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Page Preamble ...... 3 Bird Records for the Report ...... 4 The Weather of 1958 ...... 5 List of Contributors ...... 6 Cornish Notes ...... 8 Arrival and Departure of Cornish-breeding Migrants ... 28 The ...... 30 Arrival and Departure of Migrants in the Isles of Scilly ... 39 "The Island," St. Ives ...... 40 Visible Migration from the North Coast of West — Part I: Autumn ...... 43 Survey of Whinchat and Stonechat ...... 52 The Macmillan Library ...... 53 The Society's Rules ...... 55 Balance Sheet ...... 56 List of Members ...... 57 Committees for 1958 and 1959 ...... 70 Index ...... 71 TWENTY-EIGHTH REPORT

OF The Cornwall Bird-Watching and Preservation Society 1958 Edited by G. ALLSOP, J. E. BECKERLEGGE, R. H. BLAIR, A. G. PARSONS, H. M. QUICK and B. H. RYVES Sixty-one new members have joined the Society during the year. Six have resigned, and thirteen have lapsed in their subscriptions. This makes a total of 640 ordinary members. The Twenty-seventh Annual Meeting was held in the Museum, , on March 22nd. The speaker was Mr. A. G. Parsons, who showed his own films of Swedish birds. The Autumn meeting was held on November 8th, when the R.S.P.B. colour film, " Birds of the Highlands," drew a record attendance. One Executive Committee meeting was held during the year. Our thanks are due to Mr. Wills for kindly auditing the accounts. Five Field Days were held during the year. These outings seem to be much appreciated by members. There was little shooting on Estuary except by one per­ sistent offender. Legal proceedings were taken. When these were under way a settlement was offered and accepted. By it the trespasser undertakes not to shoot during the remainder of our lease and to pay the costs of the proceedings. The more unusual bird records in Cornwall include : Crossbills, Tree Sparrows, Water Pipit, Waxwings, Bonelli's Warbler, Kite, Little Egret, Little Bittern, Black-winged Stilts, Whiskered Tern, Iceland Gull and Pomatorhine Skua. It would be appreciated if Members would return to either Secretary copies of the Annual Report for which they have no further use. Members are asked to send their records for the year, before January 15th, to the Rev. J. E. Beckerlegge, St. Crowan Vicarage, Praze, . They are BEGGED to send their subscriptions to the Treasurer, and NOT to any of the Secretaries. Mr. Parsons is prepared to answer queries about telescopes and field glasses. Copies of " Bird Study," the journal of the B.T.O., are available to members on request from the Librarian, Mr. C. J. Stevens, Par. Please note that Miss Quick has resigned from the Joint Hon. Secretaryship, and that DR. ALLSOP, Five Acres, Allet, near Truro, has been elected in her place. Miss Quick will still deal with records or enquiries concerning the Scilly Isles. Interested members can obtain a copy of the full report of St. Agnes Bird Observatory from Mr. Parslow, Bird Room, British Museum (Natural History), London, S.W.7. 3 BIRD RECORDS FOR THE REPORT

The Annual Report contains records of birds in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly compiled from notes submitted by members. Each year the Editors are faced with a laborious and difficult task in sifting the worthwhile information from these notes. Members will greatly help by following as closely as they can the ideas that follow. In general, notes submitted contain information which can be placed in the following three categories: 1. Data which should be published in the Report. 2. Data which, although it is not worth publication, is retained on the files because it may assist future work. (e.g. Breed­ ing numbers of common species.) 3. Information of no value. Information required about birds falls into three distinct classes: (a) Arrival and departure dates of migrants, both Summer and Winter visitors (and passage migrants). (b) Unusual behaviour or occurrence in unusual places of common birds. (c) Information about unusual birds. Under (a) all that is required is place, date of arrival, date of departure and whether seen and/or heard. Under (b), as the birds are well known, all that is needed is a statement as to the abnormality of behaviour, e.g., a species may be extending its breeding range or may be using a new food source. Under (c) whether the identity of the bird is known or only suspected it is desirable that a complete as possible description of it and what it was doing be submitted, together with date and place. It will be most helpful to the Editors if the description be on the following lines: Size of bird. Give nearest common bird for comparison. Type of bird Passerine, wader, duck, etc. 1. Head of bird Colour and marking. 2. Bill. Colour, shape and length. 3. Neck. Colour, pattern and whether long or short. 4. Back and rump. Colour. 5. Wings. Form and colour, including pattern. 6. Tail. Length, colour and shape if bird seen flying. 7. Breast. Colour and pattern, if any. 8. Underparts. Colour. 9. Legs and feet. Length and colour and whether webbed or not. If the identity of the bird is unknown, pass the information to a Secretary as quickly as possible for assistance. If members will submit notes on these lines preparation of the Report will be simplified. THE WEATHER OF 1958 By B. H. RYVES

The year can be summed up as largely bleak and cheerless with a marked shortage of sunshine. Rainfall was fairly normal and there were no crippling droughts. May produced a very untimely gale that damaged vegetation and heavy rains handicapped the Royal Cornwall Show. The summer was one which was lacking in warmth. However, harvesting of crops and fruit was carried on in September without any undue hindrance. The closing winter months produced no severe frosts nor falls of snow.

Here are some details of each month :— January. Mainly dull and chilly with short spells of snow and frosts and some stormy days. February. Some falls of snow again and frosty periods. Rather dry. On the whole, a somewhat bleak and chilly month. March. Some snow in the earlier part, generally cheerless and sunless. April. Generally cold, rather dry and chilly East winds. May. Some needed rain fell on the 14th. An untimely gale on the 16th damaged crops. June. On the whole a cheerless month with varying phases of weather. July. Mainly dull and chilly though there were a few summer- like days. August. No true summer, as most days were dull, chilly and wet. September. Although there were some wet spells, there was enough good weather to help the safe harvesting of crops and fruit. October. Dull and wet for the first half and then dull and dry for the rest of the month. November. Again a cheerless month and largely rainless.

December. Dull and bleak.

5 LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS

G.A. Dr. G. Allsop. W.E.A. Lt.-Col. W. E. Almond. P. & R.A. Misses P. and R. Aspinall. J.E.B. Revd. J. E. Beckerlegge. J.H.B. J. H. Bennett (non-member) R.G.B. Mrs. R. G. Birtill. E.H.W.B. Lt.-Col. Sir E. H. W. Bolitho. F.E.C. Mrs. F. E. Carter. D.J.C. D. J. Cheke (non-member). R.K.C. Dr. R. K. Clarke. E.M.C. E. M. Cock. H.P.O.C. H. P. O. Cleave. K.C. Mrs. K. Connor. M.C. Mrs. M. Cuddy N.B.E. N. B. Exelby. J.S.G. J. S. Gilbert. A.H.G. A. H. Glanville. G.H.H. G. H. Hamilton (non-member). R.H. R. Hosken. H.H. H. Howard. A.J. A. Jeffreys. E.J. Miss E. Johnson. M.J.J. Miss M. J. Jones. B.K. B. King. A.A.L. A. A. Lock (non-member). R.H. & M.J.M. Mr. and Mrs. Meares. K.O.N. K. O. Nash. B.O. B. Owen (non-member). M.P. Miss E. M. Palmer (non-member). J.L.P. J. L. Palmer. A.G.P. A. G. Parsons. W.S.P. W. S. Parry. E.M.P. Miss E. M. Paynter. P.P. P. Pearce (non-member). R.J.P. R. J. Pentreath. N.R.P. N. R. Phillips. E.P. Mrs. E. M. Powell. E.R. Miss E. Radford. E.Rds. Mrs. E. Richards. 6 P.H.R. P. H. Richards. J.R. J. Robson. J.A.S. J. A. Sage (non-member). A.C.S. A. C. Sawle. A.V.S. A. V. Smith. F.R.S. F. R. Smith. T.J.S. T. J. Stephens. C.J.S. C. J. Stevens. W.G. & R.E.T. Mr. and Mrs. Teagle (non-members) T.H.T. T. H. Tregurthen. R.B.T. R. B. Treleaven. J.T. J. Tunnard. P.N.-U. Miss P. Nowell-Usticke. E.H.W. E. H. Ware. R.B.W. R. B. Warren (non-member) R.P.W. Mrs. R. P. Weeks. E.M.W. Miss E. M. Whelan. A.W.G.W. Brig. A. W. G. Wildey. T.J.W. T. J. Willcocks. K.O.W. Miss K. O. Wilson. CORNISH NOTES FOR 1958

It is understood that the status of common birds is not normally recorded in the Report. From members' records received over a number of years it is now realised that certain of our less common birds occur regularly each year, if only in small numbers. (List given below). Therefore, records of their normal appearance will no longer be printed in the Report, though notes of unusual numbers, dates, or localities will still be published. Please continue to send records of these birds, so that fluctuations in status and locality may bo noted.

White Wagtail. Bar-tailed Godwit. Chiffchaffs (wintering). Black-tailed Godwit. Garganey. Knot. Pochard. Curlew Sandpiper. Tufted, Ruff. Goldeneye. Green Sandpiper. Common Scoter. Greenshank. Red-breasted Merganser. Grey Plover. Slavonian Grebe, Sandwich Tern. Black-necked Grebe. Common Tern. Great Northern Diver. Little Tern. Red-throated Diver. Puffin.

Members or visitors wishing to study these and others, such as Guillemot, Razorbill, Kittiwake and Cormorant, which are common but very local in the breeding season, should apply for information to the Secretaries.

1 RAVEN. A nest containing four eggs on March 2nd, was later struck by a stone dislodged by a gale, the eggs being smashed. By March 29th, a few yards below the original nest was found a new smaller nest, containing four eggs. Another egg was added: all five eggs hatched: three young birds flew. R.J.P. T.H.T. A pair again nested in a fir tree site. T.J.S.

2 HOODED CROW. At the refuse dump, Lelant, one seen on January 8th and March 3rd. J.E.B.

3 CARRION CROW. On July 3rd, at St. Blazey, a nest composed of sticks was seen in a bundle of pea or bean sticks lying in deep grass and stinging nettles on the edge of an orchard. The nest contained Carrion Crow's infertile egg. The sticks of the nest were evidently taken from the pile of bean sticks. [See frontispiece]. C.J.S. 8 Cornish Notes 5 JACKDAW. A Jackdaw's nest at Mullion, used for two seasons, contained 20 pieces of broken plates, several pieces of brown glazed pottery, three six-inch nails and several jam pot covers. N.B.E. 14 STARLING. November 29th. Between 4.10 and 4.25 p.m. enormous numbers, possibly up to 500,000 birds, flying up the Valley south-east of to their roost at Halvana Forest. The numbers were considerably greater than anything R.K.C. has seen in the London area. R.K.C. E.M.W. K.O.W. 17 GOLDEN ORIOLE. May 11th. One was heard, but not seen, calling from thick cover near Gwithian. A.G.P. 18 HAWFINCH. February 1st. At Week St. Mary, one drinking at a small pool in a roadway. E.M.P. February 10th. At Lamorna, one. J.T. September 12th. A family visited my garden at St. Tudy. A.W.G.W. 29 GOLDFINCH. April 4th. At , a flock of 20 visited my garden. J.L.P. A bird ringed at Skokholm (Pembrokeshire) on May 28th, 1958, was found dying near on August 5th. A movement of 66 miles S.S.E. from where ringed. F.E.C 36 CROSSBILL. July 6th—7th. At Week St. Mary, 19 adults and immatures were seen. E.M.P. 42 BRAMBLING. During February two or three regularly feeding in the yard at Tregorden. T.J.W. January 23rd. At Hayle Estuary, 12. P.P. January 24th. At Clowance, four; decreasing to one by January 31st. J.E.B.

