TABLE OF CONTENTS

Secretaries' Report ...... 3

Treasurer's Report ...... 5

Subscriptions etc...... 9

Appeal for New Members ...... 9

Obituaries ...... 9

List of Contributors ...... 10

Cornish Records ...... 12

Arrival and Departure Tables ...... 61

Cornish Seas ...... 66

Isles of Scilly Records ...... 69

Arrival and Departure of Migrants in the ... 88

Survey of Tresco ...... 91

Sea Birds off the North Cornish Coast ...... 96

The Birds of ...... 99

Birds of the Camel Estuary ...... 105

Migrant Terns on Camel Estuary ...... 110

An Analysis of Wader Migration Patterns in

1946-1965 ...... 112

Committees ...... 118

List of Members ...... 119

Rules ...... 132

1 THIRTY-FIFTH REPORT OF The Cornwall Bird-Watching and Preservation Society 1965

Edited by Revd. J. E. BECKERLEGGE with the kind assistance of A. G. PARSONS and N. R. PHILLIPS

SECRETARIES' REPORT FOR 1965 On December 31st the Membership of the Society was 707: 111 new members having been elected during the year. Three meetings were held at being the Annual General Meeting, the Autumn Meeting and one devoted entirely to bird matters, at which no business was taken, on February 27th. Under Rule 6 Mrs. K. Birtill and Dr. C. J. F. Coombs retired from the Executive Committee: Dr. R. H. Blair, Mr. N. B. Exelby and Mr. W. J. Julyan were elected to serve on the Committee. Dr. C. J. F. Coombs was elected to the Chairmanship of the Society in succession to Dr. R. H. Blair; the President and other Officers being re-elected. Dr. R. H. Blair was unanimously elected as Honorary Member of the Society after Mr. A. C. Hosking and Mrs. M. P. Visick had spoken of his long and valuable service. At the Autumn Meeting Dr. Coombs gave an account of a visit to North Africa in which he penetrated some three hundred miles south into both mountainous and desert zones. His talk and films of a relatively little known area were very much appreciated. At the informal meeting Mr. W. J. Julyan gave a talk "Around the reserves" especially mentioning the Dutch Reserve at Naardemeer: and Mr. A. G. Parsons gave an account of a winter visit to S. Sweden in regard to birds of prey. Eight Field Days were held during the year and were well attended. If any Member has knowledge of an area known to be of interest and in which no Field Day has been held they are asked to communicate with the Field Meetings Organiser. The Field Days were as follows:— May 8th. — St. Erth and Estuary. May 22nd. — area. June 19th. — -upper reaches, . July 8th. — — cliff area.

3 Sept. 4th. — Porthkidney Beach, . Sept. 21st. — . Nov. 27th. — Tamar Lake. Dec. 11th. — Marsh.

Rarities noted during the year included: Cory's Shearwater, Glossy Ibis, Gyr Falcon, Goshawk, White-rumped Sandpiper, Whiskered Tern. White-winged Black Tern, Crested Lark, Aquatic Warbler, Bluethroat. Woodchat Shrike, Great Grey Shrike, Irruptions of Bearded Tit and Waxwing occurred.

Records, arranged in the order of the B.O.U. List whenever possible; or else in the order of this Report; should be sent to the Rev. J. E. Beckerlegge by January 31st. The Editor and Recorder appeals to all active members to send in their records so that as complete a picture as possible of the County's bird life can be gained.

Details of rarities should be written in the field before reference to books is made.

Accounts written up, after books have been consulted, are often value-less, and coloured by what the observer has read. Also when an observer announces without producing very convincing evidence that "there is no doubt" about the species claimed it often means that there is very considerable doubt.

The numbers preceding species named in the Report refer to the 1952 B.O.U. List.

Geese visited the Amble area during the winter 1964/65 in normal numbers. Members are again earnestly asked NOT to approach the Sanctuary from Bridge, but to go to Farm, which is clearly sign-posted, as is kindly allowed by Mr. and Mrs. Bax. This is to prevent disturbance of the geese and makes supervision of the Walmsley Sanctuary easier.

The Restriction of Access Order is still in force against both Members and the general public.

The Editor thanks all members who have sent in their records, and looks forward to an increased number of observers sending in their 1966 records in due course. He also expresses the pious hope that in 1967 the Report will appear earlier than it has done in recent years.

4 TREASURER'S REPORT, 1965 During the year under review (1965) the Society was advised by the Cornwall River Board (now the Cornwall River Authority) of the final figure of the Society's contribution towards the cost of the River Amble Improvement Scheme — in so far as it affects the Walmsley Sanctuary. This sum amounts to no less a figure than £l,024.3s.l0d. It is rather more than had been anticipated which was some £800 as mentioned in the Chairman's notice circulated to members and printed in the 1963 Annual Report. The increase is due to the Society having gained more land as a result of the carrying out of the Scheme. One of the concessions granted to us by the River Authority is that we are allowed to discharge this obligation by annual instalments of £100, free of interest, and the first instalment was duly paid in 1965. The fact that we have now to find this additional payment each year means that we have little margin to spare — at least for the time being. However I do not think there is any cause for despondency. General expenditure — like all kinds of expenditure these days — is going up, but so too is our income. During the year your committee decided to sell some books — a set of John Gould's BIRDS OF GREAT BRITAIN — which had been presented to the Society some years ago and this has produced additional capital of something over £400, which together with a further sum of £200 transferred from the deposit account, has now been invested and will increase our income by about £30 per annum.

Secondly, thanks to the willing help of many members and a certain amount of advertising and propaganda, our membership is gradually increasing and at the end of last year exceeded 700 for the first time. If this progress can be maintained and a net increase of (say) 50-60 new members added each year this will produce additional income of about £25 per annum. Last year 111 new members were elected and 50 went off for various reasons, leaving a net gain of 61. The third item of income which is increasing is that due to the covenanting of subscriptions. This produced £7.9s.6d. last year, and for this year I have twice as many deeds of covenant to submit for repayment of tax and the standard rate of tax has of course gone up too. So far the number of members covenanting subscriptions is small — 32 including the additional ones this year. Surely in a membership of over 700 we can look forward to at least a 100 entering into deeds of covenant which would produce additional income to the Society of at least £35 per annum. From these three sources of income therefore — capital investment, increasing membership and covenanting of subscriptions — we should be able to anticipate an increase in our overall income of (say) £60 per annum, to off-set the new outgo of £100 to the River Authority. So please do continue to help all you can by introducing your friends as new members and electing to covenant your subscriptions. And now I come to the account itself. There is a slight increase in overall expenditure due mainly to general increased costs.

5 The chief items affected are: Printing and Stationery — this is up £14 but most of this will not be repeated this year, such as the printing of the Ryves Memorial Fund rules, deeds of covenants and receipt books. Postages are up by £15. This is due mainly to the increased charges, circularising and a good deal of correspondence in regard to new members. Secretarial Expenses are up £9. Insurance is up £10 due to the cost of an Indemnity Policy we have been obliged to effect in connection with the Walmsley Sanctuary. Advertising is up £9 which is due entirely to my having paid a liability of £9.10s. — for 1966 during last year — to secure a discount. And finally there is of course the first instalment of £100 to the River Authority to which I have already alluded. On the income side: Subscriptions are up by £10; the sale of Annual Reports by £7; Badges by £1; Interest on Investments by £6; and Bank Interest by £3. All items of income therefore are slightly up on the previous year, plus of course the additional income of £7.9s.6d. by repayment of income tax in respect of covenanted subscriptions. This enables us to balance the account with a modest credit balance — that is excess of income over expenditure — of £9.Is. —. And now a look at the Balance Sheet: On the Liabilities side the Accumulated Fund is slightly down owing to a further depreciation of our holding of War Loan. The Legacies Fund is increased by the net proceeds of the sale of the books previously mentioned by £423.14s.0d. The Memorial Funds have increased by the addition of £3.19s.l0d. to the Ryves Memorial. On the other side our Assets are affected by a decrease of £10.14s.6d. due to the depreciation on the War Loan, and an increase in the balances at the bank of £435 due to the sale of the books. Our total assets at the end of the year 1965 stood at £2,212.6s.9d. from which must of course be deducted our outstanding liability due to the Cornwall River Authority of £924.3s.l0d. leaving a net capital sum of £l,288.2s.lld. Finally the Society wishes to place on record its thanks to Mr. Kenneth W. M. Bawden who has kindly audited the accounts for us. INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER, 1965 EXPENDITURE £ s. d. £ s. d. INCOME £ s. d. £ s. d. Subscriptions to Societies British Trust for Ornithology 2 0 0 Subscriptions Paid in Advance 8 15 0 Council for Nature 1 1 0 Royal Institution of Cornwall 6 6 0 Subscriptions for 1965 310 0 0 Royal Society for the Protection of Birds 2 2 0 S.YV. Naturalists' Union 2 15 0 Ryves Memorial Fund 3 19 10 Wildfowl Trust 1 1 0 Sea-Bird Group (per W.R.P. Bourne) 2 2 0 Sale of Annual Reports 12 2 9 17 7 0 Printing and Stationery, etc. Sale of Badges 7 5 0 Typing and Duplicating 44 15 10 Printing and Stationery 41 6 0 Rent re Walmsley Sanctuary 52 0 0 Annual Reports 1964 (800). 142 12 6 St. Agnes Bird Observatory Reports 1963/4 5 13 4 Repayment of Income Tax 7 9 6 -— 234 7 8 Postages and Secretarial Expenses, etc. Interest on Investments Postages 57 19 3 Defence Bonds 33 15 0 Expenses and Bank Charges 26 14 0 War Loan 31 11 6 Insurances and Advertising 26 5 7 65 6 6 110 18 10 Walmsley Sanctuary Bank Interest Contribution towards liability of Deposit Account 10 0 11 £1,024.3s.lOd. in respect of Amble River Improvement Scheme to Cornwall River Board (Authority). 100 0 0 100 0 0 Rent of Shooting Rights, etc. 5 5 0 5 5 o Excess of Income Over Expenditure Carried to Accumulated Fund 5 1 2 Carried to Memorial Funds 3 19 10 9 1 0 £476 19 6 £476 19 6 BALANCE SHEET — 31st DECEMBER, 1965 LIABILITIES £ s. d. £ s. d. ASSETS £ s. d. £ s. d. Accumulated Fund Investments Balance at 31.12.1964 869 4 3 £902.4s.l0d. 3.5% War Loan at current Add: Excess income for year to date 5 1 2 market price at 31.12.1965 481 0 0 4.5% Defence Bonds at cost 750 0 0 874 5 5 - 1231 0 0 Deduct: Depreciation on War Loan 10 14 6 Balances at Bank — 863 10 11 Current Account 319 15 4 Legacies Fund Deposit Account ... 660 7 3 Balance at 31.12.1964 790 8 0 — 980 2 7 Add: Net proceeds of sale of books 423 14 0 Petty Cash in Hand Nil — 1,214 2 0 Memorial Funds Postage Stock 1 4 2 Mr. T. J. Willcocks 88 19 0 — 1 4 2 Col. B. H. Ryves 34 4 6 Add 3 19 10 — 127 3 4 Current Liabilities Subscriptions paid in advance 7 10 6 — 7 10 6 £2,212 6 9 £2,212 6 9 Outstanding Liability in respect of the Walmsley Sanctuary (River Amble Improvement Scheme) payable to Cornwall River Board (Authority). ... £924 3 10

REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CORNWALL BIRD-WATCHING AND PRESERVATION SOCIETY. I have examined the above Balance Sheet dated 31st December, 1965, together with the Income and Expenditure Account for the year ended that date, with the books of the Society and hereby certify the same to be in accordance therewith. 28th March, 1966. (Signed) KENNETH W. M. BAWDEN, Hon. Auditor. SUBSCRIPTIONS, etc. The full subscription rates are as follows : Life Member - £10. Full Member 10s. Od. per annum Family Member (of same family living at the same address and sharing the same literature) 5s. Od. „ „ Junior Member (between 14 and 18 years of age) 5s. Od. „ All Annual Subscriptions are due on the 1st January and those not payable by banker's order should be sent to the Honorary Treasurer and Registrar. Banker's Order forms are available on request. This method of payment ensures automatic renewal and saves the Society expense. Receipts will not be issued in respect of subscriptions paid by cheque unless specially requested. Deeds of Covenant are available for members in a position to pay this way. Attractive brooch Badges are available at 4s.6d. each. Applications for Membership and Any Information affecting membership, such as changes of address, should also be sent to the Honorary Treasurer and Registrar: Mr. W. J. Goddard, "Cheyney", , , Cornwall. APPEAL FOR NEW MEMBERS At present our membership stands at something over 700 and it is felt that in order to maintain the Society in a healthy and active condition efforts should be made to increase this to at least 1,000. With this end in view a leaflet giving an account of the activities of the Society together with a note of its achievements over the first 35 years of its existence has been prepared and is now available for distribution. May we therefore appeal to all members to help by distributing these leaflets and so introducing the Society to their friends and acquain­ tances. Supplies (please state number required) can be obtained from the Honorary Treasurer and Registrar: Mr. W. J. Goddard, "Cheyney", Constantine Bay, Padstow, Cornwall.

OBITUARIES The Society has learned with regret of the death of the following members, notified since the last issue of the Annual Report: Mr. E. A. R. Burden of , ; Mrs. M. R. Chapman of Bay, St. Ives; Mr. J. Hall of the R.S.P.C.A., London; Mr. F. H. Hayman of ; Mrs. E. R. Manvell of Minehead, Somerset; Mr. S. A. Martyn of Wadebridge; Mr. G. A. Ockford of ; Miss V. Roberts of Falmouth; Mr. E. Stein of Trevose, Padstow. Mr. F. H. Hayman and Mr. S. A. Martyn were Honorary Members of the Society. 9 LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS

A.F.A. A. F. Airey W.E.A. Lt.-Col. W. E. Almond J.E.B. Revd. J. E. Beckerlegge R. J. B. R. J. Beswetherick K. B. Mrs. K. Birtill R.H.B. Dr. R. H. Blair P.F.B. P. F. Bonham J.B.B. & S.B. - Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Bottomley G.B. G. Brenton TJ.B. T. J. Brenton R.B. R. Burridge C.V.C. C. V. Chilcott E.M.C. E. M. Cock F.M.C. F. M. Couch R.M.C. R. M. Curber D.D.E. D. D. Ellis D.G.E. D. G. N.B.E. N. B. Exelby I.W.G. Mrs. I. W. Gatiss J.S.G. J. S. Gilbert A.H.G. A. H. Glanville A.B.G. A. B. Griffiths E.G. E. Griffiths S.D.G. S. D. Gunn R.G.H. R. G. Hadden E.H. E. Hambly D.H. Dr. D. Harvey J.A.H. Mrs. J. A. Harvey W.H.H. W. H. Hosking D.Ht. D. Hunt J.L Miss J. Ironside G.J. G. Jackson M.J.J. Miss M. J. Jones W.J.J. W. J. Julyan R.K. R. Khan B.K. B. King S.E.L. S. E. Linsell E.A.M. E. A. Machell S.C.M. S. C. Madge S.G.M. S. G. Madge

10 J.R.M. J. R. Mountford 0. St. Agnes Bird Observatory Members B.P. B. Pattenden K.P. K. Pellow R.D.P. R. D. Penhallurick N.R.P. N. R. Phillips H.M.Q. Miss H. M. Quick G.F.R. C.J.R. - Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Raper E.G.R. Captain E. G. Roper G.P.G.R. Dr. G. P. G. Rowe R.J.S. R. J. Salmon A.C.S. A. C. Sawle J.J.S. Mrs. J. J. Sherlock J.S.S. Miss J. Spenlove-Spenlove D.A.T. D. A. Thelwall J.R.T. J. R. Trevithick V.R.T. V. R. Tucker M.P.V. Mrs. M. P. Visick G.W. G. Warner N.R.W. N. R. Webb E.W. Mrs. E. West L.P.W. L. P. Williams T.RJ.W. T. R. J. Williams J.M.W. J. M. Woodward

11 CORNISH RECORDS

The Number before the English name refers to the Number in the 1952 B.O.U. Check list.

The Number after the English name refers to the Number in the Handbook of British Birds.

1 BLACK-THROATED DIVER 378 Gavia arcticus. February 21st. One off Promenade. B.K. February 28th. Four at assuming breeding plumage. E.G. March 14th. At Whitsands Bay, E. Cornwall, one E.G. March 21st. Two in Mount's Bay E.G. March 25th. Party of four, two in breeding dress and two assuming breeding dress in Mount's Bay J.E.B., R.G.H. March 25th—28th. Two in Bay, and one in , March 28th—April 4th. S.C.M., K.P. April 3rd. 10 off W.J.J. April 4th. One in St. John's Lake. D.G.E. May 1st. Five off Pendower Beach. WJJ. May 7th. One in breeding dress off Porthkidney Beach J.E.B. June 2nd. Two in breeding plumage off Tregantle S.C.M. November 14th. One in Mount's Bay. E.G. November 21st. One at . B.P. December 3rd. One at Spit, Par. R.J.S. December 4th. One, Padstow Harbour—possibly the same bird, found dead near Amble Dam, December 15th. S.D.G., RJ.S. December 26th. One at Rock, Camel Estuary. R.J.S.

2 GREAT NORTHERN DIVER 376. Gavia immer. Noted during winter months at:— St. John's Lake, Lynher Estuary; Cawsand, Whitsands Bay, (maximum 19, December 19th). Coast from Camel Estuary (Padstow Harbour) to Newquay Bay, during latter part of year in greater numbers than usually. St. Ives Bay (maximum of 12, January 18—19) Mount's Bay. , Falmouth, Falmouth Bay (maximum 19 Decem­ ber 19th) . Par Bay. One still at Marazion, May 22nd (in breeding plumage). Autumn passage birds first noted:— , Newquay:— four almost in complete summer plumage flying South-West, November 1st and three passing St. Ives Island same day. At St. Ives—largest number seen passing on any one day. 14, on November 27th and 18 November 28th. A.F.A., J.B.B. and S.B., T.J.B., C.V.C., A.H.G., E.G., D.H., WJJ. S.C.M., B.P., K.P., N.R.P., E.G.R., R.J.S.. E.W., L.P.W.

