TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Preamble ...... 3

The Passing of Mr. T. J. Willcocks ...... 5

List of Contributors ...... 6

Cornish Notes ...... 8

Arrival and Departure Tables ...... 35

The Isles of Scilly ...... 40

Arrival and Departure of Migrants in the Isles of Scilly ... 50

Wildfowl Counts in Cornwall ...... 52

Bird Life on and about the Wolf Rock ...... 54

Some Observations at Dozmary Pool ...... 56

Trethias Island ...... 58

Birds of the Parish of St. Breward ...... 58

Visible Migration from the North Coast of West Cornwall— Part II: Autumn; Part III: Spring ...... 67

Some Further Notes on the Blue-headed Wagtail in West

Cornwall ...... 73

The Macmillan Library ...... 76

The Society's Rules ...... 78

Balance Sheet ...... 79

List of Members ...... 80

Committee for 1959 ...... 94

Index ...... 95 TWENTY-NINTH REPORT OF The Cornwall Bird Watching and Preservation Society 1959 Edited by B. H. RYVES, J. E. BECKERLEGGE, G. ALLSOP (kindly assisted by H. M. QUICK, R. H. BLAIR & A. G. PARSONS)

The membership of the Society continues to increase and has now reached six hundred and eighty-eight; during the year fifty-one new members have been elected, eleven have resigned and three have died. Mr. T. J. Willcocks, of Tregorden, died early in Decem­ ber, 1959. He was one of the earliest and most valued members of the Society and, as Warden of the Walmsley Sanctuary, was well known to all who visited there. Col. Ryves contributes an obituary later in this issue. Tregorden is remaining in the possession of the Willcocks family and the present occupiers are willing to allow members of the Society the facilities at the Sanctuary they enjoyed during Mr. Willcocks' lifetime. It was decided at the Executive Committee that an observation hut should be erected, overlooking the Walmsley Sanctuary, as a memorial to the late Mr. T. J. Willcocks. It is hoped that all members will send a donation for this purpose to the Treasurer, Mr. S. A. Martyn, Pen-y-Bryn, Wadebridge. On February 14th, a meeting was held in Truro at which Mr. Parsons initiated a discussion on the technique of field observation, followed by a short film of terns and waders. It is intended to make this type of meeting a regular feature of the Society's activities. The 28th Annual General Meeting was held in the Museum, Truro on April 11th, at which Sir Edward Bolitho, Dr. Blair, Mr. Martyn, Col. Ryves and the Rev. J. E. Beckerlegge were re-elected as President, Chairman, Treasurer and Secretaries, respectively. In place of Miss Quick, resigned, Dr. G. Allsop was elected a Secretary. Under Rule 6 Miss Wales and Messrs. Bridger, Kennedy, Harvey, Parsons, Southern and Stephens retired from the ex-Committee, and Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Visick, Miss Quick, Miss Whelan and Mr. C. J. Stevens were elected thereto. In recognition of Miss Quick's services to the Society, she was elected an honorary member. At this meeting Dr. Blair showed his film of bird life on the Isles of Scilly. The Autumn Meeting took place on 1st November, when Mr. G. Atkinson Willes of the Severn Wildfowl Trust showed a film of the rounding up, in Iceland, of geese and goslings during their flightless period, prior to ringing and weighing, the birds being released later. He also gave a talk on " Wildfowl Counts," explaining the objects and technique of this work. Cornwall is now included in this pro­ gramme and an account of this innovation is given elsewhere in this report by Mr. D. P. Holmes, the Organiser for the/County. There has been one meeting of the Executive Committee during the year. Field days were held under the leadership of Mr. Parsons, Although they were well attended, it is thought that many more members would find them helpful. Shooting took place on Porth Kidney Beach, Hayle Estuary, in August. Thanks to prompt action by a local member, and the co­ operation of the Police, it was soon stopped. Amongst the more unusual, casual and accidental visitors this year were Avocets at Hayle. It is to be hoped that this portends an extension westwards of their normal wintering area in the south­ west. A Little Egret was present in the same area from mid-October at least, to the end of the year. This is a remarkably long stay for a bird of this species, only exceeded by one in the winter of 1943-44. Other rarities noted include Crested Lark, Short Toed Lark, Water Pipit, Waxwing, Aquatic Warbler, Reed Warblers in a second local­ ity, Red-necked Grebe, Collared Dove and Pomatorhine Skua. The Society is now a Corporate Member of the British Trust for Ornithology and receives the Trust's publications regularly. The Journal of the B.T.O., Bird Studies, is in the library. Some mem­ bers of the Society have this year taken part in the Trust's enquiry into the status and changing habits of the Greater Spotted Wood­ pecker. The Society is also a Corporate Member of the Council of Nature. At the Autumn Meeting it was decided that in future the data of the Arrivals and Departures of all migrants should be recorded, and not only Cornish-breeding species. To do this properly more information will be needed, and members are asked to send all they can. At the same time, no one must feel hurt that his or her record is not included in the report; everyone cannot submit the first or last date. All data are valuable in forming the picture of migration in and through Cornwall. The Home Office, by Order No. 2009, 1959, has made Trethias Island a bird sanctuary with effect from January 1st, 1960. A brief account of how this has been achieved is given in this report by Mr. J. L. Palmer, an honorary member of the Society, to whose generosity and pertinacity this success is mainly due. A grant was made by the Society which enabled the St. Agnes, Isles of Scilly, Observatory Report to be published. Members are asked to send their mainland records for the year to the Rev. J. E. Beckerlegge, St. Crowan Vicarage, Praze, Cam­ borne, before January 15th. Records arriving after that date may be too late for inclusion in the report. Isles of Scilly records should be sent to Miss H. M. Quick, Priglis, St. Agnes, Isles of Scilly, before January 15th, Members should send their subscriptions to the Treasurer, and not to any of the Secretaries. The Society is grateful to Mr. Wills who has again been good enough to audit the accounts. 4 THE PASSING OF MR. T. J. WILLCOCKS It is quite unthinkable that this Report should reach publica­ tion without words of sincerest tribute to the sterling qualities of Mr. Wiilcocks. He passed to his Rest early in December, mercifully without a previous period of serious ill-health. I first knew Jimmy Willcocks in the early 1920's, when we soon became close friends. I was a local Honorary Secretary of the R.S.P.B. and he was an Honorary Bird Watcher in it. He was one of my keenest and most helpful supporters throughout my activities in 1930 in connection with the founding of the Society. He became, of course, one of the inaugural members. In 1939, when the Walmsley Sanctuary became the property of the Society, T. J. W. gave valuable help and advice. The sanctuary is on the border of his farm at Tregorden. From that time up to his death T. J. W. has been a tower of strength to the Society. He kept a close watch on the birds which visited the sanctuary, and saw to it that the Laws of Bird Protection were strictly enforced. He was not only a keen, but also a very skilled ornithologist. Rarely did any new visiting bird escape his eagle eye. Further, he was always in close touch with all birds in the Camel Estuary below and beyond the boundary of the sanctuary. He was greatly respected by all persons who dwell in the neighbourhood. The name of " Walmsley Sanctuary " and " Jimmy Willcocks " are closely knitted together, and the former has suffered a severe blow by the loss of its better half. Birds of prey (notably Montagu's Harriers) commanded his close attention and affection. Not only the members of the Society, but also all his many fiends outside it will deeply miss him. B. H. RYVES.

The Society is to erect an observation hut overlooking the Walmsley Sanctuary as a memorial to Mr. Willcocks. Please send your donations to the Treasurer, Mr. S. A. Martyn, Pen-y-Bryn, Wadebridge.—Eds.

5 LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS

G. A. Dr. G. Allsop. W. E. A. Lieut.-Col. W. E. Almond. J. E. B. Rev. J. E. Beckerlegge. A. B. A. Beswetherick. R. H. B. Dr. R. H. Blair. G. B. G. Brenton. P. E. C. Mrs. F. E. Carter. H. P. O. C. H. P. O. Cleave. E. M. C. E. M. Cock. E. C. E. Cohen (non-member). M. C. Mrs. M. Cuddy. B. W. E. B. W. Edwards (non-member). N. B. E. N. B. Exelby. C. V. E. C. V. Eyre. R. G. R. Gendall. J. S. G. J. S. Gilbert. A. H. G. A. H. Glanville. B. F. H. Rev. B. F. Harvey. H. H. Miss H. Harvey. C. J. H. C. J. Henty (non-member). D. P. H. D. P. Holmes. M. R. H. M. R. Holmes (non-member). H. R. K. Mrs. H. Rait Kerr. R. K. R. Khan. B. K. B. King. J. F. H. M. J. F. H. Mance. H. M.-G. H. Mayer-Gross (non-member). R. H. & M. J. M. Mr. and Mrs. Meares. K. O. N. K. O. Nash. A. G. P. A. G. Parsons. N. R. P. N. R. Phillips. 6 E. R. Mrs. E. Richards. P. H. R. P. H. Richards. W. S. R. W. S. Rowe. H. B. S. H. B. Sargent. A. C. S. A. C. Sawle. F. R. S. F. R. Smith. C. J. S. C. J. Stevens. M. T. Miss M. Titmuss. C. W. T. C. W. Tregenza. M. A. D. W. M. A. D. Webster. E. M. W. Miss E. M. Whelan. T. J. W. T. J. Willcocks. T. R. J. W. T. R. J. Williams. K. O. W. Miss K. Orr Wilson.

7 CORNISH NOTES 1 RAVEN. In mid Cornwall a nest with four or five young, in one of the arches of a railway viaduct. The nest was circa 50 feet below the rails, and circa 100 feet above the valley. A railway­ man told me that the site had been used by Ravens for " the last 20 years." C.J.S. August 15th. At Davidstow Moor, a party of 15 soaring on a thermal, dispersed just as another two arrived. H.M.-G. 2 HOODED CROW. November 8th. One seen amongst sheep at Reskajeage, Camborne North Cliffs. Presumably the same bird about three miles farther west at Ashill on November 14th. A.G.P. 14 STARLING. Establishing Pecking Order observed at St. Just-in-Penwith. On July 10th, a party of eight young Starlings came to my garden, where there is a bird bath. They came to the bath in two's and three's and then put up a threat display which con­ sisted of drawing themselves up stiffly, with beaks pointing upwards. No aggressive action or fighting took place, but in each case priority was conceded to one bird, which then had his bath undisturbed. When three were involved, the two defeated birds would return after the first bird had finished, when a similar trial display settled their order of precedence. These displays to settle priority took place on each visit to the bird bath on that and the following day, but not subsequently. R. H. B. 17 GOLDEN ORIOLE. May 20th. At Ladock, a female. A.C.S, 20 GOLDFINCH. September 16th. At St. Just-in-Penwith, a pair still feeding two young. R.H.B. 21 SISKIN. October 14th. At Porth Quin, one male eating dandelion seeds. H.M.-G. November 21st. At Kirland, Amble, at least eight. H.M.-G. November 22nd. Ten flew out of a field of kale at Halse- town, near St. Ives. N.R.P. Unusually numerous in small parties, which were rather generally distributed from mid-October to the end of November, e.g., from October 14th to the 30th October probably the same party of area six birds around Trewirgie, Redruth and Redruth Hospital. During November a party of nine at Carnsew, Hayle, appeared to be separate from birds normally present in St. Erth Woods. Birds were also present in Tehidy Woods, at Penrose, Trenear, near Helston, Kennack, the Lizard, Scorrier and Illogan Woods. During December the numbers appeared to be smaller, and the alder haunts were occupied by about the usual numbers. A.G.P. Cornish Notes 28/29 TWITE. October 9th. At Widemouth Bay, three with mixed flock of finches. F.E.C. Full details supplied.—Eds.

30 LINNET. September 10th. At Crowan Reservoirs, a flock of over 350. J.E.B.

33 BULLFINCH. Towards the end of November they became more than usually numerous along the roadside hedges, and have remained so. A.G.P. This was very noticeable in the parish of Crowan. J.E.B.

36 CROSSBILL. July 22nd. One admitted to Bird Hospital, Mousehole. per R.H.B. 40/41 CHAFFINCH. October 9th. At Trevose Head, a westward movement. H.M.-G. October 16th. At Kellan Head, a considerable movement east to south-east. H.M.-G. Examination of feeding flocks around Redruth during the first half of November showed a marked preponderance of first winter males. As winter flocks often consist mainly of one sex in one plumage phase, a study of numbers and distribution of sexes in the flocks might be worth while. A.G.P.

42 BRAMBLING. October 30th. Near Boscastle, one. H.M.-G. November 1st. Near St. Ives, two. N.R.P. November 17th. Near Blisland, six. W.E.A. December 11th. Near Camelford station, one. H.M.-G. December 24th. Bodmin Moor, one. W.E.A. Frequently noted with Chaffinches from the end of October, but never more than three or four amongst about a 100 other finches. After the end of November, appeared to be less numerous among feeding flocks, but by awaiting the arrival of mixed finches at their roosts it could always be found. A.G.P.

43 CORN BUNTING. April 1st. A flock of over 40 near St. Minver. H.M.-G. 9 Cornish Notes 49 CIRL BUNTING. June 7th. The male of a pair at Cambrose, Redruth, was seen entering a closed barn containing threshings, and collecting food. This pair is the only pair known to me for several miles around Redruth : the territory has been occupied for nine years at least. A.G.P.

59 SNOW BUNTING. April 11th. A male in breeding dress at Widemouth. F.EiC April 14th. At Predannack Head, near Mullion, one adult male. A few traces of brown on the head, otherwise in summer plumage. per W.E.A October 25th. At Kelsey Head, a party of eight. A.H.G. October 25th. On St. Ives Island, one. R.K. N.R.P. October 31st. At Trevose Head, one. H.M.-G. November 7th. At Godrevy Head, one. A.G.P. November 13th. At Trelawder, St. Minver, one. F.C.V.E. 66 SHORT-TOED LARK. August 10th. At Tintagel, one. When first flushed from the ground, flew in an undulating manner to a rock outcrop, uttering a lark-like chirrup. The general colouring was pale sandy buff. Observed through tele­ scope in good light, the following features noted : The throat, breast and underparts were unstreaked buffish- brown, with a pale greyish band across the upper breast. The crown was red streaked with dark; neck and back sandy col­ oured, but darker than under-parts; the back being streaked in a normal lark-like fashion. Wings were more or less sandy coloured with darker primaries. Tail was darker than the body with white outer feathers. Legs sandy buff; bill, short and stubby, and gait, lark-like. On flushing the bird for the second time, it called " chip." In size, similar to nearby Wheatears. B.W.E. This record has been accepted by " British Birds " Rarities Committee.—Eds.

68 CRESTED LARK. June 14th. On the edge of Bodmin Moor, near St. Breward, at circa 800 feet above sea level. The bird attracted my attention first by the tawny appear­ ance of the upper-parts. I had a short, but good, view of the bird at about 15 yards range in good light (binoculars 10x40). It then flew on to a low earth and stone wall some distance away, where I obtained a good side view at some 10 yards distance for about two minutes. It was then attacked by.a female Wheatear and driven off out of sight. I could not find it again. 10 Cornish Notes Points observed in the field (comparison made with Skylark nearby). About skylark size, sometimes appearing a little smaller; plumper and with appreciably shorter tail. Bill distinctly down- curved, thickish. Crest long and sharp-pointed : seen erect for a short time. Upper parts tawny, lighter than in skylark and less conspicuously marked. Under-parts : fairly broad dark brown streaks on buffish-grey breast in well defined zone. Below, very light whitish. Tail (seen well in flight) : outer feathers chestnut buff, centre of tail dark brown (or blackish at a little distance). There was no white on the wings (and nothing similar to the mark on the closed wing of the Woodlark). No white in the tail. I did not hear any note. I am well familiar with the sky­ lark and the Woodlark, and have a great deal of experience of crested larks in the field in Europe, Africa and Asia. W.E.A. This record was not accepted by " British Birds " Rare Birds Committee.—Eds.

70 SKYLARK. October 14th and 19th. At Kellan Head and Trevose Head, odd birds flew out to sea in direction between north and west. H.M.-G. October 18th. At Lizard Point, with wind strong south-west, circa 108 flew out south, and 10 flew out south-west between 0843 and 1000 hours. Other birds apparently coasting. H.M.-G.

75 TREE PIPIT. A nest near Hingham Mill, Wadebridge, was built in the cup of an old Song Thrush's nest in a rocky bank above the railway line. H.M.-G.

76 MEADOW PIPIT. At the Lizard, Meadow Pipits seen flying southwards, with strong S.W. wind blowing, on October 18th, and on 19th at Trevose Head, when a strong N.W. wind was blowing, a few birds flew off northwards. H.M.-G.

79 WATER PIPIT. August 15th. At Marazion Marsh, J. Wesley and I saw one with Pied Wagtails,. An obvious Pipit. Very pale brown mantle and crown : light under-parts—no yellow at all on body. Con­ spicuous white eye stripe; double light wing bar showing at rest. White outer tail feathers seen in flight; dark legs. A.C.S. 84 BLUE-HEADED WAGTAIL. Ponsandane, Penzance : April 18th. One. A.G.P. May 5th. One. R.H.B. 11 Cornish Notes Marazion Marsh : April 26th. One typical male, and one intermediate type male. May 10th. One typical male, and one apparent " thunbergi" in first summer dress. (See also special paper). A.G.P. May 20th. A male and female present, but not seen to­ gether; on May 27th, with G.A., one male seen; on June 8th, two males present, one carrying food, and on June 23rd, two, possibly three, males seen. J.E.B. August 25th—27th. One seen. A.C.S. September 2nd. One male in full summer plumage. B,K. August 20th. At Gwithian Towans, one adult female con­ sorting with Yellow Wagtails. A.G.P.

88 YELLOW WAGTAIL. June 18th. One male seen in marsh adjoining Red River, Gwithian Bridge, occupying territory. A little later a pair seen collecting food from surface of Gwithian Pond, and flying with it to the aforementioned marsh. J.E.B.

89 GREY WAGTAIL. Of a resident pair in St. Mawgan, the male is well known locally for the habit of flying up and attacking his reflection in a mirror formed by the bright wheel discs of parked cars. On October 16th was watched doing this 15 times without a pause. B.F.H.

90 PIED WAGTAIL. A pair attempted nesting in a coal truck at St. Blazey, and when this was moved during shunting, the birds built again in another truck in the same position. This also proved abortive. C.J.S.

100 BLUE TIT. Opening of milk bottles by Blue Tits was noted on an average, on alternate days, from January 1st until mid-February, and from then until August about once on every two weeks. On May 4th a Great Tit was seen to open one. D.P.H. At Crowan Vicarage, Tits frequently opened bottles during November and December, within a few minutes of delivery. On one occasion, when cream was left, the cream carton was opened and the milk bottles ignored. J.E.B.

108 WILLOW TIT. Present throughout the year at Tamar Lake. F.E.C. 120 WAXWING. February 22nd—March 17th. Near Bodieve, one. H.P.O.C. H.M.-G. T.J.W. 12 Cornish Notes November 27th. Near Wainhouse Corner, on Bude-Tintagel road, two feeding on hawthorn berries. F.E.C. 121 SPOTTED FLYCATCHER. At Allet, a pair began to build on June 23rd. On the 28th, there were two eggs. Young hatched July 14th. On July 23rd the nest, containing three well feathered young, was pulled to the ground (a drop of 10 feet) by Magpies. The young survived and escaped to a nearby hedge, adults continuing to feed them. On July 24th the young were being fed three feet up in a cupressus. Adults and three young left the area on July 29th. The adults made violent assaults on Magpies whenever they appeared after the incident. G.A. 123 PIED FLYCATCHER. April 14th. One male at Gwithian. A.G.P. September 5th. Roughtor Farm, near Camelford, one. W.E.A. September 6th... At Halsetown, one. N.R.P. September 6th. Atthe Wolf Rock; one. A.B. September 12th. „At St. Just-in-Pehwith, one. M.C. September 24th—26th. At St.; Just-in-Penwith, one. R.H.B. M.C. C.W.T. September 27th. At Clodgy, St. Ives, one. N.R.P. October 9th & 10th. At Trevose Head Lighthouse gardens, one. H.M.-G. 126/127 GOLDCREST. At Trevose Head, between five and 10 in the lighthouse gardens on October 9th, and several present on the 10th. H.M.-G. 128 FIRECREST. January 1st. In Penlee Park, Penzance, one. E.M.C. January 6th. At Penrose, one. A.G.P. January 23rd. In St. Ives Vicarage garden, one. N.R.P. February 4th. In Penlee Park, Penzance, one. E.M.C. March 12th. Near Holland Bridge, River Camel, one. W.E.A. November 11th—December 3rd. In Penlee Park, Penzance, one seen on five dates. E.M.C. December 1st. At old Quay House, Hayle Estuary, one. R.H. & M.J.M. 129 CHIFFCHAFF. Few winter records received. March 1st. At Redruth, one. R.G December, 11th. At Tregoney, one. G.A, December 31st. In Penlee Park, Penzance, one. E.M.C. 13 Cornish Notes 149 REED WARBLER. Small numbers in a south Cornish locality again present; six birds singing on June 3rd. Song noted until July 22nd. J.E.B. C.J.S. June 20th. Three birds at a locality in east Cornwall. E.M.W. K.O.W. 153 SEDGE WARBLER. June 3rd. One feeding like a leaf warbler in top of sycamore tree, about 25 feet from the ground. J.E.B. CJ.S,

154 AQUATIC WARBLER. September 2nd. At Marazion Marsh, one. First heard calling " tucc," similar to call of Sedge Warbler. When bird came into view, noted following details through 8x binoculars : A wide buff flange across the centre of the crown, well defined, but tapering narrowly towards the nape. Eye stripe was pale buff and wide. Upper-parts yellowish-brown with brown streaks commencing from the hind neck over the mantle and rump. Pronounced margin around the lores. Tail, buff-brown. Whole of the under-parts very pale buff, with very fine and short streaks on either side of the upper breast; from a distance the streaks appeared as a deeper smudge. Bill, pale horn on upper mandible; lower mandible pinkish horn, especially towards base. Legs, very pale flesh. B.K. This record has been accepted by " British Birds " Rarities Committee.—Eds.

