minehead, Somerset. Marley, Miss K. R., Millingey, St. Issey, Padstow. Marshall, Commander D., R.N.V.R., M.P., House of Commons, Westminster, London. •Marshall, E. J., 1, Berrycombe View, Bodmin. Martyn, S. A., Pen-y-Bryn, Wadebridge (Hon. Treasurer). •McGuire, Miss J., 10, Queensberry Place, London, S.W.7. McKie, Dr. D., 18, Brookland Hill, London, N.W.ll. Mead, Miss B. C, Greystones, Sithney, Helston, 52 Meade, Col. P., Morreps, Lelant. Meares, R. H., 2, Western Terrace, Falmouth. Meares, Mrs., 2, Western Terrace, Faymouth. Middlemass, Miss D. I., Two Gables, Trelyon, St. Ives. , Miners, W. T., Ivydene, Marazion. Mischler, S. M., Copeland Court, Cathedral School, Truro. Mitchell, B. H., 26, Dean Street, Liskeard. Mitchell, Miss D. C, 34, Elms Avenue, Parkstone, Dorset. Mitchell, E. Foster, Harwell, Lelant, St. Ives. Mitchell, H. B., Treloweth House, Hayle. Mitchell, H. S., Treloweth House, Hayle. Mollison, Mrs. B. M., Picket Hill, Ringwood, Hants. Mollison, J. E., Culver Lodge, St. Michael's Road, Winchester, Hants. Moor, Miss M. R., 13, St. Austell Street, Truro. Morcom, G., 21, Bickham Road, St. Budeaux, Plymouth. Morgan, E. R., The Right Revd. the Lord Bishop, Lis Escop, Truro. Morgan, Mrs. E. R., Lis Escop, Truro. Moule, The Rev. G. W. H., St. Bee's School, Cumberland. Mumford, K. J., Woodlands, The Parade, Truro.

Nance, Miss P., Nurses' Home, Royal Cornwall Infirmary, Truro. Nash, K. O., 18, Regent Terrace, Penzance. Neale, Mrs. E., Polgwynne, Feock, Truro. New, L. P., St. Enodoc Hotel, Rock, Wadebridge. Newham, R. E., Evendale, Melville Road, Falmouth. Newton, Miss M. G., 43, Bodmin Road, St. Austell. Nicholson, Miss I. G., 16, Coombe Road, Saltash. Nowell-Usticke, Miss P., Shakimar, Ruan Lanihorne, Ruan High Lanes.

Oakley, R. J. L., Whitebays, Trebetherick, Wadebridge. Oakley, Mrs., Whitebays, Trebetherick, Wadebridge. Oates, K. E., Penlyne, 39, Higher Lux Street, Liskeard. Oatey, R., 30, Highfield Avenue, St. Austell. *Ockford, G. A., 28, Sydney Road, Newquay. Odell, Miss S. M., The Bryn, Trevone, Padstow. Oliver, J. C. C, Idris, Carbis Bay. Oughton, W. H., " Roseneath," 15, Shepherd's Way, Rickmansworth, Herts. Oxley, Mrs. C. A., 18, Avebury Avenue, Northbourne, Bournemouth.