12 Cornish Notes

4 RED-THROATED DIVER 379. Gavia stellata. January 4th. Three off Pendower Beach. WJ.J. January 23rd. One at Nice, . E.G. February 7th. Two flying east at Tregantle. S.C.M. February 11th. One, . J.E.B. March 7th. One off Praa Sands. J.E.B. March 7th—13th. At Rock, Camel Estuary, one R.B., E.G., S.C.M., R.J.S. March 11th. One off Kennack Sands. J.E.B. March 28th. In Newquay Bay, one A.H.G. April 3rd. Four off Portholland. W.JJ. May 17th. One in breeding dress, St. Jonh's Lake. D.G.E. September 13th. One flying west, St. Ives Island. J.E.B. September 18th. One in breeding dress, Penzance Harbour. E.G., S.C.M. October 17th. One, , off Rock. E.G.R. November 1st. One in Falmouth Bay: probably same bird present until end of year. E.W. One off Penzance Harbour. J.E.B. November 2nd. Three off St. Ives Island. S.C.M. November 6th. One off Towan Head, Newquay. T.J.B., C.V.C. November 18th. Two on Camel Estuary. T.J.B. November 22nd. One off Penzance. J.E.B. November 28th. In Falmouth Bay, two. A.H.G. One flying west, St. Ives. B.P. December 5th. At , one N.R.P. September 13th. One at Constantine near Padstow. TJ.B. December 15th. One at Padstow. TJ.B. December 20th. One off Point, Falmouth. I.W.G. December 31st. One off St. John's Lake. R.B.

5 GREAT CRESTED GREBE 370. Podiceps cristatus. January 5th. One in Falmouth Bay. E.W. One on St. John's Lake, and three at same locality March 19th. D.G.E., S.C.M. February 26th-March 14th. Up to five, River Lynher. S.C.M. March 7th-14th. One at Rock, Camel Estuary. L.G., E.G.R., R.J.S. March 21st. One off Penzance. R.B., E.G. March 28th. One at Whacker, River Lynher. S.C.M.

13 Cornish Notes August 14th-16th. One on Pool. . Moved to the Marsh Lagoon on 16th J.B.B., S.B., E.G., N.R.P., L.P.W. Mobbed three times by a Swallow, causing it to duck sharply. J.B.B., S.B., R.G.H. September 28th-October 16th. One, possibly two, River Lynher. E.G., S.C.M., K.P. November 28th. Three, St. John's Lake. D.G.E. December 1st. One on St. John's Lake. S.C.M. December lst-28th. One, River Lynher. Three on 25th. R.M.C., S.C.M. 6 RED-NECKED GREBE 371. Podiceps grisigena. February 13th-20th. One, Loe Pool. J.S.G. March 7th. One at Rock, Camel Estuary. E.G. September 30th. One at . RJ.S. December 8th-19th. Two on St. John's Lake. One on 24th-28th. R.B., D.G.E., S.C.M., V.R.T. December 16th-25th. Two at Ince, River Lynher. E.G., S.C.M., K.P. December 26th. Two off St. Mawes. TJ.B., C.V.C. December 28th. One at . F.M.C. December 30th. One at Hannafore, Looe. S.C.M. 7 SLAVONIAN GREBE 373. Podiceps auritus. During winter months at beginning and end of year in small numbers as usually (at end of year in smaller numbers than normally) at Mounts Bay (maximum of five, March 21st) and St. Ives Bay. Last recorded April 4th, one at Penzance. First recorded November 28th, one at Carbis Bay. E.G., L.P.W. Other records:— January 31st. Three at Rock, Camel Estuary. R.B., E.G., S.C.M. February 3rd and 4th. One Rock, Camel Estuary. E.G.R., RJ.S. October 24th. One near Trewornan Bridge, Camel Estuary. F.M.C. November 13th. One at Earth Island, River Lynher. S.C.M. December 5th. One, . S.D.G. December 7th. One at Thanckes Lake, . S.C.M. December 15th. Three at Padstow, Camel Estuary, two on 26th and 27th, and one Daymer Bay, 28th. TJ.B., C.V.C., F.M.C., RJ.S. December 19th. One at Mevagissey. T.J.B. December 19th. At Looe, two. E.G. December 19th-31st. One on St. John's Lake. R.B., D.G.E., S.C.M. 14 Cornish Notes 8 BLACK-NECKED GREBE 374. Podiceps caspicus. At beginning of year occurred in Mount's Bay with a maximum of five March 21st last seen one April 4th. R.B., E.G., B.P., L.P.W. January 21st. One found on Porthkidney Beach brought to me, subsequently died. MJJ. November 15th. One off Rock, Camel Estuary. E.G.R. December 5th. One, Penzance Harbour. CV.C. December 18th. One, Newquay Harbour. C.V.C. December 19th-25th. One at Whackar-Ince, River Lynher. E.G., S.C.M.

9 LITTLE GREBE. Breeding noted only at Marazion Marsh, but doubtless bred elsewhere. J.E.B., J.B.B. and S.B. September 9th-22nd. One at Dozmary Pool my first record for this locality. A.H.G.

12 LEACH'S PETREL 351. Oceanodroma leucorhoa. April 18th. Off To wan Head, Newquay, one A.H.G. (Spring records very rare in Cornwall — Eds). As usually, most records, of birds off St. Ives Island:— One, August 21st, three August 22nd, two September 11th, three September 18th. R.B., E.G., R.K., B.P., N.R.P., V.R.T. November 1st. Off Towan Head Newquay, one. A.H.G.

14 STORM PETREL 350. Hydrobates pelagicus. August 22nd. One off Towan Head, Newquay. A.H.G. As usually, most records from off St. Ives Island. July 11th. One off St. Ives Island. B.P. July 29th. Off St. Ives Island, one. L.P.W. August 22nd. 24 flying west past St. Ives Island. R.B., E.G., B.P., N.R.P., V.R.T., L.P.W. One September 5th. Four September 18th. A weak bird found near Boscastle Harbour on September 30th was brought to me by Mr. A. F. Walker. After being fed on cod-liver oil and sardines, it flew strongly to sea on the evening of October 5th. W.E.A.

16 MANX SHEARWATER 355/6. Procellaria puffinus. Usual coastal movements noted. On North Cornish coast noted as far east as . Birds of the race "Mauretanicus" (Balearie Shearwater) were noted in small numbers off St. Ives, between August 21st and November 27th.

15 Cornish Notes Largest numbers on any one dav, 25 August 22nd. E.G., S.C.M., N.R.P., B.P., L.P.W. This race also noted:— Off Newquay — One on July 24th and two on August 22nd. A.H.G. At least one off Port Isaac, August 29th. A.H.G. 19 GREAT SHEARWATER 360. Procellaria gravis. November 1st. One flying west past St. Ives Island. E.G., S.G.M. 20 CORY'S SHEARWATER Procellaria diomedea. November 1st. One flying west past St. Ives Island E.G., S.G.M. 21 SOOTY SHEARWATER 363. Procellaria grisea. Many more seen off Cornish coast than usually. (See also Cornish Seas Section). August 21st. Three flying South-West past Towan Head. Newquay. A.H.G. One flying west past St. Ives Island E.G., B.P. August 22nd. 21 flying west past St. Ives Island in N.W. Gale Force 7/8. R.B. E.G., B.P., V.R.T. August 25th. One off St. Ives Island. S.C.M. September 5th. Five flying West past St. Ives Island. E.G., S.C.M. September 18th. Four flying West past St. Ives Island B.P. November 1st. Two flying West past St. Ives Island. J.E.B., E.G., S.G.M. November 29th. One off St. Ives. J.E.B. 26 FULMAR 368. Fulmarus glacialis. April 8th. A partial "blue phase" bird at , Newquay. Top of head and part of nape slate-blue, rump darker than on normal birds. Primaries almost black. C.V.C. At Cliffs, May 11th, six: Cliffs, May 1st, 52: , May 2nd, 18: Bedruthan Steps, May 3rd, 24: Point, Holywell Bay, May 4th, 10: St. Agnes Head, May 5th, 8: Hell's Mouth and nearby Cliffs, 64: and Bosigran Cliffs, April 21st, 11 + , Lands End Cliffs, April 18th, three +: Head, April 19th, Six + : , April 13th, one+: Halsferran Cliffs, , May 8th, Six. A.F.A. Heavy Autumn passage noted off St. Ives. August 22nd. 1,000 flying west during the day. R.B. September 5th. 1,000 flying west past St. Ives Island in N.W. Gale Force 6 0800—1500 hrs. E.G., S.C.M. 27 GANNET Sula bassana. Some very heavy passages of birds flying West noted at St. Ives during Autumn. 16 Cornish Notes August 29th. 1,200 between 0800—1930 hrs. E.G. September 5th. 6,500 in five hours. S.C.M. November 1st. 12,00+ in W.N.W. Gale Force 9-10 between 0800 and 16.30 hrs. E.G., S.G.M. December 27th. 150 feeding in Looe Bay. E.G. December 30th. 250 flying West off Looe, the largest movement I have seen in S.E. Cornwall. S.C.M.

28 CORMORANT In South East Cornwall four pairs bred at , the only breeding locality in this area. S.C.M.

30 HERON 289. Ardea cinerea. At the East Looe Heronry, one occupied nest, February 14th; five occupied nests, February 28th. A.F.A. March 21st. Eleven occupied nests at Parson's Cove, River Camel. WJ.J. At Wood, River Lynher, nine nests, and two nests in wood on edge of St. John's Lake. S.C.M. April 21st. Two nests containing four eggs and two young respectively at St. Winnow. WJJ. At Marazion Marsh, two nests in low willows in reed beds — one nest contained three young and the other two, April 24th Young still on nests May 28th. J.E.B., H.M.Q. May 15th. At least eight occupied nests at Halvana Forest, Moor. Nests at tops of tall conifers. WJJ., RJ.S.

32 LITTLE EGRET Egretta garzetta. April 11th. At , one. R.B., E.G., V.R.T., L.P.W.

37 LITTLE BITTERN 296. Ixobrychus minutus. April 10th. Was handed a dead adult male: reported alive in farm yard, Bedruthan Steps on the 9th. TJ.B. 38 BITTERN Botaurus stellaris. November 5th and 6th. One, Marazion Marsh. R.G.H., J.R.T.

42 SPOONBILL 287. Platalea leucorodia. November 6th-8th. An immature at Hayle Estuary. TJ.B., C.V.C., MJJ., N.R.P. L.P.W.

43 GLOSSY IBIS 288. Plegadis falcinellus. The bird noted at Clapper near Wadebridge in December 1964 remained until March 28th, and then moved lower down the Camel and was last seen at Dinham April 16th. The bird was seen by a multitude of observers. C.V.C., G.W., A.H.G. This record has been accepted by the Rare Birds Committee — Eds.

17 Cornish Notes 45 317. Anas platyrhynchos. About 90 at Melancoose Reservoir, November 14th and 130, December 12th. During recent years, numbers up to 70 have commuted daily between Melancoose and The Chick Rock near , where they spent the day resting on the islet, or on the open sea. At least eight pairs bred at Melancoose. A.H.G., D.H. Other maximum numbers:— 26 on Drift Reservoir, November 13th. A.B.G. 65 on Loe Pool, January 23rd. 70 October 16th J.S.G. 50 on River, November 21st. A.F.A. 60 on , , July 14th. R.D.P. 74 at Looe, December 30th. S.C.M.

46 TEAL 319. Anas crecca. Largest numbers noted:— c. 100 on River Camel, November 15th. A.H.G. 100+ on Melancoose Reservoir, November 20th and 27th. J.E.B., C.V.C. 500+ Hayle Estuary, December 6th. J.E.B. 200 on Loe Pool, January 2nd. J.S.G. 150 on Marazion Marsh, November 14th in S.W. Gale. E.G. 32 on Drift Reservoir, November 28th. A.B.G. 225 on Tresillian River, January 12th. J.E.B. 150 on Tresillian River, December 12th. S.D.G. 100 on Ardevora, River Fal, December 20th. W.JJ. 260 on River Lynher, March 5th. S.C.M. 230 St. John's Lake, January 30th. S.C.M.

47 GARGANEY 322. Anas querquedula. Par- February 27th. One male on sea in Bay. A.H.G. April 2nd. A pair on Par Beach Pool. A.H.G. Melancoose Reservoir:— March 17th-18th. One male. S.D.G., D.H. Marazion Marsh:— During Spring. March 20th. (Eight), and then seen in small numbers until June 6th when three present. J.E.B., J.B.B. and S.B., C.V.C., E.G., R.G.H., B.P. During the Fall, One, August 11th, 14th, September 5th and 20th. J.E.B., S.C.M., K.P., L.P.W. St. John's Lake:— March 19th. Three (one male, two females). D.G.E., S.CM.

18 Cornish Notes 49 GADWALL 318. Anas strepera. Many records from Hayle Estuary and Marazion Marsh:— At Hayle Estuary, one male January 4th and small numbers noted on many occasions from January 6th—March 15th, with maximum of six, January 20th. Probably commuting between the Estuary and Marazion Marsh occurred. At the Marsh two were seen January 4th, 18th, 20th and February 22nd. J.E.B., J.B.B. and S.B., E.G. and several other observers. Later, at Marazion Marsh, a pair were present April 23rd-May 7th, and a male June 3rd-9th. J.E.B., R.G.H., E.G., B.P., L.P.W. In the Fall, one at Hayle Estuary, November 17th. J.E.B. At Marazion Marsh, one September 2nd-5th, and one to two November 11th—December 24th. J.E.B., C.V.C., E.G., S.C.M., L.P.W. At Drift Reservoir, one December 11th. J.E.B. At Melancoose Reservoir, two November 14th-17th, three November 18th and one, November 23rd. T.J.B., A.H.G., D.H. At Gannel Estuary, two males, December 3rd-llth T.J.B., C.V.S. At Camel Estuary, one female, August 30th. RJ.S. At Par Beach Pool, a pair, November 26th—December 3rd. W.J.J., R.J.S. At Ince, River Lynher, a male, November 7th and a female at Whackar, River Lynher November 10th. E.G., S.C.M.

50 WIGEON 323. Anas penelope. Largest numbers seen:— River Lynher, 2,000, January 2nd. E.G., A.F.A. St. John's Lake, 3,500-4,000 January 5th-10th, and 4,000 + December 16th. E.G. River Camel, 500, February 20th. E.G. Whitsand Bay, 800, November 10th. S.C.M. Hayle Estuary, 750, January 8th. J.E.B. Loe Pool, 200, January 2nd. At the end of the year numbers smaller than usually—only 65 on December 12th. J.S.G. Ardevora, River Fal, 200, February 13th. W.JJ. (Malpas) 150, November 14th. A.F.A. Tresillian River, 120, November 21st. A.F.A.

52 PINTAIL 325. Anas acuta. Largest numbers occurred in S.E. Cornwall:— 80 at Ince, River Lynher, February 6th, 80 December 28th. E.G., S.C.M.

19 Cornish Notes In fewer numbers on River Camel than in 1964. Largest numbers — c. 55 January 31st, and 53 February 14th. E.G., E.G.R., S.C.M. 70, December 19th. W.J.J. Very few recorded at Hayle Estuary and Marazion in both winter periods, Occasional occurrences only. J.E.B., J.B.B. and S.B., L.P.W.

55 SCAUP 331. Aythya marila. May 17th-June 3rd. A pair, Hayle Estuary. J.E.B., R.G.H., MJJ., U.S., L.P.W. June 5th-6th. A female, Hayle Estuary. E.G., B.P. October 16th—November 14th. One female, Melancoose Reservoir, which stayed a month. Another bird present October 31st and November 14th showing some Scaup characteristics was possibly a Tufted Duck x Scaup hybrid. TJ.B., C.V.C., A.H.G., D.H. October 23rd—November 7th. One male at Par Beach Pool. WJJ. November 26th. Two females, Swanpool, Falmouth. E.W. December 4th-5th. Two females off Newlyn. B.P., L.P.W. December 28th. One female, Whacker, River Lynher. S.C.M.

56 TUFTED DUCK 330. Aythia fuligula. Largest numbers noted:— Swanpool Falmouth, c. 20, November 28th and 30 at end of year. A.H.G., E.W. Argal Dam, near Falmouth. 130, December 27th. A.F.A. Loe Pool, 120, January 23rd. 135, December 11th. J.S.G. Drift Reservoir. Up to c. 100 during November-December. J.S.S. 57 POCHARD 328. Aythia fernina. Largest numbers seen:— Dozmary Pool, 16, January 9th. 18, December 21st. A.F.A., WJJ. Melancoose Reservoir, 15, November 16th. TJ.B. Reservoir, 140, December 27th. A.F.A. Swanpool, Falmouth, c. 20, November 28th, 30 December 7th. A.H.G., E.W. Argal Dam near Falmouth, 200 December 5th. S.D.G. Loe Pool. 100, February 6th. 90 December 11th. J.S.G., WJJ. Drift Reservoir. 110, November 28th. A.B.G. 60 GOLDENEYE 332. Bucephala clangula. During the winter months noted in small numbers at , River Lynher, St. John's Lake, Dozmary Pool, Looe, Par,

20 Cornish Notes River Camel, Melancoose Reservoir, Hayle Estuary. Off St. Ives Island (November 27th, One female). Drift Reservoir, Loe Pool. Fal Estuary (12, January 30th). J.B.B., S.B., R.M.C., A.B.G., A.H.G., E.G., J.S.G., D.H., R.G.H., WJJ., B.K., S.C.M., B.P., K.P., R.J.S., L.P.W. October 29th-30th. One female at Boating Lake, Newquay. Unusual here. TJ.B., C.V.C.