162 BLACKCAP. More in evidence in the winter months than usually. January 23rd—February 6th. One in the garden of St. Ives vicarage. N.R.P. November 9th—December 21st. A male in Penlee Park, Penzance. E.M.C. November 21st. At Par, a pair eating ivy berries. T.R.J.W. November 29th. At Treloyhan, St. Ives, one. N.R.P. December 25th—31st. At Penlee Park, a female. Both this bird and the male, noted earlier, fed on ivy berries.

163 WHITETHROAT. July 20th. A disturbed fledgling Whitethroat fluttered out from bushes on side of Crowan Reservoirs, and pitched into the water 10 to 12 feet from the bank. It successfully swam back to dry land. J.E.B.

175/177 SONG THRUSH. Four nests of this species found in railway wagons, none of which successful. Two nests contained four eggs. C.J.S. 14 Cornish Notes During the period October 20th—November 10th, especially in the last week of October, this species became more numerous in the Ashill-Carlean-Gwealavellan hedges than I have ever previously noted. Upwards of 50 were disturbed in the road between Carlean entrance and the farm cottages lower down. On November 7th, at Godrevy Head, two Song Thrushes were seen well in a small quarry. One was a typical " British " race bird of generally syrup-brownish upper-parts and brown­ ish spots on rather yellowish under-parts. Its companion was a much darker bird, having greyish-tinged upper-parts and conspicuous dark markings on whitish under-parts. There was a notable contrast between the upper and under-parts of the latter bird. Both birds were watched through telescope and 8x glasses at a range of about 3-0 yards for 23 minutes. The inverted V markings on the breast were more pronounced, and its whole appearance agreed with the many " Continental" examples which I have seen and handled. A.G.P.

178/179 REDWING. February 3rd. At Crowan, amongst a flock of Redwings was one with abnormal colouring. Back, under-parts and tail very light cream with blue-grey tinge at certain angles. Very light brown head with cream superciliary stripe; flanks, legs, bill and eyes normal colour. The bird remained in the area until March 2nd. J.E.B. November 23rd. At Trenear, near Helston, I heard low sub- song from a large patch of hawthorns. Stopping to listen, after a period I heard a very beautiful solo voice give the typical full song from time to time, with continuous choral accompan­ iment. I have never previously heard full song in autumn in the British Isles. A.G.P.

184 BLACKBIRD. During May, Mrs. Demuth, of Nancledra, saw a male Blackbird, on her garden lawn, dragging towards a bush a dead, part-feathered, fledgling Blackbird. per R.H.B. A considerable influx in Crowan parish in the first half of November. On November 15th, 54 were counted feeding in fields adjoining one side of the road between Praze Station and Clowance Bridge (a distance of circa 700 yards). J.E.B.

197 WHINCHAT. A single bird seen near Dozmary Pool on May 2nd and May 16th, and a pair on July 4th. E.M.W. K.O.W. May 5th. At Trewornan, one. H.M.-G. August 27th. Near St. Breward, two. H.M.-G. August 30th. At Gwithian Towans, one male. A.G.P. September 4th and 5th. At Widemouth Bay, one. F.E.C. September 6th. At Crowan Reservoirs, three; one on Sep­ tember 22nd, 23rd, and two on September 30th. J.E.B. 15 Cornish Notes September 5th. Near St. Newlyn East, one bird present on September 5th, increasing to four on 8th, and about 15 on the 12th fly-catching on a rape field. By the next day all had gone. A.H.G. September 5th. At Carn Brea, Redruth, one. R.G. September 9th. At Trevose head, one. H.R.K. September 15th. At Constantine Bay, two. H.R.K. September 13th. One at Black Rock, Crowan. A.G.P. At St. Just, a family party of four. One remained until the 26th. R.H.B. During the first week of September up to five on Marazion Marsh. A.G.P. 198 STONECHAT Bred near Crowan Reservoirs. My first record of breeding at this locality. J.E.B.

201 REDSTART. April 4th. At Widemouth Bay, one female. F.E.C. June 13th. On the Cornish side of Werrington Park, near Launceston, cock seen with food in beak. Another heard giving alarm in nearby trees, but not seen, probably the hen. The nest was not found. R.G. August 10th. St. Just-in-Penwith, one male. R.H.B. September 6th. At St. Just-in-Penwith, one. R.H.B. September 24th—25th. At Par Beach, one. C.J.S. October 2nd—3rd. In my garden at Camborne, one. E.R.

218 DIPPER. October 29th. On the River Cober, Helston, one. J.S.G.

220 SWALLOW. May 28th. A considerable movement S.S.W. past Widemouth Bay. This reverse movement occurs every year. F.E.C. A large communal roost of 300—500 birds in reed beds on Par Beach. About 30 birds had started roosting there by June 15th, and by the end of July large numbers assembled, roosting there each night until at least September 3rd. C.J.S. Migrating birds in autumn " appear" at Mawgan Porth, flying in from North to North-East direction and then over St. Eval, East, in the direction of Liskeard and Plymouth-Prawle, Start Point. But where do they come from? Southern Ire­ land? Heaviest day, Monday, 14th September, when between 3,000 and 5,000 passed through. Last day of movement 21st Septem­ ber, after which none recorded again. B.F.H. 16 Cornish Notes At Constantine Bay, large numbers in parties of 20—30 fly­ ing North-East on September 8th, and a further movement of Swallows and Sand Martins seen flying in same direction at Trevose Head on the 14th. But at Trevose Head on September 9th, a movement of Swallows and Sand Martins seen flying West. H.R.K. 223 SAND MARTIN. August 6th. A single nest hole at top of cliff at Perran- porth. Young being fed. G.A.

225 SWIFT. June 19th. At Widemouth Bay a movement hugging the coast, flying S.S.W. Similar movements were also noted on June 21st and 23rd. F.E.C.

232 HOOPOE. March 11th. Near St. Just-in-Penwith, one. M.R.H. April 4th—8th. At Fowey, one. C.J.S. April 14th, 19th and 23rd. At Mullion, one. N.B.E. M.T.

234 KINGFISHER. September 15th. At Copperhouse, one hawking for flies. R.H. & M.J.M. 240 CUCKOO. May 4th. At Morvah, Miss H. M. Quick and I saw a Cuckoo on top of a stone wall struggling with a wriggling object, which it soon managed to swallow. It appeared to both of us that the prey must have been a slow-worm from its size, colour and shape. R.H.B. June 1st. At St. Just, with Mr. G. H. Harvey, a Cuckoo was seen flying with a wriggling object in its claws. On settling it transferred the object to its mouth. G.H.H., who had a longer view as he got out of the car I was driving, considered that the appearance of the prey strongly suggested that it was a slow- worm. This was consistent with my view of it. It is possible that the same bird was concerned in both incidents. R.H.B. 251 SHORT-EARED OWL. January 15th. Near St. Merryn airfield, one. H.M.-G. April 18th. Near Sennen, two birds. R.G. April 23rd. At Pentire Head, Polzeath, one. H.M.-G.

259 PEREGRINE. September 6th. An unusual method of " hunting" was observed off the Island, St. Ives. At 1835 hours a Peregrine was seen flying very low across St. Ives Bay. The bird spotted a party of five Razorbills resting on the water, and made a determined 17 Cornish Notes snatch at one bird. The Razorbill dived, throwing up a shower of spray in the falcon's face. Four times the same behaviour occurred with different parties of Razorbills, the falcon receiving the same treatment each time. Finally, the Peregrine flew off empty " handed." R.K.

262 MERLIN. March 21st. One female at Dozmary Pool. E.M.W. K.O.W. October 31st and November 1st. At Godrevy, one. A.G.P.

263 KESTREL. April 28th. Male bringing food to female as she waited on garden fence. On the following day the male fed her on a cliff siding. F.E.C.

269 BUZZARD. February 20th. At Marazion a completely grey bird. The under side of the wings were ashy grey, the rest of the plumage a uniform " redshank " grey. G.A. On June 2nd, with G. H. Harvey, saw a cliff nest between Land's End and Morvah containing four young, one noticeably smaller than the other three. Unusual in the post-myxomatosis era. It may be more than a coincidence that it was in this area that a Buzzard showed its adaptibility by following the plough (see 1958 Report). Although rabbits are not extinct in the area, no identifiable rabbit remains were seen at the nest. R.H.B. On June 21st this nest contained three well-feathered young birds. C.W.T.

284 OSPREY. September 1st—3rd. On the Helford river, one watched for an hour on the 3rd by G.A. The bird was so harried by 13 Green Plover that, finally, it flew off down river. The Plover only worried the bird when perched on the channel marking stakes. When it flew or perched on trees they ignored it. G.A. W.S.R. September 8th. At Constantine Bay, one fishing. H.R.K. Fishing over the sea is unusual in the British Isles.—Eds. September 14th—23rd. At Trewornan, one. F.E.C. H.M.G. E.M.W. K.O.W. T.J.W. 289 HERON. March 17th. At Penpoll Creek, 13 occupied nests; one nest containing two eggs, and two nests containing at least three eggs. On May 20th, a few young birds were still present, stand­ ing in or near nests. T.R.J.W. C.J.S. 18 Cornish Notes A pair nested in an alder tree at Par Marsh, rearing three young. The first success in three years. C.J.S. At St. Winnow Heronry, one nest. C.J.S. At Tregothnan Heronry, seven nests. C.J.S. March 21st. At Oldtown Cove, River Camel, 15 occupied nests, some with young. H.M.-G. Near Marazion Marsh, nesting confirmed. Three nests from which young were successfully raised. A.G.P. 292 LITTLE EGRET. October 18th. At Godrevy, one. A.G.P. R.G. Possibly the same bird seen on November 9th at Hayle Estuary, and on November 22nd, remaining until the end of the year G.A. J.E.B. B.F.H. J.S.G. R.K. A.G.P. N.R.P. C.W.T. 297 BITTERN. January 22nd. At Par Station, one dead bird. C.J.S. September 25th. At Widemouth Bay, one flew in from the sea and directly over my garden. Flying eastwards, it grunted continuously. F.E.C. September 28th. At Tamar Lake, one. Possibly same bird as recorded above. F.E.C. 300 WHOOPER SWAN. At Tregorden Marsh, present from November 24th until December 6th. Five present on November 24th and 25th, then four until December 2nd, and two on the 5th, and four on the 6th. H.P.O.C. F.E.C. H.M.-G. C.J.S. T.J.W. December 30th. At Tamar Lake, four adults. F.E.C. 301 BEWICK'S SWAN. November 21st. An immature at Loe Pool. Again seen on December 12th. G.A. J.E.B. 304 WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE. Walmsley Sanctuary : January 3rd. At the Walmsley Sanctuary, 17, increasing to over a 100 by February 2nd. By March 4th decreased to 50 plus, and last seen on the sanctuary March 18th. G.A. J.E.B. H.M.-G. A.C.S. T.J.W. First heard on October 5th, 16 were seen on 6th, increasing to 21 on 17th, remaining at that number until at least October 27th. Thirty-seven on December 12th and 43 on the 28th. B.F.H. D.P.H. A.C.S. T.J.W. October 28th. Thirty-one flew over Mawgan Porth, heading N.W.; strong winds. B.F.H. November 7th. Circa 10 flew North over St. Wenn. H.M.-G. November 27th. At Clifton Marsh, River Tamar, two. E.M.W. K.D.W. 19 Cornish Notes 311 BARNACLE GOOSE. One at Loe Pool first noted on November rremained until the end of the year. G.A. J.E.B. u.r.ii.

315 SHELDUCK. January 22nd. At Hayle, 38; the largest number noted for the year. J.E.B. January 26th. On the TresillTan river, circa 100. G.A. J.E.B. Numbers on the River Lynher had built up to circa 150 by December 13th. E.M.W. K.O.W. A pair nested on. the River Fowey, producing five young. Despite the statement in Ryyes' "Bird Life in Cornwall" that the species breeds on the Fowey, this is our first authentic record for the locality, although breeding was reported in 1958. C.J.S. T.R.J.W. 318 GADWALL. May 7th—10th. At Walmsley Sanctuary, a pair. T.J.W. September 4th. At Tamar Lake, a pair. F.E.C. September 14th. On Camel Estuary, two. F.E.C.

319 TEAL. January 6th. At and adjoining the Walmsley Sanctuary circa 400 birds. The late T. J. Willcocks told me that this was an unusually large number. J.E.B. A.C.S. In September, unusually large numbers occurred at some localities. At Loe Pool on September 15th circa 175. Between September 8th and October 6th, occurred regularly (unlike the previous five years) at Crowan Reservoirs, with maxima of 12 on September 14th and 15 on September 23rd. J.E.B. During late November and December, occurred in greater numbers than usually at Hayle Estuary, 170 being counted on November 30th. J.E.B.

322 GARGANEY. An unusually numerous spring passage. Gwithian Pond : March 16th. Three males and five females. J.E.B. April 14th and 18th. Twelve. G.A. Marazion Marsh : First noted March 19th, when four birds were present, a peak number of 20 on April 3rd, and last seen May 18th, when two males were present. G.A. J.E.B. A.G.P. C.W.T. 20 Cornish Notes Tory Pond, Stithians : March 25th—30th. One male. P.H.R. Loe Pool : April 3rd. One. E.M.W. K.O.W. Clowance Pond : March 17th—19th. One male. J.E.B. Copper Bottoms, Praze : March 20th. Five males and one female. April 21st. Three males. April 24th. A pair. J.E.B. Amble Marshes and Walmsley Sanctuary : March 28th. Three males. T.J.W. April 6th. One male. T.J.W. April 18th. One. G.B. H.M.G. April 15th. Three males. T.J.W. April 16th—18th. One male. T.J.W. April 26th. Two pairs and one male in Penpont Marsh. T.J.W. April 27th. Five males and four females. April 29th. Two pairs. H.P.O.C. T.J.W. May 1st. Seven—three pairs, and one male. T.J.W. June 30th. A Teal-sized duck with young were suspected to be Garganey. T.J.W. Par Beach : Present between March 13th and April 23rd, with a max­ imum of 12 on March 18th. C.J.S. Tamar Lake : Present between March 31st and May 6th, with a maximum of six on April 24th. F.E.C.

323 WIGEON. At Hayle Estuary, largest numbers seen for the year were circa 425 on January 21st. By the end of the year there were 320 on December 30th. J.E.B. A maximum of 7—800 on River Lynher, December 13th. E.M.W. K.O.W. 325 PINTAIL. During the autumn and early winter curiously absent from Loe Pool. My only record, a female on September 15th. J.E.B. November 1st—December 12th. Up to four females on Par Beach, and one male on December 28th—31st. C.J.S. December 13th. On the River Lynher, 32, the largest num­ ber seen here for the year. E.M.W. K.O.W. 21 Cornish Notes 326 SHOVELER. January 12th. Loe Pool, 50. The largest number recorded for the year. J.E.B.

328 POCHARD. At Dozmary Pool circa 27 on January 3rd, decreasing to 14 on February 16th, and three on March 21st. E.M.W. K.O.W. On Loe Pool, a maximum of 90 on November 16th. J.E.B. December 12th. At Dozmary Pool a maximum of 39. T.R.J.W. 330 TUFTED DUCK. September 6th. One flew West past St. Ives Island, with Common Scoter. N.R.P. 331 SCAUP. January 12th. One at Loe Pool, one male which remained until March 10th. J.E.B. J.S.G. January 15th and 16th. At Crowan Reservoir, one male. J.E.B. February 17th. At Clowanee Pond, one male. Seen again on February 25th after it had been absent for a week. Unusual on a woodland pond. J.E.B. 332 GOLDENEYE. At Loe Pool. Eight on January 12th. J.E.B. Still present April 3rd. E.M.W. K.O.W. October 25th—November 27th. At Dozmary Pool, one or two. T.R.J.W. 334 LONG-TAILED DUCK. October 28th—December 31st. At Par Beach, one female joined by a second female on November 16th and 17th. C.J.S. 337 EIDER. January 8th. Two males in partial brown dress at Godrevy. Apparently the same two birds remained throughout the spring, summer and autumn; one assuming almost complete male plum­ age by April 18th and both in eclipse plumage on July 25th. They were still present on November 11th, when they were becoming whiter. G.A. J.E.B. A.G.P. 339 SCOTER. May 11th. Off Spit, Par. C.J.S. T.R.J.W. June 30th. Off Penzance, 20 plus. G.A. Autumn movements past St. Ives Island were well below the normal passage observed. N.R.P. 22 Cornish Notes 340 VELVET SCOTER. October 29th—November 6th. Off Spit, an immature or female. C.J.S. December 28th. At Carbis Bay, one. R.K. N.R.P. 342 GOOSANDER. December 12th. A party of 11 on River Camel. A.C.S. 343 RED-BREASTED MERGANSER. December 9th. Aparty of five in Hayle Estuary. J.E.B. 348 SHAG. September 8th. Circa 110 moved West past St. Ives Island between 0615 and 0730 G.M.T. The wind was light and variable, conditions which seem to favour Shag movements, but on October 28th, when the wind was strong N.W., circa 150 moved W. during the day, the first big movement of this species that I have seen in bad weather. N.R.P. 350 STORM PETREL. October 28th. Off St. Ives Island, up to six seen. J.E.B. N.R.P. October 29th. Off St. Ives Island, one. N.R.P. November 15th. Off St. Ives Island, one. N.R.P. 351 LEACH'S PETREL. October 28th. Off St. Ives Island, three. J.E.B. N.R.P. October 29th. Off St. Ives Island, one. N.R.P. November 15th. Off St. Ives Island, one. N.R.P. 356 BALEARIC SHEARWATER. January 3rd. Off St. Ives Island, one. N.R.P. Seen off the Island, St. Ives during autumn, but not in such large numbers as in 1958. First seen July 16th; last seen October 28th, one. J.E.B. N.R.P. 362 CORY'S SHEARWATER. On May 21st, crossing to Penzance in " Scillonian," four small parties of Shearwaters were seen, going West. They were larger than Manx Shearwaters, and had no cleanly " capped" appearance, the dark head shading off into the face. There was no white tail patch. Dr. Turk, who was also on board, agreed that they could only be Cory's. H.M.Q. July 7th. A large Shearwater, dark above, no white rump, white below with noticeable yellow bill, very close to R.M.S. " Scillonian," about half-way between Land's End and the Scillies. Many Manx Shearwaters seen, but none with yellow bills. A few other Shearwaters without the Manx's head contrasting pattern were seen, and thought to be Cory's, but I was unable to see the colour of the bills. J.E.B. 23 Cornish Notes 363 SOOTY SHEARWATER. September 22nd. Off St. Ives Island, four flying with a flock of Balearic Shearwaters. N.R.P. 368 FULMAR. At Bedruthan Steps large numbers visiting the cliffs on January 10th. On March 29th, 35 pairs present, and over 20 pairs bred successfully. F.R.S. July 22nd. At Round Hole, Trevone, 18 occupied sites. Quite common from here to Boscastle, but numbers not counted. H.M.-G. August 4th. At Portreath, four young seen, and at Ralph's Cupboard, nine young. R.H.B. 371 RED-NECKED GREBE. December 29th. At Loe Pool, one. When diving always first jumped clean out of the water. Details noted : Too large for Slavonian or Black-necked Grebe. Crown of head black, extending to below the eye : grey­ ish cheeks and ear coverts : neck grey, front and back, darker at back : white breast and under-parts : dark grey back and sides : straight, yellowish, dagger-like bill. J.E.B. A.C.S, 373 SLAVONIAN GREBE. January 3rd. On Loe Pool, one. J.S.G. March 7th. On Loe Pool, three. J.S.G. 374 BLACK-NECKED GREBE. April 4th. Off Marazion, one in full breeding plumage. G.A. December 4th. River Lynher, one. E.M.W. K.O.W. In the latter part of the year, scarcer than usually in West Cornwall; my only record, one at Carnsew Pool on December 31st. J.E.B. 375 LITTLE GREBE. Bred successfully at Clowance Pond, three small downy young being fed by their parents on July 2nd. J.E.B. 376 GREAT NORTHERN DIVER. Complete Moult in Great Northern Diver. Early in April, 1959, Miss Yglesias, of the Bird Hospital, Mousehole, asked for advice about a Great Northern Diver which had been brought in in down plumage and was now growing feathers. She had had a similar experience with a Great North­ ern Diver at about the same time of the year on a previous occasion. Mr. Parsons and I visited the hospital and found the Diver— now in good health—was growing its wing and tail feathers after the moult. It seemed clear that in this species, some birds—possibly all—shed all their feathers at the same time during their moult (cf. Shelduck et al). 24 Cornish Notes This could not be seen when observing birds on the sea, as these divers do not take wing, and their contours would not be noticeably altered by the absence of feathers. This habit is not described in the Handbook. R.H.B. May 11th. At Penzance Harbour, three still present. J.H.F.M. November 28th. At Newquay, two. A.H.G. December 8th—12th. River Camel, above Padstow, one. H.M.-G. At the end of the year more numerous in West Cornwall than in previous winters. December 12th. At Sennen Cove, five. H.C. December 27th. Eight between St. Ives Harbour and the Island. December 30th. Six in and off Penzance Harbour, and December 31st. Six off St. Ives Island, and six in and adjoining Carnsew Pool. J.E.B. A.C.S. N.R.P.