Pagan, Miss E. L., Callater Cottage, King's Mead, Painswick, Glos. Page, Dr. H. H., Trehurst, 4, Millbourne Lane, Esher, Surrey. Page, Mrs. K. M., Trevanson House, Wadebridge. Palmer, A. R., Half-Acre, Rose Hill, Penzance. Parke, Mrs. E. F., Trewhella Cottage, Cury Cross Lanes, Helston. Parker, G. A., Gwel-an-mor, Mylor, Falmouth. Parkin, W. G., 61, High Street, Sleema, Malta. Parrinder, E. R., M.B.O.U., Trewent, 91, Weald Road. Sevenoaks. Kent. Parrinder, Mrs. E. D., Trewent, 91, Weald Road, Sevenoaks, Kent. Parry, F. R., M.B.E., Franchis, Cury Cross Lanes, Helston. Parry, Mrs. F. R., Franchis, Cury Cross Lanes, Helston. Parsons, A. G., M.B.O.U., Pare Vean, Redruth. Paton-Smith, Mrs. V. A., M.B.E., The Forge, The Lizard, Helston. Paynter, Miss E. M., Kilbroney, Week St. Mary, Holsworthy. 53 Pearce, Mrs. M., Faralong, Rock, Wadebridge. Pellow, Miss M., Tyringham Place, Lelant. Penberthy, E. J., Illogan Churchtown, Redruth. *Perrett, D. H., Downham Lodge, 15, Springfield Avenue, Bridgwater. Peters, W. R., The Bank, St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly. Phillips, A. C. J., Trevellyn, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth. Phillips, D. H., Buena Vista, Mount Ambrose, Redruth. Phillips, N. R., 5, The Crescent, Alexandra Road, St. Ives. Phillips, Mrs. M. R., 5, The Crescent, Alexandra Road, St. Ives. Phillips, Miss R. M., 11, Kings End, Bicester, Oxon. Phillips, Miss S., F.Z.S., Shang-ri-la, Reskadinnick, Camborne. •Phillips, W. E., Old Farm, St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly. Pickthall, Miss E. G., Missenden, Mylor Bridge, Falmouth. Pierson, T. A., The Anchorage, St. Ives. Pilkington, Major R. C. L., Little Off ley, Hitchen, Hertfordshire. Pinkney, Mrs. I. V., Paramatta, Crackington Haven, Bude. Pollett, G. P., Nansvallon, St. Mawes, Truro. Polwhele, R. K., Polwhele, Truro. Polwhele, Mrs. J. G., Polwhele, Truro. Pool, Miss L. A. I., Trevean, Trewithian Road, Camborne. Pope, Miss, West Cornwall School, Penzance. Powell, A. B., River Bank, Coombe Road, Saltash. Powell, Mrs. E., Chard School, Chard, Somerset. Powell, Miss R. E., Coulsdon, Polwithen Road, Penryn. Price, Miss M. A., Four Winds, 9, Gloweth Villas, Threemilestone, Truro. Price, O. F., Fern Cottage, Carlidnack, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth. Prideaux, V., Stamford, Tregolls Road, Truro. Probert, J. F. C, 1, Penventon Terrace, Redruth. *Pyper, J. L., 30, North Road, Saltash.

Quick, Miss H. M., Priglis Cottage, St. Agnes, Isles of Scilly via Penzance (Joint Hon. Secretary).