4 9 CIRL BUNTING. Seen for the first time at Allet. A pair nested in a field hedge, and three young were flying with adults on July 27th. When the nest was approached on July 26th, the female fluttered away in the grass for about 15 yards, feigning injury, then flew normally. G.A. 55 REED BUNTING. One seen flying past the Island, St. Ives, on September 25th and 29th. N.R.P. 9 Cornish Notes 59 SNOW BUNTING. October 2nd. On the moor at St. Breward, one in first winter plumage. W.E.A. October 26th—November 11th. At St. Ives Island, up to two birds present. J.E.B. R.M.C. P.P. November 11th. At Porthkidney Beach, one. J.E.B. 62 TREE SPARROW. July 8th. Two or three heard chirping in willows along­ side the canal about a mile south of Bude. Had good views of one bird. R.B.W. 75 TREE PIPIT. September 16th. Between St. Agnes and Chapel Porth a flock of 75—100 Pipits seen. The majority were Tree Pipits with a few Meadow Pipits amongst them. J.A.S. 79 WATER PIPIT. April 4th. At Marsh, one. The bird had a blue- grey head and nape, white superciliary stripe; back and wings dull brownish, almost unpatterned. Throat and breast had a buff with pinkish flush and were unstreaked. Lateral aspects of lower breast marked with a few coarse, crescentic, very dark, vinous marks. Legs very dark, but bird was frequently in a muddy patch. No voice heard. A.G.P. 84 BLUE-HEADED WAGTAIL. April 21st. At Marazion Beach, one. J.E.B. May 18th. At Par, one male. C.J.S. September 10th. At , a male still in full summer plumage. B.K. 88 YELLOW WAGTAIL. June 22nd. A pair with one young bird seen near St. Erth. M.J.J. June 23rd. A nest with five young at Par. Neither young birds nor parents seen in the area after July 6th. C.J.S. On the Island, St. Ives, one present on August 30th and two on September 5th and 18th. N.R.P. 91 WHITE WAGTAIL. April 2nd. At Tamar Lake, two, with Pied and Grey Wag­ tails. F.E.C. April 9th. At Marazion, one. J.E.B. R.H. P.H.R. A.C.S. April 13th. At Hayle, one. A.G.P. April 20th. At Godrevy, two. A.G.P. 107 MARSH TIT. July 17th. Two seen separately along the lane between Kilkhampton and Tamar Lake. R.B.W. 10 Cornish Notes 113 LESSER GREY SHRIKE. September 8th—9th. At Chapel Point, Mevagissey, an adult shrike was seen perched on a briar; it was observed at about 10 yards for 45 minutes. The forehead, crown, nape, mantle, back and rump were uniform light grey. There was no eyestripe between the crown and the black mask; the upper mandible was black and hooked, the lower one horn-coloured. The throat and underparts were uniformly white without barring. The scapulars were grey. In flight the wings exhibited a wide white bar. The black tail was long with a white edge, and showed wear. No voice was heard. The bird flew down to the ground on three occasions. On the second day an immature shrike was seen in the same area, but its presence was rather resented by the adult. J.A.S. (This record has been the subject of discussion and scrutiny, the adult was originally thought to be a Great Grey Shrike, there being some points in support; but three major characters, the absence of an eyestripe, the grey scapulars and the wide white wing bar indicate L. Grey Shrike. The immature bird is not determinable.—Eds.). 120 WAXWING. March 25th. At Playing Place, Truro, a pair. P.N.-U. 121 SPOTTED FLYCATCHER. At St. Tudy a pair built two nests in the angle between adjoining roof beams and trusses. Nest building began on June 1st at 6.30 a.m. After half an hour's work at site A, began building at site B. Thereafter worked either at A or B, until by Tuesday evening two complete nests, properly lined, had been finished. First egg laid Wednesday a.m. in A. Second egg laid Thursday a.m. in A. Third egg laid Friday a.m. in B. Eventually, four eggs incubated in A, and single egg in B ignored. Three young flew, leaving one infertile egg in A and one egg in B. A.W.G.W. 123 PIED FLYCATCHER. September 5th. At Lamorna Cove, one. B.K. September 7th. On St. Ives Island, one. N.R.P. September 28th. Near Ponsanooth, one. P.H.R. 126/127 GOLDCREST. On November 13th a Goldcrest, in the last stages of exhaus­ tion, was picked up from a pavement in the centre of Camborne. I took the bird home and after holding it for some time to warm it, the bird made a slight movement. I then immediately gave it several drops of water from an improvised paper scoop, and after a few minutes it began to struggle feebly. A plastic 11 Cornish Notes basket was turned into a cage and after a little more time in the warmth it began to get really lively. It was again given several drops of water and returned to the cage for another hour or so, after which it began to flap around and it was not long before it appeared to be completely recovered. After a little longer in enforced captivity, to ensure its complete recov­ ery, it was released in a fir copse and quickly made its way to the top of a conifer, feeding as it ascended, and appeared to be none the worse for its unhappy town adventure. This incident emphasises the importance of warmth and water in carrying out first-aid to sick birds. E.Rds. 128 FIRECREST. January 22nd—March 26th. At Penlee Park, Penzance, one. E.M.C. January 26th. At Devoran, two. P.H.R. April 5th. At Polridmouth, near Fowey, one. W.G. & R.E.T. BONELI'S WARBLER. September 14th, at Marazion Marsh, one. On this day at approximately midday a passage of Whinchats flew into the area to occupy for a short while the bramble bushes nearby. But a warbler also attracted my attention as it perched in full view for at least two minutes on a bramble not more than seven feet high. Viewed through a x8 binocular it appeared about Chiffchaff in shape and size, but differed from that species in having a white eye-stripe, upper parts mostly light greyish- brown and with conspicuously coloured yellow-green lower back and rump; this rump patch was easily the bird's most dominant character. I consulted Bannerman's " Birds of the British Isles," Vol. 3; Peterson's " Field Guide to the Birds of Britain and Europe" and Alexander's " Asian Leaf Warblers," and from these books it appeared evident that the bird was a Bonelli's Warbler (Phylloscopus Bonelli). The following are the plumage details as I made them :— Crown, nape and hind neck pale greyish-brown; mantle and upper back deeper greyish-brown, lower back and rump con­ spicuously coloured yellowish-green, but colour also suffused into brown of upper back. Tail brownish, but thought to have paler edgings on the outer-tail feathers. Wings greyish-brown, but some paler margins to some secondary feathers. Noticeable whitish eye-stripe; face even lighter than crown and head, and with some very whitish, grey-brown smudgings. When the bird occasionally turned slightly sideways, its under parts were ' warm' whitish throughout. Bill, dull brown; legs not seen. Identification was confirmed by examining skins in the British Museum, and Mr. H. G. Alexander confirmed the identification. The above appears to be the first record of Bonelli's Warbler in Cornwall, and the fourth record for the British Isles. B.K. 149 REED WARBLER. For the third year in succession birds present at a marsh, but no proof of breeding. C.J.S. 12 Cornish Notes 161 GARDEN WARBLER. May 10th—17th. At St. East, one seen and heard in song. A.H.G. 173 FIELDFARE. April 16th. Last passage migrant seen at Wheal Uny, . Prior to this date about 59 had been roosting there since the beginning of April. This is abnormally late, as they have usually gone well before the end of March. The species was not at all numerous during the winter. A.G.P. At the end of the year very few about. The only Fieldfare I saw, in company with G.A., was a bird with Redwings near St. Clement. J.E.B. 178/9 REDWING. April 18th. Last seen at Crowan. J.E.B. First winter arrivals were noted at Ponsanooth on October 12th. P.H.R. 184 BLACKBIRD. On June 13th saw two nests, one containing two infertile eggs, which were placed on the identical steel bracket of the outside of two railway box vans in a siding at High Street. I was told that the birds took over the sites three or four days after the vans had been put into position, but that a small shunting movement had altered their respective positions and thus caused the birds to build a second nest in the same place on the next van. From this nest young were reared. C.J.S. 197 WHINCHAT. More in evidence on autumn passage than usually. September 2nd—13th. Up to three birds present at St. Newlyn East. A.H.G. September 5th. At St. Ives Island, one. P.P. September 6th. Two by the Headland Hotel, . R.M.C. September 13th. At Godrevy, one. At Gwithian, two. A.G.P. September 14th. At Marazion Marsh, a passage. B.K. 198 STONECHAT. November 21st. At Aliet, a pair—the first I have ever seen here. G.A. 201 REDSTART. September 16th. One near St. Agnes. J.A.S. 202 BLACK REDSTART. An influx at the end of October and beginning of November, but most birds soon passed on. On St. Ives Island, one on October 23rd to 27th, three on the 28th, one on the 30th and two on November 11th. J.E.B. N.R.P. P.P. 13 Cornish Notes October 27th. At , in my garden, six birds; which remained for a week. H.H. November 6th—7th. In my garden at Penzance, one. J.L.P. November 11th. At Porthkidney Beach, one. J.E.B. The only December records received are :— December 23rd. On Newquay Headland, one. A.H.G. 223 SAND-MARTIN. In early June a single nest was found at the top of the cliff on the east side of Trevone Bay. M.P. 232 HOOPOE. April 2nd. At Sennen Cove, one. B.O. At Par, a bird was present from about the third week of April until May 16th. C.J.S. April 20th. At the Lizard, one, which remained in the district for about a fortnight. H.H. April 20th. At Portloe, one. K.C. April 22nd. Near Zennor, one. E.J. April 22nd. At , one. D.C. April 24th. Near Portscatho, one. D.D. April 27th. At , Germoe, one. D.J.C. May 1st. At Crackington Haven, one. F.E.C. August 23rd. At St. Anthony-in-Roseland, one. E.R. August 29th—30th. At Penberth, one. E.H.W.B. September 4th. Near the Lighthouse at St. Anthony-in- Roseland, one. E.P. September 7th. Near Hell's Mouth, one. J.R. September 8th—10th. At Par, one. C.J.S. September 8th—11th. At Penlee Park, Penzance, one. E.M.C. 239 WRYNECK. September 6th. One in a small bush close to the Headland Hotel, Newquay. R.M.C. 259 PEREGRINE. Four occupied eyries visited, but no young produced. Egg eating by adult birds suspected. R.B.T. 262 MERLIN. February 18th. At Hayle Estuary, one male. J.E.B. April 17th. At St. Ives Island, one female. P.P. October 19th. On St. Ives Island, one. N.R.P. October 21st. At Hayle Estuary, one female. J.E.B. November 7th. One female arrived at St. Ives Island from the sea. R.M.C. 14 Cornish Notes 269 BUZZARD. December 5th. At Newbridge Hill, near St. Just, one seen on the ground following closely behind a man ploughing. K.B. 278 KITE. March 10th. Near Launcells, one flying northwards. E.H.W. 284 OSPREY. September 7th—9th. Two seen at Trewornan, . H.P.O.C. A.V.S. F.R.S. T.J.W. R.P.W. September 10th—20th. One at Trewornan. G.A. H.P.O.C. J.A.S. T.J.W. 287 SPOONBILL. April 21st. At Trewornan, one adult. T.J.W. 289 HERON. March 29th. Four occupied nests visible from the road at the St. German's River heronry near Antony. R.M.C. June 2nd. Eleven nests counted at Pinson's Creek, River Camel. R.P.W. At the Tremayne site, five nests. T,J.S. A cliff nest near Par was occupied, but apparently disturb­ ance caused the site to be deserted. C.J.S. At the St. Winnow Heronry only one nest found. It was reported that birds nested two miles down the river at Penpoll Creek, as in 1950 and 1951. C.J.S. May 9th. At the Tregothnan Heronry, nine occupied nests in conifers. C.J.S. 292 LITTLE EGRET. May 8th—18th. One in the wet fields behind Hayle Estuary. J.E.B. R.M.C. A.G.P. M.J.J. June 7th. At Trewornan Bridge, an adult complete with crest. F.R.S. 296 LITTLE BITTERN. May 11th. A first year female found alive near Jacobstowe, Bude, but subsequently died. Collision with telegraph wires was the probable cause of injury. F.E.C. 304 WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE. January 23rd. At St. John's Lake, two. B.O. At the Walmsley Sanctuary, 99 birds remained until the morning of March 19th. By the evening they had departed. T.J.W. December 9th. At the Walmsley Sanctuary, two. By the end of the year there were only 16 present—the smallest number for several years. T.J.W. 15 Cornish Notes 312 DARK-BREASTED BRENT GOOSE. December 1st. At Hayle Estuary, two. J.E.B. 318 GADWALL. January 26th. In the Walmsley Sanctuary, a pair. T.J.W. January 30th. At Loe Pool, two. J.E.B. 322 GARGANEY. March 18th. At Tamar Lake, one. F.E.C. April 2nd. At Hayle Estuary, a pair. J.E.B. April 14th. At Marazion Marsh, a pair. J.E.B. A.C.S. April 20th. At Gwithian, a pair. A.G.P. May 10th. At Marazion Marsh, one male. R.M.C. September 20th—22nd. At Marazion Marsh, one. J.E.B. 323 WIGEON. At Hayle Estuary in the early part of the year a maximum of about 400 noted on January 8th. Last seen on April 2nd, when six were present. J.E.B. First seen at Hayle in autumn on September 13th, when one bird was present, increasing to about 240 by the end of the year. J.E.B. M.J.J. December 14th. At St. John's Lake numbers had increased to about 1,000. B.O. 325 PINTAIL. January 26th. A maximum of 40 seen on the . E.M.W. K.O.W. June 28th. A drake in partial eclipse at Loe Pool. Summer records are very few in Cornwall. A.G.P. 328 COMMON POCHARD. At Dozmary Pool, four on November 1st, six on November 29th and 18 on December 22nd. R.K.C. E.M.W. K.O.W. 331 SCAUP. February 20th—March 28th. At Crowan Reservoirs, a pair. J.E.B. February 24th. At Hayle Estuary, two. R.H. & M.J.M. June 5th. At Hayle Estuary, one male. W.S.P. December 31st. At Loe Pool, one male. J.E.B. R.H. P.H.R. 332 GOLDENEYE. At Dozmary Pool, one male on November 1st, two immatures on November 29th and December 22nd. R.K.C. E.M.W. K.O.W. First seen on Loe Pool, November 22nd, when three birds were present, increasing to seven by December 6th and eight by December 31st. J.E.B. J.S.G. 16 Cornish Notes 334 LONG-TAILED DUCK. The bird at Hayle Estuary in the latter part of 1958 remained until April 24th, by which time it had assumed full male plumage. Towards the end of its stay it frequently con­ sorted with a pair of Shelduck, sometimes resting with them in the field behind the causeway. J.E.B. R.H. M.J.J. R.H. & M.J.M. K.O.N. P.H.R. A.C.S. January 2nd. At , one. R.M.C. In the Penzance area a bird going into summer plumage was seen on January 8th, and a bird, believed to be an immature male, was seen on January 20th and February 26th. What was probably the same bird was seen in Newlyn Harbour on Jan­ uary 25th. J.E.B. A.G.P. January 30th. At Loe Pool, one female. J.E.B.

337 EIDER. One in St. Ives Bay in early January. N.R.P. April 9th. At Porthkidney, a male assuming adult plumage. J.E.B. R.H. P.H.R. A.C.S. 339 COMMON SCOTER. March 30th. One male on Carnsew Pool. M.J.J. 342 GOOSANDER. January 2nd—4th. At Devoran and Restronguet, three brown-headed birds. P.H.R. R.M.C.

343 RED-BREASTED MERGANSER. An uncommon visitor this year. The only records are :— One in St. Ives Bay in early January. N.R.P. One seen at Hayle Estuary on January 13th, a pair on January 25th, one on March 20th and 26th. J.E.B. M.J.J. April 7th—10th. At Par, one female. C.J.S. August 30th—September 16th. On the , one brown-headed bird. J.H.B. October 18th. At Hayle Estuary, one brown-headed bird. J.E.B. December 6th. at Clifton, one male. R.K.C. E.M.W. K.O.W. 348 SHAG. During late August and early September, flocks were seen moving west past St. Ives Island. On August 23rd a total of 34 birds; August 29th, 60 plus; September 9th, about 50; Sep­ tember 18th, several. All these observations were made between 0600 and 0800 hours B.S.T. and may refer to roosting movements, but no corresponding flights were seen in the evenings, and the flocks were not seen every day. N.R.P. 17 Cornish Notes 350 STORM PETREL. July 30th. Four miles S.E. of , one. R.K.C. August 11th. One was found alive and apparently well] under the bottom boards of a boat in St. Ives Harbour. N.R.P. 351 LEACH'S PETREL. During the strong winds of October 5th, 11 were seen flying west past St. Ives Island. N.R.P, 356 BALEARIC SHEARWATER. A considerable number were seen off St. Ives Island in the autumn. First noted on July 26th, when one was present (N.R.P.). Last noted on November 29th, when two were present. Peak numbers were seen on August 25th, when a passage of circa 200 was noted (P.P.). J.E.B. R.M.C. N.R.P. P.P. September 13th. Off Porthcurno, two clearly identified. B.K. 360 GREAT SHEARWATER. On October 16th one was clearly seen off the Island, St. Ives; when settled on the sea, the bird showed a distinct capped appearance with dark brown upper parts having light edgings to the feathers. When the bird flew, the pale band on the upper tail coverts was also seen, although not as sharply defined as would be expected. N.R.P. 363 SOOTY SHEARWATER. August 27th. One off St. Ives Island. The bird was wholly black in appearance, with pale line along centre of the under- wing. Appeared larger than Manx Shearwater with longer wings and heavier body. Other Shearwaters which may have been of this species were seen during the autumn, but as so many dark examples of Balearic Shearwaters were in the area, certain identification was possible only under the best conditions. N.R.P. 370 GREAT CRESTED GREBE. From the beginning of the year until March 1st, up to three on the River Lynher. E.M.W. K.O.W. February 23rd. On the River Tamar above , one. A.C.S. 373 SLAVONIAN GREBE. January 8th. In Penzance Harbour, one. J.E.B. January 14th and February 2nd. Three on sea between Marazion and Penzance. J.E.B. February 5th. In Penzance Harbour, four. J.S.G. On the sea at Porthkidney one, almost in breeding plumage, on April 2nd; two, one in full breeding plumage and one assuming breeding plumage, on April 9th; and one in breeding plumage on April 14th. J.E.B. A.CS. 18 Cornish Notes 374 BLACK-NECKED GREBE. February 17th. At Penzance, four. R.M.C. September 10th. At Marazion Marsh, one. B.K. 376 GREAT NORTHERN DIVER. August 31st. One in summer plumage off St. Ives Island. N.R.P. September 12th. One, probably the same bird, off Porth- kidney Beach. P. & R.A. 379 RED-THROATED DIVER. Scarce this year. The only records are : January 1st. At Carnsew Pool, one. J.E.B. January 4th. River Tamar, one. E.M.W. K.O.W. February 19th. In Falmouth Bay, three. R.M.C. February 21st. At Restronguet Point, one. At Helford Passage, one. R.M.C. February 22nd. At Hayle Estuary, one. R.M.C. March 26th. Off , one. R.J.P. 381 STOCK-DOVE. A pair present at Porthkidney during breeding season. J.E.B. May 9th. At St. Erth Woods, three. J.E.B. July 6th. At Poughill, one. R.B.W. July 23rd. A bird sitting on three eggs at Newlyn Coombe. T.H.T. September 19th. At Ruan Lanihorne, a pair. J.A.S. 383 TURTLE-DOVE. May 16th. At Praze, one. J.E.B. July 11th—12th. At St. Just-in-, two. M.C. July 18th. At Launcells, two. R.B.W. October 11th—29th. An immature bird feeding regularly on corn waste in stack yard at Tregorden. T.J.W. 387 BLACK-TAILED GODWIT. Many records received. The more outstanding were :— A bird remained on Hayle Estuary from the beginning of the year, increasing to three on February 26th, 19 on March 3rd, and 25 on March 27th. By April 6th only 12 were present. J.E.B. N.R.P. February 17th. At Loe Pool, one. R.M.C. May 5th. Still present on river. G.A. August 15th. Reappeared on Tresillian river and remained for the rest of the year, numbers varying from 32 to six. G.A. October 4th. On River Lynher, 250, decreasing to about 140 on December 6th. R.K.C. E.M.W. K.O.W. 19 Cornish Notes