379 RED-THROATED DIVER. March 16th. On River Fowey, near Golant. C.J.S. March 26th and 27th. At Daymer Bay, one. On 29th, one seen that was almost in complete summer plumage. M.A.D.W. March 30th. At Carbis Bay, three. M.A.D.W. October 14th. Off East Pentire, Newquay, one. B.F.H. October 29th. Off St. Ives Island, one. N.R.P. November 15th. River Camel, one. H.P.O.C.

380 WOOD-PIGEON. November 7th. At Trelill, near Camelford, masses of Wood- pigeons flying East. Wind South-West. G.B. In first week of November thousands of Wood-pigeons flew East over Crowan. J.E.B.

381 STOCK-DOVE. March 10th. Near Advent, at 750 feet, a pair. H.M.-G. May 11th. One on cliffs near Bedruthan Steps. Two at Stem Cove. G.A. J.E.B. May 23rd. At Penrose, a pair. J.S.G. Nested in an inland quarry near Trebarwith, and on the cliffs at Boscastle. W.E.A. Seen at quarries near St. Breward, Tintagel and Mulberry. H.M.-G. During November up to five birds roosting regularly at Tehidy and at Scorrier. A.G.P. 25 Cornish Notes 383 TURTLE-DOVE. More in evidence than usually. May 27th. At Crowan, one. J.E.B. June 5th. At Menabilly, two. C.J.S. June 6th. At Porthleven, one. J.S.G. June 10th. At Porthcurno, three. J.E.BJ . C.J.S. June 11th. Near Tywardreath, one dead bird. C.J.S. T.R.J.W. July 7th. At St. Just-in-Penwith, one. M.C. At Lamorna, one. R.H.B. August 19th. At the Lizard, one. N.B.E. October 31st. At Trelill, near Camelford, one. G.B.

COLLARED DOVE. June 10th. At Trethewey, Porthcurno, one. The bird was seen in strong sunlight at 7.20 p.m. B.S.T. at ranges of 50 to 12 yards, resting on telegraph wires, feeding on grain in a farmyard, and in flight. The following details were noted : Turtle-Dove shape and greyish-brown upper-parts with very dark primaries : under-parts were a little lighter than upper- parts, and the throat had a pink flush. The head was greyish, lighter than the rest of the upper-parts. The rump and upper tail were darker grey than the rest of the body, and in flight the upper surface of the tail showed light greyish tips. On the under surface of the tail, the base of the tail was black with the remainder of the tail whitish. The bird had a black half collar extending over the nape, with a very narrow ill-defined white border. Bill dark, legs pink in front, dark grey behind. Eyes were dark. When the bird was seen from a distance, both at rest on the ground, and on telegraph wires, it appeared much browner. When seen feeding in the farmyard at close range, the whole bird had a pinkish tinge. Possibly the strong sunlight gave the effect that the eyes were dark, and the fact that we did not see any white outer tail feathers on the upper surface of the tail may have been due either to light refraction, or the angle at which we saw the bird in flight. The legs were unringed : the bird was jumpy and did not normally allow a very close approach. Watched through 6x, 8x binoculars and 25x telescope. J.E.B. C.J.S. This appears to be the first record for the mainland of Cornwall.—Eds.

387 BLACK-TAILED GODWIT. April 2nd. One on cliff top at Trevone Bay. M.A.D.W. An unusual situation.—Eds. April 3rd. On Tresillian river, 39. M.A.D.W. 26 Cornish Notes On the River Tamar peaks of about 150 occurred between August 29th and September 2nd, and December 13th to the end of the month. Numbers between September 2nd and December 13th were very small, never exceeding 20 and sometimes three or less. E.M.W. K.O.W. One at Crowan Reservoirs August 2nd to the 4th, and four on August 17th. J.E.B. A.C.S. At Tamar Lake one on August 30th were unusual here, and seven on September 19th. F.E.C. Other rather unusual records :— March 1st. On Poldhu Beach, one. C.J.S. December 2nd. At Par Beach, one. C.J.S. 398 JACK SNIPE. February 1st. At St. Kew, one. H.M.-G. December 2nd. At Tory Pond, Stithians, at least four. P.M.R. December 19th. At St. Wenn, one. H.M.-G. December 25th. On Davidstow Moor, one. G.B. 400 GREY PHALAROPE. March 7th. A Phalarope seen off Newquay Headland was probably of this species. A.H.G. Between September 26th and November 29th, seen on sev­ eral occasions in the St. Ives area. At least six on September 26th, two October 3rd, 36 passing the Island in an hour and a half in parties of two to seven on October 11th, two on the 22nd, about 30 on the 28th, two on the 29th, one on November 8th, circa seven on the 14th and a few still about on November 29th. G.A. J.E.B. R.K. N.R.P. October 10th. On the Gannel, one Phalarope, probably of this species. A.H.G. October 11th. At Dozmary Pool, three. T.R.J.W. October 14th. At Cothele Marsh, River Tamar, one. E.M.W. K.O.W. October 30th. At Saltash, one. J.S.G. November 14th. On a pond at Par Beach, one. C.J.S. November 22nd. One, off Newquay Headland, phalarope prob­ ably of this species. Other single birds seen in the Newquay area on October 10th and 25th were probably of this species. A.H.G. November 22nd—December 1st. Up to seven probably of this species in Porthleven Harbour. H.B.S. November 22nd. At Penzance, four, and seven on the 28th. E.M.C. K.O.W. November 30th. At Penzance, two Phalaropes, one definitely identified as Grey. J.E.B. October 11th. At Millook, near Widemouth, 10 close inshore. F.E.C. October 28th. At Tamar Lake, one. F.E.C. 27 Cornish Notes 401 RED-NECKED PHALAROPE. December 9th. At Towan Head, Newquay, two, and one on the 10th. B.F.H. D.P.H.

402 TURNSTONE. December 9th. Twenty-five feeding with flock of Starlings, high up on the turf on the top of Towan Headland, Newquay. Fed by probing with bills into the ground in the same manner as Starlings. B.F.H. In stormy weather Turnstones feed in similar manner on the lawns in Penlee Gardens, Newlyn. J.E.B.

404 DUNLIN. May 30th. A pair at Dozmary Pool behaving as though they had young. H.M.-G.

406 CURLEW SANDPIPER. A considerable autumn passage. The more unusual records are :— September 2nd. At least 12 at Trelowarren. T.J.W. September 5th. At Crowan Reservoirs, one. J.E.B. (Not hitherto recorded in this locality). September 8th. At Constantine Bay, four. H.R.K. September 10th. At Tory Pond, Stithians, one not hitherto recorded at this locality. P.H.R. September 19th. At Tamar Lake, one. F.E.C. October 18th. At Marazion, one. A.M.G.

407 LITTLE STINT. August 21st. At Trewornan, one. H.P.O.C. Recorded in small numbers at Hayle Estuary between September 7th and October 22nd. J.E.B. September 8th. At Tamar Lake, two. T.J.W. September 8th—11th. At Crowan Reservoirs, one. J.E.B. September 11th. At Trewornan, four; two on 13th and 14th and one on 19th. H.R.K. T.J.W. September 15th. At Loe Bar, two. J.E.B. September 17th. At Copperhouse Creek, two. J.E.B. September 19th. At Tamar Lake, two. F.E.C.

416 SANDERLING. August 10th. At Crowan Reservoir, one. A.C.S. The first record for this locality.—Eds. 28 Cornish Notes

417 RUFF/REEVE. February 3rd—5th. At Marazion, two. R.H. M.J.M. February 6th. One at Hayle Estuary seen on five dates between February 6th and April 3rd. J.E.B. April 3rd. At Devoran, two. P.H.R. April 4th—18th. At Marazion, one to three birds. G.A. J.E.B. May 22nd. At Marazion Marsh, one. E.C. On autumn passage first seen at Crowan Reservoirs July 20th (two), and last seen October 6th (one). J.E.B. N.R.P. A.C.S. Amble Marshes : August 16th—September 11th. Up to two seen on several dates. H.P.O.C. E.M.W. ROW. H.R.K. T.J.W. Tamar Lake : July 27th. Two. F.E.C. September 3rd. Two. F.E.C. 421 COMMON SANDPIPER. January 1st. At Ruanlanihorne, one. A.H.G. Two birds wintered 1958-59 on River Fowey, near Lost- withitl. T.R.J.W. February 2nd. At Trewornan, one. C.J.S. In first week of December, five on River Fowey between Lostwithiel and Fowey. per T.R.J.W. December 12th. At Trewornan, two. A.C.S. December 29th. On the Gannel, one. A.H.G. 423 WOOD SANDPIPER. Crowan Reservoirs : First seen on July 25th, one bird present; last seen August 15th. Largest number seen, five on August 2nd. G.A. J.E.B. A.G.P. A.C.S. Gwithian Pond : July 25th. Three. Had gone by the next day. A.G.P. July 29th. Three. G.A. J.E.B. August 23rd. One. A.G.P. Tamar Lake : September 3rd. Three, remained for a fortnight. F.E.C. T.J.W. 424 GREEN SANDPIPER. In January, birds were recorded at Hayle Estuary, Clifton, Wadebridge. J.E.B. H.M.-G. E.M.W. K.O.W. In December, birds were recorded at Hayle Estuary. J.E.B. 29 Cornish Notes 431 SPOTTED REDSHANK. February 3rd. At Tresillian river, one. G.A. April 3rd. At Tresillian river, one. M.A.D.W. September 13th—21st. Up to two birds at Trewornan. H.P.O.C E.M.W. K.O.W. T.J.W. September 2nd. At Tresillian river, one; seen again on November 11th and December 27th. G.A. J.E.B. A.C.S. October 1st. At Trewornan, one, possibly two. H.M.-G. 432 GREENSHANK. Birds noted in January at Hayle Estuary, Walmsley Sanctuary, Little Petherick Creek. J.E.B. H.M.-G. A.C.S. Birds noted in December at River Tamar, Hayle Estuary, River Camel. G.B. J.E.B. E.M.W. K.O.W. A.C.S. More unusual records were a party of 10 at Devoran Creek, September 10th; a party of seven at Copperhouse Creek, Sep­ tember 17th, decreasing to six on September 21st. G.A. J.E.B. R.K. 435 RINGED PLOVER. August 10th. At Crowan Reservoirs, nine. A.C.S A rare visitor here.—Eds. August 29th. At Dozmary Pool, one. A.H.G. September 10th—21st. At Crowan Reservoirs, one. J.E.B. 444 GREY PLOVER. May 26th and 27th. At Par, one in breeding plumage. C.J.S. T.R.J.W. September 18th. At Crowan Reservoirs, two; two also seen on October 6th. A new record for this locality. J.E.B. 446 DOTTEREL. July 27th. At Tamar Lake, one. The eye stripe was bumsh in contrast to the conspicuous white line from eye to nape of the breeding dress, but general plumage only slightly paler; observed at close range while bird rested on mud. A character­ istic feature was the wing-stretching before taking flight. F.E.C. 451 AVOCET. River Tamar : At the beginning of the year 43 present up to February 21st, reducing to 34 on February 28th, and a few on March 7th. E.M.W. K.O.W. One present on November 1st, building up to seven on November 18th, 17 on November 27th, and about 40 by the end of December. E.M.W. K.O.W. December 9th. At Hayle Estuary, two; increasing to three by December 23rd and remaining until the end of the year. G.A. J.E.B. B.F.H. R.K. A.C.S. D.P.H. 30 Cornish Notes 462 BLACK TERN. May 20th. At least 12 off Porthkidney Beach. J.E.B. Autumn passage off the Island, St. Ives, between August 17th and September 21st; much lighter than in 1958 noted. N.R.P. September 3rd. At Tamar Lake, one. F.E.C. October 4th—6th. At Crowan Reservoirs, one. J.E.B. R.K. N.R.P. Trewornan and Amble Marshes : Three on September 17th, four on the 22nd and 23rd. H.M.-G. E.M.W. K.O.W. 468 ROSEATE TERN. May 12th. At Porthkidney Beach, one. J.E.B. July 29th. At Porthkidney, one. J.E.B. 469 COMMON TERN. On autumn passage at Porthkidney Beach, a peak of 99 on September 7th. J.E.B.

470 ARCTIC TERN. Again very few noted. May 20th. At Porthkidney Beach, one. J.E.B. July 29th. At Porthkidney Beach, one. J.E.B.

471 LITTLE TERN. October 7th. At Boscastle, one; still in summer plumage. G.B. 474 SABINE'S GULL. September 22nd. Off St. Ives Island, one. N.R.P. October 10th. At Harlyn Bay, one. H.M.-G. October 28th. Off St. Ives Island, one. N.R.P. 477 LITTLE GULL. February 6th. At Hayle Estuary, one immature. J.E.B. May 3rd. At Trevose, one immature. C.J.S. T.R.J.W. October 27th. Off St. Ives Island, one immature. N.R.P. October 28th. At St. Ives Island, eight immature flying west, one at a time, consorting with parties of adult and immature Kittiwakes. The Little Gulls were obviously consider­ ably smaller than the Kittiwakes they were accompanying. J.E.B. N.R.P. 478 BLACK-HEADED GULL. May 16th. A nest containing two eggs at Dozmary Pool. R.K.C. E.M.W. K.D.W. This is the first record of breeding in the country.—Eds. 31 Cornish Notes July 16th. Amongst large numbers on Porthkidney Beach (95% were in breeding plumage with a few juveniles of tne year) was an abnormally-plumaged adult. Apart from the dark brown head, black primaries and white leading edge of wings, the whole of the bird was a medium dark grey, the wings being a little darker than the rest of the body. The bird was seen at rest and in flight. J.E.B.

482 HERRING GULL. May 20th. Bird incubating three eggs, about four feet above high water mark, a mile from the sea, on River Fowey. Another nest 200 yaids up river. T.R.J.W. June 2nd. Bird incubating two eggs in ground nest about seven feet from the lounge windows of Poldhu Hotel. N.B.E. A pair nested on a hand crane in Newquay railway goods yard. Three eggs were laid in nest, and although the biid sat while the crane was used each day, the nest was subsequently deserted. C.J.S. A pair nested again between the chimneys of a house in St. Austell, and at least one young was reared. C.J.S. For the second year in succession, a pair attempted to nest in the fork of a large pine tree at Portnpean House, the bird sitting for some weeks, but without success. The nest of grass was circa 30 feet above ground. As far as I know this is the first tree nest to be reported for this species. C.J.S. A pair nested in the flat wall of a drying pan of a china clay dry at Par. On July 5th the nest, made of grass, twigs and a couple of pieces or gorse, contained one chick and one infertile egg. The young appeared to be fed with earth worms in its early stages, as on two days I saw a mass of these in the gutter-way which was the chick's home for the first few weeks. I was toid of a similar nest from which two chicks were hatched in the next clay dry 50 yards away. C.J.S.

484 SCANDINAVIAN LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL. March 21st. At Rame Head, one. C.J.H. April 2nd. On Porthkidney Beach, 13. E.M.W. K.O.W. April 3rd. At Marazion, two. E.M.W. K.O.W. 485 BRITISH LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL. May 2nd. A nest near Hell's Mouth. R.H.B. 487 GLAUCOUS GULL. December 28th. At St. Ives, one first winter bird. R.K. N.R.P. December 29th. Hayle Estuary. Presumably same bird. R.K. 32 I

Cornish Notes 489 KITTIWAKE. May 27th. At Tolpedn at least 46 nests and one incompleted one. At Carn les Boel 33 nests on the island and 13 nests on the mainland cliffs opposite. G.A. J.E.B. June 10th. At Tolpedn Penwith, 58 nests of which at least four were incomplete. At Carn les Boel, 40 nests on the island, 21 nests on the mainland cliff opposite, circa 63 nests in Pendower Coves and one nest on the cliffs to the east of Pendower Coves. An increase of approximately 58 per cent, on last year. J.E.B. July 21st. At Tolpedn Penwith, 20 plus nests containing young, mostly two per nest. R.H.B. July 29th. Young of the year first seen away from breed­ ing quarters at Godrevy. G.A. J.E.B. October 27th and 28th. A huge westerly movement past the Island, St. Ive,3. There were somewhere in the region of 20,000 birds which passed within half a mile of the Island, besides those further out which could not be counted. N.R.P. 491 GREAT SKUA. October 1st. Off the Island, St. Ives, one. N.R.P. 492 POMATORHINE SKUA. August 21st. A light phase bird at Widemouth Bay. The peculiarly twisted tail well seen at rest and in flight. F.E.C. October 28th. Off the Island, St. Ives, one light phase bird. N.R.P. 493 ARCTIC SKUA. Seen off the Island, St. Ives on 10 dates between August 27th and October 28th. N.R.P. 502 LITTLE AUK. January 7th. At Par Beach, one dead. Another reported living when first seen, was brought to me dead on January 13th. C.J.S. October 28th. Off St. Ives Island, one. J.E.B. N.R.P. One stayed in Porthleven Harbour for the last week of December. H.J.S. 503 PUFFIN. July 7th. A party of circa 30 flying west off Lamorna, seen from the R.M.S. " Scillonian." J.E.B. December 28th. Off the Island, St. Ives, one. N.R.P. 504 CORNCRAKE. September 10th. At the Wolf Rock, one. A.B. September 16th. One dead bird at Lostwithiel. C.J.S. October 3rd. A dead bird, killed by car on Camborne North Cliffs. R.K. 33 Cornish Notes 509 WATER-RAIL. May 6th—10th. One, calling loudly, on Par Beach. C.J.S, November 21st. A comparatively small area at the eastern end of Par Beach contained at least 20 birds. Numbers decreased to circa nine on November 29th, three on December 5th, and only one seen December 13th. T.R.J.W,

511 COOT. One remained for the summer on the ponds at Par Bead:h . C.J.,S . August 18th. One juvenile and two adults at Goss Moor. H.M.-G. August 29th. At Dozmary Pool, two. A.H.G.

520 QUAIL. July 31st. One heard in a corn-field at St. Newlyn East. A.H.G.

34 ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TABLES In future, arrivals and departures will be given in three lists: (a) Passage Migrants (Spring and Autumn). (b) Summer Residents. (c) Winter Visitors. It will be indicated when a species properly belongs to more than one list. Passage Migrant describes a species which passes through a given area when moving from its Winter quarters to its breeding area and vice versa. Summer Resident describes a species which comes to a given area and spends its breeding season here, in this case, Cornwall. Winter Visitor describes a species which enters a given area, having left its breeding area, and remains there until it returns to its breeding area the following Spring. NOTES: It is important that members bear in mind that a species may belong to more than on of these groups, e.g., A Curlew Sandpiper is a Passage Migrant only, whilst A Dunlin is a Passage Migrant, a Summer Resident and a Winter Visitor. The classification in these lists applies to the various species as they occur in Cornwall and is not necessarily applicable in other parts of the British Isles.

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF PASSAGE MIGRANTS. Species which, although passage migrants only in Cornwall, breed regularly elsewhere in the British Isles are indicated by the letter (b). First Recorded On By Last Recorded On By 91 White Wagtail Hayle Estuary Mar. 16 J.E.B. Hayle Estuary Sept. 7 J.E.B. 383 Turtle Dove (b) Crowan May 27 J.E.B. Trelill Oct. 31 G.B. 389 Whimbrel (b) Widemouth Bay Apr. 19 F.E.C. River Gannel Oct. 10 A.H.G. Hayle Estuary Apr. 23 J.E.B. River Tamar May 2 E.M.W. K.O.W. 406 Curlew Sandpiper None recorded Spring passage. Marazion Oct. 18 H.M.-G. 407 Little Stint None recorded Spring passage. Hayle Estuary Oct. 22 J.E.B. 423 Wood Sandpiper Crowan Crowan Reservoirs July 25 J.E.B. Reservoirs Aug. 15 G.A, 35 First Recorded On By Last Recorded By On 462 Black Tern Porthkidney Crowan Beach May 20 J.E.B. Reservoirs Oct. 6 J.E.B 467 Sandwich Tern (b) Porthkidney Newquay Oct. 14 B.F.H. Beach Mar. 24 J.E.B. Daymer Bay Mar. 26 M.A.D.W. 468 Roseate Tern (b) Porthkidney Porthkidney Beach May 12 J.E.B. Beach July 29 J.E.B. 469 Common Tern (b) Porthkidney St. Ives Oct. 28 J.E.B. Beach May 6 J.E.B. 471 Little Tern (b) Porthkidney Boscastle Oct. G.B. Beach May 12 J.E.B. ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF SUMMER RESIDENTS. First Recorded On By Last Recorded By On 84 Blue-headed Wagtail Ponsandane, G.A. Penzance Apr. 18 A.G.P. 88 Yellow Wagtail Amble Apr. 1 H.M.-G. Tamar Lake Sept. F.E. St. Ives Sept. J.E.B 121 Spotted Flycatcher Penzance May 11 E.M.C. St. Just-in- Advent May 13 H.M.-G. Penwith Sept. 25 R.H.B. St. Newlvn East May 16 A.H.G. Camborne Sept. 28 R. Landulph May 17 E.M.W. 129 Chiffchaff Rame Head Mar. 21 C.J.H. Bude Oct. F.E. Clowance Mar. 25 J.E.B. St. Newlyn Stithians Mar. 25 P.H.R. East Oct. 13 A.H.G St. Newlyn East Mar. 25 A.H.G. Bude Mar. 31 F.E.C. 132 Willow Warbler Stithians Mar. 29 P.H.R. Par Beach Mar. 31 C.J.S. St. Enodoc Apr. 3 M.A.D.W. Fowey Valley Apr. 3 E.M.W. St. Breward Apr. 4 K.O.W. W.E.A. 145 Grasshopper Warbler St. Newlyn East Apr. 26 A.H.G. Porth Joke Sept. 1 A.H. Par Beach Apr. 27 C.J.S. Allet Apr. 28 G.A. 153 Sedgo Warbler Porthcurno Apr. 18 R.G. Porth Joke Sept. 8 A.H. River Tamar Apr. 18 E.M.W. Par Beach Sept. 21 C.J. K.O.W. Amble Apr. 19 H.M.-G. Bude Canal Apr. 19 F.E.C. Par Beach Apr. 20 C.J.S. Stithians Apr. 22 P.H.R. 36 ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF SUMMER RESIDENTS (contd.).