Radcliffe, Mrs. R. M., Killacourt, Newquay. Radford, Miss E., St. Anthony-in-Roseland, Portscatho. Radway, F. P., Tresco, Moorland Road, Par. Radway, W. P., Penarwyn Road, Par. Rae, Miss Mary, Whitehouse, Rock, Wadebridge. Raikes, Mrs. C, Penbeagle Croft, St. Ives. Rait Kerr, Mrs. H., M.B.O.U., Paddocks, Copperkins Lane, Amer- sham, Bucks. Ray, R. L., Gwavas, Budock Vean, Falmouth. Ray, Mrs. S., Gwavas, Budock Vean, Falmouth. Reed, Dr. J., West Heath Avenue, Bodmin. Reed, Mrs. M., Broadhanger, Froxfleld, Petersfield, Hampshire. Rendell, L. W., Turlea, Stokeclimsland, Callington. Rham, The Rev. R. C, Madron Vicarage, Penzance. Richards, Mrs. A., Lake View, Tory, Ponsanooth, Truro. •Richards, P. H., Lake View, Tory, Ponsanooth, Truro. Richards, S. H., Vicarage Road, St. Agnes, Cornwall. Richardson, W. L., Chy-an«-carn, West Hill, Wadebridge. Roberts, Miss D. W., Milton, Trevone, Padstow. Roberts, Miss N. M., 7, Porthpean Road, St. Austell. Roberts, Miss Vere, Crossfield, Mawnan, Falmouth. 54 Robson, J., Mayfield, Park Holly, Camborne. Robson, Mrs. A. D., Mayfield, Park Holly, Camborne. Rogers, C. T. H., Carwinnion, Mawnan Smith, near Falmouth. Rogers, Miss E. P., Minalto, Church Street, St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly. Rogers, Miss F., The Crossways, Falmouth. Rogers, J. L., C.A., J.P., Penrose, Helston. Rogers, Miss Marjorie, Milgey, Newquay. Rolt, Mrs. J. U. S., Knock Laverock, Bodmin. Roper, B. F. H., Higher Crelly, Wendron, Helston. *Roper, Capt. E. G., D.S.O., D.S.C., Polmayne, St. Minver. Roseveare, C. R., St. Thomas' Road, Launceston. Roseveare, Miss I., 9, Roy den Road, Launceston. Rosewarne, J. N., Cliff side Private Hotel, Perranporth. Rosewarne, Miss I. M., Cliffside Private Hotel, Perranporth. Rougier, Mrs. F., Trerose Vean, Mawnan, Falmouth. Rowe, E. A., Barclays Bank House, Camborne. Rowe, M., Hea Cottage, Heamoor, Penzance. Rowe, W. S., 1, Ivor Close, Alderney Road, Guildford, Surrey. *Rule, Miss J. M., 6, Harrison Terrace, Truro. Ryves, Lt.-Col. B. H., Wurdwan, Mawgan, Newquay (Joint Hon. Secretary). Ryves, Mrs., Mawgan, Newquay. Ryves, Miss S. C, Scarteen, Headland Avenue, Seaford, Sussex.

Salm, Mrs. R., Tregenna, Pendarves Road, Camborne. Samuel, Miss B. F. M., 27, Yew House, Shardelers Road, London, S.E.14. Sargent, H. B., 8, Bayview Terrace, Porthleven, Helston. Savage, B. F., 15, Victoria Parade, Torquay. :i:Sawle, A. C, 10, Stafford Terrace, Houndsiscombe Road, Plymouth. Scoble, Miss L. W., St. Stephen's, Launceston. Seddon, Miss H., 17, The Warren, St. Ives. Sellon, Miss M. D., Windyridge, Polzeath, Wadebridge. Semmens, R. J., Dromana, Tremorvah, Truro. Semmens, Mrs. E. L., Dromana, Tremorvan, Truro. Sewart, Miss D., Lower Treneague, Wadebridge. Sexton, Miss, West Cornwall School, Penzance. Shearer, Mrs. G., Westaway, Barnstaple, N. Devon. Shenton, Mrs. C. A., The Vicarage, St. Kew, Bodmin. Sherley-Price, The Rev. L., M.A., R.N., St. Cadoc, Essa Rd., Saltash. Sherlock, A., 1, Tremelling Villa, Mt. Ambrose, Redruth. Sherlock, Mrs. J. J., 1, Tremelling Villas, Mount Ambrose, Redruth. Sherlock, T. J., 1, Tremelling Villa, Mount Ambrose, Redruth. Simms, G. W., Little Trefewha, Praze, Camborne. Singer, Professor Charles, Kilmarth, Par. Sitwell, Mrs., Elm Cottage, Truro. Skilbeck, Miss A. T., Trevanson, Wadebridge. Skinner, Miss M., St. Enodoc Golf Hotel, Rock, Wadebridge. Smith, Miss A. M., Lynn Allen, Truro. Smith, A. V., Telford, Hill Barton Road, Exeter. Smith, F. R., Telford, Hill Barton Road, Exeter. Smith, Miss M. Hill, Windmill House, St. Minver, Wadebridge. Smith, M., Bellenden, Langbank, Renfrewshire. Smith, Mrs. M. L., Bellenden, Langbank, Renfrewshire.