398 JACK SNIPE. April 18th. At Leedstown, one. J.E.B. 400 GREY PHALAROPE. February 12th. In Harbour, one. J.S.G. September 17th. At Marazion Marsh, one. R.H. & M.J.M. September 22nd. Off St. Ives Island, one; on September 25th, five; and on October 5th and 19th, one. N.R.P. October 5th. At Constantine Beach, one. H.P.O.C. T.J.W. October 19th—23rd. One present on a pond at Par Beach. C.J.S. 401 RED-NECKED PHALAROPE. Off St. Ives Island, one present on September 22nd and 24th, and two on October 12th. N.R.P. 402 TURNSTONE. January 20th. In Penzance Harbour, one eating a potato. J.E.B. 406 CURLEW-SANDPIPER. Very scarce this year. September 7th. River Camel, one. F.R.S. 407 LITTLE STINT. Very scarce on autumn passage. September 7th. River Camel, one. F.R.S. A.V.S. September 10th and 14th. At Hayle Estuary, one. J.E.B. J.A.S. 411 PECTORAL SANDPIPER. September 22nd and following days, a very drab bird at Ponsandane, Penzance. At rest the characteristic sharply- defined breast streaking, longish decurved beak, a poorly defined supercilium, dull yellow legs and patterned upper parts were noted. The bird frequently elongated its neck. In flight a weak " tirrup " was uttered. The white sides to the dark tail were also seen. On September 27th—30th, what appeared to be the same bird was seen at Marazion, where it consorted with Dunlin and Ruffs. J.E.B. G.A. A.G.P. 415 PURPLE SANDPIPER. April 10th. Last seen at Spit Beach, when two were present. C.J.S. November 8th. First seen at Spit Beach, when two were present. C.J.S. 20 Cornish Notes 417 RUFF. A considerable autumn passage occurred in the County. Devoran : September 6th, two. G.A. March 22nd. In wet fields behind Hayle Estuary, two, in­ creasing to four on March 27th. R.M.C. J.E.B. May 3rd. At Dozmary Pool, one. E.M.W. K.O.W. River Camel : September 7th. Two. H.P.O.C. F.R.S. A.V.S. September 15th. At Amble Bridge, at least 25. R.P.W. T.J.W. Marazion Marsh : Birds present on various dates between September 9th and October 30th, maximum of 28 on September 12th, and 20 on September 20th and 21st. G.A. R. & P.A. J.E.B. R.M.C. R.H. & M.J.M. B.K. A.G.P. J.A.S. Hayle Estuary : A few occurred during September. J.E.B. Crowan Reservoirs : May 2nd, two. J.E.B. September 6th, one. J.E.B. 421 COMMON SANDPIPER. January. One wintering at Trewornan. T.J.W. At Forder Creek, River Lynher, one on December 7th and 27th. R.K.C. 423 WOOD SANDPIPER. April 28th. At Copper Bottoms, Praze, one, which performed song flight on several occasions. J.E.B. A considerable autumn passage occurred in the County. Dozmary Pool : August 17th, one. R.M.C. River Camel : September 6th—7th. One. H.P.O.C. F.R.S. A.V.S. September 13th and 27th. At Amble Bridge, two. T.J.W. Marazion Marsh : Birds present between September 5th and 20th. A maximum of 11 noted on September 8th. Also up to six birds present at Ponsandane at the same time. G.A. J.E.B. B.K. R.H. & M.J.M. A.G.P. J.A.S. Crowan Reservoirs : One or two birds present on various dates between August 2nd and September 5th. J.E.B. R.M.C. 21 Cornish Notes 428/430 REDSHANK. February 22nd. River Lynher, one albino. Completely white with only the tips of the primaries and secondaries the normal colour. A.C.S. At Hayle Estuary autumn passage began a week later than in 1957. One bird present on June 23rd. J.E.B. 431 SPOTTED REDSHANK. August 23rd. At Devoran, one. P.H.R. September 12th. At Godrevy, one. J.A.S. September 19th. At Devoran, one. J.A.S. November 20th. On the Tresillian river, two, remaining until at least December 14th. G.A. J.E.B. A.C.S. November 22nd. At Point, one. G.A. 432 GREENSHANK. One bird wintered at the beginning and the end of the year at Lelant Station, Hayle Estuary. The bird invited coition from a Redshank on February 18th and March 11th. On October 21st and 27th similar behaviour was again noted. J.E.B. Wintered both seasons at River Lynher. One on January 7th, two on February 1st and five on December 6th. E.M.W. K.O.W. One or two wintered both seasons at Devoran. R.H. P.H.R. Two on the Tresillian river on September 16th remained for the rest of the year. G.A. September 5th. On the Percuil river, a maximum of 11 noted. E.P. September 7th. River Camel. A maximum of 12 noted. F.R.S. A.V.S. 440/441 GOLDEN PLOVER. Very large flocks reported at the end of the year. On November 27th there were at least 2,000 at Clifton (R. Tamar). R.K.C. R.M.C. E.M.W. K.O.W. At Hayle Estuary, on December 30th, there were circa 1,500. J.E.B. A.CS. 444 GREY PLOVER. June 4th. At Hayle Estuary, one in breeding plumage. J.E.B. 449 LAPWING. At Newcloses, Moor, a flock of about 200 on August 15th. An early date for so large a flock. A.A.L. At Hayle Estuary, a maximum of circa 2,000 on December 30th. J.E.B. A.C.S. 22 Cornish Notes 450 BLACK-WINGED STILT. April 19th. At Hayle Estuary, two present. Had excel­ lent views through telescope at 150 yards range. The birds were feeding busily at the water's edge, sometimes wading into the water up to their bodies, sometimes walking on the saltings, when the peculiar bending of the legs was clearly visible. The upper parts were black, underparts white. The long bill and very long pink legs were clearly seen. In flight, the legs trailed behind tail. K.O.N. [On April 21st there was no sign of them, but a passing motorist stopped to tell me that he saw two birds which he believed to be Black-winged Stilts on April 19th and early morning of April 20th. J.E.B.] (This would appear to be the fourth record for Cornwall— previous occurrences being : Five shot near Penzance in the autumn of 1718 (Moyle). One " procured " at Swanpool, Falmouth in the nineteenth cen­ tury (Rodd's "Birds of Cornwall"). Two at Tamar Lake in 1917, one of which, picked up dead, was stuffed and found its way into a nearby cottage (" British Birds," Volume 38, No. 4). —Eds.). 451 AVOCET. River Tamar. January 1st, 46, decreasing to 13 on March 29th. R.M.C. F.R.S. E.M.W. K.O.W. In the autumn, three birds on October 26th were the first seen, increasing to 30 on November 27th and to 43 on December 27th. R.K.C. E.M.W. K.O.W. 462 BLACK TERN. River Camel : September 7th, one. F.R.S. A.V.S. September 15th. At Amble Marshes, 12. R.P.W. October 8th. At Amble Marshes, two still present. T.J.W. Marazion Marsh : August 30th—September 30th, one to four birds. G.A. P. & R.A. J.E.B. R.H. M.J.M. A.G.P. September 24th—26th, six. R.H. & M.J.M. Crowan Reservoirs : September 6th, one. On one occasion seen to submerge completely when food hunting. J.E.B. : August 26th. At , four. G.H.H. Porthkidney Beach : August 25th, one. R.J.P. St. Ives : Between August 20th and October 12th, Black Terns were seen in the St. Ives area on ten dates. On September 29th a flock of about 120 came into the harbour and, after circling and 23 Cornish Notes feeding for about ten minutes, divided up—some going across the Bay towards the estuary, some, after circling high in the air, headed North-West, while a few remained feeding in the vicinity of the harbour. N.R.P. 463 WHISKERED TERN. May 28th—29th. At River Amble, one adult. We noted the dull red bill and legs, very dark grey belly, grey back and wings with white leading edges, white under tail, rather short, slightly forked, black cap and white cheek patches. When feeding it flew in small circles and picked up, while still flying, small particles of food from the mud at the base of its flight circles. A.J. E.M.W. K.O.W. (Excellent colour sketches as well as a full description of the bird have been submitted to the Editors. First record for mainland of Cornwall. An immature on Tresco, Isles of Scilly, September, 1857.—Eds.). 468 ROSEATE TERN. May 10th. At St. Ives, two. R.M.C. May 18th. On Porthkidney Beach, one. A.G.P. May 25th. On Porthkidney Beach, one. N.R.P. P.P. July 20th. On Porthkidney Beach, two, with 40 Common and three Sandwich Terns. N.R.P. Two were again seen on July 29th and August 5th. J.E.B. During mid-August, two present at Porthkidney Beach for some time. A.G.P. August 25th. One flew past the Island, St. Ives. N.R.P. 469 COMMON TERN. February 9th. An immature bird off Gyllingvase Beach, Falmouth. It was obviously a first winter bird with incomplete cap, short tail streamers, and rather brownish wings. I have seen only one such a bird on spring passage, and it seems likely that this was a wintering bird. A.G.P. At Porthkidney Beach, on spring passage, a maximum of at least 75 on May 19th. J.E.B. On autumn passage maximum numbers were seen on Aug­ ust 19th, when 75 birds were resting on the beach and numerous others, probably of the same species, were fishing off-shore. J.E.B. November 11th. Last seen at St. Ives, one. J.E.B. 470 ARCTIC TERN. A careful watch at Porthkidney Beach again revealed the scarcity of Arctic Terns at this locality. The only records were one on May 28th and two in first summer plumage with red legs and black bill on July 29th and August 5th. J.E.B. September 12th. On Marazion Beach, one. J.A.S. September 24th. One at Devoran, and two at Tresillian river. J.E.B. 24 Cornish Notes 471 LITTLE TERN. June 16th. At Porthkidney Beach, one. J.E.B. First seen on autumn passage, July 6th, at Porthkidney Beach, three birds. N.R.P. July 29th. At Porthkidney, one of the 10 birds present had a red bill. J.E.B. 474 SABINE'S GULL. September 25th. Two flew past St. Ives Island. N.R.P: September 30th. At Porthkidney Beach, one in breeding plumage. The bird was seen standing on the beach amongst a party of Common and Sandwich Terns. A small gull with black hood, yellow-tipped beak, blackish legs; in flight, wing pattern of black in the region of primaries, white triangle in region of secondaries. At rest, the whole of the primaries gave the impression of black and white bars at the end of the wing. In flight, wings pointed, light beneath. Tail completely white, forked. The head was much darker than the book descriptions would suggest. The hood appeared black with a tinge of brown in it. The bird was watched through x8 glasses and a x20 tele­ scope at ranges of c. 80—100 yards. When I approached too near to the Terns it flew up with them, and again settled with them. Eventually the Terns were put up twice by an immature Arctic Skua. On the second occasion the gull separated itself from the Terns and was not again seen. I watched the bird for about 30 minutes. J.E.B. Mr. I. J. Ferguson-Lees, Executive Editor of " British Birds," suggested that particularly heavy abrasion of the feather-tips may have made the head appear brown-black. 477 LITTLE GULL. April 6th. At Hayle Estuary, one. N.R.P. April 9th—14th. At Long Rock Pool, Marazion, an adult with incomplete hood. J.E.B. R.H. A.G.P. P.R. A.C.S. August 2nd. River Tamar, one immature. E.M.W. K.O.W. August 2nd. At Devoran, an immature assuming adult plumage. P.H.R. 478 BLACK-HEADED GULL. July 1st. At Tory, Stithians, the first influx arrived from their breeding grounds. Circa 40 birds seen, mostly immatures with a few in second or third winter plumage. Compare with last year's record from same locality—1957 Report, page 25. P.H.R. 482 HERRING GULL. At least two pairs nested on the , about a mile and two miles in from the sea, respectively. The nests were built just above high water mark. C.J.S. Bred inland in at least two china clay pits. C.J.S. 25 Cornish Notes A pair nested between the chimney pots of a house at St. Austell, and although no evidence of breeding was reported, the birds are said to have sat there for about five weeks and the change-over on the nest was noted. I saw the nest on June 20th. C.J.S. 484 SCANDINAVIAN LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL. February 8th. At Marazion Beach, two. J.E.B. April 30th. On Porthkidney Beach, one adult with 12 immature gulls. J.E.B. 485 LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL. July 13th. In the afternoon a southerly movement noted off Bude. R.B.W. 488 ICELAND GULL. May 13th. In St. Ives Harbour, one. The bird was the same size as accompanying Herring Gulls. Bill black with minute area of a lighter colour at the base. Eye dark, legs flesh-coloured. General plumage effect was off-white, but close examination revealed very light brown markings, especially on underparts and tail. The wings which extended beyond the tail were not crossed, thus giving the bird a tapering appearance. It allowed itself to be chivvied by Herring Gulls. Watched at 20 yards range through x8 binoculars and x20 telescope. J.E.B. 489 KITTIWAKE. June 13th. Visited the Carn les Boel and Tolpedn Penwith colonies. At Carn les Boel, 32 occupied nests on island and circa six nests on mainland cliff opposite. One Kittiwake chick seen. In Pendower Coves circa 50 nests. At Tolpedn Penwith, 16 nests. J.E.B. August 19th. At Porthkidney Beach a Kittiwake harried a Little Tern in flight with a fish in its bill. J.E.B. December 8th. Between 11.30 a.m.—1.30 p.m. a continual procession of flocks and parties flying west off St. Ives Island. Size of parties and flocks ranged from a dozen to circa 120 birds. The majority were adult birds, and probably at least 1,500 birds were seen. J.E.B. 491 GREAT SKUA. Off St. Ives Island, two birds seen on August 27th, Septem­ ber 22nd and 25th; one bird on September 14th. N.R.P. 492 POMATORHINE SKUA. October 8th. One seen from St. Ives Island. P.P. 493 ARCTIC SKUA. Off St. Ives Island, recorded on 18 days between August 10th and October 19th; a peak figure of 24 occurring on September 7th. N.R.P. 26 Cornish Notes An immature at Porthkidney Beach from September 30th to October 2nd. J.E.B. M.J.J. October 29th. At Loe Bar, one. E.M.W, K.O.W. 498 NORTHERN GUILLEMOT. January 21st. In Penzance Harbour, an oiled bird. J.E.B. October 27th. Off St. Ives Island, one. J.E.B. 502 LITTLE AUK. December 14th. Six flew west past St. Ives Island. N.R.P. December 17th. One was found alive in a Redruth garden and taken to Miss Hilton, of Redruth, to be cared for. It was resuscitated and put back into the sea on the following day. Two small parasites, removed during drying of the bird, were submitted to Dr. Turk for identification. One was found to be Philopterus merguli (Denny), female. The other was Austromenopon Lutescens (Nitzsch), and it has a number of hosts, including the Razorbill. December 30th. Off St. Ives Island, one. J.E.B. A.C.S. 503 PUFFIN. June 26th. At Hell's Mouth, one seen in flight. M.J.J. 510 MOORHEN. November 24th. At Marazion Marsh, a flock of 62 seen. Also several other birds—solitary and in pairs—seen. J.L.P. 520 QUAIL. October 9th. At Tregorden, one. T.J.W.