First Recorded On By Last Recorded On By 161 Garden Warbler Wadebridge May 6 H.M.-G. 162 Blackcap Clowance Apr. 10 J.E.B. St. Breward Apr. 18 W.E.A. 163 Whitethroat River Gannel Apr. 18 A.H.G. St. Newlyn Hessenford - Apr. 18 E.M.W. East Sept. 12 A.H.G. Crinnis Apr. 19 C.J.S. Crowan Sept. 12 J.E.B. Allet Apr. 20 G.A. St. Just-in- Penwith Sept. 17 R.H.B. 186 Wheatear Godrevy Mar. 21 G.A. St. Breward Sept. 18 W.E.A. Rame Head Mar. 21 C.J.H. St. Eval Nov. 5 B.F.H. St. Breock Gwithian Nov. 8 A.G.P. Downs Mar. 21 H.M.-G. St. Breward Mar. 22 W.E.A, Hayle Mar. 24 J.E.B. Widemouth Bay Mar. 25 F.E.C. 197 Whinchat Nr. Dozmary St. Just Sept. 26 R.H.B. Pool May 2 E.M.W. Crowan K.O.W. Reservoirs Sept. 30 J.E.B. 220 Swallow. Daymer Bay Mar. 26 M.A.D.W. Porthleven Nov. 7 J.S.G. Porthcur:io Mar. 28 E.M.C. Penzance Dec. 22 E.M.C. Mawgan Porth Mar. 28 F.R.S. Stithians Apr. 3 P.H.R. 222 House-martin Wadebridge Apr. 3 H.M.-G. River Tamar Nov. 15 E.M.W. K.O.W. 223 Sand-martin River Tamar Mar. 21 E.M.W. Crowan K.O.W. Reservoirs Sept. 18 J.E.B. Marazion Mar. 28 P.H.R. St. Just-in- Mawgan Porth Mar. 28 F.R.S. Penwith Sept. 20 R.H.B. Par Beach Mar. 30 C.J.S. Tamar Lake Mar. 31 F.E.C. 225 Swift Mullion Apr. 23 N.B.E. St. Newlyn Wadebridge Apr. 24 C.J.S. East Aug. 31 A.H.G. St. Just-in- Penzance Oct. 6 E.M.C. Penwith Apr. 25 R.H.B. Marazion Apr. 30 J.E.B. 227 Nightjar Crenver May 15 J.E.B. Par Sept. 11 C.J.S. 240 Cuckoo St. Breward Apr. 18 W.E.A. St. Breward Aug. 6 W.E.A. Aug. H.M.-G. Par Apr. 19 C.J.S. Stepper Point 28 Camelford Apr. 20 H.M.-G. Allet Apr. 21 G.A. 485 Lesser Black-backed Gull Wadebridge Jan. 28 H.M.-G. Wadebridge Nov. 28 H.M.-G. 37 DEPARTURE AND ARRIVAL OF WINTER VISITORS. Species which, although winter visitors to Cornwall, breed else­ where in the British Isles are indicated by the letter (b) and species predominantly passage migrants in Cornwall which winter in small numbers only are indicated by the letter (a).

Last Recorded On By First Recorded On By 21 Siskin (b) Portquin Oct. 14 H.M.-G. Hayle Oct. 24 G.A. 42 Brambling Nr. Boscastle Oct. 30 H.M.G. 173 Fieldfare St. Breward Mar. 16 W.E.A. Newquay Oct. 20 A.H.G. St. Issey Oct. 31 H.M.-G. Gwithian Nov. 1 A.G.P. 178 Redwing St. Breward Mar. 5 W.E.A. Sithney Oct. J.S.G. Wadebridge Mar. 21 H.M.-G. Ponsanooth Oct. P.H.R. Crowan Mar. 26 J.E.B. Allet Oct. G.A. St. Newlyn East Oct. 13 A.H.G. 202 Black Redstart (b) Newquay Mar. 7 A.H.G. St. Just-in- Penwith Oct. 27 M.C. 323 Wigeon (b) Hayle Estuary Apr. 3 J.E.B. River Tamar Aug. 7 E.M.W. K.O.W. 325 Pintail (b) Loe Pool Sept. 15 326 Shoveler (b) J.E.B. Marazion May 6 J.E.B. Loe Pool Sept. 15 J.E.B. 328 Pochard (b) Loe Pool Apr. 3 E.M.W. Clowance Pond Nov. 7 J.E.B. K.O.W. Dozmary Pool Nov. 8 T.R.J.W. 330 Tufted Duck (b) Marazion Apr. 16 J.E.B. Tamar Lake Aug. 4 F.E.C. Dozmary Pool May 2 E.M.W. K.O.W. 332 Goldeneye Loe Pool Apr. 3 E.M.W. Dozmary Pool Oct. 25 T.R.J.W. K.O.W. 373 Slavonian Grebe (b) St. Ives Bay Mar. 29 N.R.P. 386 Bar-tailed Godwit Hayle Estuary May 29 J.E.B. Hayle Estuary Aug. 15 G.A. 387 Black-tailed Godwit (a) Marazion May 2 G.A. Crowan Reservoirs Aug. 2 J.E.B. 393 Woodcock (b) River Fowey Mar. 7 T.R.J.W. River Fowey Nov. 22 T.R.J.W. 398 Jack Snipe Trewornan Oct. 20 T.J.W. 38 DEPARTURE AND ARRIVAL OF WINTER VISITORS (contd.).

Last Recorded On By First Recorded On By 415 Purple Sandpiper Mawgan Porth May 16 H.M.-G. Trevose Head Oct. 31 H.M.-G. 424 Green Sandpiper (a) Praze Apr. 24 J.E.B. Crowan Reservoirs June 25 J.E.B. 428 Redshank (b) Hayle Estuary May 6 J.E.B. Hayle Estuary June 12 J.E.B. Marazion May 18 E.C. River Camel June 19 H.M.-G.

431 Spotted Redshank (a) Tresillian Tresillian River Apr. 3 M.A.D.W. River Sept. 2 G.A. Trewornan Sept. 21 E.M.W. K.O.W. 432 Greenshank (a) (b) Camel Estuary May 26 H.M.-G. Crowan Reservoirs July 7 J.E.B. 40/441 Golden Plover (b) St. Breock Hayle Sept. 13 A.G.P. Downs May 8 H.M.-G. 51 Avoeet (b) River Tamar Mar. 7 E.M.W. River Tamar Nov. 1 E.M.W. K.O.W. K.O.W.

39 THE ISLES OF SCILLY Parties of Observers were again present on St. Agnes during spring and autumn migrations. The more unusual of their records are included in this Report, but, unfortunately, owing to pressure of work and mass of material, their survey of migration will not be ready in time for this year's publication. Among the more exciting records of the year are : Melodious Warbler, Bluethroats, Alpine Swift, Roller, and Spotted Crake. The establishment of a small new colony of Kittiwakes on St. Helen's is of interest, especially as the cliff they have chosen is low and earthy, not a characteristic site. A marked increase in the number of Stonechats was noted. LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS A.B. Miss A. Bonus (non-member). . N.D-J. N. Douglas-Jones. G.G. G. George. B.K. B. King. J.McG. Miss J. McGuire (non-member). P.Z.M. P. Z. McKenzie. J.H.F.M. J. H. F. Mance. Professor Meiklejohn. B.M. Brian Milne. O. Observers at the St. Agnes Observatory. H.M.Q. Miss H. M. Quick. L. J. Reed. K.S. K. Symons. R.S. R. Symons. M. & N.T. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas (non-members). 3 CARRION CROW. Five birds apparently settled for the winter at Trenoweth, St. Mary's. P.Z.M. 4 ROOK. During November a few birds were on St. Mary's. R.S. 14 STARLING. Local opinion is that there are fewer birds wintering here. October—December. P.Z.M. 18 HAWFINCH. October 25th. One immature female caught moribund on St. Mary's. It subsequently died. P.Z.M. 21 SISKIN. September 17th. One male on St. Mary's. R.S. Several about in October and November on St. Mary's. P.Z.M. 40 Scilly Isles On October 10th, one; on most days between October 20th and November 12th a party of 30 on St. Agnes. This little flock moved round the island from one kale patch to another. One patch at least seemed entirely free of seeding weeds and the birds were evidently feeding on something on the kale itself. O. H.M.Q. 23 REDPOLL. October 16th. Three on St. Agnes. O. 33 BULLFINCH. November 6th—11th. One on St. Agnes. O. This bird is very rarely seen here. H.M.Q. 36 COMMON CROSSBILL. September 1st. One, and up to eight by September 17th on Tresco. B.K. O. July 25th. One on St. Mary's. July 26th. Two on Annet, pulling dead flower-heads to pieces. August 9th. Four on St. Mary's. August 18th. Three on Tresco. August 31st. One red male on Tresco. September 3rd. Five on St. Mary's. October 4th. Eight (one red male) on St. Mary's. October 5th. Two on St. Mary's. R.S. 42 BRAMBLING. November 20th. One only seen with House Sparrows on St. Mary's. P.Z.M. 50 ORTOLAN. April 22nd—27th. One to two (one male trapped). August 31st. One immature. September 7th—10th. A male. September 18th. An immature trapped. (All on St. Agnes). O. 55 REED BUNTING. June 14th. A pair on the open moor on Samson. H.M.Q. November 1st. Three females in Porthellick Marshes, St. Mary's. P.Z.M. November 4th. One on St. Agnes. November 8th. Two on St. Agnes. O. 58 LAPLAND BUNTING. Up to four at a time seen at intervals between September 20th and November 5th on St. Agnes. O. 59 SNOW BUNTING. April 8th—22nd. Birds (up to six at a time) were seen on St. Mary's, Bryher and St. Agnes. A.B. P.Z.M. K.S. R.S. O. September 27th—October 24th. Increasing numbers (up to 18 birds on October 13th) were on St. Agnes. October 28th. One was seen on St. Mary's. O. H.M.Q. R.S. 41 Scilly Isles 62 TREE SPARROW. May 19th. One on St. Agnes. O. May 20th. I saw this bird and heard its unusual note, but couid not find it again after that date. H.M.Q.

66 SHORT-TOED LARK. May 17th and 18th. Two small, stocky Larks were seen of a much greyer colour than the Skylark and with no streaks on the under-parts, the breast and belly being plain bufrlsh- white. The white outer tail feathers couid be barely glimpsed when the tail was spread, but there were two noticeable dark streaks down the length of the tail. No voice was ever heard. H.M.Q. 84 BLUE-HEADED WAGTAIL. September 1st. At least three on Tresco. September 2nd. One trapped on St. Agnes. October 1st. Another seen. O.

85 GREY-HEADED WAGTAIL. May 15th. A male was watched at close quarters on St. Agnes. It was at once evident that there was no eyes tripe (as in the Blue-headed). Crown and neck were grey, lores darker with a white spot behind and above right eye. A line of dots, in the shape of a bib, on the breast. Back olive. H.M.Q.

102 COAL TIT. August 3rd. One solitary bird on St. Martin's. P.Z.M.

116 WOODCHAT SHRIKE. May 13th, 15th and 16th. An adult on St. Agnes. Single immatures (three different birds) on August 20th (trapped) and on August 26th and 27th. O. September 7th. One adult on Tean in full plumage. Mrs. D-J. 119 RED-BACKED SHRIKE.

August 18th. One on St. Agnes. August 20th. Two on St. Agnes. O.

125 RED-BREASTED FLYCATCHER. September 20th, 23rd and 24th. Single birds on St. Agnes. October 11th, 20th and 21st. Single birds on St. Agnes. O. 128 FIRECREST. Single birds on St. Agnes. September 10th, 16th, 21st, 29th, 30th, October 2nd, November 8th—10th. O. 42 Scilly Isles 149 REED WARBLER. August 27th. One on St. Agnes. September 28th. One found dead on St. Agnes. October 11th—25th. One on most days on St. Agnes. O.

150 MARSH WARBLER. October 7th. One trapped and ringed on St. Agnes. This bird remained until at least the 25th. It had an unmistakeable single call note, which it kept up at regular intervals all the time it was there. O. H.M.Q.

154 AQUATIC WARBLER. August 27th, 30th, September 6th, 8th, 16th and 18th. Single birds on St. Agnes. Probably five different birds concerned, three of which were trapped and ringed. O. September 6th. I saw one of the above. I was attracted by its " tucc' call and soon found it in the open and feeding on the muddy wet ground which, at the time, surrounded the pool with a regular reedy area and reedy grass also enclosing the water. The bird had a crouching walk and sometimes, especially if alarmed, a quick run. Its plumage seemed to me to be identical to the Marazion bird and having satisfied myself it was an Aquatic, I returned to the observatory to spread the news. During the next hour I think most of the team saw the bird in the field. Later on the bird was caught and ringed. Apart from the streaking of the upper-parts I was particularly interested to note that the bird had made the streak over the crown appear extremely narrow when it was in temporary cap­ tivity. By gently moving the feathers on the head could the full wide buff flange be seen. This ' hiding' the colour on the crown by the Aquatic Warbler brought back immediately the memories of the Devon Myrtle Warbler which often concealed the yellow on its crown during the long period I was allowed to see it; James Ferguson- Lees was entirely responsible for my seeing the latter bird. (The Myrtle Warbler was, of course, seen in the field). B.K. September 6th. The bird was also seen by N.D-J. and party.

156 MELODIOUS WARBLER. September 7th. One on St. Agnes. Other Hippolais Warblers on August 27th (two), and on October 7th and 18th (one) were probably of this species. O. On September 7th, 1959, on St. Agnes, M. F. M. Meiklejohn and L. J. Reed found a Hippolais Warbler in a tamarisk hedge near the Bird Observatory. It was moving along the tops of the trees, flying up at intervals to catch insects like a Flycatcher. It was about Garden Warbler size—a young Willow Warbler being present for comparison—ana robust for a Warbler. It was pale yellow underneath, but brighter than tne young Willow Warbler; above plain brown, slightly olive, the uniformity of 43 Scilly Isles colour giving rather a Garden Warbler-like appearance from behind. Yellowish eyestripe. Miss H. M. Quick, who saw the bird later, says that the legs were grey-blue. Two features argue against the bird being an Icterine Warbler : 1. Absence of a light patch on the closed wing. 2. Rounded shape of wing in flight—definitely unlike that of the Icterine, which M. F. M. Meiklejohn knows well. M. F. M. Meikiejohn L. J. Reed 198 STONECHAT. May 5th. Three pairs feeding well grown young on Bryher— and a family. Many odd birds seen on St. Martin's. J.F.H.M. 205/206 BLUETHROAT. October 12th—25th. At least three birds were present on the Pool, St. Agnes. A male of the Red-spotted race was seen on 12th (the red spot being clearly visible) and two immatures were trapped and ringed on the 15th. O. 208 ROBIN. October 9th. There was a large influx on St. Agnes of about 1,200 biids, with many Chiffchaffs, Goidcrests, Spotted Fly­ catchers and Redstarts. O. 211 HEDGE-SPARROW. October 9th. A bird of the nominate race trapped on St. Agnes. O. 220 SWALLOW. June 2nd. From a launch midway between Annet and the Western Kocks, four birds were seen heading N.W. O. A bird ringed on St. Agnes in 1958 reared five young in a barn on St. Mary's in 1959. K.S. 224 ALPINE SWIFT. October 6th. One seen over the Pool, St. Agnes. A very large Swift, half or a third as big again as the common biid, was seen. Apart from the size, the most striking feature was the white under-parts with a brown breast-band. B.M. O. 232 HOOPOE. March 12th—15th. One on St. Mary's. March 24th. One on Bryher. P.Z.M. April 4th—6th. One on St. Mary's. R.S. M.G.W. April 22nd and May 10th. Single birds on St. Agnes. August 20th. One on St. Agnes. O. 233 ROLLER. October 22nd and 23rd. One seen near the Pool, St. Agnes. A large Jay-like bird was seen with very striking turquoise- blue plumage clearly visible at quite long range. The wings were turquoise-blue with darker edges, and the back was a pale chestnut, suggesting that it was a bird of the year. B.M.

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234 KINGFISHER. July 25th. One on St. Mary's, the first I have seen in July; it was joined by another a day or so later. K.S. August 15th—December 12th. Odd birds seen during this period on St. Mary's. P.Z.M. 237 GREAT SPOTTED WOODPECKER. September 12th—14th. One in the Parsonage Woods, St Agnes. o. 251 SHORT-EARED OWL. September 13th, 15th and 19th. Single birds seen on St. Agnes. O. 259 PEREGRINE FALCON. Birds were seen in St. Mary's during the first three months of the year and again in August, September and November. R.S. 262 MERLIN. Seen in St. Mary's in February and March, and again in October and November. R.S.

269 COMMON BUZZARD. February 6th, 7th, 8th and 13th. One seen on St. Mary's. April 29th. One seen on St. Mary's. R.S. April 30th. One seen over St. Agnes. O. 271 MARSH HARRIER. May 5th and 7th. One over Tresco. J.McG. October 7th. One over St. Agnes. O.

284 OSPREY. September 4th. I had excellent close-up views of a bird overhead. The light face with conspicuous dark brown mark across it was clearly seen—light under-parts, but under wing well streaked dark brown. B.K. September 5th. The bird was again seen, soaring among a cloud of Gulls, from which it was clearly distinguishable by its greater size and shape of wing. B.K. H.M.Q.

289 HERON. September 8th. Sixteen or more birds were seen on a small island. Two of these were " drying" their wings in the pose of a Cormorant. I have never seen Herons do this before. They were so rigid that they passed at first as old iron wreckage ! H.M.Q. 297 BITTERN. September 5th. One seen on Tresco. O. 45 Scilly Isles 300 WHOOPER SWAN. January 16th. One flew over St. Mary's. P.Z.M. November 2nd. Two seen on St. Mary's. R.S. November 3rd. Two on St. Agnes. O. 315 SHELDUCK. June 14th. A pair with 11 small young on the water near Samson. H.M.Q. 322 GARGANEY. An unusual number of these birds appeared in the Islands. On St. Mary's up to 12 were seen on Porthellick Pool between March 17th and April 11th, and on May 31st a single drake. P.Z.M. K.S. R.S. On St. Agnes up to five birds were present between March 19th and April 22nd, and one in May. O. H.M.Q. Seven were seen on Tresco on March 31st and April 2nd. M. & N.T. In the autumn, two were seen on St. Agnes and up to 10 on Tresco between September 1st—17th. O. 330 TUFTED DUCK. March 11th. A drake on St. Agnes. H.M.Q. A drake on St. Mary's. R.S. 331 SCAUP DUCK. October 29th. A drake on St. Mary's. R.S. 332 GOLDENEYE. January 18th. One on St. Mary's. P.Z.M. R.S. October 3rd. One on St. Mary's. R.S. 340 VELVET SCOTER. November 8th. One on St. Agnes. O. 344 SMEW. December 11th. One in Tresco channel. P.Z.M. 348 SHAG. Annet : At least eight nests with young on July 26th. Rosevear : Three well grown young on September 12th. O. 350 STORM PETREL. Annet : Of four caught on April 29th/30th, one was a re-trap; an adult ringed in August, 1958. One body picked up on July 26th, and " a number " on August 23rd. One of the latter had been ringed as an adult on Annet in July, 1958. O. 46 Scilly Isles December 10th. One found dead on St. Mary's, 100 yards inland; quite fresh. P.Z.M.

355 MANX SHEARWATER. June 23rd. About 8 p.m. B.S.T., being out in a boat between Mincarlo and Annet, small parties of birds kept passing us (coming from the North). Then we saw nearby a 'raft' of approximately 600 birds, which broke on our approach and swirled off all around us. On July 21st, also about 8 p.m., parties of 20 or 30 were seen sitting on the water in St. Mary's Pool, between St. Agnes and Tresco; more surprising still, on September 4th a party were again passed on the water, in the same area, at 11 a.m. Our boatman said he had never before seen such numbers by day, or so far in between the Islands. H.M.Q. Five birds out of 39 caught on Annet on the night of April 29th/30th, had been ringed in 1958 as adults. Another found dead had also been ringed in 1958. Of 150 bodies examined on Annet in July and August, nine were ringed birds. All had been ringed on Annet as adults; one in April, 1957, two in April, 1958, four in August, 1958, and two in September, 1958. Out of 125 birds caught on the night of August 27th/28th this year, three were already ringed in May, 1957, July, 1957 and April, 1959. O.

368 FULMAR. May 3rd. A pair on a ledge on Hanjague, with droppings below. J.H.F.M. June 11th. Two or three pairs sitting on Men-a-Vawr were still present on July 6th. None bred on Bryher this year. H.M.Q. 380 WOOD-PIGEON. October 31st. A flock of 300—400 flew South, seen from St. Agnes. O. R.S. Bred in St. Mary's. November 4th, many large flocks about. November 17th, two fair-sized flocks seen flying out to sea South-West 9 a.m. on a very quiet morning. P.Z.M.