55 Soper, Miss M. B., Fiona, Rock, Wadebridge. •Southern, J. B., Penmount Farm, Liskeard. Spenlove-Spenlove, Mrs. B., Orchard Flower Farm, Madron, Penzance. Sprent, W., Widemouth Bridge Cottage, Marhamchurch, Bude. Stafford, Mrs. Truro Vean, Truro. . Stafford, Miss P., 15, Berry Road, Newquay. Staite, Mrs. F. A., Carlidnack, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth. Stanbury, G., Daymer Bay House, Trebetherick, Wadebridge. •Stauffer, Miss M. V., 22, Victoria Road, St. Austell. Steele, Lieut. W., D.C.L.I., The Barracks, Bodmin. Stephens, Mrs. M. S., Rosemaen, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth. Stephens, Miss R., Hayne, Newquay. Stephens, T. John, Nanslone, Mawgan, Helston. Stevens, C. J., F.Z.S., M.B.O.U., 2, Gordon Ter., Lamb Park, Par. Stokes, Miss S., Tregurrian, Newquay. Stoney, Mrs. D. A., Stokelake House, Chudleigh, S. Devon. •Streather, Miss B. J. M., Hilary, Curgurrel, Portscatho. Sykes, A. N., Thorpe End, Almondbury, Huddersfield. •Symons, R., Spray View, St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly. •Symons, Mrs., Spray View, St. Mary's Isles of Scilly.

Tamblyn, J. T., Carbeile House, Torpoint. Tangye, D., Rorminack, St. Bury an, Penzance. Taylor, Mrs. K., Greengates, Lower Sea Lane, Charmouth, Dorset. Teague, Miss K. E., Trewithen, St. Mawgan, near Newquay. Thomas, Mrs. R., Trevitho, Pentire Avenue, Newquay. Thompson, Miss M. S., M.A., Trewoon, Poldhu Cove, Mullion. Tomlin, Miss J., Polgoon, Penzance. Trahair, Miss M. Loveday, The Cottage, Dousland, Yelverton, Devon. Tranter, Miss G. M., 2, St. Michael's Terrace, Penzance. Travers, Mrs. D. M., J.P., Gwel Meneth, Liskeard. Tregenza, C. W., The Cottage, Doulting, Shepton Mallet, Somerset. Tregenza, L. A., Faculty of Arts, Fouad 1st University, Giza, Cairo, Egypt. Tregenza, V. L., Redenek, Barripper Road, Camborne. Tregenza, Mrs. M. L. G., Redenek, Barripper Road, Camborne. Tregenza, W. A., Boslandew House, Paul, Penzance. Treleaven, R. B., M.B.O.U., Rockmount, Dutson Road, Launceston. Trevethan, R. M., The Observatory, Falmouth. Trinick, M. E. N., Newton, Lanhydrock, Bodmin. Trudgian, Miss M. E., 2, Marcus Hill, Newquay. Tucker, T. C. J., 6, Tregoddick Cottage, Madron, near Penzance. Tully, R. W., 12, Seacroft Road, St. Budeaux, Plymouth. Tunnard, John, Tredinnick, Lamorna, Penzance. Tunnard, Mrs. M., •Tredinnick, Lamorna, Penzance. Turk, Dr. F. A., Ph.D., F.Z.S., F.R.E.S., F.R.A.S., Shang-ri-la, Reskadinnick, Camborne. Turner, H. J., 4, Fore Street, St. Ives.

Tyacke, Miss E. E., Brill, Flushing, Falmouth. Veall, Mrs. L. E., Fore Street, St. Dennis. Venn, Mrs. G. M., The Studio, Morreps, Lelant, near St. Ives. Vessey, Mrs. N. A. M., Weir Cottage, Restronguet. Vince, A. A. P., 14, Church Hill, Winchmore Hill, London, N.12. Visick, H. A., 7, Pydar Street, Truro. 56 Visick, Mrs. M. P., Clayton, Perranwell Station. Vivian, Nancy, Lady, M.B.E., Windy rush, Treyarnon Bay. Vyvyan, Lady, Trelowarren, Mawgan, Helston.