RECORDS RECEIVED TOO LATE FOR INCLUSION IN 1957 REPORT

297 BITTERN. January. One found dead at Poldhu Cove. N.B.E. 495 RAZORBILL. A bird ringed as young on July 22nd, 1956, at Kandalaksha Nature Reserve, Russia, 67.02 N., 32.35 E., was found dead at Whitehouse, Fowey, on February 15th, 1957. This is the first recovery in this country of a ringed Razorbill of foreign origin. W.G. & R.E.T. (This bird presumably is a Northern Razorbill.—Eds.). 505 SPOTTED CRAKE. November 6th. One found dead near Mullion. N.B.E. Identification confirmed by the British Museum. 27 ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF CORNISH-BREEDING MIGRANTS

First Noted at On By Last Noted at On By 88 Yellow Wagtail. Par Beach Apr. 24 C.J.S. Marazion Marsh Oct. 4 R.M.C. Par Sept. 17 C.J.S. 121 Spotted Flycatcher. Saltash May 3 E.M.W. St. Just-in- K.O.W. Penwith Sept. 18 M.C. Week St. Week St. Mary Sept. 9 E.M.P. Mary May 9 E.M.P. 129 Chiffchaft. Stithians Mar. 26 P.H.R. Lewannick Mar. 23 A.A.L. St. Just-in- Penwith Mar. 16 M.C. Praze Mar. 18 J.E.B. 132 Willow Warbler. Stithians Mar. 26 P.H.R. St. German's River Mar. 29 R.M.C. 145 Grasshopper Warbler. Lostwithiel May 2 C.J.S. 153 Sedge Warbler. Marazion Apr. 21 J.E.B. St. Agnes Sept. 10 J.A.S. Par Apr. 22 C.J.S. River Tamar Apr. 26 E.M.W. K.O.W. 162 Blackcap. Penzance Mar. 9 E.M.C. St. Anthony in Roseland Apr. 4 E.R. Clowance Apr. 22 J.E.B. 163 Whitethroat. Praze Apr. 22 J.E.B. The Lizard Sept. 11 P. & Gwennap Apr. 22 P.H.R. R.A. Fowey Apr. 25 C.J.S. River Tamar Apr. 26 E.M.W. K.O.W. 186 Wheatear. Trevol Mar. 19 B.O. River Tamar Oct. 18 E.M.W. Marazion Mar. 22 R.M.C. K.O.W. White Cross, nr. St. Columb Rd. Oct. 22 C.J.S. 197 Whinchat. St. Newlyn East Sept. 13 A.H.G. The Lizard Sept. 13 P. & R.A. 220 Swallow. Marazion Feb. 17 R.M.C. Jacobstow Mar. 27 E.M.P. River Tamar Mar. 29 E.M.W. River Tamar Oct. 18 E.M.W. K.O.W. K.O.W. St. Erth Mar. 30 J.S.G. Mullion Nov. 24 N.B.E. Lelant Dec. 3 M.J.J. Dec. 5 J.S.G. 28 First Noted at On By Last Noted at On By 222 House Martin. Marazion Feb. 26 J.E.B. Mullion Nov. 24 N.B.E. 223 Sand Martin. Hayle Estuary Mar. 27 J.E.B. Watergate Bay Sept. 11 J.A.S. Widemouth Bay Mar. 30 F.E.C. 225 Swift. River Tamar Apr. 26 E.M.W. Allet Aug. 16 G.A. K.O.W. St. Ives Sept. 26 N.R.P. Penzance Apr. 26 E.M.C. Bodmin Road Apr. 28 C.J.S. Helston May 1 J.S.G. Week St. Mary May 2 E.M.P. Falmouth May 7 R.H. & M.J.M. 22T Nightjar. Crenver, Crowan May 21 J.E.B. 240 Cuckoo. Lewannick Apr. 21 A.A.L. THE ISLES OF SCILLY

During Spring and Autumn migrations parties of observers wer again present on St. Agnes, and their more unusual records ar included below. A detailed report of their work can be purchase from Mr. Parslow (c/o Bird Room, British Museum (Natura History), London, S.W.7.) in which full details of all the raritie are given. It is hoped to publish the data with regard to the rar species in the next Annual Report. The Editors have been satisfie in each case. The American Purple Gallinule and the Northern Water Thrush I are both first records, not only for the Islands, but for Europe. Other | interesting birds include Black-headed, Ortolan, Lapland and Little] Buntings, Short-toed and Shore Larks, Melodious and Sub-Alpine] Warblers, White-spotted Blue-throat, two Rollers, a Purple Heron and a Yellowshank.

LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS J.A. J. Abbot (non-member) P.M.B. Miss P. M. Bond (non-member) G.C.B. G. C. Buxton M.E.F. M. E. French (non-member) E.A.G. E. A. Grove M.C.G. Miss M. C. Grundy (non-member) M.M.H. Miss M. M. Hutchinson (non-member) P.Z.M. P. Z. MacKenzie. J.H.F.M. J. H. F. Mance O. Members of " St. Agnes Bird Observatory ' M.E.P. Miss M. E. Price (non-member) H.M.Q. Miss H. M. Quick R.S. R. Symons

2 HOODED CROW. May 7th. One on St. Mary's. R.S. 3 CARRION CROW. A party of five were present on St. Mary's in November and December. P.Z.M. ROOK. April 2nd. One on St. Agnes. H.M.Q. December 5th and 6th. One seen on St. Mary's. P.Z.M. 17 GOLDEN ORIOLE. May 22nd. A male was seen on St. Martin's. G.C.B. June 6th, A male on Tresco. M.M.H. 30 Scilly Isles 25 LESSER REDPOLL. October 24th. Two, over St. Agnes. O. 36 CROSS-BILL. July 6th. A flock of eight birds came in from the sea at Deep Point. On 10th, a flock of 21 settled in the pines, among them four red males. They stayed around until 19th. P.Z.M. R.S. July 8th. One on St. Agnes. July 9th—11th. Party of six, one red male, on Tresco. H.M.Q. July 21st and August 20th—22nd. One on St. Agnes. O. 42 BRAMBLING. March 23rd. One on St. Agnes. March 27th. Two, one handsome male. H.M.Q. 44 YELLOW BUNTING. March 26th, two; 27th—29th, one. April 4th, three; 5th, one; 6th, 8th and 10th, two. O. April 3rd. One at Old Town Bay, St. Mary's. P.Z.M. September 1st—2nd, one. O. 46 BLACK-HEADED BUNTING. August 31st—September 5th. A male on St. Agnes. O. H.M.Q. 50 ORTOLAN BUNTING. May 4th, on St. Agnes, a male. September 13th, four; on 14th, three; and one—two up to 24th. A male on October 24th. O. 54 LITTLE BUNTING. March 27th. A female on St. Agnes. O. 58 LAPLAND BUNTING. September 30th. On St. Agnes, two. October 2nd and 18th, one; on 24th, two. O 66 SHORT-TOED LARK. May 10th. Two on St. Agnes. O. 72 SHORE LARK. On June 4th, a female was watched on for 30 min­ utes, at about 30 yards, with binoculars. M.M.H. (Sketch and satisfactory details have been supplied.—Eds.). 74 TAWNY PIPIT. September 10th and 16th. On St. Agnes, single adults seen. O. 31 Scilly Isles 84 BLUE-HEADED WAGTAIL. May 12th. On St. Agnes, a female; and 25th, a male. October 2nd, three; 3rd, one. O. 100 BLUE TIT. April 15th. A flock of 25—30 came in from the directio of the sea at Deep Point, St. Mary's. R. 102 COAL TIT. None left behind on St. Mary's after invasion of 1957. P.Z.M. May 13th. One on Tresco. M.E.P. M.C.G 116 WOODCHAT SHRIKE. September 14th and 15th. An immature on St. Agnes. O. 123 PIED FLYCATCHER. Not seen in spring. September 6th—7th. Many all over St. Mary's. P.Z.M. September 7th. A party of 20 or more on St. Mary's. M.E.F. 125 RED-BREASTED FLYCATCHER. September 11th. A female on St. Mary's. M.E.F. September 16th—17th, October 4th, 18th and 31st, single birds seen. O. 128 FIRECREST. March 29th. One on St. Mary's. P.Z.M. March 29th, 30th and April 1st. One on St. Agnes. November 14th. Two on St. Agnes. H.M.Q. 129 CHIFFCHAFF. None wintered on St. Mary's 1957/58. P.Z.M. One or two wintered on St. Agnes. H.M.Q. 135 WOOD WARBLER. September 4th. One seen on St. Mary's. M.E.F. 149 REED WARBLER. Seen on Tresco in early June. P.M.B. M.M.H. August 31st to September 18th. Up to five seen on St. Agnes. October 5th—10th. One. O. 156 MELODIOUS WARBLER. September 16th. One on St. Agnes. It was caught and examined in the hand. O. 32 Scilly Isles 168 SUB-ALPINE WARBLER. May 3rd—7th. One male on St. Agnes. O. This bird remained within a small area of cover for some days, and could be watched across the width of a small field. It was a lovely little bird, " just like its picture in the book " . . . with smooth blue-grey back and head, russet breast, and sharp white moustachial stripe. H.M.Q. 182 RING OUSEL. From March 23rd to April 27th, single birds and parties, up to five, were seen on St. Mary's and St. Agnes. P.Z.M. O. H.M.Q. R.S. None seen on autumn migration. P.Z.M. NORTHERN WATER THRUSH. A bird of this American species (not previously recorded for Europe), was first seen on St. Agnes on September 3Qth. It was ringed and identified, and remained about the same place until October 12th. It looked rather like a Pipit, and fed on the flies and other insects at the top of the beach and in the dry seaweed. O. H.M.Q. 198 STONECHAT. Pairs breeding on all five inhabited islands. G.C.B. 201 REDSTART. April 4th. One on St. Mary's. P.Z.M. 202 BLACK REDSTART. March 23rd. At least 12 on seaweed after severe S.E. gale. R.S. June 1st. A female on Tresco. M.M.H. October and November. Several about on St. Mary's. P.Z.M. 203 NIGHTINGALE. September 2nd. One seen on St. Agnes. H.M.Q. 205/206 BLUE-THROAT. From March 22nd to 24th a male of the White-spotted race was present on St. Agnes. From May 4th to 8th, a female. O. On March 23rd I was taken to see the male White-spotted Blue-throat at Covean. Although a howling S.E. gale was blow­ ing into the cove, the shore was alive with small passerines, feeding on the newly thrown-up seaweed. The next day being calm, I spent an hour watching it at close quarters. Its base was the tangled hedge at the back of the beach, from which it sallied forth at intervals to feed. The white spot (which was in fact three small separate feathers) showed up brilliantly against the blue breast, edged with red; and the red flanks were noticeable. H.M.Q. 33 Scilly Isles 207 CONTINENTAL ROBIN. June 9th. A nest found on Tresco, where the hen appears to be of the Continental race. (P.M.B. has been ringing Continental Robins at Dungeness this spring and so is familiar] with them). P.M.B. M.M.H.) 223 SAND-MARTIN. January 28th. A single bird flying over Old Town, St. Mary's, must be considered a freak rather than an early migrant. P.Z.M. 232 HOOPOE. Between March 27th and May 8th, at least six birds were seen on different islands. During July, August and September, up to four single birds were seen. P.Z.M. M.E.P. H.M.Q. R.S. 233 ROLLER. May 6th. One seen at Porthellick, St. Mary's. M.C.G. M.E.P. This was found dead on May 11th by R.S. It was skinned and dissected by A.G.P., and proved to be a female which appeared to have never bred. September 22nd. One seen flying strongly westward (wind N.W.) when disturbed from telegraph pole at , St. Mary's. P.Z.M. 234 KINGFISHER. None resident—migrants seen in September and October on St. Mary's. P.Z.M. 239 WRYNECK. October 1st. One seen on St. Mary's picking ants out of a stone wall. P.Z.M. 251 SHORT-EARED OWL. November 25th—December 10th. One about on St. Mary's. R.S. 262 MERLIN. Occasionally seen in the winter months. P.Z.M. 263 KESTREL. May 30th. A pair nested again on St. Mary's. Four eggs laid, four fledged. R.S. 269 BUZZARD. April 3rd. One seen from St. Mary's, on passage, moving S.W. November 10th. One seen on Tresco, and probably the same bird seen periodically about the Islands until the end of the year. P.Z.M. R.S. 34 Scilly Isles 271 MARSH HARRIER. May 25th. A female joined the Montagu Harrier previously seen. J.A.