61 LONG-TAILED DUCK 334. Clangula hyemalis. January 3rd. A male at Loe Pool. J.B.B., S.B. February 5th. A male off Marazion Beach. R.G.H. February 28th. A male at Loe Pool, possibly the same bird. E.G. December 4th to end of year. One male off Newlyn. C.V.C., B.P., L.P.W.

64 COMMON SCOTER 339. Melanitta nigra. From April 12th to 30th a female off Porth Island Newquay. On the 30th it joined a party of 12 which came inshore for a short while, before moving off North-west. C.V.C. Autumn passage off St. Ives in smaller numbers than usually, and very few birds on West Cornish coasts at beginning and end of year—Ed. Maximum 25 Mount's Bay, February 27th. L.P.W. A female, St. John's Lake, July 23rd was the first noted Autumn passage bird. D.G.E., E.G. Three off , Camel Estuary, November 14th-21st. F.M.C.

67 EIDER 337. Somateria mollissima. February 14th-28th. One female off Porth Island, Newquay, and probably the same bird off Towan Head, March 6th. TJ.B., C.V.C., A.H.G. November 20th. One male in Penzance Swimming Pool. L.P.W. November 22nd to end of year, Up to 11 birds in St. Ives Bay. At least six were males. J.B.B., S.B., G.V.C., E.G., S.C.M., N.R.P., L.P.W. November 27th-December 7th. One female or immature off Towan Head, Newquay TJ.B., S.D.G., A.H.G. November 28th. At Hayle Estuary, one. E.G. November 29th. Three at Cove. J.S.S. December 5th to end of year. One male off Newlyn. J.E.B., MJJ., L.P.W.

December 19th. One at Looe. E.G. 21 Cornish Notes December 20th. Two off Spit, Par. RJ.S. December 20th. Two flying past St. Ives Island. E.G. December 21st. Off St. Anthony-in-, two J.B.B., S.B. November 28th-December 12th. One to two off Rock, Camel Estuary, and four off Padstow December 1st. TJ.B., WJJ., E.G.R., RJ.S. December 27th. 11, Constantine near Padstow. F.R.S. December 30th. Five at Hannafore, Looe. S.C.M. 69 RED-BREASTED MERGANSER 343. Mergus senator. January 16th. One male (dead) Camel Estuary E.G.R. February 20th. Five on River Camel and Six on March 7th and 21st. J.B.B., S.B., E.G., A.H.G., WJJ. February 21st. One, Hayle Estuary. L.P.W. October 24th. Two, Camel Estuary. F.M.C. November 7th-December 28th. "Brown-heads" seen frequently on St. John's Lake, with a maximum of five, November 18th. D.G.E., S.C.M. November 8th-December 28th. One to four at Hayle Estuary. J.B.B., S.B., E.G., L.P.W. November 26th. One off Godrevy. J.E.B. November 28th. Two flying West past St. Ives Island. E.G., LJP.W. December 26th. At least 14 including six males off St. Mawes. TJ.B., C.V.C. One female at Rock, Camel Estuary. RJ.S. December 28th. Three "brown heads", River Lynher. S.C.M.

70 GOOSANDER 342. Mergus merganser. February 5th. One male, Hayle Estuary. J.E.B. December 19th. One "brown-head" on St. John's Lake, joined by a second on 24th, both remaining until the 28th. D.G.E., S.C.M. 73 SHELD-DUCK 315. Tadoma tadoma. Largest numbers noted:— River Tamar, 94, December 28th. E.G. Ince, River Lynher, 208 January 3rd, increasing to 350, on February 6th. 200+ December 24th. E.G. St. John's Lake. 180, December 28th. S.C.M. River Camel, 162, January 8th-llth and April 3rd. F.M.C. Tresillian River, 200, February 13th. WJJ. Truro River, 100, November 16th. A.F.A. Ardevora, River Fal, 150, February 13th. WJJ.

22 Cornish Notes May 30th. 115 between Ruan and Ardevora. There were at least 58 juveniles, one pair "nursing" 45. R.D.P. Although considerable numbers occur on the Camel Estuary, many appear to be non-breeding birds, as few young are raised. On June 16th a pair were seen with 24 ducklings, but only three juveniles seen, August 26th. F.M.C. January 14th. One in Swanpool Bay was unusual here. E.W.

75 GREY LAG GOOSE 303. Anser anser. November 6th-December 2nd. At Loe Pool, one. Bird associated with Coot, and when the Coot left the water to feed in a grass/stubble field, the Goose joined them. J.S.G.

76 WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE 304. Anser albifrons. Amble Marshes, Camel Estuary (Walmsley Sanctuary):— January 1st, 65. January 7th, 97. January 12th, 80. January 22nd, 100. January 29th, 109. January 31st, 111. February 14th, 118. February 17th, 100. February 20th, 93. February 28th, 93. March, 6th, 97. J.E.B., F.M.C., C.V.C., A.H.G., E.G., W.J.J. R.G.H., R.J.S., P.W., S.C.M. March 8th, 38. March, 10th, 4. On February 17th. A close inspection was possible, and all birds appeared to belong to the typical race. Albifrons. R.J.S. November 24th. 14 apparent White-fronts flew low across St. Eval, and turned back towards the Camel. November 25th-30th 14 (5 immatures): 19th December, 19 23rd 24: 24th 40: 28th 52: 31st 45. T.J.B., G.B., E.G., WJJ., A.C.S., RJ.S. 78 PINK-FOOTED GOOSE Anser brachyrhynchus. January 12th. One, in the Whitefront flock — seen at end of 1964 but not then positively identified. January 20th-31st. Two at Amble Marshes, Camel Estuary, and three, February 4th-25th. Two 28th. One until March 6th-8th. February 4th-25th. Two 28th. One until March 6th-8th. J.E.B., A.C.S., J.B.B., F.M.C., C.V.C., A.H.G., E.G., R.G.H., S.C.H., RJ.S., F.R.S., L.P.W. November 7th. Ince, River Lynher, one. E.G.

81 BARNACLE GOOSE Branta leucopsis. December 3rd. One, Treweege Barton, Stithians. GJ.

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85 WHOOPER SWAN 300. Cygnus cygnus. November 14th. Two flew S.W. over Consols Reservoir, , St. Ives. E.G., R.D.P., L.P.W.

86 BEWICK'S SWAN 301. Cygnus bewickii. January 5th and 7th. Three adults and two immatures at Marazion Marsh. B.P., R.G.H. November 16th. An adult at Carnsew Pool. Hayle Estuary. J.B.B., S.B. November 20th. Five, two adults and three immatures at Dinham, Camel Estuary. F.M.C. This family party moved to Dozmary Pool where they stayed from November 22nd to the end of the year. E.G., W.J.J., S.C.M., A.C.S., R.J.S., V.R.T.

91 BUZZARD 269. Buteo buteo. Thirteen in air, Seaton Valley. September 28th. S.C.M. Numbers maintained in Newquay, Padstow, Wadebridge area. Decrease noted in West Cornwall. No young reared Parish. The St. Just pair failed to hatch their two eggs. J.E.B., R.H.B., C.V.C., A.H.G., D.H. October 5th. Seven over Marazion Marsh: at least three flew South over the sea, one in particular flying steadily on without pause. N.R.P.

93 SPARROWHAWK 277. Accipiter nisus. Plentiful in East Cornwall. Recent increase maintained in Mid-Cornwall. Numbers stable in Newquay area. A pair raised three young near Mawgan Porth, and were seen on the wing July 22nd. One circling over Woods. May 15th. One, Arralas near in breeding season. Present throughout the year at Treweege Barton, Stithians. At least one adult and two juveniles, Pendower Cove Valley, August 7th. J.E.B., TJ.B., C.V.C., A.H.G., G.J., MJJ., E.G., RJ.S. Numerous records received outside breeding season.—Ed.

94 GOSHAWK 275. Accipiter gentilis. November 5th. At , one. J.B.B., S.B. Details received.—Eds.

100 HEN HARRIER 273. Circus cyaneus. October 28th. A male at Marazion Marsh. J.B.B., S.B.

24 Cornish Notes 102 MONTAGU'S HARRIER 272. Circus pygargus. Bred successfully at two areas and noted at a third in breeding season. 1 Young fledged in one area and eight in the other (offspring of three pairs). First noted at one breeding area March 22nd, and at other April 28th. Last noted at one breeding area, August 16th.—Ed. May 1st. One on passage near St. Ives. C.V.C., D.H., B.P. May 5th. A male flying slowly N.E. near Gulval. J.B.B. May 28th. A female on the moors near St. Just in R.H.B. August 11th. One flying West over . E.G. August 12th. One at . D.G.E. August 16th and 28th. An adult male at Dozmary Pool A.H.G. August 30th. One near Padstow. T.RJ.W. 103 OSPREY 284. Pandion haliaetus. August 21st. One off Rock. TJ.B. September llth-18th. One, thought to be immature, at Camel Estuary. TJ.B., C.V.C., F.M.C., WJJ., RJ.S. September 19th. Probably the same bird as above flying south past Watergate Bay. TJ.B.

105 PEREGRINE 259. Falco peregrinus. No breeding records received.—Eds. February 20th. One flying up Camel Estuary. J.B.B., S.B., E.G. March 13th. A male over Saltash Station. S.C.M. April 3rd. A female at Nare Point. Not seen on subsequent visits. WJJ. June 4th. A male, Hayle Kimbro Pond J.E.B. September 14th and 19th. One Juvenile at Camel Estuary. S.D.G., D.H. September 27th. One flying near towards cliffs. C.V.C. October 26th. One near Bedruthan Steps. TJ.B. November 28th. A male flew N. over Dozmary Pool. R.B., E.G., S.C.M., V.R.T. November 10th. One near Bay. TJ.B. November 13th. One male, Trevose. J.E.B. December 26th. A female at Carnsew Hayle. R.D.P. March 17th. One freshly dead female at Trevelgue Downs near Newquay. Analysis showed that the bird was highly infected with parasites which may have increased its susceptibility to toxic chemicals, the bird's liver containing Dieldrin and Heptachlor epoxide. See British Birds, Volume 59, No. 2 for full report. TJ.B. 25 Cornish Notes 106 GYR FALCON Falco rusticolus. January 15th-February 2nd. A pale immature in the Marazion Marsh—St. Michael's Mount area. J.E.B., J.B.B., S.B., E.G., R.G.H., B.P., L.P.W. This record has been accepted by the Rare Birds Committee.

107 MERLIN 262. Falco columbarius. January 30th. One, Hayle. MJJ., B.P. March 14th. One, Whitsands Bay (E. Cornwall). E.G. March 20th. One male, . B.P., L.P.W. May 22nd. One male, Marazion Marsh. L.P.W. July 22nd. A female over St. John's Lake. S.C.M. October 9th. One, Hayle Estuary. One at Marazion Marsh (possibly same bird). E.G., A.B.G. October 10th. One, Cove may have been the same bird as one seen at Gurnard's Head, same day. E.G., L.P.W. October 22nd. One female near Bedruthan Steps. TJ.B. October 24th. One, Pentire Point, . E.G. November 2nd. At Towan Head, Newquay, one. A.H.G. November 9th. One female near Constantine, Padstow TJ.B. November 10th. At , one. E.G. November 11th. At Tregantle, one immature. S.C.M. A female at Porthminster, St. Ives B.P. November 20th. A male chasing a Swallow at Jupiter Point. River Lynher. S.C.M. December 14th. One near Trevose Head. TJ.B. December 20th. One seen from St. Ives Island flying East into Bay. E.G. One at . E.G. December 25th. One Badger's Cross near Gulval. MJJ., B.P. 116 PARTRIDGE 518. Perdix perdix. In good numbers in the Newquay-Padstow area. C.V.C. Well distributed in S.E. Cornwall. S.C.M.

117 QUAIL 520. Coturnix coturnix. April 11th. One, Par Beach. E.G. May 20th. One first seen at near Stithians. May 25th, Seven at Treweege Barton Farm, Stithians. Birds heard calling throughout summer. Last seen, October 12th. GJ. June 4th-5th. One calling, St. Breock Downs. B.P., L.P.W. June 6th. One, Tredrea Farm, St. Erth. E.G.

26 Cornish Notes During June, one heard at Pendoggett near Port Isaac. Also heard here in June 1964. E.H. June lOth-llth. Two or three calling in hay field at St. Eval. On the 12th the field was sprayed and birds not heard again. TJ.B. June 26th-July 2nd. At least two calling near Hot Point, St. Ives. On June 29th one was seen to make two short flights. J.B.B., S.B. July 10th. One heard near , Polzeath. A.H.G. July 9th. One, Bridge near . M.J.J., B.P. July 25th. One, Pentire Point, Polzeath. B.P. August 8th. One, Pentire Point, Polzeath. E.G. August 15th-20th .One heard at Neeham Farm, St. Newlyn East. A.H.G. 125 CORNCRAKE 504. Crex crex. June 19th and 26th. One calling in a hayfield at . when visited on July 10th the hay had been cut and carried, and the bird was not heard. F.M.C. 127 COOT 511. Fulica atra. Largest numbers noted:— In curiously small numbers at Melancoose Reservoir — 10 on December 27th being the largest number seen in latter months of year. C.V.C. Tamar Lake, 30, May 12th. A.F.A. 140 at Par Beach Pool, December 5th. A.H.G. 120 at , December 27th. Falmouth Reservoirs (including Argal Dam) 450, December 27th. A.F.A. Loe Pool, 200+ January 23rd, 300, October 27th. A.F.A., J.S.G. Marazion Marsh, 200, January 15th-18th. J.E.B. Drift Reservoir, November 11th to end of year. 300, A.B.G. 131 OYSTERCATCHER 452. Haematopus ostralegus. April 10th. 200 at Ruan Lanihorne. A.F.A. April 20th. 250 at the Camel Estuary an unusually large number at this date. A.H.G. September 19th. 250+ at Tregunna, Camel Estuary. D.H. These are unusually large flocks for Cornwall.—Ed. 133 LAPWING 449. Vanellus vanellus. Rare as a breeding species in West Cornwall:— May 9th. A pair with four eggs at Predannack Airfield. N.B.E. Early flocking noted:— June 10th. 22 at St. Eval, increasing to 60+ the next day T.J.B.

July 8th. 75+ at . J.E.B. 27 Cornish Notes

134 RINGED PLOVER 435. Charadrius hiaticula. No evidence of breeding in Newquay area. A.H.G. Inland Records:— One at Dozmary Pool, September 9th and 22nd. A.H.G. Maximum numbers:— River Lynher, 200, September 16th. S.C.M. St. John's Lake. 200, August 26th. S.C.M. Ardevora, River Fal. 100, September 1st. WJJ. 135 LITTLE RINGED PLOVER Charadrius dubius. April 1st. At Par Beach Pool, two. A.H.G. May 11th. One, Hayle Estuary. J.E.B.

136 KENTISH PLOVER Charadrius alexandrinus. August 20th-21st. At Par Beach, one. WJJ., T.RJ.W. Identification confirmed by C. J. Stevens. Details submitted.—Ed.

139 GREY PLOVER 444. Charadrius squatarola. Largest numbers seen:— Greenaway Rocks, Polzeath. 75 January 31st. F.M.C. Camel Estuary, 98 at Dinham, February 28th. F.M.C. St. John's Lake. 118 January 10th and 120 December 24th. E.G., S.C.M. River Fal near Ruan Lanihorne, 12 + , November 21st. A.H.G.

140 GOLDEN PLOVER. Charadrius apricarius. Largest numbers reported:— River Tamar. 2,000+ January 9th and 1,000+ December 28th. E.G. Nr. Crowdy Marsh, . About 1,000, November 3rd G.B. Walmsley Sanctuary and Camel Estuary. 1,000+ October 17th, December 31st. A.F.A., RJ.S. Downs, 1,000+ December 19th. S.D.G. Creek. 800, November 9th. A.F.A. January 31st. A bird of the Northern race 'Altifrons' in almost complete breeding plumage in a flock of 150 birds at . RJ.S. 143 TURNSTONE 402. Arenaria interpres. March 17th. One eating bread, Torpoint. K.P. Summered at St. John's Lake, with a maximum of 52, June 23rd. S.CM. Cornish Notes 145 395. Capella gallinago. November 28th, 82 flushed Marazion Marsh. B.G. Feeds at St. Mawgan airfield in winter months in quite large numbers. During December 70—100 were seen some days. C.V.C.