381 STOCK-DOVE. November 4th. A flock of about 200 flew N.N.E. O.

398 JACK SNIPE. September 17th and 27th. One seen on Tresco. O. R.S.

400 GREY PHALAROPE. September 7th. One seen. October 9th—November 13th. Single birds and small parties seen at intervals. On October 23rd a solid flock of 350 or more were seen off the south end of St. Agnes, looking like streaks of foam on the water. B.M. O. 47 Scilly Isles 401 RED-NECKED PHALAROPE. September 8th. One seen off St. Agnes. October 23rd. Four or more seen. October 24th. One seen off St. Agnes. O. October 23rd. A party of 20—30 Phalaropes were watched at close quarters off St. Agnes. In flight the definite black and white contrasted pattern made the three or four Red-necks quite conspicuous. H.M.Q.

406 CURLEW SANDPIPER. August 26th—October 17th. An unusually large number of these birds were seen on autumn passage. September 17th. Eighteen at once was the maximum. N.D-J. O. 407 LITTLE STINT. June 2nd. One on Samson in summer plumage. O. September 6th. One on St. Agnes Pool. H.M.Q. September 17th. Three on Tresco. C 431 SPOTTED REDSHANK. September 8th. One by the Pool, St. Agnes. C

432 GREENSHANK. One wintered again on St. Agnes (1958-59). On January 29th three were seen. One is again wintering (1959-60). H.M.Q. 462 BLACK TERN. September 7th—17th. One was seen between Tresco and St. Martin's. N.D-J. O.l 468 ROSEATE TERN. It is estimated that possibly 12 pairs nested, and breeding was certainly successful in several cases. Eds.

469 COMMON TERN. Seems to have had a successful breeding season. Eds

471 LITTLE TERN. August 14th. Eight seen on St. Agnes. August 17th. Two seen on St. Agnes. O 489 KITTIWAKE. The colony on Men-a-Vawr remains about the same- approximately 200 nests. On Gorregan there seemed to be fewer, about 50 in all. A new colony has settled on the north face of St. Helen's, on a low earth cliff about 10 feet high. On July 18th, nine nests had young or an egg, and three were empty. H.M.Q. R.S. 48 Scilly Isles 503 PUFFIN. Good numbers were seen on the water around Annet, and at about 8 p.m. in June and July they could be seen sitting on the cliff in rows at the entrances to their burrows. H.M.Q. Several bred on the Eastern Isles, one of them in a crack in a stone cliff. Quite a lot of nesting material was used and was added to even after the egg was laid. The material was samphire. R.S.

505 SPOTTED CRAKE. October 26th. On St. Agnes, one was briefly seen in the cover around the pool. Points noted were : small size in com­ parison with Water-rail, short bill, dark brown upper-parts speckled with white, greyish-brown under-parts speckled with white, buff under-tail coverts. B.M.

49 ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES OF MIGRANTS IN THE ISLES OF SCILLY The new system of recording migrants is fully explained in section " Arrivals and Departures" of the mainland. The same system is followed here, but the birds are grouped according to their status in Scilly. Many of the birds that areSummer Visitors to Cornwall are only Passage Migrants in the Islands. Dates of the coming and going of those Summer Visitors that are sea-birds are seldom forthcoming, owing to the difficulty of going to sea regularly at the proper times. The precise place of the observations is no longer given, as there are regular observers on only two of the Islands, and the information therefore tends to be misleading.

PASSAGE MIGRANTS. First Last Species Seen By Seen By 59 Snow Bunting Apr. 8 O. Oct. 29 R.S. 88 Yellow Wagtail Apr. 5 H.M.Q. Oct. 21 H.M.Q. 121 Spotted Flycatcher May 21 H.M.Q. Sept. 22 H.M.Q 123 Pied Flycatcher Oct. 11 H.M.Q 132 Willow Warbler Mar. 28 M.& N.T. Sept. 13 0. 135 Wood Warbler Sept. 10 N.D-J. 145 Grasshopper Warbler Apr. 28 R.S. Sept. 19 0. 161 Garden Warbler Sept. 10 N.D-J. 162 Blackcap Oct. 29 H.M.Q. 163 Whitethroat May 4 H.M.Q. Oct. 4 R.S. 182 Ring Ousel Apr. 3 H.M.Q. Oct. 20 R.S. 197 Whinchat May 18 O. Sept. 23 H.M.Q. 201 Redstart Nov. 25 P.Z.M. 202 Black Redstart Mar. 25 H.M.Q. Oct. 22 H.M.Q. 222 House-martin Apr. 23 R.S. Nov. 7 H.M.Q. 223 Sand-martin Mar. 20 R.S. Sept. 18 R.S. 227 Nightjar Sept. 24 P.Z.M. 232 Hoopoe Mar. 12 P.Z.M. Aug. 20 322 Garganey Mar. 17 P.Z.M. Sept. 17 386 Bar-tailed Godwit Mar. 28 M.& N.T. 387 Black-tailed Godwit Mar. 15 H.M.Q. Sept. 17 O 389 Whimbrel Apr. 2 H.M.Q. Sept. 11 N.D-J 403 Knot Oct. 28 H.M.C 406 Curlew Sandpiper May 7 J.McG. Oct. 18 R.S 407 Little Stint Sept. 17 0 417 Ruff Feb. 19 H.M.Q. Sept. 17 o 421 Common Sandpiper May 5 J.McG. July 24 H.M.Q 50 423 Wood Sandpiper Sept. 17 O. 424 Green Sandpiper Sept. 12 R.S. 432 Greenshank Mar. 28 M.& N.T. Sept. 10 N.D-J. 467 Sandwich Tern Mar. 20 H.M.Q. 504 Corncrake May 23 R.S. Sept. 11 K.S.

B — SUMMER RESIDENTS. First Last Species Seen By Seen By 153 Sedge Warbler Apr. 19 R.S. Sept. 5 O. 186 Wheatear Mar. 18 H.M.Q. Nov. 3 H.M.Q. 220 Swallow Mar. 24 G.G. Nov. 28 R.S. 225 S.vift Apr. 27 R.S. Sept. 5 R.S. 240 Cuckoo Apr. 1 K.S. Aug. 25 K.S. 383 Turtle Dove Apr. 25 J.McG. Oct. 21 H.M.Q. 469 Common Tern Apr. 21 J.McG. Aug. 29 H.M.Q, 485 Lesser Black-backed Gull Feb. 6 H.M.Q. Oct. 4 R.S

C- -WINTER VISITORS. Last First Species Seen By Seen By 415 Purple Sandpiper May 18 O. Oct. 30 H.M.Q. 428 Redshank Apr. 23 J.McG. June 24 H.M.Q. NOTE.—It has seemed advisable to reverse the order of dates seen for Winter Visitors, otherwise they would come in two different years.

51 WILDFOWL COUNTS IN CORNWALL By D. P. HOLMES. In September, 1959, members of this Society and others began a series of counts of wild duck, geese and swans in Cornwall on behalf of the Wildfowl Trust. A nation-wide system of wildfowl counts was started in Great Britain in 1947 by the International Wildfowl Enquiry Committee. The Central Organiser was Mr. G. A. Atkinson-Willes. In the spring of 1952, the Committee was dissolved, and offered the responsibility for continuing the counts to the Director of the then Severn Wildfowl Trust, Peter Scott. This offer coincided with a decision that the Trust should embark on a wider research programme, and the counts, with their organiser, became an integral part of the renamed Wildfowl Trust. From these early beginnings the counts have grown, and enough information has been amassed to enable the experts to start on reports on the various species of wildfowl. The mechanics of the scheme are fairly simple. Observers are asked to make regular visits to a haunt of wildfowl—or the same part of one—on one Sunday each month from September to March, and to count or estimate the numbers of the various species of ducks, geese and swans which are present at that time. The Trust emphasise that the scheme is not designed specially to record rare species. Accurate numbers of the common species are far more valuable, and continuity of observations is equally important. If a counter is unable to do his count on any given month, he is asked to estimate the numbers probably present, and this is taken into account when analysing results. Although I said that counts have been operating since 1947, this was, unfortunately, not so in Cornwall. Apart from the River Tamar and the Tamar Lake, both of which have been covered from Devon, only one single observation was held for this County by the Wildfowl Trust prior to September, 1959. However, it has been possible to gather together a team of counters who, between them, now cover all the main duck-holding waters in the County, and some of the smaller ones, too. The waters counted are the River Camel, Mawgan Porth Marsh, the Gannel, Hayle Estuary, Marazion Marsh, Loe Pool, Tory Pond (Ponsanooth), Restronguet Creek, Truro river, Tresillian river, the River Fal near Ruanlanihorne, the River Fowey and the River Lynher. Obviously some of these areas will hold so few wildfowl that they do not justify the attention of a full time counter who could be more usefully employed elsewhere. However, I feel that during this current (1959/60) season and next, we must get all the records we can, and I hope it will be possible to keep all these areas covered at least until April, 1961. 52 It will not, of course, be possible to form any sort of County report on the status of wildfowl for at least five seasons, but I hope that now we have made a start, we shall have enough support to keep the counts network in Cornwall at least to its present strength. The Wildfowl Trust is very grateful indeed to all those people who are helping, and hopes that they will enjoy the counts—in spite of the weather. It would be encouraging to find that, as in other parts of the country, counters who helped to launch the scheme here, are still taking part in ten years time !

53 BIRD LIFE ON AND ABOUT THE WOLF ROCK August 16th to September 18th. 1959 By A. BESWETHERICK. When I first learned of my impending visit to the ' Wolf' thoughts ornithological were far from my mind, but after arrival and settling down to a rather different way of life (a life of ups and downs !), I was rather surprised at the bird life which one could enjoy in such an isolated place. My two companions were! Mr. Humphreys, the Principal Keeper, and Mr. Allvin, Assistant! Keepe/. After a rather busy first week, we settled down to " rock" life and began taking an interest in things about us. The first bird of I interest appeared on August 24th, when Mr. Allvin called me to! the gallery where I identified a Turtle Dove, obviously resting before! resuming its journey, perhaps to the Scillies. Its departure was not witnessed, but it was first seen in the late morning, but had left! by mid-afternoon. During the last days of August a considerable number of Lesser Black-backed Gulls were seen, both on the water and flying in short hops, always facing the easterly breeze. On one day in particular I tried counting them, but gave up after reaching a hundred. Of the different species of gull observed, these were by far the most common and usually accompanied by smaller numbers of Herring and a few Great Black-backed Gulls. An occasional Black-headed Gull was also seen. On September 1st, a single Swallow was seen, flying into a head wind and towards the Land's End, surely an unusual direction for such a bird at this time of year; and on September 2nd, a small Warbler, perhaps a Chiffchaff or Willow Warbler, was seen flying low over the water, again towards the Land's End. The distance made it impossible positively to identify this bird. Also on Sep- tember 2nd, a Water Rail spent a short time walking round the ledges of the tower plinth, but did not stay because of the wash of the sea. September 2nd was a warm day with a gentle breeze from the land, and we were visited by several houseflies, flying ants, lace- wings and cabbage white butterflies, numbers of the latter drowned and floating on the water. On September 3rd, a male Wheatear was seen resting on the rocks exposed by the low water, and on the following evening a female was seen perched on the landing post at high water. On September 5th, three more Swallows, again flying towards the Land's End, into a head wind. On September 6th, while walking round the gallery, I saw a flycatcher. At first I thought it to be a Spotted, but closer exam- ination revealed small wing bars and no breast markings, character- istics of a female Pied Flycatcher. This entry is of particular interest as, when I disturbed it, the bird dropped to the landing and then to the exposed rocks, a foolish thing for a land bird to do, as it was not quick enough to see the danger of the next wave and was picked up on its crest and carried up and over the rocks, luckily to be left high, but far from dry. I had expected to see a bedraggled corpse, but no, the bird picked itself up, shook itself, and fluttered 54 back to the landing. It was soon up and about again, apparently no worse for its experience, and fluttering up the tower, occasionally clinging to the granite surface, presumably feeding on insects, although I saw none myself. It later made off towards the Land's End and for a few yards of its flight a Pied Wagtail appeared to take more than a passing interest in it. In the evening of September 7th, at 9.15 p.m., Mr. Humphreys visited the engine room and found there, resting on the floor by a working engine, a Water Rail apparently attracted by the light and kept there by the warmth. It was caught, examined and found to be in perfect condition and, after a short discussion, it was decided to place it in a cardboard box near the gallery door, ready for release the following morning. Mr. Allwin informed me that the engine room is a favourite spot for birds. Starlings being the chief visitors, although he recalled an occasion when a Kestrel was found there. He was the morning watchman and duly released the bird when the time came, and I asked him to note the direction taken— whether towards the mainland, the Scillies or away from the nearest landfall. Unfortunately, it didn't really get settled to any definite route before it became the centre of attraction of a flock of gulls, and forced down into the sea. Although a native of damp places, I'm afraid the sea was much too damp for it, and coupled with the attentions of the gulls it didn't last many seconds. On September 8th, two House-martins were seen flying E.S.E. into a head wind. For a change these were not heading towards the Land's End, but would they have done so if the wind was from the E.N.E. instead, I wonder? Mr. Allwin called me to the gallery on September 10th, and I found a Corncrake resting there partly hidden from above by the R/T aerial outrigger. After the exper­ ience with the Water Rail we decided to leave it undisturbed, and to keep an eye on it during the day. I got to within three feet of it and photographed it. It cowered, but showed no sign of leaving. It was last seen at 7.45 p.m. after spending, to our knowledge, all day there. I might add that the photograph, in colour, was a success. On September 12th, I saw a Grey Wagtail before lunch. This settled for a short while on the landing, but as this was already occupied by gulls, it was driven off by the latter and made off towards the Land's End. A Dunlin circled the tower once and then carried on towards the Scillies. An oiled Gannet came up on the landing on September 13th, and at first it was thought to be a Shag, which will give an indica­ tion of the amount of oil which was on it. We never saw it go— it would have been washed off by the rising tide, as it was unable to fly. An instance here of a friend becoming an enemy. I must add that Gannets were frequently seen and hardly a day passed without seeing them, occasionally diving. Also seen during the month, but not positively identified, were a few of the Auks and Terns. From this account it will be seen that the Wolf is not such an uninteresting place as it might at first seem, and I hope in the future to have more bird reports from lighthouses, though not necessarily from the Wolf. In closing, I never knew of any bird attracted by the light, possibly because of its being alternate red and white flashing, but when we cleaned out the small foghorn we found the remains of a small bird, almost certainly a Warbler. 55 SOME OBSERVATIONS AT DOZMARY POOL By T. R. J. WILLIAMS. The Pool was visited once in June and eight times between September 27th and December 12th, 1959, and counts of various species were made whenever practicable. Several scheduled visits to the area were cancelled because of fog or particularly inclement weather. Some results of interest are indicated below.

Corn Bunting. November 28th, a flock of about a dozen were feeding in stubble near the farm adjacent to the Pool. Mallard. Three on November 8th and two on November 21st were the only records. Teal. Observed on three occasions : maximum number six on October 11th. Wigeon. Three present on September 27th, and similar numbers seen on two subsequent visits. Pintail. One female present on October 25th and November 8th. Shoveier. October 11th. One present.

Common Pochard. Numbers built up thus : None on October 25th; 11 on November 8th; 25 on November 21st; 30 on November 27th; 39 on December 12th. These numbers are markedly higher than those for 1958 pub­ lished in the 28th Report, p. 16, when four were present on November 1st, six on November 29th and only 18 on December 22nd.

Goldeneye. One or two birds present on four occasions between October 25th and November 27th, inclusive; none present on December 12th.

Common Snipe. Much fluctuation in numbers and position of occurrence near the Pool. Maximum 40 on October 25th, but none on October 11th and only three on December 12th. Curlew. No flocks of more than 25, and usually not seen at all. 56 Grey Phalarope. October 11th. Following variable, but mainly northerly winds, three birds of this species were seen. Two birds kept to­ gether, ' spun' for food, and performed aerial evolutions low over neighbouring fields. The third phalarope, which was feeding energetically at the edge of the Pool in more normal small wader fashion, allowed approach to within three feet. This appears to be the first record of this species at the Pool, and is, indeed, the furthest so far inland, for Cornwall. Dunlin. June 28th. One female. Golden Plover. A flock of ca. 140 were present on September 27th. As this followed prolonged good weather over much of the British Isles, it seems a large flock for so early a date. Biggest flock seen ca. 200 on November 21st,

Lapwing. Maximum seen, 200 on November 21st. Coot. None seen in October, four to five in November, but 17 present December 12th. Swallows were last seen on October 3rd, and a Wheatear was still present on October 11th. Fieldfares were first noted on Novem­ ber 8th, but no Redwings have been seen. Single Moorhen, Little Grebe, Cormorant and Heron were present on September 27th, and Reed Buntings and Stonechats have been noted regularly. Herring, Great Black-backed, Black-headed and Common Gulls have also been observed. The above notes, and other records scattered through earlier Annual Reports and in the current Report, indicate clearly how interesting, and indeed valuable, a more systematic and lengthy scheme of observation at the Pool should prove. Recorders in other counties, such as Col. H. M. Salmon in Glamorganshire, have shown how, over the years, a patch of inland water acts as a focus for a surprising variety of species. Such workers have usually dealt with larger sheets of water, set in more congenial surroundings, but the singular situation of Dozmary, lying in the middle of Bodmin Moor, would make such a study of peculiar interest.

57 THETHIAS ISLAND By J. L. PALMER. Our Society's island, Trethias, on the north coast, at Treyarnon Bay, between Padstow and Bedruthan, has been safeguarded for posterity. Official news has been received from Mr. E. F. Verger, Clerk of the County Council, that the Secretary of State has made an Order, which came into operation on January 1st, 1960, and establishes Trethias Island as a bird sanctuary. The Order was made under section 3 (1) of the Protection of Birds Act, 1954, and its official title is The Wild Birds (Trethias Island Sanctuary) Order, 1959. It was signed by Mr. R. A. Butler, as Home Secretary. Articles 2 and 3 of the Order, covering wild birds and eggs, make any actions there specified offences against the Act. All this represents the achievement of an ambition extending over three decades. Problems of entail and rights over the owner­ ship of the island arose in the early years, involving research, but these were successfully solved, and the island was accepted by our Society as a free gift from " The Western Morning News " Co. Ltd., and members of the Harmsworth famiiy. An honorary member of the Society, Mr. Jas. L. Palmer, now living at Penzance, who until retirement was Editor-in-chief of " The Western Morning News," says he once saw on the island, in com­ pany with the old landowner, seven Cornish Choughs, and at times of stormy weather during periods of migration, as well as at high tide, when local beaches are covered, watched the island pack with sheltering birds. At low tide the islet is accessible by humans, but since its acquisition by the Society there have been no further attempts at camping.

BIRDS OF THE PARISH OF ST. BREWARD By Lt.-Col. W. E. ALMOND. These notes are compiled from my observations made chiefly between 1955 and 1960, and in short periods in 1950 and 1952. They give a brief outline of the bird life in the area and some of the observations may serve for comparison with records from other parts of the county. GENERAL REMARKS ON THE AREA. St. Breward, one of the largest of Cornish Parishes, lies partly on the northern part of Bodmin Moor. The main farm lands are along the sides of the River Camel, below the western edge of the Moor. By far the greatest area of the parish is moorland, lying generally higher than 650 feet above sea level. Both Brown Willy (1,375 feet) and Rough Tor (1,311 feet) are inside the parish bounds. With a small amount of land in the Camel Valley as low as 200 feet, the area has a variation in land level of over 1,100 feet. The con­ sequent considerable range of micro-climates and the variety of habitats make the parish a fertile field for naturalists. Deciduous woodland is practically confined to the steep slopes by the Camel. On the Moor a small amount of conifers has been planted in recent years to form shelter belts. 58 The Camel and the De Lank are the two main streams in the parish, the latter rising within its bounds. Both rise and fall rapidly and have generally low banks (though steep-sided valleys) unsuit­ able for the nesting of the Kingfisher and Sand-martin. Open pools of water are rare and of small extent, though there are extensive areas of marsh on the Moor. Most of the farmland is under grass. There are plenty of old barns and other farmyard buildings suitable for the nesting of the Barn Owl and Swallow. Sites suitable for House-martins are less numerous. On the Moor a number of small farm houses, with their out­ buildings, are now deserted and are quickly becoming ruinous. They retain, however, a small population of some species, that usually nest about human dwellings, as will be mentioned later. Some areas of the Moor have been treated intensively in recent years to improve the quality of the pasture. The change in the vegetation is very apparent in such areas, and if the practice, as seems likely, be continued and extended the character of the fauna and flora of large tracts must inevitably change. Swaling, or burning the Moor, is extensively carried on in spring, by persons authorised and unauthor­ ised, both before and after the closing date of 31st March. ARDEIDAE. The nearest heronry is by the Camel Estuary, outside the area, but Herons come to feed along the rivers and in the marshes throughout the year, but more frequently in spring, summer and autumn. ANATIDAE. Ducks are infrequently seen, chiefly Mallard and Teal on spring and autumn passage in small numbers. One Shelduck was seen flying north in very cold weather on 31st December, 1950. FALCONIDAE The Buzzard population has gone down by at least 50 per cent, after the great reduction in rabbits. The chief changes in the bird's feeding habits appear to be :— 1. More feeding on the ground and more frequent attendance on ploughing and cultivation in the fields. 2. A probable switch to Wood Pigeons as a " large " prey. It is now fairly frequent to find dead Wood Pigeons, evidently partly eaten by a bird of prey. A Buzzard was seen chasing a. Wood Pigeon in flight " flat out" over about 30 yards when the chase passed out of sight. There are also a few records of Buzzards sweeping fairly low round cover appar­ ently with the intent of surprising Wood Pigeons, which were feeding on the ground. 3. Regular feeding in crepuscular conditions. It now frequently hunts when it is practically dark. Most Buzzard's nests in tthe area are below 600 feet, but the bird feeds regularly over the Moor and attends on fires during swaling to pounce on small creatures driven out by the flames. The Sparrow-hawk catches a lot of Starlings in the winter, but in the summer, as very few of the latter nest in the area, this source of food practically ceases altogether. 59 An odd Peregrine is occasionally seen in autumn and winter. Very small numbers of Merlins occur on autumn passage and it is rare and irregular as a winter visitor. When seen in October its arrival is usually coincident with the appearance of passage Meadow Pipits. Kestrels are fairly numerous and are chiefly quarry-cliff nesters. They hunt along the edges of moor fires, as the Buzzard does. PHASIANIDAE. Partridges are uncommon : two small coveys in the autumn of 1959. I have seen no Pheasants.