27i 2 MONTAGU'S HARRIER. May 9th. One female, St. Martin's. M.E.P. M.C.G. Seen during most of the month. J.A. 289 COMMON HERON. August 31st. One seen over approaching the Islands from N.W. Perhaps our winter visitors all come from Ireland and not from Cornwall? P.Z.M. 290 PURPLE HERON. From April 22nd to 24th, a first summer bird was about the Islands. P.Z.M. O. On April 23rd the Heron settled for a short time on the corner of the Pool, St. Agnes, and it was possible to observe it, by peering over the embankment of the beach, at close quarters. An obvious Heron, it was russet-coloured all over, except for a slight purple gloss on the primaries and the breast feathers. H.M.Q. 315 SHELDUCK. May 12th. A pair flew up to Samson, and one disappeared into a burrow. M.E.P, M.C.G. July 6th. Pair with seven young seen by Green Island. P.Z.M. 326 SHOVELER. On May 17th, a nest was found with 10 eggs. It was in light heather on a raised piece of moorland, about 200 yards from a pool. The duck put up a terrific distraction display. J.A. 330 TUFTED DUCK. May 28th. One pair on Bryher. G.C.B. July 12th, 13th, 22nd and 23rd. One male, Porthellick Pool, St. Mary's. P.Z.M. R.S. 331 SCAUP. October 25th. One in eclipse on Porthellick Pool. R.S. 339 COMMON SCOTER. November 16th. Four seen between Castle Bryher and Samson. R.S. 346 CORMORANT. June 10th. Most of the young in the colony on Rosevear were large and nearly fledged when we visited the island, but there was one nest with small naked young. As we crossed the island a Great Black-backed Gull was seen to devour these young. H.M.Q. (An example of the dangers of disturbance!—Eds.). 35 Scilly Isles 368 FULMAR. No evidence of breeding this year. H.M.Q. 387 BLACK-TAILED GODWIT. August 10th. Two flying over St. Mary's. P.Z.M. 389 WHIMBREL. March 27th. The call was heard on this date, and again on 28th. On 30th, the bird was seen in company with two Curlew. H.M.Q. 394 GREAT SNIPE. October 26th. One, St. Agnes. O. 400 GREY PHALAROPE. September 23rd. One on St. Mary's on a rain-pool. Another found dead. R.S. September 24th. One on Tresco lake. E.A.G. October. Several about. P.Z.M. 400/491 GREY/RED-NECKED PHALAROPE. September 19th. From the prominence of the wingbar in flight, I think the bird I saw on the beach on St. Mary's was a Rednecked, rather than a Grey Phalarope. M.E.F. 403 KNOT. May 12th. One on St. Agnes. J.H.F.M. July 11th. One in half-red plumage, Tresco. H.M.Q. September 5th. A flock of about 20 settled in Porthellick Bay, St. Mary's, for a few moments. M.E.F. September 12th. Two at Porthellick, St. Mary's. R.S. 406 CURLEW SANDPIPER. September 2nd. One in summer plumage on St. Agnes. H.M.Q. 407 LITTLE STINT. September 2nd. Four or more were present on St. Agnes. H.M.Q. 417 RUFF. Single birds or pairs seen on St. Mary's and St. Agnes between August 29th and September 24th. St. Mary's airport seems an odd site for four seen on September 22nd. M.E.F. E.A.G. P.Z.M. H.M.Q. R.S. 421 COMMON SANDPIPER. May 12th. Several on St. Agnes. J.H.F.M. July 25th. When fishing half a mile off St. Mary's, a flock of 22 passed me going in a S.E. direction. R.S. September 7th. Up to 15 were seen round the coast of St. Mary's. M.E.F. 36 Scilly Isles 423 WOOD-SANDPIPER. September 2nd. One or more about St. Agnes. H.M.Q. September 13th. Two at Porthellick, St. Mary's. R.S. 424 GREEN SANDPIPER. From August 23rd to September 26th, up to three at a time were seen about the Islands. M.E.F. E.A.G. P.Z.M. R.S. 426 YELLOWSHANK. May 11th. One on Bryher was watched for half an hour, and allowed approach to within 30 yards. M.E.G. M.B5.P. (Satisfactory details supplied.—Eds.). 428 REDSHANK. November 16th. A flock of 45 to 50 on Samson Flats. R.S. 432 GREENSHANK. A bird wintered on the shores of St. Agnes 1957-58, and one was again present on December 26th, 1958 (and up to the end of March, 1959). H.M.Q. September 14th. Up to 20 seen around Tean. M.E.F. 467 SANDWICH TERN. April 15th. Four flying up Tresco Channel. P.Z.M. 468 ROSEATE TERN. It is estimated that at least nine pairs bred, and some young were seen later in the season. Eds. 469 COMMON TERN. First seen April 21st. Last seen September 26th. H.M.Q. No evidence of success or otherwise of breeding, which took place in normal numbers. Breeding on the moors continues. Eds. June 3rd. A bird was watched skimming over the Abbey Pool, and dipping at intervals to scoop water in its bill and drink it. H.M.Q. 487 GLAUCOUS GULL. May 16th. A second summer bird on St. Agnes. O. 489 KITTIWAKE. The colony on Gorregan was well established on June 10th. H.M.Q. July 4th. I made a count of nests on Men-a-Vawr, 258 in all. I did not see any nests with three eggs, in 1957 about one- third had three. R.S. June 3rd. Four or five birds were walking round the edge of the Abbey Pool, apparently plucking weed from the marsh. Eventually they settled on the water, they did not fly away with the material. H.M.Q. 37 Scilly Isles 492 POMATORHINE SKUA. October 18th. At least 12 among 200 Skuas passing W. during three hours off Horse Point, St. Agnes. O. 499 GUILLEMOT. July 4th. Three bridled birds seen on Men-a-Vawr. R.S. 504 CORNCRAKE. September 12th. One on St. Mary's Downs. P.Z.M. 520 QUAIL. May 16th. One calling in Penold fields, St. Mary's. P.Z.M. AMERICAN PURPLE GALLINULE (Porphyrula martinica). November 7th. An immature bird was found in St. Mary's High Street gutter so weak that it was easily picked up. It died on 9th and was sent to the British Museum (Natural History), where it was identified. This is the first record east of the Atlantic. P.Z.M.

38 ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF MIGRANTS IN THE ISLES OF SCILLY

First seen at On By Last seen at On By 88 Yellow Wagtail St. Mary's Apr. 27 R.S. St. Mary's Sept. 20 M.E.F. 121 Spotted Flycatcher St. Mary's May 10 M.E.P. St. Agnes Sept. 13 H.M.Q. 130 Chiff chaff St. Mary's Mar. 26 P.Z.M. 132 Willow Warbler St. Agnes Sept. 13 H.M.Q. 135 Wood Warbler St. Agnes May 5 H.M.Q. 153 Sedge Warbler St. Mary's Apr. 26 R.S. St. Mary's Sept. 23 R.S. 162 Blackcap St. Agnes Apr. 3 H.M.Q. 163 Whitethroat St. Mary's Apr. 22 R.S. St. Agnes Sept. 20 M.E.F. 186 Wheatear St. Agnes Mar. 22 H.M.Q. St. Mary's Oct. 19 R.S. 197 Whinchat St. Mary's May 10 M.E.P. St. Mary's Sept. 30 R.S. 220 Swallow Nov. 16 H.M.Q. St. Mary's Mar. 26 R.S. St. Mary's Dec. 10 P.Z.M. 222 House Martin St. Mary's Apr. 22 R.S. St. Agnes Oct. 30 H.M.Q. 223 Sand Martin St. Agnes Mar. 24 H.M.Q. St. Mary's Sept. 25 P.Z.M. 225 Swift St. Mary's Apr. 30 R.S. St. Mary's Sept. 19. P.Z.M. 227 Nightjar St. Mary's Oct. 8 R.S. 240 Cuckoo St. Mary's Apr. 22 R.S. St. Mary's Sept. 13 R.S. 383 Turtle Dove St. Mary's Apr. 24 R.S. St. Mary's Oct. 11 R.S. 504 Corncrake St. Mary's Sept. 13 R.S. 39 "THE ISLAND," ST. IVES

By N. R. PHILLIPS.

St. Ives Head, or the Island, as it is generally known, has shown itself in recent years to be an excellent lookout from which passing sea-birds may be viewed with comparative ease. The geography and position of the headland in relation to the coastline and St. Ives Bay, enables the observer to watch a wide field, and at the same time avoid strong winds blowing in the face. Streaming eyes and a vibrating telescope are of little assistance when identifying Phalaropes, for instance, on a choppy sea!

The only resident birds on The Island are Rock Pipits, two or three pairs breeding annually. Occasionally the Cuckoos from Clodgy venture this far and the Pipit's second broods are ousted. Even the Wren, which breeds close to the cliffs on other parts of the coast, is absent as a resident. Lack of cover, rather than paucity of nesting sites is probably the reason. Indeed land-birds, even during the migration seasons, are not often recorded here in any numbers. Passerines, which may be seen at Clodgy in sizable flocks, are thought to pass inland over the town after skirting the bay. The exceptions are Meadow Pipits and Pied Wagtails, of which little groups of half a dozen or so sometimes come in off the sea. Rock Pipits are also numerous for a few weeks in September- October, and passage of some sort must occur. Black Redstarts usually turn up during October-November, and sometimes a Snow Bunting or two.

Nineteen fifty-eight also saw such strangers here as Pied Fly­ catcher, Reed Bunting, Whitethroat, Yellow Wagtail, Peregrine, Merlin, Kestrel, Tufted Duck (off-shore), a Kingfisher fishing in the sea, and a pair of Hedge Sparrows foraging among the barnacles. Wheatears reached a peak on September 2nd, when ten or more were present; odd ones and twos were seen from late August to early October.

Sea-bird movements start in late Summer, and on fine days lazy ornithologists may lie on the sward, watching the Manx Shearwaters banking and gliding close to the sea. Odd Fulmars inspect the rocks. Gannets flap high in line ahead, awkward in the still air. From the water comes the ventriloquial piping of a fledgling Guillemot, lost on a vast ocean! Shrill cries of Terns as juveniles pursue adults for sand eels, which by now they can surely catch themselves. Since early July the Terns have been drifting back, and now silent flocks will fly determinedly past, mostly Commons, with fair numbers of Sandwich and, rarely, a Roseate, or perhaps a Black Tern or two will skim the surface.

Thin, whispy lines, moving fast and low over the surface prove on examination to be flocks of Common Scoter. Observations since 1953 show that the movement starts in late July and continues until the end of the year. Numbers vary from single birds to sixty or more per day. 1958, like 1957, showed a peak movement in mid- September. 40 Perhaps the most exciting time is during the September gales, migration is at its height and anything might turn up. When the wind has been blowing from the west with increasing force, and veers to the north-west as the depression passes, St. Ives Bay becomes white with foam and flying spray. Then, by looking over the wall below the coastguard hut, watchers may see the birds approaching across the Bay, often coming close, in the lea of the Head. Kittiwakes, Auks, Gulls, Shearwaters, Terns and Skuas, all battling against the gale, meet its full force as they round the point. The Kittiwakes beat steadily on, sometimes taken back in a wide swoop by a sudden gust. Razorbills and Guillemots whirr furiously against the wind and splash in the froth for a turbulent rest. Terns and struggling Gulls are outpaced by the wave-hopping Shearwaters, and wooden- winged Fulmars slice the breeze as easily as ever. Even during the strongest gales Gannets perform their spectacular dives, and a large flock plummetting beneath the waves is always an inspiring sight. Now a Skua, then a Phalarope, a Petrel, a doubtful Tern or Diver! All to be scrutinised before they pass on to the west. Familiarity enables a number of species to be recognised at a glance, but care is needed with the more difficult ones. As with the identifica­ tion of waders, the Dunlin and Redshank are the beginners' yard­ sticks, so, in my opinion must the watcher of sea-birds know the Kittiwake's various plumages, and the Guillemot. The former is the most confusing of the Gulls, and the latter represents the Auk- Shearwater group, so perplexing to the unaquainted. Phalaropes are easily recognised as such, but to determine the species one needs a good view. From St. Ives Island it is possible to see them a few yards off the rocks, both resting and in flight. The difference in the sihouettes when viewed from above, as well as the pied appear­ ance of the Red-necked in flight, can easily be seen. When settled on the sea, the Grey shows itself as being broader across the " shoulders " and in good light the leg colour is an added guide to identifications. To date, at least 113 species have been recorded from The Island, and several of these were added in 1958 when some 125 hours were spent in watching the Autumn migration. This was intended as a preliminary to further study in future years, and although some interesting patterns emerged, intermitent watching in any one season can be misleading and data will have to be collected over a period of years before any conclusions may be drawn. The most striking feature of the Autumn was the large numbers of Balearic Shearwaters seen. From July 26th on, many passed The Island, including a movement of 200 plus seen by Mr. Pearce, of St. Ives, on August 25th. Often they stopped to feed and could be watched at close range settled on the sea. Those which occured in July were with flocks of Manx Shearwaters and both species were feeding on the shoals of small fish (Sprats) which were then close inshore. After the first week of August, however, Manx became decidedly scarce, and Balearic were seen on more dates and later in the year. Exceptional dates were the evening of Septembr 22nd when Manx were moving west at the rate of c. two per minute during a strong W.N.W. wind, and on September 25th a steady stream was moving west. It was interesting to note that none was seen on the morning of the 22nd or the morning of the 23rd. There seemed to 41 be no relation between the movements of Balearic Shearwaters and the weather, and although most were recorded betwen 0600 and 0800 no conclusions may be drawn as these were the hours when watch was most often kept. Most of the Balearic Shearwaters were of normal plumage, being a coffee shade above, pale below with smudges on the " armpits." Others, however, were so dark as to appear wholly black at a distance, and at close quarters these individuals showed a dull sepia upperside and the underparts correspondingly much darker than on the " coffee " variety. Both were quite distinct from any Manx, however, in being generally smudgy and nondescript, entirely different from the clear-cut black and white of puffinus puffinus. Besides these, two other Shearwaters were seen, having the upperparts decidely brown and the underparts pure white. These could possibly have been Yelkouan, the other Mediterranean form of Procellaria puffinus. On August 27th, with the wind southerly, a Sooty Shearwater flew by, and during a north­ west gale on October 16th a Great Shearwater was seen settled on the sea about 200 yards off-shore.

Arctic Skuas were also prominent, a total of 66 being recorded on eighteen dates between August 10th and October 19th. They passed in ones, twos and threes on ten dates from August 10th to September 21st when the wind was mainly light to moderate, southerly or westerly, but a freshening westerly breeze on September 7th brought 24 close in-shore, indicating a heavier passage a few miles out. Here again this can only be an indication as this was an all-day watch, while many of the others were only for a few hours in the morning. Additional evidence to a regular passage off-shore is the familiarity of the birds to local fishermen who know them by the name of " Tom Harry." On the remaining seven dates the wind was fresh to strong north-westerly, the second peak of 13 occuring on September 25th, when the wind had been strong since the 22nd with a break of moderate southerly on the 23rd.

Great Skuas were seen in much smaller numbers, two on August 27th, and one on the 14th, two and one respectively during strong north-west winds on September 22nd and 25th. The main movement of Auks took place in October, but small numbers passed in July and September. Most of the early ones were Guillemots and a large proportion of them seemed to be of the northern form. Although the passage of Razorbills was light on most of the days when watch was kept, strong north-westerly winds coincided with the largest totals. The heaviest movement, on October 16th, involved some 20 or more birds per minute between 0700 and 0800. No watch was kept in November, but in previous years the passage has been seen up to December and, to a lesser extent, in January.

No definite Puffins were seen and this species would seen to be a rarity here. Six Little Auks flew west during a fresh north­ westerly breeze on December 14th. Although 1958 was not a good year for Black Terns in the British Isles generally, they were seen here on nine occasions. One large flock of 120 came into St. Ives Bay on September 29th after a night of strong southerly winds. Records for this and previous 42 years show that most occur during or after winds from the south or east, as may be expected from the continental breeding range of the species. The treat of the year was again the Sabines Gull, the two seen flying west on September 25th making a total of eleven recorded from The Island since 1953. Both Grey and Red-necked Phalaropes occured in 1958 and once again allowed side by side comparison. Peak numbers were brought in by the same gales as the Sabines Gulls. A number of American species were recorded in the British Isles about this time, and in 1957, too, Sabines Gulls, Grey and Red-necked Phalaropes, and an American Pectoral Sandpiper were recorded in West Cornwall after the same gale. From this there would appear to be some evidence of a North American origin for the Gulls and Phalaropes. The same apparently applies to the Leach's Petrels, which are only recorded from The Island after severe gales, even though they breed in the British Isles (see also British Birds, Vol. XLVII). This and many other problems regarding the movements and origins of our Cornish sea- birds remain to be solved, but the answers may well be found in observations from The Island where, in the past, the possibilities seem to have been inadvertently overlooked.