147 JACK SNIPE 398. Lymnocryptes minimus. At Clifton; Riyer Tamar, four January 23rd; two, 31st; and one, March 13th. One, November 13th. E.G., D.G.E. At Whacker, River Lynher; one, January 15th; three, February 15th; one, February 28th. D.G.E., S.C.M. At Marazion Marsh; October 15th-16th, one; November 5th, one; November 28th, three. J.E.B., S.C.M., L.P.W. 148 WOODCOCK. Scolopax rusticola. November 12th. One, Penlee Park, Penzance, unusual here. E.M.C. 150 CURLEW. Numenius arquata. July 4th-8th. A pale cream bird with slightly darker head at Hayle Estuary. J.E.B., J.B.B., S.B., R.G.H., MJJ., B.P. 151 WHIMBREL. Winter Records:— January-April. One on St. John's Lake. S.C.M. February 7th. One at . S.C.M. November-December. Two at Penlee Point near Cawsand. S.C.M. November-December. One frequented St. John's Lake and the Lynher. S.C.M. December 30th. At Torpoint, one. E.G. 154 BLACK-TAILED GODWIT 387. Limosa limosa. Largest numbers noted:— River Tamar. 120 December 22nd. E.G. St. John's Lake. 100 January 10th, 150 March 7th. E.G., S.C.M. River Lynher. 200 March 5th, 250 September 16th, 150 December 16th. E.G., S.C.M. Millbrook I^ke. 70 November 19th. S.C.M. Ardevora, River Fal. 120+ November 21st. A.G.H. 200+ December 30th—none at Tresillian River on this date. WJJ. Tresillian River. 130 January 12th. J.E.B. 90 December 12th. WJJ. Truro River. 160 November 16th. A.F.A. 155 BAR TAILED GODWIT 386. Limosa lapponica. Three (with Curlews) feeding in pastures near cliff top, Park Head, September 3rd were in an unusual Cornish habitat. J.E.B. Cornish Notes Largest numbers recorded:— September 14th. 250+ at Tregunna, Camel Estuary. D.H. St. John's Lake. 150, November 7th. S.C.M. Millbrook Lake. 40, November 19th. S.C.M. Hayle Estuary. 100, November 2nd. S.C.M. 156 GREEN SANDPIPER 424. Tringa ochropus. Late Winter and Spring records few:— One, Clapper near Wadebridge February 13th-23rd. J.B.B. and S.B., F.M.C., A.H.G., E.G., S.C.M., F.R.S. One Sconner Creek, Sheviock, March 5th-17th. S.C.M. One, , Newquay. A.H.G. A good Autumn passage noted in small numbers at many localities throughout the County. First noted, one at Crowan Reser­ voirs June 28th, and last noted, one, at Melancoose Reservoir November 28th.—Ed. 157 WOOD SANDPIPER 423. Tringa glareola. May lOth-llth. Three Marazion Marsh, two May 12th-13th and one, May 28th. J.E.B., R.G.H., B.P., L.P.W. July 18th-September 19th. Occurred in small numbers at Crowan Reservoirs on several dates. A.H.G., E.G., R.G.H., B.P., V.R.T. August 6th-September 16th. One to two on various dates, Amble Marshes and Dinham. S.D.G., A.H.G., R.J.S., F.M.C., WJJ. August 14th. Hayle Estuary, two, one August 15th, 21st and 30th. J.E.B., E.G., B.P., N.R.P., L.P.W. August 17th Marsh, two, and one, August 19th. E.G. September 25th. Marazion Marsh, one. J.E.B., A.H.G. October 3rd-4th. Ponsandane wet field, one. R.G.H., N.R.P. October 10th. Hayle Estuary, one. E.G., MJJ., B.P. 159 COMMON SANDPIPER 421. Tringa hypoleucos. Winter records:— January 12th. Two, Tresillian River. J.E.B. February 17th. Three at the confluence of the Camel and Allen . RJ.S. November 20th. One at Trewornan Bridge. F.M.C. 161 REDSHANK 428/30. Tringa totanus. Largest numbers recorded:— River Tamar. 1,200 September 2nd. E.G. River Camel. August 8th. A sudden influx of 80 during the passage period—the largest number I have ever seen on the Camel. RJ.S. Tresillian River. 150 February 13th. WJJ. 150+ October 9th. F.M.C.

30 Cornish Notes Ardevora, River Fal. 200 February 13th. WJJ. 200 December 31st. WJJ. On Autumn migration first noted:— June 29th. c. 20 at Ruan Lanihorne. R.D.P. Few inland records:— June 7th. At Crowan Reservoirs, one. R.D.P.

SPOTTED REDSHANK 431. Tringa erythropus. Landulph Marsh: One in breeding plumage August 2nd, and one in winter plumage August 9th. E.G. River Tamar: One, September 9th; three, September 16th; four, October 23rd; two, October 31st. R.M.C., E.G. St John's Lake: Two, January 3rd and two, December 6th-12th. D.G.E., S.C.M. River Lynher: One at Whackar, October 27th and two November 22nd-Decem- ber 1st. R.M.C., S.C.M. River Camel: March 13th-14th. One near Amble Dam. TJ.B., C.V.C., F.M.C., E.G.R. May 4th. One in breeding plumage. A.H.G. Autumn passage noted August 6th-November 20th with a maxi­ mum of seven, August 29th. T.J.B., C.V.C., A.H.G., WJJ., E.G.R., RJ.S. Hayle Estuary: February 6th, two. August 12th, one. August 21st, one. September 19th, two. Ardevora, River Fal: August 16th, seven. August 20th, one. November 21st, one. December 30th, one. Tresillian River: January 12th, one; March 6th, one. WJJ. October 3rd one; two, October 4th; one, November 15th to end of the year. J.E.B., J.B.B., S.B., TJ.B., C.V.C., WJJ., A.C.S. Marazion Marsh: June 30th. One just beginning to come out of breeding dress. J.E.B., R.G.H.

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165 GREENSHANK 432. Tringa nebularia. Winter records:— January 3rd. Five on St. John's Lake, decreasing to one on April 6th. S.C.M. January 3rd-March 8th. At Torpoint, one. S.C.M. January 5th-March 28th. Two, River Lynher. S.C.M. January 16th-20th. One, Camel Estuary. TJ.B., E.G.R. February 13th. One, Tresillian. WJJ. February 14th. Three, Camel Estuary. E.G.R. February 20th. At least one on Camel Estuary. J.B.B., S.B., E.G. February 28th. At least five at Creek. A.H.G. November 15th. Four, Camel Estuary, two December 1st and 12th. E.G.R. November-December. Up to five in River Lynher, St. John's Lake area. S.C.M. December 23rd. At Tresillian River, one. J.B.B., S.B. A heavier Spring passage than usually. March 21st, eight, River Camel. WJJ. April 7th. One, Millbrook Lake. S.C.M. May 5th. Two at Dinham, River Camel. A.H.G. May 8th and 14th. Three on River Gannel. C.V.C. At Hayle Estuary, two May 6th; one 9th, two 10th, twelve 11th, ten 13th, twelve 14th, six 19th. J.E.B., C.V.C., R.G.H., R.D.P., LJP.W. May 15th. Seven, Ruan Lanihorae, two, 21st. R.D.P. Autumn Passage noted June 29th onward. Landulph Marsh (maximum 15, August 11th), River Tamar, River Lynher (maximum of 31, October 6th), St. John's Lake, Thankes Lake, Kingsmill Lake, River Camel (maximum, a compact party of 19 and several other odd and scattered birds, September 18th), Hayle Estuary, Crowan Reser­ voirs, River Fal, Tresillian River (maximum 8+ September 6th), Devoran Creek, . J.B.B., S.B., TJ.B., F.M.C., C.V.C., D.G.E., A.H.G., E.G., D.H., M.P.V.

169 KNOT 403. Calidris canutus. Largest numbers seen:— 250, Ince, River Lynher, February 6th. E.G. 74 on River Camel, February 20th. RJ.S. 450+ St. John's Lake, January 10th, 700 on January 30th and c. 900, November 23rd. E.G., S.C.M. 1,000 at Millbrook Lake, March 10th. A.F.A. Few inland records. December 27th. One, Dozmary Pool. F.M.C.

32 Cornish Notes 171 LITTLE STINT 407. Calidris minuta. April 3rd. One, Camel Estuary. F.M.C. August 12th-15th. Hayle Estuary, one. N.R.P., B.P., L.P.W. August 25th. Two at Porth Joke, . E.W. August 26th. One, Par Beach. T.R.J.W. September 2nd. One, Tamar Estuary. E.G. September 3rd-14th. Up to three at Camel Estuary. TJ.B., A.H.G., D.H., WJJ., RJ.S. September 9th. Two on small stream running into Newquay Porth beach, one 10th, remaining until the 14th. TJ.B., C.V.C. September 9th-October 20th. One to three, Hayle Estuary. J.E.B., J.B.B. and S.B., A.B.G., R.G.H., MJJ., B.P., N.R.P., L.P.W. September 14th-18th. One immature, St. John's Lake. D.G.E., S.C.M. September 15th. Two, Creek. J.E.B. September 19th. One, Par Harbour. WJJ. October 20th-24th. At Marazion Marsh, one. J.E.B., J.B.B., S.B., A.B.G., R.G.H., R.D.P;, L.P.W. 175 WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPER 414. Calidris fuscicollis. November 5th. One at Marazion Marsh. J.E.B., R.G.H. This record has been accepted by the Rare Birds Committee.—Ed.

178 DUNLIN 404/5. Calidris alpina. May 15th-June 25th. Three at Dozmary Pool. Display flight often seen, but long and repeated searching failed to prove breeding. WJJ., RJ.S. Largest numbers noted:— St. John's Lake. 5,000, February 28th. E.G. Camel Estuary. 1,000 + . March 7th. E.G. Hayle Estuary. During night of August 3rd/4th a very large flock of waders, mostly of this species arrived. On 4th I estimated them to be c. ten thousand. Most birds were in summer plumage. Within a few days they went on and by 13th August there were only two hundred or so, all in winter or immature plumage. N.R.P. Ardevora. River Fal. 800+ February 13th. WJJ. 1,000+ November 21st. A.H.G. Devoran Creek. 1,000 November 9th. A.F.A. Truro River. 600 November 14th. A.F.A. First noted on Autumn passage:— July 1st, six, Camel Estuary. A.H.G. November 14th. A pure white albino, Hayle Estuary. B.P. December 10th-29th. One to three, inland at St. Eval with Lapwing flocks. TJ.B.

33 Cornish Notes 179 CURLEW-SANDPIPER 406. Calidris testacea. Autumn Passage noted:— River Camel. Up to at least six in Trewornan Bridge area. September 4th-18th. One at Rock, September 12th. S.E.L. St. John's Lake. September 9th-14th, one. C.V.C., S.C.M., A.H.G., R.J.S. Hayle Estuary:— In the large flock of Waders seen August 4th (see Dunlin) there were 10+ Curlew Sandpipers in breeding plumage. N.R.P. September 5th-November 14th. In small numbers. Maximum of six, September 11th and October 8th. J.B.B., S.B., E.G., R.G.H., MJJ., B.P., R.D.P., L.P.W. Devoran Creek One, August 23rd. WJJ. 181 SANDERLING. Crocethia alba. August 4th. In the large flock of Waders at Hayle Estuary, August 4th (see Dunlin), there were c. 1,000 Sanderling in summer plumage. N.R.P. This is an extraordinarily large number for Cornwall.—Ed. August 25th-28th. One at Dozmary Pool, unusual at this locality and habitat. A.H.G.

184 RUFF 417. Philornachus pugnax. Many more than usually recorded during the year. Winter Records:— At Hayle Estuary up to four on various dates, January 2nd— February 16th. In December a maximum of nine on 19th. J.E.B., J.B.B., S.B., E.G., R.D.P. At Ponsandane, one, January 17th. J.B.B., S.B. At Carbeile, Torpoint, January 3rd-February 13th, four. S.C.M. At St. John's Lake, January 10th, one. E.G. In the Torpoint—St. John's Lake area, one to seven noted November 14th-December 19th. S.C.M., K.P. At Camel Estuary, one, February 13th. A.H.G. At Ardevora Veor, three, November 21st. A.H.G. At St. Eval, four with Lapwings, November 24th. TJ.B. A remarkably heavy Spring Passage, late March—mid May. Birds noted Camel Estuary (maximum 28, April 5th), River Gannel (two, April 3rd—very unusual here), Hayle Estuary (maximum 22, April 2nd), Marazion Marsh (maximum 34, April 2nd), Ponsan­ dane (maximum seven, April 4th), Par Beach Pool (two March 30th- April 2nd).—Ed. Autumn Passage noted:— Landulph Marsh (August 7th, one), Camel Estuary (August 8th- October 19th, one to three birds), Ardevora Veor, Hayle Estuary and Marazion Marsh in small numbers. One seen flying west past St. Ives Island, August 22nd.—Ed.

34 Cornish Notes 185 AVOCET 451. Recurvirostra avosetta. River Tamar: January 3rd, 51; February 20th, 48. E.G., L.P.W. October 23rd, one increasing to 50+ by December 13th; 47, December 26th. E.G. Other localities:— Hayle Estuary, one November 10th-15th; two 16th-23rd, one until December 6th. J.E.B., J.B.B., S.B., TJ.B., C.V.C., R.G.H., MJJ., B.P., N.R.P. December 30th. One at Ardevora, River Fal. WJJ. 187 GREY PHALAROPE 400. Phalaropus fulicarius. September 18th. At least five off St. Ives Island. R.K., N.R.P., B.P. November 1st. Six flying west past St. Ives Island in N.W. gale. E.G. November 13th. Two near Godrevy. M.J.J., N.R.P. November 19th. One, Constantine near Padstow. TJ.B. 193 ARCTIC SKUA 493. Stercorarius parasiticus. Autumn Passage noted off St. Ives Island and Bay. July 26th- November 1st. Largest numbers noted. 57, September 18th. R.M.C., E.G., R.K., B.P., N.R.P., L.P.W. September 12th. At least ten (two pale and eight dark phase) at St. Clement's Isle, , moving away out of Mount's Bay during an hour or so before dusk. B.K. September 16th. Three dark phase birds off St. Clement's Island, Mousehole. B.K. Off Towan Head, Newquay, one flew south-west on August 21st, September 8th and September 18th. TJ.B., A.H.G. 194 GREAT SKUA 491. Stercorarius skua. Towan Head, Newquay: November 1st. One flying south-west. T.J.B., A.H.G. December 30th. Two flying south-west. J.E.B. St. Ives Bay: August 22nd, two. R.B., B.P. August 28th. One off Porthkidney. MJJ., B.P. September 5th, four plus. N.R.P. September 18th. 17. R.K., B.P. October 30th. One. R.M.C., N.R.P. November 1st. 17 flying west past the Island in Force 9/10 W.N.W. gale. E.G., S.G.M. November 2nd. Two. S.C.M. December 10th, four. S.C.M. Mount's Bay:

September 12th. Off Mousehole, one. B.K.

35 Cornish Notes 195 POMARINE SKUA 492. Stercorarius pomarinus. September 14th. One dark phase adult off St. Ives Island. R.B. September 18th. Three off St. Ives Island. N.R.P., B.P. November 1st. Four pale phase adults flying west past St. Ives Island. E.G., R.K., S.G.M.

198 GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL. LOTUS marinus. November 30th. An immature joined by a mixed flock of gulls, killed and ate a Little Grebe on the Camel. TJ.B.

199 LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL 484/5. Larus fuscus. A night roost at Dozmary Pool in late summer. Birds flew in towards dusk and settled on water in middle of the pool with larger number of Herring Gulls. Five Lesser Black-backed Gulls August 17th increasing to 30 on October 4th. A rapid turnover took place. Influx began at end of January, with large movements from mid March onwards. On Spring passage c. 285 at Hayle Estuary March 12th: the next day only c. 25 present. J.E.B., N.R.P. March 21st. 100+ on Hayle Estuary and 300, Porthkidney Beach. E.G., B.P. March 26th. 500 adults at Hayle Estuary plus 250 immature probably of this species, but on the 29th only 40 present. J.E.B. April 4th. 500, Hayle Estuary; 300 April 5th and 180 April 7th. J.E.B., E.G. At River Lynher, 200 March 17th-20th and 200 St. John's Lake. March 20th. S.C.M. Wintering records:— Two/three wintered on Camel near Church. RJ.S. One (British race), Tresillian River, January 12th. J.E.B. Three (British race), Hayle Estuary, January 14th. J.E.B. December 12th. Three (British race) at the Gannel, Newquay. A.H.G. December 15th. One, Tamar Estuary. E.G. 200 HERRING GULL 482. Larus argentatus. September 2nd. At least 100 at the Dozmary Pool Roost. A.H.G. Nesting on houses apparently increasing in Newquay. At least six pairs raised young along the main Henver Road, including a pair on my own chimney. This pair remained in our garden throughout the winter and became almost hand-tame. C.V.C.

202 GLAUCOUS GULL 487. Larus hyperboreus. January 30th. An immature, Hayle Estuary. MJJ., B.P., L.P.W. February 27th-28th. One, Marazion Beach. Also visited the Marsh. E.G., R.G.FL, A.C.S.

September 12th. At St. Clement's Island, Mousehole, one. B.K.

36 Cornish Notes 203 ICELAND GULL. Lams glaucoides. March 10th-27th. An immature in Mount's Bay between Pen­ zance and Marazion and seen on Marsh once. R.G.H., S.C.M., B.P. March 26th. One immature, Hayle Estuary. J.E.B. (Possibly same bird as the one seen at Marazion.—Ed.)

205 MEDITERRANEAN GULL 479. Lams melanocephalus. One adult wintering in St. Ives Bay was seen until February 13th. E.G., N.R.P., B.P., L.P.W. March 18th-24th. One in breeding dress in the St. Ives Bay. Hayle Estuary area. J.B.B., S.B., R.G.H. May 2nd. One immature off St. Ives Island. B.P. Details received. — Eds. August 14th. One in full breeding plumage save for a few white flecks on head, Hayle Estuary. N.R.P. Probably same bird, September 5th at Porthkidney Beach. S.C.M. September 21st. One adult and one near adult at Porthkidney Beach. B.K. An adult bird in St. Ives Bay and Hayle Estuary area from August 14th until December 10th. J.E.B., R.B., A.H.G., E.G., S.C.M., N.R.P., R.D.P., L.P.W.

207 LITTLE GULL 477. Lams minutus. January 2nd and 17th. One adult and one immature, St. Ives. J.E.B., E.G., B.P. January 23rd. One immature off St. Ives Island, which apparently remained until March 20th. Possibly the same bird which was seen in Hayle Estuary. March 12th. A badly oiled immature at Long Rock Pool. R.G.H. March 13th. One adult in winter plumage, Wadebridge. S.C.M. March 21st-27th. Two immatures, Hayle Estuary. J.B.B., S.B., C.V.C., E.G., S.C.M., N.R.P., L.P.W. Two immatures, Marazion Marsh. B.P. March 29th. One immature at Hayle Estuary, and a near adult March 30th. J.E.B., N.R.P. April 30th. One adult in breeding plumage off Porth Island, Newquay. C.V.C. August 4th. One in breeding plumage. St. John's Lake. D.G.E. September 10th and 12th. One immature at Newquay. T.J.B. September 11th. One off St. Ives Island. N.R.P., B.P., L.P.W. September 14th-15th. At St. Ives an immature. R.B., B.K. September 18th. Four off St. Ives Island. R.K., N.R.P., B.P., L.P.W.