KALLIDAE. Moorhens are uncommon at any season. One or two pairs nest in the parish each year and a small number may arrive in hard winter weather. Coots have not been recorded. A Corncrake was heard calling for a day or two in July, 1955 and one was found dead below telegraph wires on 30th July, 1956, after a great gale on 28th and 29th July.

CHARADRIIDAE. All Lapwings' nests appear to be on the Moor and not on lower ground. Many are passage migrants and winter visitors. These mostly stay on the Moor as long as the weather is mild. Hard weather migrants, often in great numbers, come into and across the area generally from N.E. and E. and travel in more or less regular V formation. With the advent of warmer conditions similar flocks may be seen moving back again. These reverse movements are remarkable for their occurrence immediately a general thaw sets in. An example in 1958 is typical. From the 20th to the 24th January, both dates inclusive, a period when snow and frost were widespread over the country, many flocks were seen moving through out the hours of daylight on each day. They came from the N.E and E., passed over the parish and continued their flight to the S.W. and W. A sudden thaw set in on the night of 24th/25th January. On 25th and 26th January many flocks, varying in size from about 30 to about 200 birds, passed over from W. to E. and from N.W. to S.E. The bulk of the movement took place between 8 a.m. and 12 noon each day. On 27th January the movement was much reduced, there being only a few flocks each of 40—50 birds passing over from S.W. to N.E. between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. Golden Plovers are common as passage migrants and winter visitors, generally coming to the lower ground in severe weather only. In 1958 a few arrived by the end of the third week in August, but it is unusual to see any so early. A usual arrival date is between 22nd September and 11th October. Most depart by the end of the second week in April. One, shot on the Moor (not by me !) on 28th November, 1957, had been ringed in Northern Iceland on 5th July, 1954 as a young bird. A party of about 20 on 24th March, 1958, included a majority in varying degrees of summer plumage. Three of them, practically in full summer dress, agreed perfectly with the description and plate (in the "Handbook") of the breeding plumage of birds of the far northern population of this species. 60 The Common Snipe nests sparingly on the Moors. It is a fairly common passage migrant, but few winter. The Jack Snipe has been recorded once on passage. Woodcock, in the winter, are fairly numerous in the low-lying woods, from which some flight to the Moor at dusk. The breeding population of Curlews is small. As soon as the young can fly, what appear to be family parties come down reg­ ularly to feed in newly-cut hayfields, particularly in the early morn­ ing. In the late summer and early autumn small parties fly regularly in the direction of the Camel Estuary about the time the tide starts to ebb and come back with the flood. Judging by their cries, they do this at night, too. Very few winter on the Moor, but there is evidence of spring and autumn passage. There are rare notes of small numbers of Whimbrel on the Moor on spring and autumn passage. Of Sandpipers there are two records only—a Green on 10th July, 1959 and a Common on 22nd April, 1959. LARIDAE. Herring Gulls are most frequent in spring, autumn and winter, but a few are about in summer, too, when they attend the rare picnickers on the Moor with the same tameness and pertinacity that they display on the coast. Some have been observed to attend Lapwings feeding in pastures and to rob them of their food. A few have learned to hang about where fowls are kept on free range and make off with the eggs that are laid astray. Common Gulls are irregular visitors in autumn and winter and are most numerous in hard weather. Black-headed Gulls are most numerous in spring and autumn and are irregular and in smaller numbers in winter. COLUMBIDAE. Wood Pigeons are fairly common and their numbers are much increased by winter immigrants. They nest in a small conifer plantation on the Moor at 800 feet (otherwise nesting only in the valley woods) and will doubtless spread to some other parts of the Moor when the conifer plantations there are older. CUCULIDAE. The greater part of the Cuckoo population is on the Moor, where the principal host is likely to be the Meadow Pipit. There were more in 1959, on the Moor and in lower areas, than in any other [year covered by these notes. STRIGIDAE. The Barn Owl probably outnumbers the Tawny. The former, at night, does a great deal of its hunting when hovering, usually about six to 10 feet above the ground. I have observed this many times. The wings, I judge, are beaten a little more rapidly than is the case with a hovering Buzzard. The Barn Owl faces, as might be expected, into the wind and may sometimes hang suspended with motionless wings for a short time in an updraught, as when the wind rises against the face of a high Cornish " hedge." The Little Owl occurs in two areas on the edge of the Moor, in each case at about 750—800 feet. One pair had either three or four young in 1959. Just outside the parish, at a height of over 900 feet, 61 a pair nested some years before the period covered by these notes, as I am reliably informed. It seems strange that there are no recent records of the Short-eared Owl, though large areas would appear to be suitable for it. APODIDAE. A small colony of Swift in the village maintains a steady level from year to year of about 11 pairs. .On 26th May, 1959, at 4 p.m., a party of some 400—500 was circling in a compact body over Rough Tor. A number of birds were seen to join this party by a steep descent from much higher. The sky was cloudless and there was a light easterly wind. After about 10 minutes the party dispersed somewhat and the birds drifted off, some to the N.W., others to the N. ALAUDIDAE. By far the greater part of the breeding population of Skylarks is found on the Moor. In its appropriate habitat the Woodlark is much less numerous, and three—four breeding pairs make up the total population for the parish. A Crested Lark was seen on the Moor on June 14th, 1959 (a surprising date). Although the area was searched in the subsequent week the bird was not seen again.

HIRUNDINIDAE. Swallows nest in suitable buildings at all levels in the area, at all events up to 900 feet. They still nest, in several instances, in the buildings of abandoned farmsteads on the Moor. The popula- tion of a single farm is not usually above three—four pairs and is less than this in most cases. Farms with one pair are common. Circular, supported nests on beams are the commonest, but half- circular nests on the sides of beams and on granite walls are frequent. In 1958 a quarter-circle nest was built on the walls in a right-angled corner of the porch of the Vicarage. It held four young in July. By the time the young were well feathered they were " crowded out," and it was clear that the nest, by reason of its shape, was much too small for them. The parents, in between feed- ing visits, quickly built up the rim of the nest a further 1.5 inches. I was able to measure this amount accurately, as the new work was moist and dark. This pair, like many in the poor weather of 1958, was late in nesting and raised only one brood. Pairs nesting on the higher parts of the Moor, about 800 feet and above, have great difficulty in wet, windy summers. One pair, in an exposed locality, built only about one-third of their nest in 1958. This nest was of the half-circular type, stuck on a granite wall in a small porch. The birds lingered in the area until late July, when they disappeared. The nest was completed and used in 1959. A site at about 900 feet is not occupied every year. There are very few House-martin colonies and all are small in numbers. A high proportion of nests are inside Dutch barns. Just outside the area, in a colony with 12 nests in 1958, three pairs had nests in small holes below the roof of a farm building. The entrances to these three nests were exactly such as would be used by Swifts. It was not possible to see what sort of a nest there was in such a confined space. In due course the young could be seen coming to the entrances to be fed. This nesting inside buildings and in holes 62 is no doubt a very beneficial adaptation in an area where torrential rain in the breeding season washes some nests down in most years. A small Sand-martin colony apparently existed some years ago in a china clay heap at Stannon, but has been abandoned for at least two years. CORVIDAE. There are two breeding pairs of Ravens. The Carrion Crow is common and nests anywhere, a tree or small bush (as on the Moor) will hold a nest. It attends Moor fires, in the same way as do Buzzards and Kestrels. There are three small rookeries. Two at over 700 feet, have been occupied for a long time, probably more than 50 years. A third, at a little under 700 feet, was established in 1957, probably by immigrants from a larger rookery, much subjected to persecution, a little outside the parish. The Rooks from these three rookeries, outside the nesting season, fly to roost in the direction of Colquite, between Longstone and Bodmin, where there is a large roost in and around a rather larger rookery. The autumn hiding (burying) of acorns by Rooks was partic­ ularly noticeable in 1959, when the acorn crop in the area was very heavy. The main part of the heavy Jackdaw population breeds in quarry-cliff sites. A lesser number nests in chimneys of dwelling- houses. Outside the nesting season birds of the latter group visit their chimneys (probably daily), but return to roost with the quarry- cliff population. The Magpie nests at all levels where a nest site is available. Nests may be as low as five—six feet from the ground on the Moor. PARIDAE. In order of abundance: —Blue, Great, Long-tailed, Marsh, Coal. Willow Tits have been recorded on the following dates : March 7th, 1954, one; February 13th, 1955, one; March 28th, 1956, two. TROGLODYTIDAE. Wrens nest in every sort of habitat, including a small " island " of firm ground, with a few stunted willows in the middle of a marsh on the Moor. In spring, 1959, a pair was seen among the great rocks just below the top of Rough Tor. One bird was singing vigorously. CINCLIDAE. The Dipper breeding population is estimated at four—five pairs along the Camel and De Lank rivers. TURDIDAE. Most Song Thrushes appear to emigrate in the autumn. I should be very interested to hear if this happens in any other parts of Cornwall. Hard weather immigrants sometimes arrive in great numbers in the winter. These feed largely on snails, if the ground is frozen or snow covered, provided the sides of the hedges are not drifted over. If the sides of the hedges do get covered with snow the Song Thrushes resort to the ivy berries, as they do also in spring if the ground gets very dry. Generally the Song Thrush seems to 63 avoid ivy berries when conditions are good, but the Blackbird will eat them at any time. Song Thrushes eat more snails than slugs, while Blackbirds eat many more slugs than Thrushes do and have not been observed taking snails at all. The Blackbird, as a breeding species, heavily outnumbers the Song Thrush, and seems to be resident. A few pairs may be found nesting right out on the Moor, around the deserted farm buildings mentioned earlier. There is clear evidence of spring and autumn passage, in which movements males well outnumber females. Dates on which clear evidence of this passage has been got, are :— Spring : 28th February, 1958 18th March, 1959 19th March, 1959 Autumn : 4th November, 1955 10th October, 1957 7th November, 1957 28th October, 1958 14th October, 1959 8th—12th November, 1959 Blackbirds eat, with great eagerness, the berries of Cotoneaster\ horizontalis and C. Simonsii as soon as they are ripe. I have noticed on several occasions that Blackbirds, eating hawthorn berries, pause "reflectively" from time to time and then eject a seed from the bill. It seems to be so generally accepted that seeds not digested pass through birds, that the ejection of seeds from the bill by any species of bird, and the sorts of seeds so treated would seem well worth investigation. In the limited literature immediately avail- able to me I can find only one reference to this type of behaviour, an observation made by Mr. William Bartram, and quoted by Alexander Wilson in " American Ornithology, or the Natural History of the Birds of the United States" (Wilson & Boneparte, Edinburgh, 1831), referring to the Mocking Bird: "I have observed that the Mocking Bird ejects from his stomach, through his mouth, the hard kernels of berries, such as smilax, grapes, etc., retaining the pulpy part." Fieldfares and Redwings clearly prefer different winter habitats in this area. The greater numbers of the Fieldfares are found on the Moor, particularly on rough grassland taken in from the Moor, at over 700 feet. Redwings are mostly below 500 feet on the valley- side grass. A few of each species, however, will be found with flocks of the other. This is the sort of distribution which obtains if the weather be mild. In hard weather the Fieldfares come down, or pass on elsewhere, but some return to their previous haunts with the arrival of better conditions. A few Ring Ousels are usually seen on spring passage, generally about 900 feet or above. Mr. Higman, of Launceston, informs me of two on Rough Tor on 6th September, 1959. The breeding population of Whinchats is about six pairs. The! pairs are very widely spaced and usually at between 600 and 700 feet. The White throat is regularly a late arrival in spring; first dates in six years being : May 1st (1951, 1959), May 3rd (1956, 1958), May 5th (1955), May 6th (1957). 64 The Willow Warbler is fairly common, chiefly in the valley, but has shown a tendency to spread up hill to areas with slight cover between 400 and 600 feet, where it nests in the side of Cornish " hedges." In some areas with better cover it penetrates into the Moor up to about 750 feet. The Chiffchaff is rather less numerous and is restricted to the wooded areas below 450 feet.

MUSCICAPIDAE. The Spotted Flycatcher is a rare, though regular, breeding species. PRUNELLIDAE. In addition to the population in the lower areas, a few Hedge Sparrows nest scatteredly over the Moor, in patches of gorse chiefly, up to about 800 feet and winter there as long as the weather remains mild. MOTACILLIDAE. The Meadow Pipit is common on the Moor, which carries the whole of the breeding population. It is difficult to define the exact status of the species throughout the year, but it appears to be :— 1. The breeding population flocks after the nesting season and largely or wholly emigrates in autumn. 2. There is generally a good deal of passage movement in spring and autumn. 3. A lesser number of immigrants arrive for the winter. 4. Birds are not usually seen much below the Moor, except in the winter, or at times of passage.

STURNIDAE. The Starling is a rare breeding species, but abounds in the winter. FRINGILLIDAE. Finches in order of abundance are : Chaffinch, Linnet, Green­ finch, Goldfinch and Bullfinch. Bramblings are scarce and irregular winter visitors. Reed Bunting. There is a small breeding population of fairly dely scattered pairs on the Moor up to about 900 feet. PLOCEIDAE. House Sparrow colonies are small and are chiefly at farms, e bird does not frequent the abandoned farmsteads on the Moor.

LIST OF BREEDING SPECIES WHOSE NUMBERS HAVE CHANGED DURING THE PERIOD UNDER REVIEW. pecies showing an Increase in numbers : Willow Warbler, Cuckoo (only in 1959), Jackdaw, Goldfinch, ullfinch, House Sparrow. es showing a Decrease in numbers : Buzzard, Lapwing (slight), Sand-martin, Starling. 65 LIST OF ALL BIRDS NOTED IN ST. BREWARD PARISH, Note : Breeding species marked #. Species most probably breeding, but not yet proved to| do so, marked *. In the case of stragglers and other varieties, number! of records shown in brackets. Fulmar Petrel (1) #Barn Owl # Song-Thrush Shag (1) #Little Owl Redwing Grey Heron # Tawny Owl Ring Ousel Mallard Long-eared Owl (1) #Blackbird Teal * Nightjar #Wheatear Shelduck (1) # Swift tStonechat # Buzzard * Kingfisher #Whinchat * Sparrow-hawk #Green Woodpecker Redstart (1) Montagu's Harrier #Greater Spotted # Robin Merlin Woodpecker f#Sedge Warbler # Kestrel Lesser Spotted #Blackcap fPartridge Woodpecker # Garden Warbler Spotted Crake (1) Crested Lark (1) #Whitethroat Corncrake (2) #Wood Lark # Willow Warbler #Moorhen #Skylark #Chiffchaff # Lapwing # Swallow *Goldcrest Grey Plover (1) #House-martin # Spotted Flycatcher Golden Plover Sand-martin Pied Flycatcher (1) #Common Snipe #Raven # Hedge Sparrow Jack Snipe # Carrion Crow #Meadow Pipit Woodcock #Rook #Pied Wagtail f#Curlew #Jackdaw #Grey Wagtail Whimbrel #Magpie Yellow Wagtail (1) Green Sandpiper (1) #Jay # Starling Common Sandpiper #Great Tit #Greenfinch (1) #Blue Tit #Goldfinch Greater Black-backed #Coal Tit Siskin (1) Gull #Marsh Tit #Linnet Lesser Black-backed Willow Tit (3) #Bullfinch Gull #Long-tailed Tit #Chaffinch Herring Gull #Nuthatch #Yellow Hammer Common Gull #Tree Creeper #Reed Bunting Black-headed Gull #Wren Snow Bunting (1) Stock-Dove (1) #Dipper #House Sparrow #Wood Pigeon #Mistle-Thrush t#Cuckoo Fieldfare 66 VISIBLE MIGRATION FROM THE NORTH COAST OF WEST CORNWALL. (GODREVY HEAD)

Part II : AUTUMN (Concluded) By A. G. PARSONS. The following is derived from my 1959 autumn observations using the same technique (Parsons). Whilst the general pattern of migration was similar to that previously described some interesting evidence of other movements was obtained. MOVEMENTS OBSERVED. A Passerines. Sturnidae. Both apparent arrival and departure of Starlings was noted on a larger scale than hitherto, on 8th November. Between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. several parties arrived from a north-westerly direction and passed inland. It is feasible that some of these had rested overnight on ships, about 22,000 yards distant, and bound for Bristol or Liverpool. Departing birds flew out to sea and were lost to view on a course about N. 30° W. Fringillidae. A single Snow Bunting was met with. This species appears to be a regular passage migrant in small numbers on the N. coast during October—November. Of great interest was the finding of three Reed Buntings migrating west singly. I had long thought that some movement must take place because small parties may be found during the winter months in areas not normally tenanted. Alaudidae. Especial attention was given to the assembly points for Skylarks. It appeared that most rose from the stubbles and kale on Godrevy Farm, about one mile south of the headland, but that some were derived from the larger concentrations on the fields on Reskajeage Down, 3—5 miles E.S.E. of Godrevy Head. Accipitridae. One Sparrowhawk was seen coasting west. This isolated record is of note because, although I have many times seen Sparrowhawks over the unsuitable hinterland at Gwithian during October, instances of actual migration are very few. B. Ducks and sea-birds. Anatidae. These were more numerous than in 1957 and 1958. On 7th November some Wigeon and Teal passed into the centre of the bay towards Hayle Estuary from a northerly direction, 67 On the same day a pronounced westerly movement of Common Scoter took place : it far exceeded anything previously seen by me in S.W. England for this species, 562 passing in four hours. All appeared from between N. and N.E. and sped steadily westwards to disappear from view beyond Carn Naun. As soon as the strings exceeded fifteen birds the strings took on a characteristic ' black smoke' appearance, the leading birds being bunched into a black mass with the following birds spaced out behind in a slightly undulating black trail. Three such strings had over 80 birds apiece.

Alcidae. Because of the views expressed by Hartley—that separation of Razorbills from Guillemots may be possible from the format of the strings—special attention was given to this point. As previously stated (Parsons, op: cit:) many strings passed between Godrevy Head and Godrevy Island. Both evenly spaced out birds and strings containing a mass of birds at the head with evenly spaced birds immediately behind the mass were critically examined. I am not able to confirm that the format of the string aids specific identification. I still believe that these strings are made up of Razorbills, but have no explanation to offer as to the lack of Guillemots. I have seen actual change in the format of the strings. Although St. Ives Bay is but four miles across, there would appear to be a marked difference in the number of rarer species recorded from St. Ives Island and Godrevy Head in autumn. Phillips has made the tentative suggestion that the Leach's Petrels and Grey Phalaropes occurring around St. Ives Island may have originated from America, together with instances of Sabine's Gull, having regard to the weather conditions in September—October, which have brought all three species close to land at the same time. Whilst agreeing to the American origin of Sabine's Gull it seems to me that there is a simpler explanation of the coincidence of these three species. On this side of the Atlantic, Leach's Petrel breeds in the northern part of the British Isles and in the Faeroes; Grey Phalarone breeds in the high Arctic Zone as far south as N. Norway—N. Russia. Both these species migrate, about S.S.W., into the Atlantic, the Grey Phalarope doing so rather earlier than Leach's Petrel. The S.W.—N.W. gales, which occur from late September—early November, may well catch the migrating petrels and phalaropes west of Ireland and force the ' flankers ' onshore. The Sabine's Gulls appear to be birds of the year. As is so often the way with young birds they wander out of their normal range into the eastern Atlantic. Under such circumstances they are similarly storm-driven towards the N. Cornish coast together with the petrels and phalaropes. It is noteworthy that both phalaropes and petrels become much fewer as soon as the migration season is over, i.e. mid-November. Whilst agreeing that weather conditions produce these visitors off St. Ives, an European origin for the petrels and phalaropes, in the absence of ring recoveries, seems more likely. 68 SYSTEMATIC LIST OF SPECIES SEEN FROM GODREVY HEAD—TOTAL COUNTS GIVEN 1959 19.vii.—13. ix. 17.x. —15.xi. Hours observation ... 48% Starling, Sturnus vulgaris ...... 438 Greenfinch, Chloris chloris ...... 13 Goldfinch, Carduelis charduelis ...... 14 Linnet, Carduelis cannabina ...... 43 Chaffinch, Fringilla coelebs ...... 13 Brambling, Fringilla montifringilla ...... 1 Reed Bunting, Emberiza schoeniclus ...... 3 Snow Bunting, Plectrophenax nivalis ...... 1 Skylark, Alauda arvensis ...... 44 Meadow-pipit, Anthus pratensis ...... 43 Pied Wagtail, Motacilla alba yarrellvi ...... 2 Grey Wagtail, MotaciUa cinerea ...... 1 Swallow, Hirundo rustica ...... 38 Swift, Apus apus ...... 6 Kingfisher, Alcedo atthis ...... 1 Merlin, Falco aesalon ...... 1 Sparrowhawk, Accipiter nisus ...... 1 Little Egret, Egretta garzetta ...... 1 Mallard, Anas platyrhyncha ...... 3 Teal, Anas crecca ...... 7 Wigeon, Anas penelope ...... 79 Eider-duck, Somateria mollissima ...... 1 Common Scoter, Melanitta nigra ...... 616 Velvet Scoter, Melanitta fusca ...... 1 Cormorant, Phalacrocorax carbo ...... 3 Phalacrocorax ? sp...... 4 Gannet, Sula bassana ...... 1367 Manx Shearwater, Procellaria p. puffinus ...... NO COUNT Balearic Shearwater, Procellaria p. mauretanicus ... 12 Shearwater ? sp., Procellaria puffinus ...... 11 Great NorthernDiver, Gavia immer ...... 4 Gavia ? sp...... 8 Curlew, Numenius arquata ...... 4 Wimbrel, Numenius phaeopus ...... 2 Numenius ? sp...... 1 Grey Phalarope, Phalaropus fulicarius ...... 1 69 Dunlin, Calidris alpina ...... 23 Purple Sandpiper, Calidris maritima ...... 1 Common Sandpiper, Tringa hypoleucos ...... 2 Redshank, Tringa totanus ...... 1 Oyster catcher, Haematopus ostralegus (migrating) ... 8 (on rocks) ... 81 Common Tern, Sterna hirundo ...... 19 Arctic Tern, Sterna macrura ...... 5 Common/Arctic Tern, Sterna hirundo/macrura ... 28 Sterna ? sp...... 5 Black-headed Gull, Larus ridibundus ...... 43 Common Gull, Larus canus ...... 29 Lesser Black-backed Gull, Laru& fuscus graellsii ... 8 Kittiwake, Rissa tridactyla ...... 349 Razorbill, Alca torda ...... 4090 Unidentified ducks ...... 16 Unidentified waders ...... 9

REFERENCES. Hartley, P. H. T. 1945. Seabird Movements. 15th Annual Report of the Cornwall Bird-watching and Preservation Society. Parsons, A. G. 1959. Visible Migration from the North Coast of West Cornwall. Part I—Autumn. 28th Annual Report of the Cornwall Bird- watching and Preservation Society. Phillips, N. R. 1959. The Island, St. Ives. 28th Annual Report of the! Cornwall Bird-watching and Preservation Society.