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VISIBLE MIGRATION FROM THE NORTH COAST OF WEST CORNWALL Pt. I: AUTUMN By A. G. PARSONS. Too little has been done on this subject in Cornwall, the geog­ raphy of which is well suited to such studies; the most recent being those of Hartley and Lack, which cover different aspects of migration. My observations here recorded are week-end only; comparison with a daily watch is difficult, although this disadvantage is to some extent offset by the fact that my total observations cover four autumns : St. Ives (1952), St. Agnes Head (1956) and Godrevy Head (1957 and 1958), the first two being in the nature of "pilot" surveys. St. Ives Island presented little passerine movement, but the sea- bird passage was marked; the direction of origin of this latter sug­ gested that it could be as readily studied further east. St. Agnes Head was tried, but abandoned : the seabird passage was very distant, but the passerine movement, although small, was easily detectable, the headland being barren with a sparsity of birds. Godrevy Head, the eastern horn of St. Ives Bay, was then tried and for an additional reason. I had noted some evidence of a north­ erly movement of hirundines in spring down the Roseworthy valley, which lies behind the Godrevy peninsula, and it seemed worth while to ascertain whether there was any actual arrival or departure of migrants at Godrevy Head. 43 Something should be said as to the nature of this headland and its suitability as an observation point. There is very little cover on the head, which rises to just over 100 feet above sea level, and is National Trust property. A channel about 400 yards wide separates it from Godrevy Island on which an automatically-controlled light­ house stands; to seaward again stretch a long line of reefs marked by a lightbuoy which latter is about 2,400 yards from the headland. I found it advisable to use the lightbuoy as an arbitrary limit beyond which movements were ignored, although strings of auks, scoters, Gannets and Kittiwakes could be identified in suitable weather con­ ditions; part of the movement actually visible has not, therefore, been recorded.

The sea arc commanded is about 150 degrees, bounded westerly by Carn Naun and easterly by . Seabirds coming from between N. and N.E. did so from the open sea, whereas those coming from further E. have apparently rested nearer to land. Observation was started at dawn and continued until midday or until movement had ceased. As far as possible counts were made of individual species and also of adult and immature Gannets and gulls migrating. Actual times of movements and lulls were also noted. Local weather conditions were recorded together with any changes. A compass, fitted for taking bearings, was used; observa­ tion was mainly by means of 8 x 50 glasses and a telescope variable in power 30x—50x. Notwithstanding the preponderance of seabirds, they have not received special study.

MOVEMENTS OBSERVED. A. Passerines. Corvidae. Only on two occasions was anything suggestive of migra­ tion seen. On 11th October, 1958, wind S.W., four Carrion Crows and five Rooks approached the tip of the headland from a south­ erly direction, but turned back. Both species feed commonly on the farmed land behind the headland. On 18th October, wind N.N.E., seven Ravens and six Carrion Crows came over from an easterly direction and drifted away S.W. at a considerable height until lost to sight well over Hayle. A few minutes later four more Ravens came from the same direction, soared and went away S. Fringillidae. Only Linnets were seen in sufficient numbers and frequency to enable any pattern in movement to be deduced. Coasting movements to the west; departure out to sea between W.N.W. and N. by E.; and arrival from a northerly direction were all noted. A few Greenfinches, Chaffinches and Goldfinches were met with, usually singly. A surprise was occasioned by the departure of two Siskins, which disappeared on a N. by E. course on 3rd November, 1957, the wind being W.S.W. 44 Alaudidae. A number of Skylarks were seen and three movements were recorded. Coasting both easterly and westerly in small numbers was noted; but the main movement appeared to be departure out over the sea in a northerly direction, more usually a little west of N., but also occurring a little east of N. Return was carefully watched for, but exceedingly little was seen; the vocal nature of this species is a great help in detecting it. Motacillidae. A number of Meadow-pipits were observed; a few observa­ tions suggested westerly coasting, otherwise movements appeared to consist of departure out to sea between N. and W.N.W. A few Pied/White Wagtails came in from a northerly direc­ tion, as did one or two Yellow Wagtails, during September. Occasional Grey Wagtails appeared to be moving westerly along the coast during September-October. Hirundinidae and Apodidae. Very little was seen of representatives of either. On 14th September, 1958, two small parties of Swallows, accompanied by a few Swifts, were observed to make the land flying very high from a northerly direction and to pass inland on ?, southerly course. The relationship of weather conditions to passerine movements bserved. When the wind was strongly onshore, north-westerly winds being common during the period mid-September to early November, small passerines avoid the headland and the open ground behind it. If a light north-westerly or north-easterly wind was blowing, attempts to migrate, often followed by a partial return, were made. With south-westerly or light easterly winds, Linnets, Skylarks and Meadow-pipits departed out to sea readily.

B. Movements of seabirds, waders and terns. Anatidae. From mid-September onward till early November, small parties of Common Scoter were observed flying west. Occasional birds could be seen flying in " strings " of auks. I have only once seen Velvet Scoters migrating; a pair flew independently of the Common Scoters. Phalacrocoracidae. Two movements are distinguishable : a local departure, close inshore, of adults and young shortly after dawn, presumably to feed. After about 0800 hours twos and threes could sometimes be distinguished flying west low over the sea in the vicinity of the lightbuoy. When followed they passed a long way to sea­ ward of St. Ives Island, from which point I had seen such move­ ments previously. These flights may be linked with the finding 45 of Cormorants and Shags, ringed on Lundy and Skokkholm, on W. Cornish beaches. As yet, I have not been able to give these flights the individual attention that they merit. Sulidae. Westward movements of Gannets on a large scale are both regular and common; it has been remarked by many observers that this species is always going west irrespective of the season During September the passage consists of adults and immatures other than birds of the year; these latter follow, usually with adults, during October. Procellariidae. Manx Shearwaters are very common in the late summer period, mainly moving in a westerly direction and presumably derived from Lundy and Welsh colonies. It is impossible to separate the normal feeding movements from return passage at this time. Whilst I have made a few definite identifications of the Balearic Shearwater during September-October, 1958, I have relegated discussion of this identification issue to a special note (Addendum I). Fulmars, usually singly, were seen moving west. Gavidae. A small number of divers, all of which I believe to have been Great Northern Divers, were seen flying west fairly high over the sea. Owing to the problems of field identification involved I have incorporated these into a special note (Addendum II). Scolopacidae. A number of unidentified waders were seen; most of these passed into St. Ives Bay from a northerly direction and pre­ sumably thence into Hayle Estuary to swell the autumn con­ course there. Of those species identified, Bar-tailed Godwit, Curlew, Whimbrel, a Ruff and Greenshank were all seen flying in a westerly direction and all passed between Godrevy Head and Godrevy Island into the bay. A Grey Phalarope was seen resting; on one occasion only, from St. Ives Island, have I seen this species in actual migra- tional flight; two birds moved westwards by short flights of about twenty yards, alternating with a few moments rest, until lost to view. During September, 1958, the Oyster-catchers resting on the rocks at the foot of the headland gradually increased to a max­ imum of 170; they then rapidly decreased, but without any detectable movement and without apparent increase at Hayle. Laridae. The majority of the terns seen were immature and were not identifiable as to species; movements into the bay from a north­ erly direction and also from eastward along the coast were seen. Some birds made towards Hayle Estuary and others went 46 across the bay to St. Ives. I have long observed both an over­ land movement from Hayle Estuary to Marazion and a westerly coastal movement past St. Ives. Of the identifiable examples, Sandwich, Common, Arctic and a Little tern were all recorded. A very definite westerly movement of Black-headed, Com­ mon and Lesser Black-backed Gull was seen. Only adults of the last species were recorded, although birds of the year, presumably their young, often flew with them. On some days during October, Kittiwakes passed in con­ siderable numbers and in parties varying from five or six to fifty or more. Stercorariidae. Only Great and Arctic skua were recognised. Alcidae. This family was most numerous. Passage was mainly to seaward of Godrevy Island. In my view by far the majority of the auks seen were Razorbills and I base this on the following observed points. The uniformity of the lines or " strings" was very striking, for when the strings actually passed me the interval between each bird seemed to be equal, as though every bird was well trained in the art of station-keeping. Exceptions to this were quite few. When strings came sufficiently close for details of the birds to be seen they were noted to be rather stubby with short necks, dumpy heads and stumpy beaks; these features should exclude Guillemot. The possibility of Puffins being present was borne in mind; but as some strings passed between Godrevy Head and the Island into the bay or settled in the channel, where they could be scrutinised and no Puffins were in fact seen, but only Razorbills, the latter identification seems accurate. Hartley also discusses this point; so far I have only noted few Guillemots, which are distinctly more slender in flight. During October, Razorbills started passing by shortly after first light; at times the strings speeding westward over the grey sea and flashing white, when their underparts caught the light, became so numerous as to defy accurate counting; the figures given are conservative. I had often noticed, when observing from St. Ives Island, that a secondary movement took place out of St. Ives Bay after the main passage to seaward had ceased. It could be seen from Godrevy that some strings turned into the bay presumably for birds to rest and feed; and that the continuing passage was composed of birds coming from a N.N.E. direction, i.e., from seaward of Trevose Head, but was reinforced by strings appear­ ing from a much more easterly direction, i.e., from landward, where they may have passed the previous night. It is clear that the source of the birds moving throughout the whole day is composite, the main stream to seaward being supplemented by parties of birds which have been resting closer inshore. 47 Weather conditions which were prohibitive for passerine move­ ment did not appear to influence seabird movements.

SYSTEMATIC LIST OF SPECIES SEEN FROM GODREVY HEAD —TOTAL COUNTS GIVEN 1957 1958 14.ix. 19.x.—10.xi. 19.vii.—l.xi. Hours observation 24.5 87

Raven, Corvus corax ... NONE 11 Carrion Crow, Corvus corone corone NONE 12 Rook, Corvus frugilegus NONE 5 Starling, Sturnus vulgaris 27 50 Greenfinch, Chloris chloris NONE 4 Goldfinch, Carduelis carduelis ... 15 8 Siskin, Carduelis spinus 2 NONE Linnet, Carduelis cannabina 72 306 Chaffinch, Fringilla coelebs 8 6 Snow Bunting, Plectrophenax nivalis ... 1 NONE Skylark, Alauda arvensis 40 109 Meadow-pipit, Anthus pratensis 26 45 Yellow Wagtail, Motacilla flava NONE 2 Pied/White Wagtail, Motacilla alba NONE 6 Pied Wagtail, Motacilla a. yarrelli 1 2 Grey Wagtail, Motacilla cinera NONE 3 Great Tit, Parus major 1 NONE Redwing, Turdus musicus NONE 1 Blackbird, Turdus merula NONE 3 Wheatear, Oenanthe oenanthe ... NONE 3 Swallow, Hirundo rustica NONE 25 Swift, Apus apus NONE 3 Great Northern Diver, Gavia immer 2 7 Green Woodpecker, Picus viridis NONE 1 Kestrel, Falco tinnunculus 2 NONE Merlin, Falco columbarius 1 1 Wigeon, Anas penelope NONE 5 Eider-duck, Somateria mollissima NONE 1 Common Scoter, Melanitta nigra 80 75 Cormorant, ) Phalacrocorax carbo 31 Shag, ) Phalacrocorax aristotelis 40 Gannet, Sula bassana ... 507 2035 48 1957 1958 14.ix. 19.x.—l0.xi. 19.vii.—1.xi. Hours observation 24.5 87 Manx Shearwater, Procellaria p. puffinus NO COUNT NO COUNT Balearic Shearwater, Procellaria p. mauretanicus NONE 11 Shearwater ? ssp., Procellaria puffinus NONE 29 Fulmar, Fulmarus glacialis NO COUNT NO COUNT Bar-tailed Godwit, Limosa lapponica NONE 26 Curlew, Numenius arquata NONE 32 Whimbrel, Numenius phaeopus ... NONE 1 Numenius ? sp. NONE 4 Grey Phalarope, Phalaropus fulicarius NONE 1 Knot, Calidris canutus NONE 2 Dunlin, Calidris alpina ... NONE 16 Ruff, Philomachus pugnax NONE 1 Common Sandpiper, Tringa hypoleucos NONE 3 Greenshank, Tringa nebularia ... NONE 2 Oystercatcher, Haematopus ostralegus NO COUNT 170 IN MASS Sandwich Tern, Sterna sandvicensis NONE 8 Common Tern, Sterna hirundo ... NONE 1 Arctic Tern, Sterna macrura ... NONE 1 Little Tern, Sterna minuta NONE 1 Common/Arctic Tern, Sterna hirundo/macrura ... 12 43 Sterna ? sp. NONE 2 Black-headed Gull, Larus ridibundus NO COUNT 579 Common Gull, Larus canus NO COUNT 116 Lesser Black-backed Gull, 2 50 Larus fuscus graellsii 749 1918 Kittiwake, Rissa tridactyla NONE 1 Great Skua, Stercorarius skua ... 2 2 Arctic Skua, Stercorarius parasiticus 1 1 Stercorarius ? sp. 5572 10492 Razorbill, Alca torda ... NONE 6 Guillemot, Uria aalge ... 2 NONE Puffin, Fratercula arctica NONE 6 Unidentified passerines NONE 3 Unidentified ducks NONE 21 Unidentified waders 49 ADDENDUM I — re identification of Shearwaters.

Coastal observation of Shearwaters has become general and identification of the races of Procellaria puffinus is confidently made; for such differentiation it is especially necessary to clearly see the underparts, which may vary considerably even within subspecies, such as the Balearic Shearwater, Procellaria p. mauretaniens. The view obtained is dependent both upon the extent to which any bird " bounds " and " banks " and also upon the height of the observer above sea-level. The practical importance of this latter point is seldom stressed; if the observer be 100 feet or so above sea-level and a Shearwater passes close inshore it may not be possible to see the underparts at all. I have, therefore, been rather circumspect in making definite subspecific identifications; I, personally, find such distinctions easier from a boat. Recently, reference has been made to the occurrence off St. Ives of Shearwaters resembling Procellaria p. yelkouan (" B.B." 1958).

I have observed occasional such birds both from R.M.S. " Scil- lonian " and from St. Ives in late July-September since 1949, and I had noted that many such birds show a brownish back altering to blackish as they "bank." I had, therefore, provisionally regarded them as Manx Shearwaters with abraded plumage, although I can- not suggest why relatively few Manx Shearwaters should exhibit this. As yet, I have no experience of the race " yelkouan."

ADDENDUM II — re identification of Divers in winter dress.

Until I started migrational observations from fixed points on the N. Cornish coast, I was unaware that small numbers of Divers apparently occur regularly on autumn migrational flight.

The considerable bulk of each bird, seen together with the larg head and beak, suggested that all were Great Northern Divers Gavia immer.

It is generally agreed that the two extremes in size of the thre commonly occurring species of diver, Great Northern Diver and Red throated Diver, Gavia stellata, are readily separable even when in winter dress; but that identification of Black-throated Diver, Gama arctica, is less sure because of its similarity to Great Northern Dive (vide the " Handbook," Vol. IV).