37 Cornish Notes November 1st. One flying West St. Ives Island. J.E.B., E.G., S.G.M. November 17th. One, feeding over sewer outlet, Porthleven. N.R.P. November 21st and 27th. One immature off St. Ives Island. N.R.P., B.P., L.P.W. 208 BLACK-HEADED GULL 478. Lams ridibundus. Two hundred in a field by the Camel, July 1st were first wave of returning breeding birds and included several juveniles of the year. A.H.G. At Hayle Estuary there was an influx of adults in breeding plumage on the same day with two immatures of the year. Amongst the birds was one apparently melanistic type—a bird with sooty black cap, dark sooty grey nape and throat: medium to light sooty grey underparts, wings and tail. Legs and bill reddish-black J.E.B. See 1964 Report p.32 for similarly plumaged birds. On the same day two juveniles of the year were at Crowan Reservoirs. J.E.B. September 7th. At Porthkidney a bird was albinistic where plumage is normally grey. N.R.P. At the end of the year large roosts noted at Newquay Bay, Padstow sand bars, Par Bay and Harbour. A.H.G. 209 SABINE'S GULL 474. Xema sabini. September 18th. One adult and two immatures off St. Ives Island. R.B., R.K., B.P., N.R.P., L.P.W. 211 KITTIWAKE 489. Rissa tridactyla. April 21st. About 150+ at Rosemergy Cliffs, . A.F.A. May 5th. At and St. Agnes Head about 410+ . A.F.A. June 6th. Four pairs nesting on Gull Rock, . N.B.E. May 15th. 204- sitting on ledges at Tolpednpenwith, but only one actually sitting on a nest. J.E.B. July 4th. 200+ at Gull Rock, The Nare. WJ.J. Large westerly movements noted off Newquay and St. Ives. Off Newquay large south-west movements on November 1st and and 2nd. A.H.G. On December 30th during a force 8 N.W. gale, 3,000+ passed Towan Head flying south-west, between 1200 and 1500 hours. November 1st. 20,000+ flew west past St. Ives Island in N.W. gale 0800—1630 hrs. E.G., S.G.M. December 30th. 300 flew west in three hours off Looe. S.C.M. 212 BLACK TERN 462. Chlidonias niger. August 10th. Two immatures at Padstow, one remaining until August 13th. A.H.G.

38 Cornish Notes August 21st. Two off St. Ives Island and one, August 22nd. R.B., E.G., N.R.P. August 28th. One, Porthkidney. MJ.J., B.P. August 30th and 31st. One off St. Ives Island. B.P., E.G. September 4th. At Clift, River Lynher, one. S.C.M. September 5th. Off St. Ives Island, one. N.R.P. September 9th-18th. Up to six in Camel Estuary. TJ.B., S.D.G., D.H., RJ.S. September 12th. At Melancoose Reservoir, one. D.H. September 16th. At St. Ives, one. B.K. One, Hayle Estuary. J.E.B. September 18th. One at Rock. A.H.G. One flying south-west past Towan Head, Newquay. A.H.G. Off St. Ives Island, c. 20. J.E.B., R.K.

September 28th and October 3rdw One, Hayle Estuary. B.P. 213 WHITE-WINGED BLACK TERN 464. Chlidonias leucopterus. August 3rd. One in breeding plumage at Hayle Estuary. N.R.P. It then moved on to Drift Reservoir where it was seen on August 4th and 5th. CJ.R. and G.F.R. And on the 6th spent the day at Marazion Marsh. J.E.B., B.P., R.G.H., MJJ. This record has been accepted by the Rare Birds Committee. 214 WHISKERED TERN 463. Chlidonias hybrida. June 19th. One in full breeding dress at Marazion Marsh, left the area the next day at 0700 hrs. B.S.T. R.G.H., R.D.P. This record has been accepted by the Rare Birds Committee.—Eds. 217 COMMON TERN 469. Sterna hirundo. Autumn passage of "Comic" Terns noted in very small numbers at the Gannel, off Towan Head, Newquay, Par, Tamar Estuary, River Lynher, St. John's Lake. A good passage noted in Newquay- Padstow area July 25th and September 18th. C.V.C., A.H.G., E.G., S.C.M. See Article on Terns in Padstow area—Ed. Passage (nine) noted at St. Clement's Isle, Mousehole, September 12th. B.K. Passage noted as usually off St. Ives and on Porthkidney Beach, August 22nd, 400+ flew west past Island. On September 18th about 300 Comic 'Terns" flew west in five hours. E.G., B.P., N.R.P.

218 ARCTIC TERN 470. Sterna macrura. May 9th. One in breeding plumage, St. Ives. E.G. July 30th-August 7th. One to two in breeding plumage, St. John's Lake. D.G.E., S.C.M.

39 Cornish Notes August 15th. Two, Porthkidney Beach. E.G. August 31st. One off St. Ives Island. J.E.B., B.P. September 1st. One Porthkidney Beach. E.G. September 5th, 8th and 9th. One off St. Ives. J.E.B., B.P. September 15th and 18th. One still in breeding dress, off Rock, Camel Estuary. T.J.B., C.V.C. September 21st. One, Porthkidney Beach. B.P.

219 ROSEATE TERN 468. Sterna dougallii. May 9th. One, St. Ives. E.G. July 11th. One, St. Ives. B.P. July 15th. One, Porthkidney Beach. J.E.B. July 28th-31st. One adult, St. John's Lake, two, July 31st. D.G.E., S.C.M. August 3rd. At Porthkidney Beach, two adults and two juveniles. A.H.G. August 15th. Two, Porthkidney Beach. E.G. August 22nd. Off St. Ives Island, one. E.G., N.R.P. August 31st. One, St. Ives Island. B.P. September 6th. Three, Porthkidney Beach. Still in breeding plumage. L.P.W. September 18th. Two, St. Ives Island. B.P.

222 LITTLE TERN 471. Sterna albifrons. April 21st. Three, Marazion. B.P. April 23rd. One off Porth Island, Newquay. C.V.C. April 24th. One, Hayle Estuary. L.P.W. April 26th. At Harbour Cove, Padstow, four, and two on the 28th. A.H.G. May 9th. One, Marazion. E.G., B.P. July 3rd-September 5th. In small numbers, Porthkidney Beach. Largest numbers, ten, August 15th. J.B.B., S.B., E.G., B.P., L.P.W. August 4th. Three, Hayle Estuary. J.E.B. August 4th-12th. In small numbers (maximum of seven on 10th) on Padstow sand bars. A.H.G. August 6th. One adult feeding two immatures. Watergate Bay. T.J.B., C.V.C. September 15th. Three in Camel Estuary. R.J.S. September 18th. At Rock, one. T.J.B., C.V.C., A.H.G. July 9th-October 3rd. One to two on five dates, St. John's Lake. D.G.E., S.C.M. August 19th. Four passing Watergate Bay. C.V.C. August 7th. Two, Marazion. B.P. 40 Cornish Notes 223 SANDWICH TERN 467. Sterna sandvicensis. Spring Passage noted:— St. John's Lake, , Whitesands Bay, Padstow, April 26th-May 8th. Mount's Bay, St. Ives Bay, Par Bay, Newquay Bay (April 5th-May 1st). C.V.C., A.H.G., E.G., S.C.M. Autumn Passage noted:— St. John's Lake (maximum 40, July 9th), Millbrook Lake, White- sands Bay. Padstow, Port Isaac, Camel Estuary, Newquay (July 24th- October 24th), St. Ives Island (maximum of 20 on September 18th). Par, Bay (passing west to east September 10-14th with heaviest passage on 13th of parties up to 12 birds). Porthkidney Beach (maximum 40, September 5th). C.V.C., D.G.E., A.H.G., E.G., D.H., N.R.P., S.E.L.

224/227 AUKS 496/499. Alca torda. Uria aalge. A very good Autumn passage of "Razormots" south-west down the North Coast from Port Isaac downwards. Main movement from mid October to the end of November. Birds were passing St. Ives Island at the rate of 10-20 a minute during a force 8 N.W. gale on December 10th 0930-1045 hrs.; about 100 seen flying west December 28th 1030-1200 hrs., and at Newquay on December 30th a few seen flying S.W. J.E.B., A.H.G., N.R.P. Maximum numbers noted:— November 1st. c. 50,000 flying W. St. Ives Island in Force 9/10 N.W. gale 0800-1630. Mrs. E.G., S.G.M. November 2nd. c. 20,000 flying W. in Force 6 W.N.W. gale in six hours. S.C.M. November 28th. 7,000 St. Ives Island flying W. 0930-1200 hrs. E.G. December 20th. 4,000 St. Ives Island flying W. in two hours. E.G. 224 RAZORBILL 496. Alca torda. May 30th. 20+ on breeding ledges near Trevone, and on July 9th at least four young on sea with parents. C.V.C. June 9th. About 30 pairs on cliffs near Portquin. S.C.M. About 200 birds on sea around the Mouls, Pentire. S.C.M. 226 LITTLE AUK 502. Plautus alle. March 31st. One at Withnoe, Whitesands Bay. S.C.M. November 1st. Four flying west past St. Ives Island. E.G. November 27th. At least 13 flying W. past St. Ives Island. N.R.P., B.P., L.P.W. November 28th. Four, flying west, St. Ives Island. R.B., E.G., S.C.M., B.P. November 30th. Falmouth Bay, one. E.W. Four flying west, St. Ives Island. B.P.

41 Cornish Notes December 3rd. One flying west, St. Ives Island. J.E.B. December 20th. Five flying west, St. Ives Island. E.G. December 24th. One flying west, St. Ives Island. B.P.

227 GUILLEMOT 498/9. Uria aalge. February 11th. c. 60 sitting on nesting ledges, Hell's Mouth and 50+ on March 19th. J.E.B. May 30th and July 3rd. 20+ on breeding ledges near Trevone. J.E.B., C.V.C. June 9th. c. 60 on sea off the Mouls. Pentire. S.C.M.

230 PUFFIN 503. Fratercula arctica. March 28th. 319, Lye Rock, Tintagel. E.G. About 300 in same area June 19th. A.C.S. June 9th. c. 25 pairs at the Mouls, Pentire. D.G.E., S.C.M. June 17th. c. 12 birds off Gull Rock, Holywell. J.E.B. June 18th. One on sea about a mile off Fowey. F.M.C. July 8th. c. 20 pairs at Short Island near Trevalga, c. 50 pairs on Long Island and 100+ pairs at Lye Rock. J.E.B. July 9th. At least six pairs breeding in holes in cliff face, Trevone. C.V.C. Few seen along coasts outside breeding season. September 18th. Seven flying west past St. Ives Island. E.G. September 30th. Two flying west off St. Ives Island. B.P. October 9th. At least ten flying east at Rame Head. S.C.M. October 24th. Two on sea off the Mouls, Pentire. F.M.C. October 30th. Three flying west at Hannafore, Looe. S.C.M. November 28th. Five flying west past St. Ives Island. B.P.

232 STOCK DOVE 381. Columba oenas. Thinly but widely distributed, especially in coastal and near coastal areas. Curiously lacking from some apparently suitable habitats, e.g. the parish of Crowan.—Ed. At Newquay a winter roost of 20-30 birds on cliffs near Huer's Hut. C.V.C.

233 ROCK DOVE 382. Columbia livia. Three or four apparently pure birds resident in . S.C.M. May 1st. Two apparently pure birds, Trevone Cliffs. A.F.A. June 9th. At least one apparently pure bird near Mawgan Porth. S.C.M.

September 23rd. Six apparently pure birds at Trevose and two; November 13th. J.E.B,

42 Cornish Notes 235 TURTLE DOVE 383. Streptopelia turtur. May 8th. One, Hayle. B.P. One, Mullion. N.B.E. May 9th. One near Redruth. E.G. May 13th. Two, Polurrian Cove, Mullion. N.B.E. May 15th. One, Trevethoe. MJJ., B.P. May 24th. One, Saltash. E.G. May 27th-28th. One, Marazion Marsh. B.P., L.P.W. June 6th. Two, St. John. S.C.M. June 7th. Five, Bridge, Newquay. C.V.C. From late August to mid September, one or two, . S.E.L. September 14th. One, St. Erth Woods. L.P.W. September 23rd. One, Trevose Head. J.E.B. September 27th. One near Crugmeer. TJ.B., C.V.C. October 9th. One at Tregantle. S.C.M. COLLARED DOVE. Streptopelia decaocto. Increasing in established areas. Records from new localities:— At least one pair bred. Trenance Gardens, Newquay. Up to 12 seen at end of year. C.V.C. Three pairs resident St. Minver Parish. E.G.R. March 21st. One flying north over Antony. S.C.M. May 2nd. One, St. Ervan. J.M.W. November 10th. Six in stubbles between St. Ives and , and eight, November 24th. S.B. July 29th. First one noted at Torpoint, then seen frequently until end of year with a maximum of over 50 in stubble, September 24th. S.C.M. September 10th. One at Saltash. S.C.M. September 16th. One at Downderry. S.C.M. 240 BLACK-BILLED CUCKOO. Coccyzus erythrophthalmus. A bird found dying in a wood at Gweek, in October, was sent by Mr. J. E. Norman to the British Museum, where its identification was confirmed. per I.W.G.

241 BARN OWL 254. Tyto alba. January 31st. One in Fowey Valley near Bolventor. E.G., S.C.M. February 14th. One at , Saltash. E.G., S.C.M. March 27th. One near Penquean, River Camel. A.H.G. One at Par. S.C.M.

43 Cornish Notes April 2nd. One, , . L.P.W. April 13th. One, Bolventor. D.A.T. April 21st. Pair nesting at St. Winnow. WJJ. A pair at St. Columb Major reared two young. S.D.G. July 17th. At Newlyn East, one. A.H.G. August. One, Tregantle. D.G.E. August 6th. One at Landulph Marsh. October 24th. One at Sheviock. S.C.M. November 9th. One at Notter Bridge, Saltash. E.G. November 14th. One at St. Mellion. S.C.M. November 28th. One, near Mitchell. E.C , S.C.M. December 10th. One near Consols Reservoir, St. Ives. S.B. At the end of the year, one seen regularly hunting at dusk at Trewornan Bridge. R.J.S.

246 LITTLE OWL. Athene noctua. January 24th and December 6th. One at Torpoint. S.C.M. February 14th-April 11th. One at Dinham, River Camel. F.M.C., RJ.S. March 29th. One, Penzance Heliport. R.M.C. March 31st. One at Cawsand. S.C.M. May 5th. One, St. Agnes Head. A.F.A. June 4th. One, Camel Estuary. G.B. June 6th. One at Tregantle. S.C.M. June 13th. One, . J.R.M. July 20th. At St. Buryan, one. R.H.B. July 29th. One, Lelant Woods. MJ.J. September 22nd. One at Rame. S.C.M. September 24th. One at . S.C.M. October 17th. One at Ardevora, River Fal. WJJ.

249 SHORT-EARED OWL 251. Asio flammeus. March 14th. Two between Zennor and St. Ives. N.R.P. April 1st. One, Park Head, Bedruthan. TJ.B.

252 NIGHTJAR. Caprimulgus europaeus. Few records received:— June 20th. First heard at Carthew near St. Austell, Two pairs established by June 30th. WJJ. July 7th-30th. One to two churring at , Newlyn East A.H.G,

44 Cornish Notes 258 KINGFISHER 234. Alcedo atthis. Widely distributed outside breeding season, but not yet fully recovered from 1962/63 winter. Records of birds seen during breed­ ing season:— May 15th. One in Fowey Valley near Bolventor. E.G. A pair bred on River Gannel, rearing at least two young. C.V.C. June 12th. One on River Inny. E.G. On August 9th an interesting episode at Landulph Marsh where two were present. On placing a net across a small stream, I then drove the two Kingfishers towards the net. The first bird missed the net and perched on a post by the net. The second bird flew into the net and while trying to free itself, I was surprised to see the first bird fly in front of the net, take the net into its beak and hover­ ing and moving backwards pulling the net, apparently trying to free it. After a while the bird gave up and flew away. Ten minutes later I found this bird also caught in the net. E.G.

261 HOOPOE 232. Upupa epops. March 30th. One, Rosevidney. J.E.B., R.G.H. March 31st. One, St. Ervan. J.M.W. In early April one spent at least ten days at , Truro, feeding consistently amongst the ballast of the Newham branch line. J.R.T. April 2nd. One, St. Just in Penwith. G.P.G.R. April 2nd. At Treveal, one. J.B.B., S.B. April 3rd-7th and 22nd. One, Rame Head. R.B., S.C.M., K.P. April 4th. At Porthkidney, one. E.G. One, at Carbis near . B.P. April 6th. One, Tehidy Golf Course. L.P.W. May 2nd. One, Hor Point near St. Ives. S.B. May 9th. One, near . B.P. May 17th. One, Higher Predannack. N.B.E. September 26th. One flew low S.W. along cliffs at Watergate Bay. T.J.B.

263 GREAT SPOTTED WOODPECKER. Dendrocopus major. June 20th. A pair at Halton Quay feeding young on straw­ berries. E.G. 264 LESSER SPOTTED WOODPECKER 238. Dendrocopus minor. February 25th. One near . S.C.M. May 1st. A pair at Cotehele Woods. E.G.