70 Part III : SPRING The results of these observations are disappointing by contrast with autumn records because relatively few birds were actually seen migrating; this was not, however, wholly unexpected. A. Passerines. The most interesting single record was that of a Coal-tit, which came to the headland from the direction of St. Ives on 29th March, 1958, at 0950 hours. Although several Wheatears were seen at the base of the Head only those actually migrating past the observation point have been included. I have made a clear distinction between migrants in flight and migrants at rest for both spring and autumn movements; only the former are recorded, unless other­ wise stated. Hirundinidae. A sufficient number of hirundines occurred to enable some pattern to be deduced; movements appeared to be: — (a) Coasting easterly. (b) Departure out to sea in a northerly direction. " Reverse migration" was once suggested by some Sand- martins. In general, it was noticeable that the coasting hirundines flew along the cliff-face at about two-thirds of its height. On 24th May, 1959, a small movement of House-Martins took place. Most coasted eastwards, but a few went out to sea in a northerly direction. Laridae. Common, Black-headed and Lesser Black-backed Gulls were all seen migrating east. The first two species were not seen migrating after the end of March. Lesser Black-backed Gulls were recorded into April and all were of the British race. All the Sandwich Terns seen migrated east, whereas a number of unidentified terns seen at a distance, some migrated east and some went across the sea in a more northerly direction. Alcidae. Those seen were all moving west. Comparison with my autumn records shows that Godrevy Head is close to a regular route for both seasonal movements for the hirundines and a few common waders, as well as for sea terns, Common, Black-headed and Lesser Black-backed Gulls; it is more rewarding in autumn. B. Movements of ducks, sea-birds, waders and terns. Anatidae. Two drake and two duck Garganey were seen migrating eastwards on 26th April, 1958. Sulidae. Those seen were all moving west. 71 SYSTEMATIC LIST OF SPECIES SEEN FROM GODREVY HEAD—SPRING MOVEMENT, 1958 and 1959 TOTAL COUNTS GIVEN 1958 1959 15.iii— 14.iii.—30.v. Hours observation ... 56.5 28 Greenfinch, Chloris chloris ...... 3 2 Pied Wagtail, Motacilla a. yarrelli ... 4 Coal-Tit, Parus ater ...... 1 - Chiffchaff, Phylloscopus collybita ... 1 - Mistle-thrush, Turdus viscivorus ... 1 Wheatear, Oenanthe oenanthe ...... 2 - Swallow, Hirundo rustica ...... 36 23 House-Martin, Delichon urbica ...... 93 Sand-Martin, Riparia riparia ...... 31 10 Swift, Apus apus ...... 14 Green Woodpecker, Picus viridis ... 1 - Kestrel, Falco tinnunculus ...... - Montagu's Harrier, Circus pygargus ... 1 - Sheld duck, Tadorna tadorna ...... 2 - Mallard, Anas platyrhyncha ...... 1 - Garganey, Anas querquedula Gannet, Sula bassana ...... 39

Manx Shearwater, Procellaria p. puffinus ... NOT COUNTED Curlew, Numenius arquota ...... 1 1 Whimbrel, Numenius phaeopus ...... 6 Turnstone, Arenaria interpres ...... 3 1 Purple Sandpiper, Calidris maritima ... 2 - Common Sandpiper, Tringa hypoleucos ... 1 1 Grey Plover, Squatarola squatarola ... 1 - Sandwich Tern, Sterna sandvicensis ... 7 - Common Tern, Sterna hirundo ...... 1 - Sterna ? sp...... - 15 Black-headed Gull, Larus ridibundus ... 213 22 Common Gull, Larus canus ...... 108 39 Lesser Black-backed Gull, Larus fuscus graellsii 1 19 72 SOME FURTHER NOTES ON THE BLUE-HEADED WAGTAIL (Motacilla f. flava) IN WEST CORNWALL This species again bred near Marazion in 1959, rearing young under circumstances of special interest. This paper is supplementary to that previously given by Dr. R. H. Blair and myself. In order to enable comparison between different birds' head colour, I have not included any data about examples which I did not personally see; even then only birds occurring on spring passage, and during the early part of the breeding season, are considered. Passage of Yellow (" flavissima ") and Blue-headed Wagtails in 1959 was first recorded by me at Ponsandane, Penzance on April 18th: from then until May 17th other apparent " flava " both typical and atypical, were seen at Marazion and are the subject of later treatment. On May 17th a cock " Blue-headed Wagtail" was located on territory. It was an old bird having a remarkably light, ashy, blue-grey crown and sides of face, but was otherwise typical as to white superciliary stripe, chin and throat. Careful watch was kept upon it, and on May 30th it was observed carrying food when the nest, with four young, was found by Miss H. M. Quick in a small bank partly screened by gorse, a site wholly uniike that used in 1953. Further observation suggested that there was no female present and that the cock was working veiy hard. A curious feature was that sporadic visits were made to the nest by a cock I flavissima," which was also bringing food irregularly. As this raised the possibility of incorrect sexing of atypical birds, the point was independently checked by Dr. R. H. Blair and Mr. G. H. Harvey on June 4th, when they also observed the presumed cock " flava " and cock " flavissima " feeding young out of the nest and confirmed their identities and sexing. Although the young birds had been ringed it was not possible for these two observers to see the rings. Between June 10th—14th, Rev. J. E. Beckerlegge and I found a medley of young " Yellow " Wagtails of various ages, with parents in attendance, at Marazion. There appeared to be two separate cock Blue-headed Wagtails and one hen feeding young; one being the male above described; and also two pairs of Yellow Wagtails with young, in the one case well-grown and in the other case still showing some down on the head. The evidence, therefore, suggests that one male Blue-headed Wagtail successfully raised four young after the loss of the hen and that another pair also nested somewhere not far away. The assistance of an unattached cock " flavissima " in feeding young is of special interest. The " Yellow Wagtail complex" has long interested me and data and views accumulated since 1953 are now set out. In some years the variants are quite extraordinary : in both 1953 and 1959 I observed variants which could not always be classified. There appear to me to be two types of Blue-headed Wagtail occurring in W. Cornwall, and differing in the actual tint of the crown and sides of face. One has a " Bluebell " blue crown and corresponds to breeding birds seen by me in the type locality in S. Sweden : I have not yet found such breeding in Cornwall. 73 The second type has a pale, ashy, blue-grey crown and it is this which bred in 1953 and 1959. In 1954 a single such bird occupied territory for a few days and then disappeared. These differences require further study, but the situation is complicated by the irregularity of attempts to breed. The variants having blue crowns may be classified into :— (a) with wholly yellow under-parts, throat, chin and yellow superciliary stripe—one example. (b) with wholly yellow under-parts, throat and chin, but with white superciliary stripe—three examples. I have also seen several typical " flavissima " males and females exhibiting a bluish " bloom " on the crown at some angles. On May 10th, 1959, I observed a small party of male " Yellow Wagtails " at Marazion : both typical " flava " and " flavissima " were present. A third bird, having a dark slate-grey head and nape, without any superciliary stripe, a suggestion of a neck cres­ cent and yellow under-parts and chin, was the nearest approach to the race w thunbergi " that I have met in Cornwall. Recently, Milne has given a valuable account of three years study of " Yellow Wagtail " variations in Surrey. Basically he fol­ lowed earlier suggestions of separating two main groups, (i) yellow- headed, (ii) grey-headed. If this approach be followed in regard to the Marazion birds we also have typical " flavissima " for the yellow- headed race whereas the breeding stock would appear to be represented by type (3) in Milne's classification, the passage migrants being type (2). Although breeding in the Penzance area appears to be irregular yet, hybridisation is likely to occur because both " yellow-headed" and " grey-headed" species have been found to breed in the same small tract. My own experience agrees entirely with Milne's comments about the near impossibility of assigning subspecifio identification to the hens in the field. In relation to the question of whether the " yellow-headed " and the " grey-headed" wagtails are specifically distinct, the following point about the call-note may be of interest. To my ear the call-note of " flavissima" and " flava" is identical—i.e., two main representatives of their groups have an identical note; but, after a great deal of study of the race " thun­ bergi " breeding in latitudes 61°—69° in Sweden and on migration in S. Sweden, I have long realised that this member of the " grey­ headed group " has a slightly thinner, more pipit-like note, which is not quite the same as used by " flava," another member of the " grey-headed " group. Whilst agreeing that there are many inconsistencies in the theory of genetical instability, I have not yet found any more sat­ isfactory explanation : it may well be that the inconsistencies described are strong evidence of genetical instability, for the time factor concerned in evolution is very long, whereas any worker in this field is greatly handicapped by the shortness of his working life together with the practical difficulty of ascertaining what changes are taking place in " motacilla flava " throughout its breeding range. 74 •

To me it is very curious that such wide apparent variations or \aberrations should occur amongst " Yellow Wagtails," whereas " Pied Wagtails " appear to be fixed in their characters.

REFERENCES. Blair, R. H. and Parson, A. G. (1953). " The Blue-headed Wagtail in Cornwall." 23rd Annual Report of the Cornwall Bird-watching and Preservation Society. Milne, B. S. (1959). " Variation in a population of Yellow Wagtails." British Birds; Vol. LII, No. 9, pp. 281—295.

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N., 5, The Warren, St. Ives. Blight, Mrs. Beryl, 12, Killivose Road, Camborne. Body, R. E., Pennance, Sydney Road, Torpoint. 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. •Bowers, F. M., Elm House, Lelant, St. Ives. Bowlby, H., 100, Elm Park Gardens, London, S.W.10. Bowlby, Mrs. H., 100, Elm Park Gardens, London, S.W.10. Brand, R. H., 10, Deinol Road, Bangor, North Wales. Bray, A. C, Trevenwith, Church Cove, The Lizard. Brenton, G., 5, Dark Lane, Camelford. •Brewer, S. E., Avery House, Lostwithiel. 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. 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. •Butcher, Miss R. J., 14, Gloucester Road, Ealing, London, W.5. Butler, Miss F. S., Loe Vean, Feock, Truro. Butler, Miss G. L., Tregenna House, St. Mary's Terrace, Penzance. 81 Buxton, G. C, 2, Somerset Road, Bristol 4. Buxton, Mrs. S. I., 2, Somerset Road, Bristol 4.

Cadbury, C., Beaconwood, Rednal, Birmingham. Callender, C. H., Shearwater, Downderry, Torpoint. Cameron, Mrs. M. Fisher, Bridge Cottage, Perran-ar-Worthal, Truro. Campbell, Mrs. H. M. E., Trevellan, St. Teath. Carr, Lady N., Trig, Rock, Wadebridge. Carter, Mrs. F. E., M.B.O.U., Kestrels, Widemouth, Bude. •Catchpole, Mrs. I. M., Chyals, Portmellon, Mevagissey. Cavendish, Mrs. D., Constantine Bay Cottage, near Padstow. Chadwick, The Rev. R. P., 2, Egerton Road, Padstow. Chamberlain, Miss M., Richmond, Tower Road, Newquay. 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. Cleave, H. P. O., M.B.O.U., Trevanion, Wadebridge. Clemens, Mrs. H. W., Cloister Cottage, Speldhurst, Tunbrldge Wells, Kent. Clift, Miss F. H. L., Brentwood, Florence Terrace, Falmouth. Coad, R. T., Rosslyn, Dunvegan Road, Penryn. 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, Mrs. S. J. V., Bosula, Carne, Manaccan, near Helston. •Counter, I., Bosula, Carne, Manaccan, near Helston. Coutts Deacon, Mrs. G., Penarrow House, My lor Churchtown, near Flushing, near Falmouth. Crabb, R. E., 6, Dean Terrace, Liskeard. 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, 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. Crowther, W. C, M.A., F.Z.S., Polteana, Looe. Cuddy, Mrs. M., 7, Lafrowda Terrace, St. Just, Penzance. Cunningham, Miss D., c/o Lloyds Bank Ltd., Penzance. Curber, R. M., 31, Marston Road, Knowle, Bristol, 4. Curnow, Dr. R. N., Orleigh. Bolenna, Perranporth. Cutlack, R. A., Lamorna Cottage, Trevone Bay, Padstow.

Dakin, E. T., 22, Carminow Way, Newquay. Dakin, Mrs. W. M., 22, Carminow Way, Newquay. Dakin, Miss J. P., 22, Carminow Way, Newquay. Daniel, W. J., Hardware Stores, Downderry, Torpoint. 82 *Daniel, R. J., Maytree Cottage, Downderry, Torpoint. Darroch, M. S., 7, The Circus, Bath. 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. Davies, E. R., B.A., 83, The Commons, Welwyn Garden City, Herts. Davies, Mrs. R. K., Treffgarne, 7, Hamoaze Terrace, Saltash. Davies, Air Vice-Marshal J. G., C.B., Inglemere, Blyth Road, Worksop, Notts. *Day, Mrs. G. M., Cotwood, Ponsanooth, Truro. Devonshire, G. R. P., Failand, Cross Street, Helston. Dickson, Mrs. D., Curgurrell 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., Winterstoke House, Langland, 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. Dutton, Mrs. E. B., Glebe Cottage, St. Mabyn, Bodmin.

Ebert, B., 70, Clydeway, Rise Park, Romford, Essex. Eden, Mrs. R. Edward-Collins, Major-General C. E., Trewardale, Blisland. Edward-Collins, Mrs., Polgwin, Bodmin. Egerton, Lady Rachel, Innisfree, Polzeath, Wadebridge. Elliott, Miss H., Gwavas, Villa, 1, Norton Terrace, Penzance. •Elliott, Mrs., Eastnor Cottage, New Polzeath, Wadebridge. Ellis, M., 2733919, Air Ministry Unit, R.A.F. St. Eval. Elvins, M. L., 54, Cliff Street, Mevagissey. •English, Miss D. M., Tresco, Higher Trehaverne, Truro. Enys, Miss J., Tremedden, Woodlane, Falmouth. Evans, H. Cresswell, The Rock Garden, Gerrans, Portscatho. Evans, Mrs. G. E. M., Abington, Perranuthnoe, Penzance. •Evans, P., Beach Cafe, Lelant, St. Ives. Exelby, W. B., Naini Tal, Mullion. Eyre, C. V., Trelawden, St. Minver, Wadebridge. Farrant, A. A., Roskrow, Penryn. Farrant, Miss B., Roskrow, Penryn. Ferguson, Miss Juliet, 5, Berkley Court, King's Road, Brighton. Ferrier, Miss Judith M., F.Z.S., M.B.O.U., Blakeney Downs, Blakeney, Norfolk. Fiddick, R., 7, Tregothnan Road, Falmouth. Field, G. D., Eagle House, Launceston. Fisher, J., M.A., M.B.O.U., Old Rectory, Ashton, Northampton. Fitschen, Miss A., 8, Clare Terrace, Falmouth. Flawn, E. G., The Stannery, Ludgvan, Penzance. Flawn, Mrs., The Stannery, Ludgvan, Penzance. Foot, Isaac, The Right Hon. P. C, Pencrebar, Callington. Foster, Miss L., Oak Cottage, Lostwithiel. 83 Fox, C. L., Glendurgan, near Falmouth. Fox, Mrs. G. R., Trewardreva Manor, Constantine, Falmouth. *Fox, Mrs. J. M. K., Penjerrick, Falmouth. Fox, Miss M. V., 4, Woodlane Crescent, Falmouth. Fry, R. M., No. 6, St. Kilda, Springhill, Elshead, near Godalming, Surrey.

Gallagher, J. D., Kinsale, Eastbourne Close, St. Austell. Gallup, Mrs. J. P., Blackdown House, near Mary Tavy. Gardner, Miss D., Bunny's Hall, Falmouth. Garnett, J., Penhale, Wadebridge. Garnish, W. J., 34, Moorland Road, St. Austell. Gellatly, Miss D., New Close, Mawgan, Newquay. Gellatly, Miss N., New Close, Mawgan, Newquay. •George, H. G., Porthconger, St. Agnes, Isles of Scilly. George, Mrs. R., Porth Conger, St. Agnes, Isles of Scilly. Gilbert, J. S., Island House, Fore Street, Porthleven, near Helston. Gilbert, W., Cranbrook, Splatt, St. Minver, Wadebridge. Gill, Mrs. M. E., Riverside, Lelant. Gimson, Miss M. E., Greengates, Trevone, Padstow. Girling, Rev. C. A. W., Lanreath Rectory, Looe. Gist, J. R., Valiona. Kelly Bray, Callington. Glanville, A. H., Neeham, Newlyn East, near Newquay. Glazebrook, B. R., Brynbella, St. Asaph, North Wales. Goddard, W. J., Cheyney, Constantine Bay, Padstow. Goddard, Mrs. E. M., Cheyney, Constantine Bay, Padstow. 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. Goodman, Miss M. E., Dilkhusha, Perrancombe, Perranporth. Goodsell, R., 24, 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., 14, Trehaverne Terrace, Truro. Greenland, Mrs. E. M., Wayside, Low Street, Hardingham, Norwich. Grogono, Miss M. D., The Croft, My lor, near Falmouth. Grove, E. A., Pyott's Cottage, Airlie Road, Winchester. Grundy, Miss M. C, 13, Tavistock Drive, Nottingham. 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.W11. Hair, Dr. J. A. G., Polwithan, Falmouth Road, Truro. Hair, Mrs., Polwithan, Falmouth Road, Truro. Hall, W. J., 9, South Road, Histon, Cambs. Halsey, Miss V. M., Windmill House, St. Minver, Wadebridge. Hambly, A. C, 59, Fore Street, Redruth. Hambly, E. H. T., Treharrock, St. Kew, Bodmin. Hamilton-Browne, Miss M. Hilary, Cargurrel, Portscatho. •Hancock, C. A., Tregorden, Wadebridge. 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. 84 Hardy, P. de H., 21, Street-an-Garrow, St. Ives. Hardy, Mrs. H. G., 21, Street-an-Garrow, St. Ives. Hartley, The Rev. P. H. Trahair, M.B.O.U., Badingham Rectory, Woodbridge, Suffolk. Harvey, Mrs. A. S., Rosehill Cottage, Padstow. *Harvey, Rev. B. F., Owls, Trenance, Mawgan Porth, Newquay. •Harvey, Mrs. M. G., Owls, Trenance, Mawgan Porth, Newquay. Harvey, Miss E. I., Rosehill Cottage, Padstow. Harvey, G. H., Trenance, Hawkins Road, Penzance. Harvey, Mrs., Trenance, Hawkins Road. Penzance. Harvey, Miss H., 10, Lafrowda Terrace, St. Just, Penzance. Harvey, L. A., University College, Exeter. Hawke, C. J., Lloyds Bank, Redruth. Hayman, Mrs., M.B.E., J.P., West Park, Redruth. Heath, Dr. C, Ashfield House, Falmouth. Heath, Miss M. B., The Wood, Arbroath Lane, Esher, Surrey. Heath, V. H., Riviera Gardens, St. Mawes. Hemsley, G., Rock, Wadebridge. Hemsley, Mrs. M., Rock, Wadebridge. Henry, G. M., Ainsgarth, Constantine, Falmouth. Henwood, P. H., Linkinhorne, Callington. Henwood, T. L., Vallis, 46, Ennor Road, Newquay. Hepburn, Miss E. M., 6, Avenue Road, Teddington, Middlesex. He wish, E. W., 1, Inglewood, Torwood Gardens Road, Torquay. Hicklin, Mrs. J. M., 47, Old Coach Road, Playing Place, Kea, near Truro. Hicks, Mrs. L., The Lighthouse, St. Agnes, Isles of Scilly. Hicks, Mrs. S. L., Paradise Cottage, Ruan High Lanes, near Truro. *Hicks, L., 8, Harbour View Crescent, Penzance. •Hicks, Mrs. P., 8, Harbour View Crescent, Penzance. Higgs, Mrs., Whistow, Lanlivery, Bodmin. Higman, N., 5, Overton, Launceston. Higman, Mrs. J., 5, Overton, Launceston. Higman, S. M., 36, Barnard Road, Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire. Hiller, C. M., Gernick Field, Newlyn, Penzance. Hodge, Mrs. J., Waresley, Melville Crescent, Falmouth. •Hogan, Miss C. E., 46, Polkyth Road, St. Austell. Hoggins, H. S., 13, Wadebridge Road, St. Mabyn. •Holmes, D. P., Dwina, Barncoose Lane, Illogan Highway, Redruth. Hooper, W. Tregoning, Trevaunance Road, St. Agnes, Cornwall. Hopewell, A., 13, Grove Hill Drive, Falmouth. Hopkins, A. M., Trelowarren, Mawgan-in-Meneage, Helston. Hopkins, Mrs. G. M., Trelowarren, Mawgan-in-Meneage, Helston. •Horder, P. T., Avalon, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth. •Horder, Mrs. J., Avalon, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth. Hosken, R., 3, Old Hill, Falmouth. Hosking, A. C, Wyndhurst, Goldsithney, Penzance. Hosking, H. H., 8, Ferndale Road, Church Crookham, Aldershot, Hants. 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. Howland, Miss E. R., Chy-an-Garth, Feook, Truro. Hunkin, Miss G., Fern Glen House, St. Ives. 85 Hunt, O. D., Corrofell, Newton Ferrers, Plymouth. Hurrell, H. G., M.B.O.U., Moorgate, Wrangaton, Plymouth. •Hurrell, K. G., Maryland, 43, Henver Road, Newquay. Hutchings, W. J., Trelawny, The Gernicks, Newlyn, Penzance. Hyde, Mrs. H. N., 4, Mill Lane, Tregony, Truro.