Around the British Isles the problem is usually one of resting birds. For many years I have relied solely upon an assessment of the size of the bird, allowing for " trim" in the water, together with the size and shape of the head and beak. Great Northern Divers in their first winter appear to be rather less bulky than adult birds. 50 Recent Continental evidence has made me even less certain as to the practicability of accurate field species identification of winter­ ing Divers. Edberg has described two examples of Black-throated Diver in full breeding dress. They show an extraordinary difference in body size and in the contour and size of the head and beak. The larger bird, if met with in winter dress, would, apparently, be indistinguishable in the field from Great Northern Diver, whilst the smaller one would similarly be inseparable from Red-throated Diver. Edberg informs me (in litt) that his experience as a taxi­ dermist shows that Black-throated Diver varies greatly in size, but that the above examples constitute extreme ranges in size. It should be noted that Black-throated Divers with up-tilted bills do occur. Kumari and his co-workers, studying migration in the E. Baltic, having identified a large number of flying divers as Black-throated shot some and found that they were Red-throated Divers. Mathiasson has also questioned the identity of the divers to be seen on autumn migration at Falsterbo, S. Sweden. As it is reasonably certain that Black-throated Diver can sim­ ulate either Great Northern or Red-throated Diver, in winter dress, greater caution in field identification is obviously necessary, for a " large " diver might be either Great Northern or Black-throated, and a " small" one either Black-throated or Red-throated. In regard to the divers seen around the Cornish coasts during the past eleven winters, my present opinion is that Great Northern Diver is by far the most common and this conclusion is supported by examination of oiled and dead divers on the beaches. I am not assuming that the migrating divers seen were, in fact, the Cornish wintering stock arriving.

REFERENCES.

" British Birds," 1958. Recent notes and news. 51 : 445. Edberg, R. 1957. Extremmat hos storlom. Var Fagelvarld. 1957 :137. Edberg, R. Private communication. Hartley, P. H. T. 1945. Seabird movements. 15th Annual Report of the Cornwall Bird-watching and Preservation Society. Kumari, E. V. 1958. Visible migration in the E. Baltic area. Ibis. 100. 503—514. Lack, D. & E. 1952. Visible migration at Land's End. " British Birds." 45 : 81—96. Mathiasson, S. Fagelstracket vid Falsterbo, 1952. Var Fagelvarld. 16 : 90—104. Witherby, H. F. & ors. 1943. Handbook of British Birds. Vol. IV: P. 112, 119.

51 SURVEY OF WHINCHAT AND STONECHAT

The object of the survey is to establish the status and distribution of both species in the county, and to determine to what extent the breeding ranges overlap, if at all. Data on the following points are particularly requested: WHINCHAT/STONECHAT. 1. Records of as many pairs as possible on territory in the 1959 breeding season. Preferably with map reference to prevent duplication. 2. Reports from any area where the birds are absent are equally as important. 3. Descriptions of breeding territory, vegetation, contours, prox­ imity to water, etc. 4. Observers familiar with the birds in a particular area are asked to state whether they consider the population to be up or down on previous years. STONECHAT. 1. Information on birds wintering, on or off breeding grounds and any evidence of passage. 2. Description and locality of wintering area. For the Survey to be a success, full coverage of the County is needed and members are asked to send what information they can. Records of odd pairs casually encountered will be welcome from those who do not watch birds regularly. Please send records to N. R. Phillips, 5, The Crescent, Alexandra Road, St. Ives.

52 THE MACMILLAN LIBRARY

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

The Handbook of British Birds. H. F. Witherby, et al. (5 vols.). Morris's British Birds. (8 vols.). Manual of British Birds. Howard Saunders. British Birds. Kirkman. Birds of the British Isles and their Eggs. T. A. Coward. (3 vols.). How to study Birds. Stuart Smith. Birds of the Grey Wind. Edward Armstrong. Wild Exmoor. E. W. Hendy. Somerset Birds and some other folk. E. W. Hendy. A Naturalist on Lindisfarne. Richard Perry. Shetland Sanctuary. Richard Perry. British Sea Birds. C. A. Gibson Hill. A Naturalist on Rona. Fraser Darling. Island Farm. Fraser Darling. The Birds of Britain. James Fisher. Watching Birds. James Fisher. (2 copies). Bird Recognition—Sea Birds and Waders. James Fisher. Birds at Sight. Vere Benson. Natural History in the Highlands and Islands. Fraser Darling. World of Birds. Eric Parker. Rare, Vanishing and Lost British Birds. From notes by W. H. Hudson, compiled by Linda Gardiner. Edward Wilson, Nature Lover. Seaver. The British Bird Book. Pyecraft and Wood. More Birds of the Day. Eric Hosking and Newberry. Thirty Years of Nature Photography. Seton Gordon. Worthing Cavalcade. Richard Jeffries. The Bird Book. Rogerson and Tunnicliffe. Bird Portraiture. Tunnicliffe. The Birds of Cornwall. Rodd, by Harting. The Charm of Birds. Grey, of Fallodon. Wiid Geese and Wild Duck. Here and There with Birds. E. W. Hendy. Bird Study. The Quarterly Journal of the British Trust for Ornithology. Kindly presented by Mr. A. C. Polwhele: British Waders in their Haunts. S. Bayliss Smith.

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M., 49, Crantock Street, Newquay. Barker, Miss E. M., Trelan, Lelant. •Barnes, D. G., Hungerdown, Seagry, Chippenham, Wilts. Barnes, Mrs. R. G., M.B.O.U., Hungerdown, Seagry, Chippenham, Wiltshire. Barrett, W. R., 6, Pengover Road, Addington, . Barron, Miss G. B., Boscarn, Port Isaac. Barron, Mrs. N., Boscarn, Port Isaac. Barron, Miss H., Boscarn, Port Isaac. Barrow, Miss J. S., Killigarth, 39, Riddlesdown Road Purley, Surrey. Bates, J. H., The Battery, Newquay. Batten, C, Trewolvas Farm, St. Columb Major. Beckerlegge, The Rev. J. E., B.A., M.B.O.U., St. Crowan Vicarage, Praze, Camborne. (Joint Hon. Secretary). 57 Beckett, Miss R., Tregullow, Maenporth, Falmouth. Bedell, Miss E. M., Chy-mor, The Wharf, St. Ives. Beel, F. G., 14, Harrison Terrace, Truro. Belcher, M. K. C., Stile House, Dracaena Avenue, Falmouth. Bell, Major A. M. M., Winton Lodge, Stockbridge, Hants. Bellers, R. W., Harlyn Bay, near . Bennett, W. C, 70, Fore Street, Newquay. Bennetts, Mrs. W. M., 5, Old Falmouth Road, Truro. Bertram, Lt.-Col. W. R., Old Quay House, Lelant, via Hayle. Bertram, Mrs., Old Quay House, Lelant, Hayle. Beswetherick, A. T., St. Anthony, St. Mawgan, Newquay. Beswetherick, R. J., 21, Broadclose Hill, Bude. •Betteridge, Miss R. H., Castle Cottage, Bodmin. Bewes, Mrs. N., Trelil, Marlborough Road, Falmouth. Bickford-Smith, M. G., Trevarno, Helston. Bickford-Smith, Mrs. G., Trevarno, Helston. Biddle, N. H., Rosedene, Raginnis Hill, Mousehole, Penzance. Birtill, Mrs. R. G., Cothelstone, Landeryon Gardens, Penzance. Blair, A. B., c/o Roslyn, Carrallack Terrace, St. Just, Penzance. Blair, J. K., c/o Roslyn, Carrallack Terrace, St. Just, Penzance. Blair, Dr. R. H., M.B.O.U., Roslyn, Carrallack Terrace, St. Just-in- Penwith, Penzance. Blair, Mrs. D., M.B.E., Roslyn, Carrallack Terrace, St. Just-in- Penwith, Penzance. Blakiston, S. N., 5, The Warren, St. Ives. Blight, Mrs. Beryl, 12, Killivose Road, Camborne. Body, R. E., Pennance, Sydney Road, . 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, . 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., Tramagenna, near . 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, . Burden, Major E. A. R., Tresillian, Trebetherick, Wadebridge. Burden, Mrs. H. G., Tresillian, Trebetherick, Wadebridge. Burgess, Miss D., Trenadlyn, Mawnan Smith, near Falmouth. Bury, Miss V. M., Red Rock, Topsham, Devon. Butler, Miss F. S., Loe Vean, Feock, Truro. Butler, Miss G. L., Tregenna House, St. Mary's Terrace, Penzance. Buxton, G. C, 2, Somerset Road, Bristol 4. Buxton, Mrs. S. I., 2, Somerset Road, Bristol 4.

Cadbury, C, Beaconwood, Rednal, Birmingham. Callender, C. H., Shearwater, Downderry, Torpoint. •Cameron, Mrs. M. Fisher, Bridge Cottage, Perran-ar-Worthal, Truro. Campbell, Mrs. H. M. E., Trevellan, St. Teath. 58 Carr, Lady N., Trig, Rock, Wadebridge. Carter, Mrs. F. E., M.B.O.U., Green Tops, Upton, Bude. 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, . 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, Tunbridge Wella, Kent. Clift, Miss F. H. L., Brentwood, Florence Terrace, Falmouth. Coad, R. T., Rosslyn, Dun vegan 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. *Coleclough, Miss M., Gateways, Harlyn Bay, Padstow. Collins, W., Lin-Orda, 7, Mayrield 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. Coutts Deacon, Mrs. G., Penarrow House, , 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. •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., Sol via, 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. Davis, Air Vice-Marshal J. G., C.B., O.B.E., M.A., M.B.O.U., H.Q. Bomber Command, R.A.F, High Wycombe, Bucks 59 Devonshire, G. R. P., Failand, Cross Street, Helston. Dickson, Mrs. D., Curgurrell Corner, Portscatho, near Truro. Dixon, Perrin A., F.Z.S., Far End, , 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., Beach Cottage, Polzeath, Wadebridge.

'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. Ellis, M., 2733919, Air Ministry Unit, R.A.F. St. Eval. Elvins, M. L., 54, Cliff Street, Mevagissey. 'Enys, Miss J., Tremedden, Woodlane, Falmouth. Evans, H. Cresswell, The Rock Garden, Gerrans, Portscatho. Evans, Mrs. G. E. M., Abington, Perranuthnoe, Penzance. '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, Juudgvan, Penzance. Foot, Isaac, The Right Hon. P. C, Pencrebar, . Forward, L., Trevilling House, Wadebridge. Forward, Mrs. B., Trevilling House, Wadebridge. Foster, Miss L., Oak Cottage, Lostwithiel. 'Fox, C. L., Glendurgan, near Falmouth. Fox, Mrs. G. R., Trewardreva Manor, Constantine, 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. 60 Gellatly, Miss D., New Close, Mawgan, Newquay. Gellatly, Miss N., New Close, Mawgan, Newquay. George, Mrs. R., Porth Conger, St. Agnes, Isles of Scilly. Gibb, Capt. J. A., M.B.O.U., Rinsey Head, Ashton, near Helston. •Gilbert, J. S., Mount's Bay Terrace, 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., 15, Bellevue Road, Saltash. Gould, Miss D., Elstree, Wootton, New Milton, Hampshire. Graham, Dr. C. I., 5, St. Sampson's Terrace, Golant, Par. Grand, Mrs. Irene, Coolgrena, Trebetherick, Wadebridge. Graves, Miss L. I., 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, Trebethcrick, 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. Hall, Mrs. E. E. P., St. Clement, Truro. 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. Hankey, Mrs. F., Laregan, Penzance. Harcourt, R. A., 23, Braid Crescent, Edinburgh, 10. Hardy, J. D., " Lanhydrock," Kenwyn, Truro. Hardy, M. T., " Lanhyd~ock," Kenwyn, Trurc. Hardy, P. de H., 21, Street-an-Garrow, St. Ives. Hardy, Mrs. H. G., 21, Street-an-Garrow, St. Ives. Hare, Dr. Dorothy, 6, Boslowick Road, Falmouth. Hartley, The Rev. P. H. Trahair, M.B.O.U., Badingham Rectory, Woodbridge, Suffolk. Harvey, Mrs. A. S., Rosehill Cottage, Padstow. Harvey, Miss E. I., Rosehill Cottage, Padstow. Harvey, 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. 61 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. Hewish, 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. 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. Hoggins, H. S., 13, Wadebridge Road, St. Mabyn. Hooper, W. Tregoning, Trevaunance Road, St. Agnes, Cornwall. Hopewell, A., 13, Grove Hill Drive, Falmouth. Hopkins, A. M., Trelowarren, Mawgan-in-Meneage, Helston. Hopkins, Mrs. G. M., Trelowarren, Mawgan-in-Meneage, Helston. Hosken, R., 3, Old Hill, Falmouth. Hosking, A. C., Wyndhurst, Goldsithney, Penzance. Hosking, H. H., Hillocks, Rock, Wadebridge. Hosking, K. F. G., Glanmire, Basset Street, Camborne. Howard, H., Tresawle, The Lizard. Howard, Mrs., Tresawle, The Lizard. Howell, J. E., Windy ridge, St. Mawes, Truro. Howell, J. O., Windyridge, St. Mawes, Truro. *Howland, Miss E. R., Chy-an-Garth, Feock, Truro. Hunkin, Miss G., Fern Glen House, St. Ives. Hunt, O. D., Corrofell, Newton Ferrers, Plymouth. Hurrell, H. G., M.B.O.U., Moorgate, Wrangaton, Plymouth. 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. 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. 62 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. Kennedy, W. P., 5, Lemon Street, Truro. 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., Steppes Lodge, Sandplace, 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. 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. •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. 63 Mason, H. R., Treloyhan Lodge, St. Ives. Mason, Mrs. M. E., Treloyhan Lodge, St. Ives. •Matthews, Miss M., Shene, Love Lane, Bodmin. McGuire, Miss J., 10, Queensberry Place, London, S.W.7. McKie, Dr. D., 18, Brookland Hill, London, N.W.ll. Mead, Miss B. C, Greystones, Sithney, Helston. 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., Ivy dene, Marazion. Mischler, S. M., Copeland Court, Cathedral School, Truro. Mitchell, B. H., 26, Dean Street, Liskeard. Mitchell, Miss D. C, 34, Elms Avenue, Parkstone, Dorset. Mitchell, E. Foster, Harwell, Lelant, St. Ives. Mitchell, H. B., Treloweth House, Hayle. Mitchell, H. S., Treloweth House, Hayle. •Mollard, W. H., 105, Dolcoath Road, Camborne. Mollison, Mrs. B. M., Picket Hill, Ringwood, Hants. Mollison, J. E., Culver Lodge, St. Michael's Road, Winchester, Hants. Moor, Miss M. R., 13, St. Austell Street, Truro. Morcom, G., 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, The Rev. G. W. H., St. Bee's School, Cumberland. •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. 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. 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, j Pagan, Miss E. L., Callater Cottage, King's Mead, Painswick, Glos. Page, Dr. H. H., Trehurst, 4, Millbourne Lane, Esher, Surrey. Page, Mrs. K. M., Trevanson House, Wadebridge. Palmer, A. R., Half-Acre, Rose Hill, Penzance. *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. 61 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. 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. Penberthy, E. J., Illogan Churchtown, Redruth. *Pentreath, R. J. Nigel, Parade, Mousehole, Penzance. Perrett, D. H., Downham Lodge, 15, Springfield Avenue, Bridgwater. Peters, W. R., 9, Stanford Terrace, Penzance. 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. 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 (Joint Hon. Secretary). Radcliffe, Mrs. R. M., Killacourt, Newquay. Radford, Miss E., St. Anthony-in-Roseland, Portscatho. Radway, F. P., Tresco, Moorland Road, Par. Radway, W. P., Penarwyn Road, Par. Rae, Miss Mary, Whitehouse, Rock, Wadebridge. 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. 65 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 L. M. J., Penmaen, Constantine Bay, 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, , 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. Roseveare, Miss I., 9, Royden Road, Launceston. Rosewarne, J. N., Cliff side Private Hotel, Perranporth. Rosewarne, Miss I. M., Cliffside Private Hotel, Perranporth. Rougier, Mrs. F., Trerose Vean, Mawnan, Falmouth. Rowe, E. A., Barclays Bank House, Camborne. Rowe, M., Hea Cottage, Heamoor, Penzance. Rowe, W. S., 1, Ivor Close, Alderney Road, Guildford, Surrey. Rule, Miss J. M., 6, Harrison Terrace, Truro. Ryves, Lt.-Col. B. H., Wurdwan, Mawgan, Newquay (Joint Hon. Secretary). Ryves, Mrs., Mawgan, Newquay. Ryves, Miss S. C, Scarteen, Headland Avenue, Seaford, Sussex.