265 WRYNECK 239. Jynx torquilla. April 4th. One dead bird on railway track near Porthkidney Beach. V.R.T.

April 18th and 23rd. One at Tehidy. W.H.H., U.S. 45 Cornish Notes 270 CRESTED LARK. Galerida cristata. April 4th-7th. At Marazion, one. E.G., R.G.H., MJJ., J.S.S., L.P.W. April 4th. First seen on Marazion car park, mid morning. The bird kept to the bare earth in spite of cars and people moving about, suggesting it was very hungry, as later it became less tame. However, it was very tame and at one time flew on to the main road and fed in the gutter in spite of traffic. The bird was not seen again after the first day, until 7th, when I saw it on the car park at 11 a.m. and after a few minutes it flew off over the tennis courts. General notes: While feeding ran with great speed, and I did not find out if it was seed or insect being eaten. I did see a beetle eaten, it had to be well beaten up. The most prominent feature was the tall pointed crest, which was only twice seen lowered, once when dealing with the beetle and once when lying down dusting. When forced to fly it made a few harsh noises and only flew back overhead to another part of the car park. Call repeatedly given, a double musical whistle, but difficult to pick up due to traffic noises. Colour and markings, upper parts a pale faded brown, under parts a dirty off white. The upper breast rather conspicuous due to chains of dark brown spots rather like a meadowpipit, but confined strictly to the upper breast, above and below this zone of spots there were no markings. The outer tail feathers were conspicuous, being a strong orange buff. The crest when down, stuck out in a spike well behind the head, and when standing up seemed to come from the centre of crown, like the dorsal fin of some fish. The crest and face had dark markings, also slight moustachial markings, but none were conspicuous. The bill, long, rather slender, and down curved, colour, pale pinkish brown except for dark brown tip. General shape, short, stocky, tail short, rather upright carriage, legs flesh coloured and short. Size about that of Skylark. Three people who saw the bird at very close quarters all re­ marked on the bird's behaviour when approached too closely. It stood up full height, assuming a cold 'haughty' fearless stare, the unusual crest adding to its dignity. If one did not approach nearer the bird went on feeding as if nothing had happened. R.G.H. This record has been accepted by the Rare Birds Committee.—Ed.

271 WOODLARK 69. Lullula arborea. Two in song throughout the year at near Antony. S.C.M. March 13th. One in song at Trewornan Bridge, River Camel. S.C.M.

March 21st. One at Porthcothan. E.W. 46 Cornish Notes

April 15th. One singing, Crenver Burrows, Crowan. J.E.B. May 2nd. One at Clapper Bridge, Saltash. E.G. During May and June one singing at Sheviock, two pairs at Polbathic, one rearing three young. S.C.M. June 20th. Two singing near . S.C.M. June 28th. Four at Halton Quay. E.G. October 4th. One singing, Treveneague, St. Hilary. R.G.H. October 19th. One flying west over Saltash. E.G. June 13th. One singing at Wolsdon, near St. John and one singing at Mendennick, near St. John. November 7th. S.C.M.

272 SKYLARK. Alauda arvensis. October 24th. 600-1- coming in from the sea at Pentire Point, Polzeath. E.G.

276 HOUSE MARTIN 222. Delichon urbica. Two small cliff nesting colonies near the Rumps, Polzeath. • F.M.C. July 31st. 17 occupied nests at Crinnis Cliffs. W.JJ. During late August-mid September, 200+ at : many young being fed at nests in caves. S.E.L. 277 SAND MARTIN 223. Riparia riparia. May 8th. 12 occupied holes at Inniswath. WJJ.

279 RAVEN 1. Cory us corax. At least eight occupied cliff nests between Newquay and Padstow, with good fledgling results. C.V.C.

283 JACKDAW 5. Corvus monedula. A roost of at least 400 in woodland at St. Buryan, April 19th. A.F.A.

287 CHOUGH 13. Coracia pyrrhocorax. The last remaining pair seen at their usual site throughout the year. — Eds.

290 COAL TIT 102. Parus ater. March 4th-5th. One at St. Just-in-Penwith. Unusual here. R.H.B.

292 MARSH TIT 107. Parus palustris. Remained scarce in mid Cornwall. RJ.S.

294 LONG-TAILED TIT 111. Aegithalos caudatus. From reports received evident that by the end of the year numbers in some localities were back to pre 1962-3 figures.—Ed.

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295 BEARDED TIT. Panurus biarmicus. A widespread invasion of Cornwall took place in the late autumn, providing apparently the first records for the County for 119 years. Birds arrived after a period of strong S.E. winds which suggests a continental origin. October 13th. Six, Marazion Marsh. R.G.H., M.JJ. October 16th. two, Drift Reservoir. A.B.G. On the 16th a female Sparrowhawk was floundering about in the reeds at Marazion Marsh attempting to catch the Bearded Tits. J.E.B. October 17th. 22 seen and others heard. Marazion Marsh. E.G., L.P.W. Birds were present at the Marsh in small numbers for the rest of the year.—Ed. October 16th. A pair at Duckpool, . Not seen on subsequent visits. RJ.B. October 22nd. A pair at Par Beach reed beds, and a male and two females on the 23rd. Pair seen in same reeds on three occasions into December. W.J.J., RJ.S. November 3rd. Two in a phragmites bed near Trebellan Bridge, Cubert. A.H.G. November 4th. Two in Perranporth Valley. A.H.G. November 5th. Two at Mawgan Porth. A.H.G. December 16th-27th. Four at Harlyn Bay. TJ.B., C.V.C.

300 DIPPER 218. Cinclus cinclus. Increasing again locally in the St. Columb area. A pair bred at near St. Columb Major. T.J.B., D.H. February 27th and November 6th. One, Notter Bridge, Saltash. E.G., S.C.M. May 2nd. One at . E.G. May 19th. One at Hooper's Bridge, Bodmin. Empty nest seen. F.M.C. May 22nd. One adult and one juvenile at Cotehele. E.G., S.C.M. June 12th. One at Trecarrel, River Inny. E.G. The two birds which frequent the River, sometimes following it into the heart of Truro to the place where the river disappears under River Street, were seen on numerous occasions during the year except between May 19th and August 18th. R.D.P.

301 MISTLE-THRUSH 174. Turdus viscivorus. Records received indicate that this species is rather thin on the ground in the County. During the breeding season birds were seen at:— Torpoint (pair bred successfully), Nanstallon (near Bodmin). Lelant (maximum 13, July 17th, Trevethoe), Falmouth.

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Outside the breeding season noted at:— , Whitesand Bay (a weather movement of 50 flying west). A.F.A. Holywell, Newlyn East, near Truro, , Helford River, Lower Treveal, Penzance, Penrose, nr. . C.V.C., J.S.G., A.H.G., MJ.J., S.C.M., B.P.,

302 FIELDFARE 173. Turdus pilaris. The large numbers on the cliffs in the Newquay area all left on March 12th. None seen after this date, and no reduction noted before this date. TJ.B. In good numbers in the St. Columb area from late October to the end of the year. D.H. March 5th. 3,000 flying west over Saltash in four hours. E.G. On the same day several hundreds flying west be­ tween 100 and 1700 hrs. at Freathy, Whitesand Bay. A cold frosty day with east winds. A.A.F. November 22nd. 250 flying north west over Saltash. E.G.

303 SONG THRUSH 175/7. Turdus philomelos. Still scarce in some areas. In usual numbers in many localities. — Eds. Very few in the Carlyon Bay-Menabilly area, mid August-late September. S.E.L. February 11th. Birds on the cliffs at Godrevy were darker than the local breeding birds. J.E.B. October 16th. Thirty migrants in one flock at Rame Head. Probably continental birds (race 'philomelos') as they were very shy and skulking and strongly tinged with grey above. Many other similar birds noted on the coast at about the same time. S.C.M.

304 REDWING 178. Turdus musicus. March 5th. 2,000 flying west over Saltash in four hours. E.G. On same day several hundreds flying west at Freathy, Whitesands Bay. A frosty day with east winds. A.F.A. March 6th. Several feeding in salt marsh at the Gannel. One feeding on tidal river bed. An unusual habit observed here in cold weather. A.H.G. March 6th. A dead bird at Rame Head had a wing-length of 127 mm. and was presumably of the Ictlandic race "coburni." S.C.M. March 12th. The large numbers on the cliffs in the Newquay area all left, with the Fieldfares. See entry 302. TJ.B.

49 Cornish Notes In the St. Columb area much scarcer in the last few months of the year than in 1964, and far fewer than Fieldfares. D.H.

307 RING OUSEL 182. Turdus torquatus. March 29th. Two males, Booby's Bay, Trevose. TJ.B. April 3rd. A male at Rame Head. S.C.M. A good Autumn passage. At Valley and slopes of adjoining hills noted September 12th-October 6th with maximum of nine, September 19th. M.JJ., B.P. September 27th. Three at Porthmeor, Zennor. B.P. September 29th. Three, Gurnards Head. B.P. October 2nd. At Gwennap Head (Tolpednpenwith), one. N.R.P. October 9th. Three at Rame Head. S.C.M. October 9th. One adult and one juvenile, Gwithian. L.P.W. October 10th. Fifteen between St. Ives and Zennor. E.G., N.R.P. One, Rame Head. K.P. October 14th. Near Hor Point, St. Ives, two. S.B. October 16th. Three near Zennor Village. B.P. October 24th. One, Clodgey, near St. Ives. N.R.P. One, Pentire Point, Polzeath. E.G. October 9th. Two, , Gwithian. B.P. October 5th. One at Porthcothan. TJ.B. 308 BLACKBIRD. Turdus merula. April 28th. A two thirds white male at Polridmouth. W.JJ. December 28th. One with albino head. , Penzance. B.P.

311 WHEATEAR 186/7. Oenanthe oenanthe. May 1st. A large "fall", small groups all along the coast from Newquay to Harlyn Bay. TJ.B. September 8th. A large richly coloured bird at St. Ives Island seemed referable to the Greenland race. J.E.B. September 11th. A large richly coloured bird at Rame Head was probably of the Greenland race. S.C.M. September 23rd. Of three Wheatears at Trevose Head, at least one appeared referable to the Greenland race, from size and deep coloured breast. J.E.B.

317 STONECHAT Numbers now fully recovered Newquay-Padstow, pairs present in all their regular haunts. D.H. At end of the year returned to Swanpool, Falmouth: first established pair since winter of 1962/3. E.W.

50 Cornish Notes Inland breeding season records:— A pair raised young at Bogee Common, St. Eval. TJ.B. May 26th. At Scredda near St. Austell, a pair with three recently fledged young. R.J.S. July 8th. One male in young forestry plantation. Rough Tor. J.E.B.

318 WHINCHAT 197. Saxicola rubetra. May 1st. A male near Halsetown. J.B.B., S.B. May 15th and June 19th. A pair in Upper Fowey Valley. A second male seen on 19th. E.G., WJJ., RJ.S. September 2nd. One, Marazion Marsh. J.E.B. A very good Autumn passage. Kale and turnip fields being especially favoured in the Newquay-Padstow area. September 2nd. One female at Portwrinkle, an immature September 16th-24th and a female October 10th. S.C.M. September 9th. One, Booby's Bay. TJ.B. September 14th. Five at Godrevy. R.B. September 16th. Two, Cargloth near Downderry. S.C.M. September 18th. Five, Harlyn Bay. TJ.B., C.V.C. One, Rame Head. D.G.E. September 20th. One, Stem Cove. TJ.B. One, Marazion Marsh. J.E.B. September 21st. Six plus near Treveal. J.B.B., S.B. Three, , Mawgan Porth. J.E.B. September 22nd. One, Tregantle. S.C.M. One, , Cubert J.E.B. September 23rd. Two, Porthcothan; three Bedruthan Steps. TJ.B. One, Trevose Head. J.E.B. September 24th. Six, Bedruthan Steps and six, Treyarnon. TJ.B. September 25th. One, Trevarrian, three near Bedruthan Steps, 6+ near Porthcothan. C.V.C. September 27th. One, Constantine Bay. Two near Crugmeer. TJ.B., C.V.C. September 28th. A male near Lelant. J.B.B., S.B. Two or three at Harlyn. TJ.B. September 29th. One, Tregonhawke. S.C.M. September 28th-29th. One, Gurnards Head. B.P. September 30th. Three, Trevose. TJ.B. October 5th. One, Marazion Marsh. B.P., N.R.P. One, Trevose. TJ.B. October 6th. One, Crafthole. S.C.M. October 30th. One, Marazion Marsh. R.M.C. 51 Cornish Notes

320 REDSTART 201. Phoenicurus phoenicurus. April 22nd. Two males, Trevose. T.J.B. May 1st. A female at Landulph Marsh. E.G. May 22nd. A male singing at Cotehele Woods. This is the second year a male has been here. Breeding not proved. D.G.E., E.G., S.C.M. August 14th. A female, Torpoint. S.C.M. September 18th. A female, Hellesveor, St. Ives. J.B.B., S.B. Four, Rame Head. D.G.E. September 22nd. A female, Tregantle. S.C.M. September 24th. A female, Portwrinkle. S.C.M. September 30th. One, Harlyn. TJ.B. October 1st and 6th. An immature male, Treveal, Towednack Parish. MJJ., B.P. October 2nd. One, Pendeen. J.S.S. October 5th. One, Marazion Marsh. N.R.P. October 7th. A female, Clodgy, St. Ives. J.B.B., S.B. October 8th. A male, , St. Just-in-Penwith. N.R.P. October 14th. A female, Hor Point, nr. St. Ives. J.B.B., S.B. October 16th. One first winter male near railway line, Hayle Estuary. L.P.W. October 17th. A male at the Rumps, Polzeath. F.M.C.

321 BLACK REDSTART 202. Phoenicurus ochruros. January 8th-15th. One, Porthleven. J.S.G. January 23rd. A male at St. Ives Island. J.B.B., S.B., L.P.W. March 21st. A male at Antony. S.C.M. April 4th. A male at Rame. S.C.M., K.P. May 1st. One at Trevose Head. S.D.G., D.H. March 30th. A female, Gurnards Head. B.P. March 27th. A female, St. Mawes. F.R.S. October 10th. One at Portwrinkle. S.C.M. October 11th. At Saltash, one. E.G. October 24th. At Pentire Point, Polzeath, one. E.G. October 26th-27th. An adult male at Porthleven. N.R.P. November 1st. At Towan Head, Newquay, one. TJ.B., A.H.G. At St. Ives Island, one. E.G., S.G.M. December 30th. A female at Hannafore, Looe. S.C.M. 324 BLUETHROAT. Cyanosylvia svecica. September 19th. One trapped and ringed at Marazion Marsh. A first winter bird with no trace of blue or red on throat and breast, and not sexable or assignable to race. N.R.P., L.P.W.

52 Cornish Notes 327 GRASSHOPPER WARBLER 145. Locustella naevia. Recorded in spring from numerous north coastal localities be­ tween Morvah and near Devon boundary and present during breeding in most suitable coastal habitats. Also occurred inland on migration at localities where it did not remain to breed.—Ed. On the South Cornish coast records received:— May 9th. One singing near Feock. M.P.V. May 20th. One at Par. R.D.P. During breeding season noted at following inland localities:— Upper Fowey Valley. E.G. Near the Rumps, Polzeath. F.M.C. A bird heard at Allet, May 13th may have been a passage bird. R.D.P. May 14th. Two singing at Tamar Lake. A.F.A. At Treweege Barton Farm, Stithians, several seen and heard throughout the summer. Seemed more plentiful than in 1964. G.J. August 29th. One singing at Kieve Mill, Camborne. L.P.W.

333 REED WARBLER 149. Acrocephalus scirpaceus. Present at Marazion Marsh throughout the season—Ed. May 14th. One singing at Tamar Lake. A.F.A. June 5th. One singing Harlyn Bay. J.E.B. July 30th. One adult with fledged young in reed bed along railwayline, Par. C.V.C.

338 AQUATIC WARBLER 154. Acrocephalus paludicola. August 30th. One trapped and ringed, Marazion Marsh. E.G., N.R.P. September 23rd. One, River Camel, feeding in Alder bush with other warblers. R.J.S. These records have been accepted by the Rare Birds Committee.

343 BLACKCAP 162. Sylvia atricapilla. The male noted at Lelant December 1964 remained and was eventually killed by a cat on February 5th. Another male was seen February 9th. MJ.J. January lst-7th. A female at Penlee Park, Penzance, and a male on the 7th. E.M.C. Plentiful in most suitable localities in breeding season and apparently on the increase, e.g. two pairs breeding at Carthew near St. Austell (WJ.J.) where previously not observed.—Ed. More seen on Autumn passage than usually. September 21st. Two in Towednack Valley. M.J.J. A few noted during September and October in coastal valleys near and Holywell.

53 Cornish Notes October 2nd. One at Gwennap Head. N.R.P. October 10th. One near Towednack. NJR.P. October 26th. One at Porthleven. N.R.P. 346 GARDEN WARBLER 161. Sylvia borin. In fair numbers in breeding season in S.E. Cornwall. E.G., S.C.M. At Arallas near Ladock, five, May 15th. M.J.J. A considerable Autumn Passage noted. J.S.G. July 31st. One, Porthleven. S.C.M. A good Autumn passage in S.E. Cornwall. S.C.M. August 15th. One, Hayle Estuary. B.P. September 21st. Two in Towednack Valley and one October 5th. MJJ., B.P. September 23rd. One near Trevose Head. J.E.B. October 6th. One, Eagles Nest, nr. Zennor J.E.B., B.P. October 10th. Two at Treveal, nr. Zennor. E.G. October 15th. One, Hayle Estuary. R.G.H., B.P. October 17th. One in Blue Hills Lawn Valley, St. Agnes. A.H.G. 348 LESSER WHITETHROAT 164. Sylvia curruca. June 11th. One singing at Maker, Edgecumbe. S.C.M. June 13th-20th. One singing at Whackar, near Antony. S.C.M. Also heard by D.G.E. on 13th who is familiar with the species in Devon. 354 WILLOW WARBLER Phylloscopus trochilus. May 17th. At Bosvigo. Truro, a bird began song with a double " chiff-chaff'—about half its songs began in this way. At one point it used the phrase on five occasions in a row, and then sang seven normal Willow Warbler refrains. R.D.P. 356 CHIFFCHAFF 129. Phylloscopus collybita. Late Autumn and Winter records: — January-February. A frequent visitor to my garden, Albany Road, Falmouth. I.W.G. January 4th. At Ruan Lanihorne, one. WJJ. At Drift Reservoir, four. J.E.B., A.C.S. January 26th. At Cove, one. J.B.B., S.B. February 10th. One, St. George's Road, Truro. R.D.P. January 18th, February 11th, and February 14th. One, Marazion Marsh. J.E.B., E.G., S.C.M. February 18th. One, Padstow. E.G.R. February 28th. One, Newlyn. MJJ. November 4th. At Trebellan Bridge, Cubert, one. A.H.G. At Pencalenick, one. WJJ.