Waithman, J. S., Ferry Climb, Polruan-by-Fowey. Waithman, Mrs. R. M., Ferry Climb, Polruan-by-Fowey. Wakefield, H., The Old Rectory, Inkpen, Newbury, Berks. Wales, Miss M., Blue Seas, James Meadow, Newlyn. *Wall, Mrs. E. M., Caerleon, Trebetherick, N. Cornwall. Wallis, Miss D., Valley Edge, Trethevy, Tintagel. Ward, J. H., Flat 1, 43, England's Lane, London, N.W.3. Ward, Mrs. P., Pendragon Cottage, Tintagel. Ware, E. H., High Beech, Woodbury, near Exeter. Warner, G. Macd., Clapper, Wadebridge. Warnington, Miss E. M., Seaward, Fowey. Watkins, Miss D., Pengowan, Point, near Truro. •Watson, H. G., Worthylands, Trebetherick, Wadebridge. •Watson, Mrs. M. N., Worthylands, Trebetherick, Wadebridge. Watts, W. S„ Penvean, Manaccan, Helston. Watts, Mrs., Penvean, Manaccan, Helston. Weatherill, F. W., County Grammar School, Redruth. •Webster, M. A., 14, Shirley Drive, Hove, 4. Weeks, Mrs. R. P., Trehayle, West Hill, Wadebridge. Welton, W. K., Little Priory, Ipplepen, near Newton Abbot. Wesley, Miss O., 4, South Parade, Penzance. •West, Mrs. E. L., 24, Carminoe Way, Newquay. Westmacott, Miss E., 13, Roydon Road, Launceston. Westrup, Miss E., Lamorna Gate, St. Buryan. Whelan, Miss E. M., 10, Coombe Villas, Saltash. White, Lady A. B., Mullion Cottage, Bar Road, Mawnan Smith Falmouth. White, Miss A., Katoomba, The Crescent, Truro. White, G. P., Gwel Efan, Southern Road, Callington. White, Mrs., Gwel Efan, Southern Road, Callington. *White, Mrs. N., The Lodge, St. Anthony-in-Roseland, Portscatho. Whittingham, Miss M., Penwarren, Crackington Haven, Bude. Wilkinson, Mrs., Windmill, St. Minver. Wiilcocks, Mrs. B., Little Strand, Rock, Wadebridge. Willcocks, Miss E. G., Estia, Highcliff, Polzeath, near Wadebridge Wiilcocks, T. J., Tregorden, Wadebridge. Willett, Miss R. J. W., Calais, Amble, Wadebridge. Williams, Mrs. Charles, Trewidden, Buryas Bridge, Penzance. Williams, Brigadier S., Scorrier House, Redruth. Willmore, C. F., Tregwylan, St. Mawes, Falmouth. Willmore, Miss M., 4, Florence Terrace, Falmouth. Willyams, Mrs., Carnanton, St. Columb. Wills, F. H., Cliff Villa, Wadebridge. Winter, R. L., Rockmount, Hill Barton Road, Exeter. Witting, Miss M., The Cottage, Beaumont Terrace, Lincoln. Wood, Miss D. Scobell, 31, Trebarthwith Crescent, Newquay. Wood, Miss M., 25, Carminow Way, Newquay. Wood, The Rev. E. F., Trelawne, Looe. •Wooltorton, G. C, Beardon Barton, Boyton, Launceston. Worth, Miss V., Truvady, Boscawen Road, Falmouth. 57 Wright, Miss R., Anchorage, North Parade, Falmouth. Wynn-Werninck, Mrs., Old Cottage, Pentire Glaze, St. Minver.

Young, Mrs. E. A., Polventor, Condor Villas, Budock Water, near Falmouth. Youngs, R. E. S., Victoria College, Jersey.