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. •Jenkins, Miss E., B.A., Loo Meadow, Portscatho. Jerram, Lady Christine E. M., Golden Hill, Hannafore, Looe. Jerram, Mrs. M., Trehane, Trevanson, Wadebridge. Jerram, Miss R. M., Pengwedhen, Helford, Helston. Jerram, Miss S., Trehane, Trevanson, Wadebridge. Johns, Miss L. A., Carnkie, 25, Hillcrest Avenue, Truro. Johns, Mrs. S. D., Carnkie, 25, Hillcrest Avenue, Truro. Johnson, Mrs. E. M., Budock Vean Cottage, Mawnan, Falmouth. 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. Jose, Mrs. E., Bolenowe Farm, Troon, Camborne.

Kelsall, N. E., Savings Bank Buildings, Camborne. •Kendall, J. R., Croft Michael Farm, Troon, Camborne. Kennedy, W. P., 5, Lemon Street, Truro. •Kernick, Mrs. A. J., 68, Bodmin Road, St. Austell. ,Khan, R., Trethurgen, Camborne. King, B., Meyfield, Uplands Road, Saltfork, Bristol. Kingwell, A. H., Trewithian, Portscatho, Truro. Kirby, Mrs. M., Bishops Quay, St. Martin, near Helston. Kitson, Miss D. H., Morval House, near Looe. Kitto, J. H., 30, Lyndhurst Road, Stretford, Manchester. Knock, R. H., Thimble Hall Cottage, Penshurst, near Tonbridge, Kent.

Laithwood, Miss K. C, 64, Park Avenue, Worcester. Lambert, Miss O. R. A., Woodland View, Old Falmouth, Road, Truro. •Langdon, F. C, 3, Waterlane, Delabole. 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., 1, Elm's Avenue, Eastbourne. Leggatt, C. I., " Mye Waye," Stoney Road, Torpoint. 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. 86 Lightfoot, Miss J., Greengates, Trevone, Padstow. Lock, A. A., 55, Bowden Park Road, Crown Hill, Plymouth. Luck, Mrs., Golant, Fowey. Lynch, Miss M. P., 7, Weethes Cottages, Penzance. Lyne, Miss R., 8, Strangways Terrace, Truro. 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. 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). Martyn, Mrs. M. M., Pen-y-Bryn, Wadebridge. Mason, H. R., Treloyhan Lodge, St. Ives. Mason, Mrs. M. E., Treloyhan Lodge, St. Ives. Matthews, Miss M., Shene, Love Lane, Bodmin. McKie, Dr. D., 18, Brookland Hill, London, N.W.ll. Mead, Miss B. C, Greystones, Sithney, Helston. 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, E. Foster, Harwell, Lelant, St. Ives. Mitchell, H. B., Treloweth House, Hayle. Mitchell, H. S., Treloweth House, Hayle. Mollard, W. H., 105, Dolcoath Road, Camborne. Mollison, Mrs. B. M., Picket Hill, Ringwood, Hants. Moilison, J. E., 7, South Street, Barnstaple, Devon. Moor, Miss M. R., 13, St. Austell Street, Truro. Morcom, G., 38, Briar Road, Hartley, Plymouth. Morgan, E. R., The Right Revd. the Lord Bishop, Lis Escop, Truro. Morgan, Mrs. E. R., Lis Escop, Truro. Moule, Rev. G. W. H., Damerham Vicarage, Fordingbridge, Hants. Moy, E. T., Minions, Constantine Bay, Padstow. Moy, Mrs. K. S., Minions, Constantine Bay, Padstow.

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. 87 Newton, Miss M. G., 43, Bodmin Road, St. Austell. Nicholson, Miss I. G., 16, Coombe Road, Saltash. Nowell-Usticke, Miss P., Gwendra, Old Coach Road, Playing Place, Truro.

Oakley, R. J. L., Whitebays, Trebetherick, Wadebridge. Oakley, Mrs., Whitebays, Trebetherick, Wadebridge. Oates, K. E., Penlyne, 39, Higher Lux Street, Liskeard. Ockford, G. A., 28, Sydney Road, Newquay. *OUva, Mrs. A. K., The Maggie, Lelant, St. Ives. 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. Palmer, A. R., Half-Acre, Rose Hill, Penzance. Palmer, Miss E. M., Highfield, Sandford Hill, Bridgwater. Parke, Mrs. E. F., Lower Tregorland, St. Just Lane, Truro. Parker, G. A., Gwel-an-mor, Mylor, Falmouth. 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. Parry, W. S., Monkton Elm, near Taunton. Parslow, J. L. F., c/o Bird Room, British Museum (Natural History), London, S.W.7. Parsons, A. G., M.B.O.U., Pare Vean, Redruth. Patten, A. W., Roughtor Farm, Camelford. *Creswell Payne, H. M., Eliot Garth, 15, Edgcumbe Gardens, New­ quay. *Creswell Payne, Mrs. H. M., Eliot Garth, 15, Edgcumbe Gardens, Newquay. Paynter, Miss E. M., Kilbroney, Week St. Mary, Holsworthy. Pearce, Miss C. L. W., Trelyn, Trenwith Lane, St. Ives. Pearce, Mrs. M., Faralong, Rock, Wadebridge. Pellow, Miss M., Tyringham Place, Lelant. Pentreath, R. J., 7, Roskilly Cottages, Mousehole Road, Mousehole, Penzance. Perrett, D. H., Downham Lodge, 15, Springfield Avenue, Bridgwater. •Peters, M. J., Tremar Road, St. Ives. Peters, W. R., 9, Stanford Terrace, Penzance. •Peters, Mrs. M., Therapy House, 97, Meneage Street, Helston. Phillips, A. C. J., Trevelyn, 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, Mrs. N. E., Airport Lane, St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly. Phillips, Miss R. M., Pare Vean, Stonefield, near Oxford. 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 Offley, Hitchen, Hertfordshire. Pinkney, Mrs. I. V., Ludon Hill, Crackington Haven, Bude. 88 Pollett, G. P., Nansvallon, St. Mawes, Truro. Polwhele, R. K., Polwhele, Truro. Polwhele, Mrs. J. G., Polwhele, Truro. Pool, Miss L. A. I., Langarth, Tregurthen 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. E., 27, Dunster Road, West Bridgeford, Nottingham. Price, O. F., Fern Cottage, Carlidnack, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth. Prideaux, V., Stamford, Tregolls Road, Truro. Prior, Mrs. E. J., Bishop's Hill, Polzeath, near Wadebridge. Probert, J. F. C, 1, Penventon Terrace, Redruth. Pyper, J. L., 30, North Road, Saltash.

Quick, Miss H. M., Priglis, St. Agnes, Isles of Scilly, via Penzance

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, Whitenouse, Rock, Wadebridge. 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, B. A., 10, Adelaide Street, Camborne. Richards, Mrs. E. W., 10, Adelaide Street, Camborne. Richards, Miss J. A., 10, Adelaide Street, Camborne. Richards, Miss D., 13, Clare Terrace, Falmouth. 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. Robson, J., Mayfield, Park Holly, Camborne. Robson, Mrs. A. D., Mayfield, Park Holly, Camborne. Rogers, C. T. H., Carwinnion, Mawnan Smith, near Falmouth. Rogers, Mrs. E. A., 7, King Square, Bridgwater. 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, J. M. F., 15, Tregenner Road, Falmouth. Rogers, Miss Marjorie, Milgey, Newquay. Roper, B. F. H., Higher Crelly, Wendron, Helston. Roper, Capt. E. G., D.S.O., D.S.C., Polmayne, St. Minver. Roper, P., Beechlands, Wood Meadow, Feock, near Truro. Roper, Mrs. C. B., Beechlands, Wood Meadow, Feock, near Truro. Roseveare, C. R., St. Thomas' Road, Launceston. 89 Roseveare, Miss L, 9, Roy den Road, Launceston. Rosewarne, J. N., Cliffside 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„ 35, Tredova Crescent, Falmouth. Salmon, R. J., No. 2, Hillside, Churchtown, Lanivet, Bodmin. 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. Sawle, A. C, 10, Stafford Terrace, Houndsiscombe Road, Plymouth. Scoble, Miss L. W., 41, Broad Park, 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. 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. •Smart, Mrs. K. I., Ty Bryn, St. Ives. Smith, Miss A. M., Lynn Allen, Truro. Smith, A. V., Telford, Hill Barton Road, Exeter. Smith, F. R., Telford, Hill Barton Road, Exeter. Smith, G., 2, Penbeagle Crescent, St. Ives. •Smith, Miss K. H., 69a, Madeley Road, Ealing, London, W.5. Smith, Miss M. Hill, Windmill House, St. Minver, Wadebridge. Smith, M., Bellenden, Langbank, Renfrewshire. Smith, Mrs. M. L., Bellenden, Langbank, Renfrewshire. Smithies, F., The Old House, Rilla Mill, Callington. Solomon, D. M., 7, Tregothnan Road, Malpas Estate, Truro. Soper, Miss M. B., Fiona, Rock, Wadebridge. Southern, J. B., Penmount Farm, Liskeard. •Southgate, Miss M., Dawn o' Day, Gwavas Road, Newlyn, Penzance. 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. 90 Vessey, Mrs. N. A. M., Weir Cottage, Restroiaguet. Vince, A. A. P., 14, Church Hill, Winchmore Hill, London. N.12. Visick. H. A.. 7, Pydar Street. Truro. Visick, Mrs. M. P., Trendain, Perranwell Station. Vivian, Nancy, Lady, M.B.E., Windyrush, 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., St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly. Wakefield-Richmond, Miss K., St. Gonnan School, Gillan, Manaccan, near Helston. Wales, Miss M., Blue Seas, James Meadow, Newlyn. •Walker, A. F., Melbourne Cottage, Boscastle. •Walker, Mrs. M. I., Melbourne Cottage, Boscastle. 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., St. David's Flat, 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. Webb, B., 1, Hendra Place, Pydar Street, Truro. •Webb, Miss F., 7, Fox's Lane, Falmouth. Webster, M. A., 15, St. Leonard's Gardens, Hove, 3. Weeks, Mrs. R. P., Trehayle, West Hill, Wadebridge. •Wells, Mrs. W. A., Pine Cottage, 13, St. Michael's Road, Worthing, Sussex. 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., The Elms, Mylor Bridge, near 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, H. H., 43, Avondale Road, Wolverhampton. Whittingham, Miss M., Penwarren, Crackington Haven, Bude. Wilkinson, Mrs., Windmill, St. Minver. Willcocks, Mrs. B., Little Strand, Ro-Jk, Wadebridge. Willcocks, Mrs. G. H., 12, Beacon Hill, Bodmin. Willcocks, Miss E. G., Estia, Highcliff, Polzeath, near Wadebridge. Willett, Miss R. J. W., Calais, Amble, Wadebridge. Williams, Mrs. Charles, Trewidden, Buryas Bridge, Penzance. •Williams, R. W. E., Allerford Lake House, Portgate, Lewdown, Okehampton. •Williams, Mrs., Scorrier House, Redruth. Williams, T. R. J., 37, Lostwithiel Street, Fowey. 92 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. Wilson, Miss K. Orr, 12, Compton Avenue, Plymouth. •Wilson, Mrs. B., Tregara, The Lidden, Penzance. •Wilson, Miss B., Tregara, The Lidden, Penzance. •Wilson, J. H., Tregara, The Lidden, Penzance. Wiltshire, L. V., Ministry of Agriculture, Bridge Chambers, Truro. 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. Worth, Miss V., 34, Tredova Crescent, Boscawen Park, Falmouth. Wright, Miss P. L., 57, Abingdon Villas, Kensington, London, W.8. Wright, Miss R., Anchorage, North Parade, Falmouth. Wynn-Werninck, Mrs., Old Cottage, Pen tire Glaze, St. Minver. Young, Mrs. E. A., Polventor, Condor Villas, Budock Water, near Falmouth. •Young, Miss M. L. E., Trevone, Bell's Hill, Mylor Bridge, Falmouth.

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

93 THE COMMITTEE FOR 1959

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 The Rev. J. E. Beckerlegge Dr. G. Allsop i Committee Members: Col. W. E. Almond, Col. W. R. Bertram, Mrs. Birtill, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Meares, N. R. Phillips, Miss H. M. Quick, C. J. Stevens, Mrs. Visick, Miss Whelan.

94 INDEX How to u#e it. The names of birds are arranged in strict alphabetical order in the following Index to this Report, like the Telephone Directory— thus 11 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 abbrevia­ tions for the different sections of the Report. CN Cornish Notes Pages 8—34 CAD Arrival and Departure of Cornish Pages 35—39 Breeding Migrants SI Scilly Isles Notes Pages 40—49 SAD Arrival and Departure of Scilly Isles Breeding Migrants Pages 50 & 51 To use the Index find the name of the bird of which records are wanted: the letters following its name indicate in which sec­ tions 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 11 check-list numbers " from Volume V of the " Handbook." Alpine Swift. 224 SI Aquatic Warbler. CN SI Arctic Skua. 493 CN Arctic Tern. 470 CN Avocet. 451 CN CAD

Balearic Shearwater. 356 CN Barnacle Goose. 311 CN Bar-tailed Godwit. 356 CAD SAD Bewick's Swan. 301 CN Bittern. 297 CN SI Blackbird. 184 CN Blackcap. 162 CN CAD SAD Black-tailed Godwit. 387 CN CAD SAD Black-headed Gull. 478 CN Black-necked Grebe. 374 CN Black Redstart. 202 CAD SAD Black Tern. 462 CN CAD SI Blue-headed Wagtail. 84 CN CAD SI Bluethroat. 205/6 SI 95 Blue Tit. 100 CN Brambling. 42 CN CAD SI Bullfinch. 33 CN SI Buzzard. 269 CN SI

Carrion Crow. 3 CN SI Chaffinch. 40/41 CN Chiffchaff. 129 CN CAD Cirl Bunting. 49 CN Coal Tit. 102 SI Collared Dove. CN Cory's Shearwater. 326 CN Common Pochard. 328 CN Common Scoter. 339 CN Common Sandpiper. 421 CN SAD Common Tern. 469 CN CAD SI Coot. 511 CN Corn Bunting. 43 CN Corncrake. 504 CN SAD Crested Lark. 68 CN Crossbill. 36 CN SI Cuckoo. 240 CN CAD SAD Curlew Sandpiper. 406 CN SI SAD

Dipper. 218 CN Dotterel. 446 CN Dunlin. 404 CN

Eider. 337 CN

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

Garganey. 322 CN SI SAD Gadwall. 318 CN Garden Warbler. 161 CAD SAD Goldcrest. 126/7 CN Glaucous Gull. 487 CN Goldeneye. 332 CN CAD SI Golden Oriole. 17 CN Golden Plover. 440/1 CN CAD 96 Goldfinch. 20 CN Goosander. 342 CN Grasshopper Warbler. 145 CAD SAD Great Northern Diver. 376 CN Great Skua. 491 CN Great Spotted Woodpecker. 237 SI Greenshank. 432 CN CAD SI SAD Green Sandpiper. 424 CN CAD SAD Grey-headed Wagtail. 85 SI Grey Phalarope. 400 CN SI Grey Plover. 444 CN Grey Wagtail. 89 CN

Hawfinch. 18 SI Hedge Sparrow. 211 SI Heron. 289 CN SI Herring Gull. 482 CN Hooded Crow. 2 CN Hoopoe. 232 CN SI SAD House Martin. 222 CAD SAD

Jack Snipe. 398 CN CAD SI

Kestrel. 263 CN Kingfisher. 234 CN SI Kittiwake. 489 CN SI Knot. 403 SAD

Lapland Bunting. 58 SI Leach's Petrel. 351 CN Lesser Black-backed Gull. 485 CN CAD SAD Linnet. 30 CN Little Auk. 502 CN Little Egret. 292 CN Little Grebe. 375 CN Little Gull. 477 CN Little Stint. 407 CN CAD SI SAD Little Tern. 471 CN CAD SI Long-tailed Duck. 334 CN

Marsh Harrier. 271 SI 97 Marsh Warbler. 150 SI Melodious Warbler. 156 SI Merlin. 262 CN SI Meadow Pipit. 76 CN Manx Shearwater. 355 SI

Nightjar. 227 CAD SAD

Ortolan Bunting. 50 SI Osprey. 284 CN SI

Peregrine Falcon. 259 CN SI Pied Fly-catcher. 123 CN SAD Pintail. 325 CN CAD Pochard. 328 CN CAD Pomatorhiine Skua. 492 CN Puffin. 503 CN SI Purple Sandpiper. 415 SAD Pied Wagtail. 90 CN

Quail. 520 CN

Raven. 1 CN Red-breasted Fly-catcher. 125 SI Red-breasted Merganser. 343 CN Red-necked Phalarope. 401 CN SI Redpoll. 23 SI Redshank. 428 CN CAD SI SAD Redstart. 201 CN SAD Red-throated Diver. 379 CN Red-backed Shrike. 119 SI Red-necked Grebe. 371 CN Ringed Plover. 435 CN Reed Bunting. 55 SI Reed Warbler. 149 CN SI Redwing. 178/9 CN CAD Ring Ousel. 182 SAD Robin. 208 SI Roller. 233 SI Rook. 4 SI Roseate Tern. 468 CN CAD SI Ruff. 417 CN SAD 98 Sanderling. 416 CN Sabine's Gull. 474 CN Sand-Martin. 223 CN CAD SAD Sandwich Tern. 467 CAD SAD Scandanavian Lesser Black-backed Gull. 484 CN Scaup Duck. 331 CN SI Sedge Warbler. 153 CN CAD SAD Shag. 348 CN SI Shelduck. 315 CN SI Short-eared Owl. 251 CN SI Short-toed Lark. 66 CN SI Shoveler. 326 CN CAD Siskin. 21 CN CAD SI Skylark. 70 CN Slavonian Grebe. 373 CN CAD Smew. 344 SI Snow Bunting. 59 CN SI SAD Song Thrush. 175/7 CN Sooty Shearwater. 363 CN Spotted Crake. 505 SI Spotted Fly-catcher. 121 CN CAD SAD Spotted Redshank. 431 CN CAD SI Starling. 14 CN SI Stock Dove. 381 CN SI Stonechat. 198 CN SI Storm Petrel. 350 CN SI Swallow. 220 CN CAD SI Swift. 225 CN CAD SAD

Teal. 319 CN Tree Pipit. 75 CN Tree Sparrow. 62 SI Tufted Duck. 330 CN CAD SI Turnstone. 402 CN Turtle Dove. 383 CN CAD SAD Twite. 28/29 CN

Velvet Scoter. 340 CN SI

Water Pipit. 186 CN Water Rail. 509 CN 99 Waxwing. 120 CN Wheatear. 186 CAD SAD Whimbrel. 389 CAD SAD Whinchat. 197 CN CAD White-fronted Goose. 304 CN Whitethroat. 163 CN CAD White Wagtail. 91 CN CAD Whooper Swan. 300 CN SI Wigeon. 323 CN CAD Willow Warbler. 132 CAD SAD Woodchat. 116 SI Woodcock. 393 CAD Woodpigeon. 380 CN SI Wood Sandpiper. 423 CN CAD Wood Warbler. 135 SAD Willow Tit. 108 CN

Yellow Wagtail. 88 CN CAD

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