54 Cornish Notes November 6th. At Newquay, one. C.V.C. November 9th. One, Marazion Marsh, and one 19th, December 11th, 16th and two, December 28th. J.E.B., C.V.C., L.P.W. November 19th. At St. John, one. S.C.M. November 20th. At Saltash, one. E.G. November 27th. At Wiggle near Millbrook, one. R.B., S.C.M. November 28th. At Penzance, one. E.G., S.C.M. December 6th. At Padstow, one. TJ.B. December 11th. One at Hayle Estuary. L.P.W. December 19th. At Looe, one and two December 30th. E.G., S.C.M. December 30th. At Sandplace, one. S.C.M.

357 WOOD WARBLER. Phylloscopus sibilatrix. In view of destruction of this species habitat in East Cornwall all records would be appreciated for the 1966 Report. May 10th. One, Wood. E.G. May 22nd. Two, Cotehele Woods. E.G. 364 GOLDCREST. Regulus regulus. An increase noted near the North Coast near Newquay in late October, and several in gorse and heather near the cliff at Blue Hills Lawn, St. Agnes, October 17th appeared to be moving down the coast. A.H.G. One seen and several heard calling on the cliffs at the Rumps, Polzeath, October 17th were obviously migrating birds. F.M.C. 365 FIRECREST 128. Regulus ignicapillus. March 11th. One, Kennack Sands. J.E.B. April 11th. One, Penlee Park, Penzance. E.M.C. September 29th-30th. One, Towednack Valley. B.P. November 7th. One in gorse and brambles, Hell's Mouth. L.P.W. November 8th. Three at Jupiter Point, River Lynher, loosely associating with a mixed flock of Tits. S.C.M. November 22nd. One, Penlee Park, Penzance. J.E.B. December 12th. One, Morrab Gardens, Penzance, and almost certainly the same bird on the 19th and 25th. M.JJ., B.P. 368 PIED FLYCATCHER 123. Muscicapa hypoleuca. A good Autumn passage noted. September 12th. One, near Rame Head. D.G.E., S.C.M. September 16th. One, Seaton. S.C.M. September 19th One, Trenance Gardens, Newquay. TJ.B., C.V.C. September 19th and 25th. At Marazion, one. N.R.P. September 19th-26th. Up to two at Towednack Valley. B.P.

55 Cornish Notes September 21st. One at Hellesveor, St. Ives, and two at Treveal. J.B.B., S.B., MJJ. September 22nd. One, Ellenglaze, Cubert. J.E.B. October 3rd. One at Gwennap Head. N.R.P. October 6th. Two, Eagles' Nest, Zennor. J.E.B., B.P. 370 RED-BREASTED FLYCATCHER 125. Muscicapa parva. September 28th. One, Marazion Marsh. J.E.B. 376 TREE PIPIT. Anthus trivialis. A considerable autumn movement at Saltash. Between August 16th and September 21st 61 were seen flying west over Saltash. E.G. 379 ROCK/WATER PIPIT 79/81. Anthus spinoletta. Rock Pipits (A.s. petrosus) occasionally seen perching in low trees near the Gannel Estuary. A.H.G. September 27th and October 4th. One, with albino head at Gurnard's Head. Associated quite normally with other Rock Pipits. Water Pipits (A.s. spinoletta) noted:— Marazion Marsh. Two, January 3rd; one, January 18th; one, February 14th; 28th; four March 21st; one, March 29th; two April 1st and 4th. March 28th-April 5th. One to four at Ponsandane wet field. J.E.B., J.B.B., S.B., R.M.C., E.G., M.J J., BP. February 25th and March 13th. Two at Wadebridge, and one on 19th at Trewornan Bridge. S.C.M. At the latter end of year single birds noted at Marazion Marsh on several dates October 23rd to the end of the year, with two on December 11th. J.E.B., R.G.H., L.P.W. At Ponsandane single birds noted November 5th, 12th and 20th. J.E.B., L.P.W. At Hayle Estuary, one November 15th. J.E.B. At River Tamar, one, November 13th. E.G. 380 PIED/WHITE WAGTAIL 90/91. Motacilla alba. May 7th. A nest at Mullion with nine eggs. On May 17th a male and two females feeding the young. N.B.E. Birds of the race M.a. alba (White Wagtail) were recorded as follows:- March 21st. One, Marazion. C.V.C. March 30th. One near Halsetown. S.B. Two, Ponsandane. J.E.B. April 1st. c. 12 at wet fields at Ponsandane. J.B.B., S.B. April 4th. One, The . N.B.E. Single birds at Par Beach Pool on April 6th, 7th, 16th, 19th and 23rd. One at Spit Beach, Par, April 19th. A.H.G., R.M.C April 29th. At Porthcothan, one. D.H. April 29th-30th. One, Marazion Beach. J.E.B.

56 Cornish Notes May 1st. Three near Constantine Bay. C.V.C. May 4th. At Point, Camel Estuary, two. A.H.G. September 2nd. At Downderry five, and ten, September 16th. One at Portwrinkle, September 2nd. S.C.M. September 5th. Six, Hayle Estuary, and two on the 8th. J.E.B., E.G. September 10th. Two, Carlyon Bay and one on 11th. S.E.L. September 15th. One, St. Mawgan Airfield. C.V.C. September 18th. At least 20, Rame Head. D.G.E. October 2nd. Two, Marazion Beach. J.E.B. 381 GREY WAGTAIL 89. Motacilla cinerea. Few breeding records received. June 5th. A pair carrying food to nest, Trekenning, St. Columb Major. T.J.B. 382 YELLOW WAGTAIL/BLUE HEADED WAGTAIL. Motacilla flava. A considerable Autumn Passage noted in Newquay area, August 24th-September 22nd with maximum of 10 Mawgan Porth, September 22nd, South East Cornwall. TJ.B. August 25th, 30 at Landulph Marsh. E.G. Between August 23rd-September 20th, 20 seen flying west, over Saltash. E.G. August 26th-September 2nd. Marked westward movement over Torpoint with maximum of 62, August 30th. D.G.E., S.C.M. August 30th, 52 at Rame Head. August 30th-September 26th, marked westward movement over Whitesand Bay, with maximum of 138 on September 2nd. S.C.M. Blue Headed Wagtails (M.f. flava) noted:— March 31st. One, Marazion Marsh. April 1st. Three at Ponsandane wet field. Two, April 2nd. Two, April 4th. J.E.B., J.B.B., S.B., E.G., R.G.H., M.J.J., R.D.P., L.P.W. June 7th-9th. One male and two females, Marazion Marsh. B.P. July 23rd. A female of pair feeding young (male normal Yellow Wagtail) showed characteristics of the Blue-headed race. J.E.B. September 2nd. At least five at Tregantle during heavy flava movement. S.C.M. September 5th. A male at Marazion Marsh. N.R.P. ASHY-HEADED WAGTAIL A bird showing the characteristics of Ashy-headed Wagtail (m.f. cinereocapilla), in full breeding dress, at Marazion Marsh, June 7th-9th. J.E.B., E.G., R.G.H., L.P.W., B.P., R.D.P. One, showing characteristics of Ashy-headed Wagtail still in breeding dress at Tregonhawke, September 22nd. A pair with the characters of this form bred 3-4 miles away near Plymouth (Devon), the male being present until at least September 4th. The Tregon­ hawke bird may have been the same bird. S.C.M.

57 Cornish Notes 383 WAXWING. Bombycilla garrulus. An invasion took place at the end of November, when birds were seen in many parts of the County. Bodmin, three, November 28th-December 4th. At Penzance, up to ten birds seen in gardens and parks, Novem­ ber 16th-December 12th. One between Marazion and Treveneogue, November 22nd. Falmouth. Three, November 24th; one, December 4th. Camborne. One, December 10th. Padstow. Two, November 15th-19th. K.B., E.M.C., D.D.E., E.G., A.B.G., D.H., J.A.H., R.G.H., I.W.G., L.P.W.

384 GREAT GREY SHRIKE. Lanius excubitor. October 11th. One adult, Ellenglaze, near Cubert. J.E.B. 386 WOODCHAT SHRIKE. Lanius senator. August 28th-29th. A first winter bird at Marazion Marsh. First seen by R.M.C. Trapped and ringed on 29th. J.E.B., R.M.C., E.G., R.G.H., MJJ., N.R.P., B.P., R.D.P., L.P.W. This record has been accepted by the Rare Birds Committee. 388 RED-BACKED SHRIKE 119. Lanius collurio. September 23rd-25th. One first winter plumaged bird trapped and ringed at Marazion Marsh. R.G.H., N.R.P. October 6th-October 13th. At Treveal, one first winter male. , J.E.B., J.B.B., S.B., E.G., MJJ., R.K. B.P., L.P.W.

389 STARLING 14. Sturnus vulgaris. January 29th. A bird rung at Arnhem, Holland, February 5th, 1964, spent the winter at Lanivet. RJ.S. A creamy-white bird seen several times at Ponsandane during the Spring. R.G.H. At this cliff roost a semi-albino bird with white wings and cafe au lait body seen regularly November-December. D.H. An enormous reed bed roost at Marazion Marsh during latter months of the year. On October 11th H.M.Q. estimated at least 10,000 flew in. October 14th-November 28th. One completely white bird at the Roost, Marazion Marsh. E.G., S.C.M., B.P. 394 SISKIN. Carduelis spinus. January 30th-February 21st. A small party (eight on 21st) in St. Erth Woods. J.E.B., N.R.P., L.P.W. February 26th. One, Saltash. E.G. October 31st. A party of 14 flying along coast at Pendeen. N.R.P.

58 Cornish Notes November 24th. A party of eight, Tehidy Pond. J.E.B. December 30th. Four at Pencalenick. WJJ. 395 LINNET 30. Carduelis cannabina. January 4th. A flock of 400 feeding in corn stubbles at Rame. A.F.A.

397 REDPOLL 25. Carduelis flammea. November 22nd. One at Saltash. E.G. 407 CHAFFINCH 40/41. Fringilla coelebs. At least 1,000 probably more at the winter roost at . Small numbers of other finches also present. D.H. October 24th. 350 flew in from sea, Pentire Point, Polzeath. E.G. 408 BRAMBLING 42. Fringilla montifringilla. January 28th. About 25 at Trevillians Gate, . G.B. January-March 17th. Several records from Ince-Saltash-Torpoint area. Largest numbers, 50 at Ince and 50+ at , January 3rd. D.G.E., E.G., S.C.M. February 20th. One male and two females at St. Just-in-Penwith. R.H.B. March 7th. At least two with Chaffinches at Trewolla Farm, Newlyn East. A.H.G. Frequently seen from late September onwards with mixed finch flocks in the Newquay-Padstow-St. Columb Major area. Probably 20+ in the Tregoose Chaffinch roost. D.H. October 10th. A male with Chaffinches at Halsetown. S.B. October 12th. One at Hellesveor, St. Ives. J.B.B., S.B. October 23rd. One, Towednack Valley. B.P. October 24th. One, Pentire Point, Polzeath. E.G. Four, Saltash. J.S.S. November 7th. One, ; one, Halton Quay, River Tamar. E.G. November 9th. One, Looe. E.G. November 14th. One with large flock of Chaffinches on high ground above Redruth. C.V.C. November 14th. One with Chaffinches near Mill. TJ.B. November 16th-December 31st. Up to 20 at Horson, near Tor- point. S.C.M. November 18th. One flying north over Saltash. E.G. November 19th. One near . TJ.B. November 21st. Two in a large mixed finch flock at Trink, near Lelant. J.B.B., S.B. November 20th and 23rd. At least one in a large mixed finch flock near Towednack. J.B.B., S.B., B.P. November 22nd. 12 at Trelay near Antony. S.C.M.

59 Cornish Notes 410 CORN BUNTING 43. Emberiza calandra. Noted from many coastal localities. Largest numbers seen:— 40, Pentire Point, Polzeath. August 8th. E.G. Inland records:— June 13th. Three, St. Breocke Downs. E.G. July 22nd. One singing, Hill, near Canon's Town. D.G.E. July 25th. Several at Bears Downs near St. Eval. A.H.G. October 2nd. One, Drift Reservoir. A.B.G.

415 CIRL BUNTING 49. Emberiza cirlus. In the Torpoint-Antony-Polbathic-Sheviock-Cawsand-Millbrook- St. John area at least 13 pairs and one or two odd birds. S.C.M. March 2nd and 8th. A pair at Combe, Saltash. S.C.M. April 3rd. A male at Saltash. E.G. March 13th. A pair at Egloshayle and a male near , Wadebridge. S.C.M. Possibly the same pair seen feeding fledged young July 25th-27th. J.I. May 8th. A pair at Trevemper, Newquay. C.V.C. May 17th. One, singing, , Porthleven. J.S.G. May 23rd. One singing at St. Erth. R.D.P. June 5th. A male carrying food, Harlyn Bay. J.E.B. July 3rd. One singing, Trevone. J.E.B. A male in song during the summer at Saltash. E.G. August 5th. One singing at Padstow. A.H.G. August 21st-22nd. A pair feeding recently fledged young at Fowey. T.R.J.W. Late August-mid September. One heard at Menabilly. S.E.L. November 5th. One male near Retorrick Mill, Mawgan Porth. TJ.B. November 9th. One, Marazion Marsh. J.E.B. November 28th. One singing at Feock. A.H.G. 421 REED BUNTING. Emberiza schoeniclus. January 23rd. 50, Clifton, River Tamar. E.G.

423 SNOW BUNTING 59. Plectrophenax nivalis. January 25th-26th. One near Stem Cove. TJ.B. September 20th. Flock of c. 10 flying up from stubbles near Cheshire Home, Marazion Marsh. J.E.B. October 8th. Three flying over Marazion Marsh. R.K., N.R.P. November 5th. One flying east over Marazion Marsh. J.E.B. November 9th. One, St. Breocke Downs. F.M.C. November 24th. One at St. Eval. TJ.B.

60 ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF PASSAGE MIGRANTS

Species which, although passage migrants only in Cornwall, breed regularly elsewhere in the British Isles are indicated by the letter (b).

First Recorded On By Last Recorded On By 47 Garganey (b) Par Feb. 27 A.H.G. Marazion Marsh Sept. 20 J.E.B. St. John's Lake Mar. 19 S.C.M. Marazion Marsh Mar. 20 J.E.B.

151 Whimbrel (b) 389 Camel Estuary April 20 A.H.G. Portwrinkle Sept. 28 Marazion April 20 J.E.B. Rame Head April 22 S.C.M. Madron April 23 J.S.S.

159 Common Sandpiper (b) 421 Amble Mar. 31 A.H.G. Looe Oct. 30 S.C.M.

217 Common Tern (b) 469 St. John's Lake Sept. 27 S.C.M. Padstow Oct. 17 E.G.R. Porthkidney Mar. 20 E.W. River Lynher Oct. 20 S.C.M. Mount's Bay Mar. 21 E.G. Newquay Nov. 2 A.H.G. St. Ives Bav Nov. 14 N.R.P.

222 Little Tern (b) Hayle Estuary April 24 L.P.W. Padstow April 26 A.H.G. Padstow Sept. 18 A.H.G.

223 Sandwich Tern (b) 467 Hayle Estuary Mar. 11 R.G.H. Newquay Sept. 19 A.H.G. Godrevy Oct. 9 L.P.W. Mount's Bay Mar. 21 E.G., L.P.W. Cawsand Bay Mar. 25 S.C.M. Falmouth Mar. 26 E.W. St. John's Lake Oct. 15 S.C.M.

DEPARTURE AND ARRIVAL OF WINTER VISITORS

Species which, although winter visitors to Cornwall, breed elsewhere in the British Isles are indicated by the letter (b).

Last Seen On By First Seen On By 2 Great Northern Diver 376 Oct. 30 S.C.M. Newquay Mar. 28 A.H.G. Newquay Nov. 1 A.H.G. Rame Head April 3 S.C.M. Godrevy Nov. 7 L.P.W. St. Ives May 13 J.E.B. Falmouth Bay May 14 E.W.

50 Wigeon (b) River Lynher Aug. 29 S.C.M. Camel Estuary May 8 A.H.G. Hayle Estuary Sept. 2 J.E.B Hayle Estuary April 25 L.P.W. Dozmary Pool Sept. 14 A.H.G.

52 Pintail (b) Hayle Estuary Oct. N.R.P. St. John's Lake Mar. 20 S.C.M. Camel Estuary Nov. A.H.G.

61 On Last Seen On By Last Seen By 60 Goldeneye 332 Melancoose Reservoir Oct. 31 A.H.G. River Lynher Mar. 14 S.C.M. St. John's Lake Nov. 10 S.C.M.

64 Common Scoter (b) Newquay Mar. 28 A.H.G. Newquay July 25 A.H.G.

139 Grey Plover 444 Camel Estuary May A.H.G. Hayle Estuary July 25 M.J.J. Hayle Estuary May M.J.J. River Lynher Aug. 14 E.G. 140 Golden Plover (b) 440/1 April 28 A.F.A. Hayle Estuary Sept. 5 E.G. Predannack May 8 N.B.E. Dozmary Sept. 22 A.H.G. St. Merryn Sept. 28 D.H. 143 Turnstone 402 Falmouth July 31 E.W. 154 Black-tailed God wit (b) Camel Estuary May 8 A.H.G. River Lynher July 8 S.C.M. Camel Estuary Aug. 8 A.H.G. 155 Bar-tailed God wit 386 Camel Estuary May 8 A.H.G. Hayle Estuary July 26 L.P.W. Hayle Estuary May 8 L.P.W. Torpoint Aug. 27 S.C.M. St. John's Lake June 12 S.C.M. 161 Redshank (b) St. John's Lak April 20 S.C.M. Hayle Estuary June 9 J.E.B. Hayle Estuary May 19 J.E.B. River Lynher June 20 S.C.M. June 3 J.E.B.