ASSOCIATES Adams, R. G., Pathside, Lympstone, Exmouth. Smith, T. F., St. Clement, Truro.

58 THE COMMITTEE FOR 1956

President: Lt.-Col. Sir Edward Bolitho, K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O., J.P. Chairman: Dr. R. H. Blair

Honorary Treasurer: S. A. Martyn, Esq.

Joint Honorary Secretaries: Lt.-Col. B. H. Ryves Miss H. M. Quick The Rev. J. E. Beckerlegge

Committee Members: Dr. G. Allsop, Mr. Bridger, Mrs. Carter, Messrs. G. H. Harvey, W. P. Kennedy, R. H. Meares, J. L. Palmer, A. G. Parsons, J. B. Southern, T. J. Stephens, S. J. Stevens, Miss Wales.

THE COMMITTEE FOR 1957

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

Chairman: Dr. R. H. Blair

Honorary Treasurer: S. A. Martyn, Esq.

Joint Honorary Secretaries: Lt.-Col. B. H. Ryves Miss H. M. Quick The Rev. J. E. Beckerlegge

Committee Members: Col. W. E. Almond, Col. W. R. Bertram, Mrs. Birtill, J. A. D. Bridger, W. P. Kennedy, Mrs. Carter, G. H. Harvey, Mrs. Meares, A. G. Parsons, J. B. Southern, T. J. Stephens, C. J. Stevens, Mrs. Visick, Miss Wales.

59 INDEX

How to use it. The names of birds are arranged in strict alphabetical order in the following Index to this Report, like the Telephone Directory— thus ** Blue Tit" will be found under " Blue," and " Common Sand­ piper " under "Common": there is no cross indexing, e.g., "Tit, Blue."

The number following the name of each bird is the same as that at the left-hand margin of the pages containing records of birds: and the letters following the number, e.g., CN, are abbrevi­ ations for the different sections of the Report.

CN Cornish Notes. Pages 8—23 CAD Arrival and Departure of Cornish Breeding Migrants. Pages 24&25 WS Walmsley Sanctuary and Camel Estuary District. Page 26 CS Cornish Seas. Page 27 SI Scilly Isles Notes. Pages 28—34 SAD Arrival and Departure of Scilly Isles Breeding Migrants. Page 35 RRB Recovery of Ringed Birds. Page 23 To use the Index find the name of the bird of which records are wanted: the letters following its name indicate in which sections of the Report that bird is recorded: the record in any section can then readily be found preceded by the key number.

The key number is the same for any bird in all the sections being the 14 check-list number " from Volume V of the " Handbook." Arctic Skua. 493 CN SI Avocet. 451 CN

Bar-tailed Godwit. 386 CN Bee-eater. 231 CN SI Bewick's Swan. 301 CN WS SI Blackcap. 162 CN (J AD SAD Black Guillemot. 501 CN Black-tailed Godwit. 387 CN SI Black-headed Gull. 478 CN Black Redstart. 202 CN Black Tern. 462 CN SI Black-throated Diver. 378 CN SI Blue-headed Wagtail. 84 CN Bluethroat. 205 SI Brambling. 42 CN WS SI 60 Brent Goose. 312/3 CN British Lesser Black-backed Gull. 485 CN Bullfinch. 32/33 CN Buzzard. 269 CN ws

Carrion Crow. 3 CN ChiffchafT. 129 CAD SAD Common Gull. 481 CN Common Scoter. 339 CN Common Snipe. 395 SI Common Tern. 469 CN SI Cormorant. 346 CN Corn Bunting. 43 CN Corncrake. 504 CN SAD Cuckoo. 240 CN CAD SAD Curlew Sandpiper. 406 CN WS