Salm, Mrs. R., Tregenna, Pendarves Road, Camborne. •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., St. Stephen's, Launceston. Seddon, Miss H., 17, The Warren, St. Ives. Sellon, Miss M. D., Windyridge, Polzeath, Wadebridge. Semmens, R. J., Dromana, Tremorvah, Truro. Semmens, Mrs. E. L., Dromana, Tremorvan, Truro. Sewart, Miss D., Lower Treneague, Wadebridge. Sexton, Miss, West Cornwall School, Penzance. Shearer, Mrs. G., Westaway, Barnstaple, N. Devon. Shenton, Mrs. C. A., The Vicarage, St. Kew, Bodmin. 66 Sherlock, A., 1, Tremelling Villa, Mt. Ambrose, Redruth. Sherlock, Mrs. J. J., 1, Tremelling Villas, Mount Ambrose, Redruth. Sherlock, T. J., 1, Tremelling Villa, Mount Ambrose, Redruth. Simms, G. W., Little Trefewha, Praze, Camborne. Singer, Professor Charles, Kilmarth, Par. Sitwell, Mrs., Elm Cottage, Truro. Skilbeck, Miss A. T., Trevanson, Wadebridge. Skinner, Miss M., St. Enodoc Golf Hotel, Rock, Wadebridge. Smith, Miss A. M., Lynn Allen, Truro. Smith, A. V., Telford, Hill Barton Road, Exeter. Smith, F. R., Telford, Hill Barton Road, Exeter. •Smith, G., 2, Penbeagle Crescent, St. Ives. Smith, Miss M. Hill, Windmill House, St. Minver, Wadebridge. Smith, M., Belienden, 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. Spenlove-Spenlove, Mrs. B., Orchard Flower Farm, Madron, Penzance. Sprent, W., Widemouth Bridge Cottage, Marhamchurch, Bude. Stafford, Mrs. Truro Vean, Truro. Stafford, Miss P., 15, Berry Road, Newquay. Staite, Mrs. F. A., Carlidnack, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth. Stauffer, Miss M. V., 22, Victoria Road, St. Austell. Steele, Lieut. W., D.C.L.I., The Barracks, Bodmin. Stephens, Mrs. M. S., Rosemaen, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth. Stephens, Miss R., Hayne, Newquay. Stephens, T. John, Nanslone, Mawgan, Helston. Stevens, C. J., F.Z.S., M.B.O.U., 2, Gordon Ter., Lamb Park, Par. •Stevens, Miss J., Morwenna, Mylor, Falmouth. Stokes, Miss S., Tregurrian, Newquay. Stone, G. H., 29, Molesworth Street, Wadebridge. Stone, Mrs. G. H., 29, Molesworth Street, Wadebridge. Stoney, Mrs. D. A., Stokelake House, Chudleigh, S. Devon. Sutton Nelthorpe, J. W., Temple House, Harbury, Warwickshire. Sykes, A. N., Thorpe End, Almondbury, Huddersfield. Symons, R., Spray View, St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly. Symons, Mrs., Spray View, St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly.

Tamblyn, J. T., Carbeile House, Torpoint. Tangye, D., Rorminack, St. Buryan, Penzance. Taylor, Mrs. K., Greengates, Lower Sea Lane, Charmouth, Dorset. Teague, Miss K. E., Glamis Road, Newquay. •Thelwell, Miss R. W., Tresillian, Constantine Bay, Padstow. Thomas, Mrs. R., Trevitho, Pentire Avenue, Newquay. Thompson, Miss M. S., M.A., Trewoon, Poldhu Cove, Mullion. •Throssel, Miss A. G., Lynam Cottage, Rock, Wadebridge. Tomlin, Miss J., Polgoon, Penzance. Trahair, Miss M. Loveday, The Cottage, Dousland, Yelverton, Devon. Tranter, Miss G. M., 2, St. Michael's Terrace, Penzance. Travers, Mrs. D. M., J.P., Gwel Meneth, Liskeard. Tregenza, C. W., Rocklands, Carrallack, St. Just, Penzance. •Tregenza, Mrs. M., Rocklands, Carrallack, St. Just. Tregenza, L. A., Boslandew, Paul, Penzance. 67 Tregenza, V. L., Redenek, Barripper Road, Camborne. Tregenza, Mrs. M. L. G., Redenek, Barripper Road, Camborne. Tregenza, W. A., Boslandew House, Paul, Penzance. *Tregurtha, T. H., 12, Charles Street, Newlyn. Treleaven, R. B., M.B.O.U., Rockmount, Dutson Road, Launceston. Trevethan, R. M., The Observatory, Falmouth. Treseder, Mrs. M. G., The Moorings, Mylor Creek, Falmouth. Trinick, M. E. N., Newton, Lanhydrock, Bodmin. Trudgian, Dr. H. M., 2, Marcus Hill, Newquay. Tucker, T. C. J., 6, Tregoddick Cottage, Madron, near Penzance. Tunnard, John, Tredinnick, Lamorna, Penzance. Tunnard, Mrs. M., Tredinnick, Lamorna, Penzance. Turk, Dr. F. A., Ph.D., F.Z.S., F.R.E.S., F.R.A.S., Shang-ri-la, Reskadinnick, Camborne. Turk, Mrs., " Shangri-la," Reskadinnick, Camborne. Turner, H. J., 4, Fore Street, St. Ives. Turner, R. G., 18, Four Ashes Road, Bentley Heath, Knowle, near Birmingham. Tyacke, Miss E. E., Brill, Flushing, Falmouth.

Veall, Mrs. L. E., Fore Street, St. Dennis. Venn, Mrs. G. M„ The Studio, Morreps, Lelant, near St. Ives. Vessey, Mrs. N. A. M., Weir Cottage, Restroaguet. 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. Wall, Mrs. E. M., Caerleon, Trebetherick, N. Cornwall. Wallis, Miss D., Valley Edge, Trethevy, Tintagel. Ward, J. H., Flat 1, 43, '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. Webster, M. A., 15, St. Leonard's Gardens, Hove, 3. Weeks, Mrs. R. P., Trehayle, West Hill, Wadebridge. Welton, W. K., Little Priory, Ipplepen, near Newton Abbot. Wesley, Miss O., 4, South Parade, Penzance. West, Mrs. E. L., 24, Carminoe WTay, Newquay. Westmacott, Miss E., 13, Roydon Road, Launceston. Westrup, Miss E., Lamorna Gate, St. Buryan. Whelan, Miss E. M., 10, Coombe Villas, Saltash. 68 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, Rook, Wadebridge. *Willcocks, Mrs. G. H., 12, Beacon Hill, Bodmin. Willcocks, Miss E. G., Estia, Highcliff, Polzeath, near Wadebridge. Willcocks, T. J., Tregorden, Wadebridge. Willett, Miss R. J. W., Calais, Amble, Wadebridge. Williams, Mrs. Charles, Trewidden, Buryas Bridge, Penzance. Williams, Brigadier S., Scorrier House, Redruth. •Williams, T. R. J., 37, Lostwithiel Street, Fowey. 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. 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., 21, Grove Hill Drive, Falmouth. Wright, Miss P. L., 57, Abingdon Villas, Kensington, London, W.8. Wright, Miss R., Anchorage, North Parade, Falmouth. Wynn-Werninck, Mrs., Old Cottage, Pentire Glaze, St. Minver. Young, Mrs. E. A., Polventor, Condor Villas, Budock Water, near Falmouth.

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

69 THE COMMITTEE FOR 1958

President: Lt.-Col. Sir Edward Bolitho, K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O., J.P. Chairman: Dr. R. H. Blair Honorary Treasurer: S. A. Martyn, Esq. Joint Honorary Secretaries: Lt.-Col. B. H. Ryves Miss H. M. Quick The Rev. J. E. Beckerlegge Committee Members: Dr. G. Allsop, Col. W. E. Almond, Col. W. R. Bertram, Mrs. Birtill, J. A. D. Bridger, W. P. Kennedy, G. H. Harvey, Mrs. Meares, A. G. Parsons, J. B. Southern, T. J. Stephens, Mrs. Visick, Miss Wales.

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 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.

70 INDEX How to use it. The names of birds are arranged in strict alphabetical order in the following Index to this Report, like the Telephone Directory— thus 44 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—27 CAD Arrival and Departure of Cornish Breeding Migrants ... Pages 28—29 SI Scilly Isles Notes ... Pages 30—38 SAD Arrival and Departure of Scilly Isles Breeding Migrants ... Page 39 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 " check-list numbers " from Volume V of the " Handbook." American Pectoral Sandpiper. 411 CN American Purple Gallinule. SI Arctic Skua. 493 CN Arctic Tern. 470 CN Avocet. 451 CN

Balearic Shearwater. 356 CN Bittern. 297 CN Blackbird. 184 CN Blackcap. 162 CAD SAD Black-tailed Godwit. 387 CN SI Black-headed Bunting. 46 SI Black-headed Gull. 478 CN Black-necked Grebe. 374 CN Black Redstart. 202 CN SI. Black Tern. 462 CN Black-winged Stilt. 450 CN Blue-headed Wagtail. 84 CN SI Blue Throat. 205/6 SI Blue Tit. 99/100 SI 71 Bonnelli's Warbler. CN Brambling. 42 CN SI Brent Goose. 312 CN Buzzard. 269 CN SI

Carrion Crow. 3 CN SI Chiffchaff. 129 CAD SI Cirl Bunting. 49 CN Cole Tit. 102 SI Common Pochard. 328 CN Common Scoter. 339 CN SI Common Sandpiper. 421 CN SI Common Tern. 469 CN SI Continental Robin. 207 SI Coot. 511 CN Cormorant. 346 SI Corncrake. 504 SI SAD Crossbill. 36 CN SI Cuckoo. 240 CAD SAD Curlew Sandpiper. 406 CN SI

Eider. 337 CN

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

Gadwall. 318 CN Garden Warbler. 161 CN Garganey. 322 CN Glaucous Gull. 487 SI Goldcrest. 126/7 CN Goldeneye. 332 CN Golden Oriole. 17 CN SI Golden Plover. 440/1 CN Goldfinch. 20 CN Goosander. 342 CN Grasshopper Warbler. 145 CAD Great Crested Grebe. 370 CN Great Northern Diver. 376 CN Great Shearwater. 36 CN 72 Great Skua. 491 CN Great Snipe. 394 SI Greenshank. 432 CN SI Green Sandpiper. 424 SI Grey Phalarope. 400 CN SI Grey Plover. 444 CN Guillemot. 499 SI

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

Iceland Gull. 488 CN

Jackdaw. 5 CN Jack Snipe. 398 CN

Kestrel. 263 SI Kingfisher. 234 SI Kite. 278 CN Kittiwake. 489 CN SI Knot. 403 SI

Lapland Bunting. 58 SI Lapwing. 449 CN Leach's Petrel. 351 CN Lesser Black-backed Gull. 485 CN Lesser Grey Shrike. 113 CN Lesser Redpoll. 25 SI Little Auk. 502 CN Little Bittern. 296 CN Little Bunting. 54 SI Little Egret. 292 CN Little Gull. 477 CN Little Stint. 407 CN SI Little Tern. 471 CN Long-tailed Duck. 334 CN 73 Marsh Harrier. 271 SI Marsh Tit. 107 CN Melodious Warbler. 156 SI Merlin. 262 CN SI Montagu's Harrier. 272 SI Moorhen. 510 CN

Nightingale. 203 SI Nightjar. 227 CAD SAD Northern Guillemot. 498 CN Northern Water Thrush. SI

Ortolan Bunting. 50 SI Osprey. 284 CN

Peregrine Falcon. 259 CN Pied Fly-catcher. 123 CN SI Pintail. 325 CN Pomatorhiine Skua. 492 CN SI Puffin. 503 CN Purple Heron. 290 SI Purple Sandpiper. 415 CN

Quail. 520 CN SI

Raven. 1 CN Razorbill. 496 CN Red-breasted Fly-catcher. 125 SI Red-breasted Merganser. 343 CN Red-necked Phalarope. 401 CN SI Redshank. 428 CN SI Redstart. 201 CN SI Red-throated Diver. 379 CN Reed Bunting. 55 CN Reed Warbler. 149 CN SI Redwing. 178 CN Ring Ousel. 182 SI Roller. 233 SI Rook. 4 SI Roseate Tern. 468 CN SI Rufi\ 417 CN SI 74 Sabine's Gull. 474 CN Sand-Martin. 223 CN SI CAD SAD Sandwich Tern. 467 SI Scandanavian Lesser Black-backed Gull. 484 CN Scaup Duck. 331 CN SI Sedge Warbler. 153 CAD SAD Shag. 348 CN Shelduck. 315 SI Shorelark. 72 SI Short-eared Owl. 251 SI Short-toed Lark. 66 SI Shoveler. 326 SI Slavonian Grebe. 373 CN Snow Bunting. 59 CN Sooty Shearwater. 363 CN Spoonbill. 287 CN Spotted Crake. 505 CN Spotted Fly-catcher. 121 CN CAD SAD Spotted Redshank. 431 CN Starling. 14 CN Stock Dove. 381 CN Stonechat. 198 CN SI Storm Petrel. 350 CN Sup-alpine Warbler. 168 SI Swallow. 220 CAD SAD Sv/ift. 225 CAD SAD

Tawny Pipit. 74 SI Tree Pipit. 75 CN Tree Sparrow. 62 CN Tufted Duck. 330 SI Turnstone. 402 CN Turtle Dove. 383 CN SAD

Water Pipit. 186 CN Waxwing. 120 CN Wheatear. 186 CAD SAD Whimbrel. 389 SI Whinchat. 197 CN CAD SAD Whiskered Tern. 463 CN White-fronted Goose. 304 CN 75 Whitethroat. 163 CAD SAD White Wagtail. 91 CN Widgeon. 232 CN Willow Warbler. 132 CAD SAD Woodchat. 116 SI Wood Sandpiper. 423 CN SI Wood Warbler. 135 SI SAD Wryneck. 239 CN SI

Yellow-hammer. 44 SI Yellowshank. 426 SI Yellow Wagtail. 88 CN CAD SAD

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