Dotterel. 446 SI Dunlin. 404 CN CS

Eider. 337 CN

Fieldfare. 173 CN Firecrest. 128 CN SI Fulmar. 368 CN

Gadwall. 318 CN SI Garden Warbler. 161 CN CAD SI SAD Golden Oriole. 17 SI Golden Plover. 440 WS Goosander. 342 CN Grasshopper Warbler. 145 CAD SAD Great Crested Grebe. 370 CN SI Great Grey Shrike. 114 CN Great Northern Diver. 376 CN Great Skua. 491 CN CS Great Spotted Woodpecker. 237 CN Greenland Wheatear. 187 SI Greenshank. 432 CN WS Green Sandpiper. 424 CN Grey Lay Goose. 303 CN WS Grey Phalarope. 400 CN SI Grey Plover, 444 CN 61 Heron. 289 CN Herring Gull. 482 CN RRB Hooded Crow. 2 SI Hoopoe. 232 CN SI House Martin. 222 CAD SAD

Icterine Warbler. 155 SI

Jay. 11 CN

Kentish Plover. 439 CN Kestrel. 263 SI Kingfisher. 234 SI Kittiwake. 489 CN Knot. 403 CN WS

Lapland Bunting. 58 SI Lapwing. 449 WS Leach's Forktailed Petrel. 351 CS Lesser Grey Shrike. 113 SI Lesser Redpoll. 25 SI Linnet. 30 CN Little Bunting. 54 SI Little Gull. 477 CN Little Ringed Plover. 438 CN Little Stint. 407 CN SI Long-tailed Duck. 334 CN

Magpie. 7 CN Mallard. 317 WS Manx Shearwater. 355 CN Marsh Harrier. 271 SI Meadow Pipit. 76 CS Merlin. 262 CN Montagu's Harrier. 272 SI

Nightingale. 203 SI Nightjar. 227 CAD Northern Guillemot. 498 CN

Ortolan Bunting. 50 CN SI

62 Partridge. 518 SI Peregrine Falcon. 259 WS SI Pheasant. 517 SI Pied Fly-catcher. 123 CN Pied Wagtail. 90 CN SI Pintail. 325 CN Puffin. 503 CN

Quail. 520 CN SI

Red-backed Shrike. 119 CN SI Redstart. 201 CN Red-throated Diver. 379 CN Redwing. 178 CN Reed Bunting. 55 CN Ring Ousel. 182 CN SI Roseate Tern. 468 CN SI Ruff. 417 CN WS SI

Sanderling. 416 CN Sand-Martin. 223 CAD SAD Scandinavian Lesser Black-backed Gull. 484 CN Scaup Duck. 331 CN WS Sedge Warbler. 153 CAD SAD Shag. 348 CN Shelduck. 315 CN Shoveler. 326 CN WS Skylark. 70 CN Siskin. 21 CN Smew. 344 CN WS Snow Bunting. 59 CN SI Sooty Shearwater. 363 CS Song Thrush. 175 CN RRB Sparrow Hawk. 277 SI Spoonbill. 287 CN Spotted Crake. 505 SI Spotted Ply-catcher. 121 CN CAD SAD Spotted Redshank. 431 CN WS SI Starling. 14 CN RRB Stock Dove, 381 CN 63 Stonechat. 198 CN Storm Petrel. 350 CN Swallow. 220 CN CAD SI SAD Swift. 225 CAD SAD

Tawny Pipit. 74 SI Teal. 319 WS Tree Pipit. 75 SI Turnstone. 402 SI Turtle Dove. 383 CN CS SAD

Velvet Scoter. 340 CN

Water Pipit. 186 CN Wheatear. 186 CAD SAD Whinchat. 197 CAD SAD White-fronted Goose. 304 CN WS SI Whitethroat. 163 CAD SAD White Wagtail. 91 SI Whooper Swan. 300 CN SI Wigeon. 323 CN WS Willow Tit. 108 CN Willow Warbler. 132 CAD SAD Woodchat Shrike. 116 SI Wood Sandpiper. 423 CN Wood Warbler. 135 SAD Wryneck. 239 CN SI

Yellow Wagtail. 88 CN CAD SAD

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