165 Greenshank (b) Camel Estuary May 5 A.H.G. River Lynher July 5 S.C.M. Gannel Estuary May 14 C.V.C. Hayle Estuary July 15 J.E.B. Hayle Estuary May 19 J.E.B. Camel Estuary Aug. 4 A.H.G. Ruan Lanihorne May 21 R.D.P. 169 Knot St. John's Lake April 6 S.C.M. Hayle Estuary July 25 M.J.J. Camel Estuary April 5 A.H.G. St. John's Lake July 31 S.C.M. Hayle Estuary May 9 L.P.W. Gannel Estuary May 2 T.J.B. Marazion Marsh May 15 J.E.B.

170 Purple Sandpiper 415 St. Ives Sept. 12 B.K. Newquay Sept. 17 T.J.B. HanDafore, Looe Oct. 30 S.C.M. Penzance Oct. 29 R.D.P. 181 Sanderling St. John's Lake June 6 S.C.M. Padstow Aug. 4 A.H.G. 302 Fieldfare 173 Newquay Mar. 14 A.H.(5r. Treveal Oct. 9 L.P.W. Sheviock Mar. 14 S.C.M/, Holywell Oct. 16 A.H.G. Camelford Mar. 28 E.G.? Saltash Oct. 16 E.G. St. Breward April 3 W.E.A. St. Breward Oct. 20 W.E.A. Torpoint Nov. 16 S.C.M.

62 Last Seen On By Last Seen On By 304 Redwing 178 Newquay Mar. 12 T.J.B. Porthleven Oct. 5 J.S.G. Newlyn East Mar. 13 A.H.G. Rame Oct. 9 S.C.M. St. Breward Mar. 15 W.E.A. Treveal Oct. 9 L.P.W. Torpoint Mar. 17 S.C.M. Lelant Oct. 10 M.J.J. Predannack Mar. 21 N.B.E. Saltash Oct. 12 E.G. Drift Reservoir Oct. 16 A.B.G. St. Breward Oct. 19 W.E.A. Truro Oct. 20 R.D.P. Newlyn East Oct. 23 A.H.G.

321 Black Redstart (b) 202 Rame April 4 S.C.M. Portwrinkle Oct. S.C.M. Newquay Nov. A.H.G.

408 B-ambling Newlyn East Mar. A.H.G. Halsetown Oct. S.B. Torpoint Mar. S.C.M. Antony Nov. S.C.M.

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF SUMMER VISITORS

First Recorded On By Last Recorded On By 237 Cuckoo 240 Marazion Marsh Mar. 31 R.G.H. St. Breward Aug. 30 W.E.A. Carthew April 22 W.J.J. (St. Austell) Madron April 25 J.S.S. Saltash May 1 E.G. St. Breward May 3 W.E.A. Amble May 5 A.H.G.

255 Swift 225 Marazion Marsh May 1 R.G.H. St. Breward Aug. 3 W.E.A. Cotehele May 1 E.G. St. Column Newlyn East May 2 A.H.G. Major Aug. 12 D.H. St. Breward May 3 W.E.A. Newlyn East Aug. 13 A.H.G. Lanivet May 4 W.J.J. Falmouth Aug. 13 E.W. Crowan Aug. 14 J.E.B. Par Aug. 21 W.J.J. Saltash Aug. 24 E.G. Mawgan Porth Sept. 22 T.J.B. Lower Tregantle Oct. 5 S.C.M.

274 Swallow 220 Marazion Marsh Mar. 19 J.S.S. St. Breward Oct. 12 W.E.A. Par Mar. 23 A.H.G. St. Minver Oct. 12 E.G.R. Melancoose Mar. 28 D.H. Melancoose Oct. 17 D.H. Chysauster Mar. 28 N.R.P. Crantock Oct. 24 A.H.G. Bedruthan Mar. 28 T.J.B., Falmouth Nov. 4 I.W.G. C.V.C. Newquay Nov. 6 C.V.C. Treveal Mar. 30 J.B.B., SB. Mullion Nov. U N.B.E. Falmouth April 3 N.B.E. Par Nov. 13 A.H.G. Rame April 4 S.C.M. St. Erth Nov. 20 J.B.B., S.B. April 4 W.E.A. Ponsandane Dec. 5 R.G.H. St. Minver April 15 E.G.R. Saltash Dec. 15 E.G. St. Breward April 17 W.E.A.

63 Last Recorded On By First Recorded On By 276 House Martin 222 Trevose Head Mar. 28 E.G. Bodmin Oct. 9 A.H.G. Halsetown Mar. 29 J.B.B., S.B. St. Minver Oct. 12 E.G.R. Par April 1 A.H.G. St. Mawes Oct. 23 D.H. Helston April 11 E.G. St. Breward Nov. 5 W.E.A. Penzance Nov. 9 E.M.C. Saltash Nov. 10 E.G. Mullion Nov. 12 N.B.E. Melancoose Nov. 13 T.J.B. Porthleven Nov. 14 J.S.G. Nov. 22 J.S.S. Falmouth Nov. 22 E.W. Torpoint Nov. 23 S.C.M. Marazion Marsh Dec. 6 J.E.B. 277 Sand Martin 223 Marazion Marsh Mar. 18 J.E.B. Dozmary Sept. 1 A.H.G. Par Mar. 23 A.H.G. Downderry Sept. 2 S.C.M. Swanpool Mar. 26 E.W. Marazion Marsh Sept. 20 J.E.B. Melancoose Nov. 13 T.J.B., Reservoir C.V.C. 1 Wheatear 186 Watergate Bay Mar. 12 T.J.B. St. Breward Aug. 30 W.E.A. Godrevy Mar. 20 E.G., Polzeath Oct. 6 E.G.R. L.P.W. Hayle Estuary Oct. 8 J.B.B., S.B. St. John's Lake Mar. 20 S.C.M. Torpoint Oct. 15 S.C.M. Newquay Mar. 21 A.H.G. St. Mawgan Oct. 16 C.V.C. Porthcothan Mar. 21 E.W. Nine Maidens, St. Breward Mar. 26 W.E.A. nr. St. Columb Oct. 17 S.D.G. Marazion Oct. 21 J.E.B. Porth Joke Oct. 24 A.H.G. Polzeath Oct. 24 E.G. Godrevy Oct. 24 L.P.W. Bedruthan Oct. 26 T.J.B. Tregantle, Whitsand Bay Nov. 6 K.P. 327 Grasshopper Warbler Trevone April 30 D.H. Marazion Marsh Aug. E.G. Consols April 30 J.B.B. S.B. Rame Head Sept. D.G.E., Reservoir S.C.M. Crowan May 1 J.E.B. Copperhouse, Landulph May 1 E.G. Hayle Sept. 14 R.B. Trevarrian May 4 T.J.B., C.V.C. 333 Reed Warbler 149 Marazion Marsh April 29 J.E.B. Gwithian Sept. 14 R.B. Halton Quay May 10 E.G. Marazion Marsh Oct. 7 N.R.P. Swanpool May 18 E.I.J.

337 Sedge Warbler 153 Par April 13 W.J.J. Dozmary Sept. 6 A.H.G. Marazion Marsh April 14 J.E.B. Gwithian Sept. 14 R.B. Padstow April 29 D.H. Antony Sept. 18 K.P. Saltash April 30 E.G. Rame Head Sept. 22 S.C.M. Swanpool May 8 E.W. Drift Reservoir Sept. 25 A.B.G. Porth Joke Sept. 26 A.H.G. St. Erth Sept. 29 J.S.S. Marazion Marsh Oct. 17 E.G., L.P.W. 343 Blackcap 162 April 4 R.D.P. Freathy Oct. 9 S.C.M. Seaton Valley April 15 S.C.M. Treveal Oct. 13 J.B.B. Porthleven April 20 R.G.H. Saltash April 22 E.G. St. Mawgan-in- Pydar April 30 D.H.

64 Last Recorded On By First Recorded ( By 346 Garden Warbler 161 Saltash May 2 E.G. St. Columb Sept. 22 D.H. St. Just-in - Treveal Oct. 10 E.G. Penwith May 11 R.H.B. Rame Head Oct. 16 S.C.M. St. Agnes Oct. 17 A.H.G. 7 Whitethroat 163 Bodmin April 30 W.E.A. Tregantle Sept. 26 S.C.M. Sheviock April 10 S.C.M. Porth Joke Sept. 26 A.H.G. Mullion April 30 N.B.E. Park Head Oct. 2 C.V.C. Pendewer Cove May 1 W.J.J. Treveal Oct. 10 E.G. Saltash May 2 E.G. Tintagel May 2 R.D.P. Swanpool May 4 E.W. Crowan May 5 J.E.B. Lelant May 8 M.J.M. St. Breward May 11 W.E.A. 354 Willow Warbler 132 Hayle Estuary Mar. 21 L.P.W. Rame Head Aug. 30 S.C.M. Wadebridge Mar. 27 J.B B., S.B. Marazion Marsh Oct. 17 E.G. Madron Mar. 28 J.S.S. (singing) St. Erth April 3 BP. Tregonhawke April 3 S.C.M. Marazion Marsh April 4 E.G. Polgooth April 4 R.D.P. Near Bodmin April 6 W.E.A. April 8 J.E.B. Seaton Valley April 10 E.G. Newlyn East April 16 A.H.G. Goss Moor April 16 C.V.C. Carthew April 15 W.J.J.

356 Chiffchaff 129 Hayle Estuary Mar. 21 C.V.C Madron Mar. 27 J.S.S Polzeath Mar. 27 F.M.C Sladesbridge Mar. 27 A.H.G Melancoose Mar. 27 J.E.B Swanpool Mar. 27 E.W Bodmin Mar. 27 J.B.B.. S.B Antonv Mar. 28 S.C.M Sheviock Rame tf

Cawsand f, , t Millbrook it , St. John t ,, Carthew MarM . 28 W.J.J Torpoint April 1 S.C.M Poldhu Cove Mar. 31 N.B.E St. Breward April 1 W.E.A

366 Spotted Flycatcher 121 Newquay May 13 C.V.C Millbrook Sept. 25 S.C.M. Cotehele May 13 E.G St. Columb Sept. 27 D.H. Newlyn East May 15 A.H.G Constantine Bay Oct. 5 T.J.B. Trevethoe May 16 BP Zennor Oct. 6 B.P. Torpoint May 21 S.C.M Nanstallon May 19 F.M.C 6 Tree Pipit 75 Arrallas April 25 B.P Saltash Sept. 21 E.G. Saltash May 2 E.G Rame Head Sept. 22 S.C.M. Torpoint May 21 S.C.M 382 Yellow Wagtail Trewornan Sept. 18 C.V.C. Marazion Marsh Mar. 29 B.M.C. Marazion Marsh Sept. 19 A.H.G. Saltash Sept. 20 E.G. Freathy Sept. 26 S.C.M. Madron Oct. 8 J.S.S. CORNISH SEAS

All records refer to birds seen on the sea crossing from Penzance to the Isles of Stilly.

1 BLACK-THROATED DIVER. Gavia arctkus. July 22nd. One in breeding plumage. D.G.E. 4 RED-THROATED DIVER. Gavia stellata. September 18th. Two flying west near Land's End. E.G. 12 LEACH'S PETREL. Oceanodroma leucorhoa. September 17th. Seven. B.K. September 18th. Thirty near The Wolf. E.G., S.C.M. 14 STORM PETREL. Hydrobates pelagicus. August 21st. One between Gwennap Head and Mousehole. E.A.M. September 17th. c. 200 on crossing. R.B. September 18th. One between The Wolf and the Scillies. S.C.M. September 25th. One. E.G. 16 MANX SHEARWATER. Procellaria puffinus. Records refer to subspecies ' mauretanicus ' (Baleani Shearwater). September 4th. Two. O. September 17th. Two. B.K. 19 GREAT SHEARWATER. Procellaria gravis. Recorded on many crossings August 21st-October 10th. O. Largest numbers recorded:— August 21st. 123+ . E.A.M. August 28th and September 2nd. Up to 40 between Lands End and the Scillies. D.Ht September 10th, 125+; September 11th, 85 + ; September 16th. three; September 18th, c. 170 plus another 100 large Shearwaters too far away for specific identification. R.B., E.G., S.C.M., O. September 20th. Between the Wolf and the Scillies, seven large Shearwaters, three of which were definitely identified as Great Shearwaters. N.R.W. 20 CORY'S SHEARWATER. Procellaria diomedea. August 21st. 14 recorded on three separate crossings. O. September 4th. Four. O. September 16th and 17th. One. R.B. September 18th. 12 near the Wolf. E.G. 21 SOOTY SHEARWATER. Procellaria grisea. One or two noted on several crossings August 21st-October 8th. O. September 2nd. Two between Lands End and the Scillies. D.Ht. September 17th. Nine. B.K. September 18th. One, near Lands End. E.G. September 20th. One. B.K.

66 September 25th. One, near the Scillies. E.G. October 8th. One, near the Wolf. E.G. 27 GANNET. Sula bassana. September 10th. At least 2,500 in the Wolf Rock area. O. 64 COMMON SCOTER. Melanitta nigra. Small numbers of up to five noted, June 1st and 5th, August 21st and on four days in September. O. September 20th. Four males flying east. B.K. September 24th. Six males near the Scillies. E.G. 193 ARCTIC SKUA. Stercorarius parasiticus. Recorded on several occasions August 28th-October 2nd. Largest numbers, eight, September 10th and six, September 11th. D.Ht, B.K., O. 194 GREAT SKUA. Stercorarius skua. April 10th. One. O. July 15th. One. P.F.B. On many crossings August 21st-October 23rd, one to five. E.G., D.Ht., B.K., S.C.M., O. 195 POMARINE SKUA. Stercorarius pomarinus. September 2nd. Two. D.Ht September 18th. One near the Wolf. E.G., S.C.M. 205 MEDITERRANEAN GULL. Lams melanocephalus. From R.M.V. . July 22nd. One, probably a second summer bird. D.G.E. 207 LITTLE GULL. Larus minutus. July 22nd Five. D.G.E. 209 SABINE'S GULL Xerna sabini. September 4th and 14th. One. O. 217/218 COMMON /ARCTIC TERN. Sterna ssp. September 18th. 40-50 between Lands End and the Scillies. E.G., S.C.M. 230 PUFFIN. Fratercula arctica. April 16th. Two near the Wolf, and five April 19th. E.G. September 18th. Seven off Porthcurno. S.C.M.

RINGING RECOVERIES MANX SHEARWATER An adult ringed at Annet, Isles of Scilly, April 18th 1958 was found dead at same locality June 27th 1965. P.Z.M. An adult ringed at Annet, August 16th 1960 was found dead at same locality. June 27th 1965. P.Z.M.

67 GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL A nestling ringed at Annet, June 7th 1965 was found dead at same locality June 27th. P.Z.M.

STARLING A juvenile ringed at Wargem (West Flanders), Belgium, August 9th 1964 was caught and later released at , Isles of Scilly. January 31st 1965. per H.M.Q.

68 ISLES OF SCILLY RECORDS Edited by Miss H. M. Quick The most interesting events of the year were the breeding, for the first time in Scilly, of the Whitethroat, on St. Mary's and Tresco, and the Lesser Whitethroat on Tresco. The breeding of the Willow Warbler on St. Mary's is the first officially published record of such an event, although the bird has been reputed to do so occasionally in the past. First records for the Islands are Rough-legged Buzzard, Kentish Plover, Spotted Sandpiper, Baird's Sandpiper, Bonelli's Warbler, and Twite. Other unusual visitors were Purple Heron, Night Heron, American Stint, Bonaparte's Stint, Gull-billed Tern, Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Rustic and Little Buntings. Two surveys of Tresco made at different times will be useful for future comparison. Records under the signature 'O' are those which have been forwarded by St. Agnes Bird Observatory, and include those reported to them by visitors to other islands in Scilly as well as those from St. Agnes itself. More than 100 observers have contributed to the Observatory records in 1965, and except for certa-in rarity records from other islands, the names of the observers are not usually included here. However, appropriate acknowledgement (and a full list of contributors) will be made in the next St. Agnes Bird Observatory Report, to be published early next year. All records of unusual birds noted here under 'O' have been approved by the Observatory, those marked 'O' will be more fully documented in the Observatory Report for 1965-66.

LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS R.M.C. R. M. Curber A.J.D. Miss A. J. Dunn, non-member E.F. E. Fry, non-member S.D.G. S. D. Gunn K.H. K. Hawkins F.H.D.H. F. H. D. Hicks P.A.D.H. P. A. D. Hollom D.H. D. Hunt D.A.I. D. A. Irwin, non-member B.K. B. King R.F.L. R. Frost Lee, non-member P.Z.M. P. Z. MacKenzie S.C.M. S. C. Madge, non-member O. St. Agnes Bird Observatory H.M.Q. Miss H. M. Quick J.M.R. Mrs. J. M. Rees, non-member J.C.R. J. C. Rolls, non-member J.S.S. Miss J. Spenlove-Spenlove R.S. R. Symons B.T. Mrs. B. Tetmas, non-member F.W. F. Wardle, non-member J.W. Mrs. J. Williams, non-member

69 Scilly Isles 1 BLACK-THROATED DIVER 378. Colymbus arcticus. St. Mary's. One seen by C. S. Waller on November 10th and 11th.

2 GREAT NORTHERN DIVER 376. Colymbus immer. St. Mary's. Single birds seen in January, March, May and December. DM. St. Mary's Seen around St. Mary's harbour in November and December. R-S. St. Agnes. Single birds on April 17th and October 23rd. O. 3 WHITE-BILLED DIVER 377. Colymbus adamsii. St. Agnes. February 11th, I saw a Diver in Periglas Bay, which looked like a Great Northern Diver, but had a strikingly white bill. The light was behind me, and the visibility excellent, and it could be clearly seen that the upper mandible was horizontal, while the lower sloped up to it. This was agreed by F.H.D.H., who also watched the bird for long periods. On February 19th another bird was seen, with a bill much less white but of the same shape. On 21st we had had a good look at the two birds together. They seemed always to carry the tail cocked, and they were very shy and wary. After we had had one good look at reasonably close quarters their next appearance would be well out to sea, heading to Annet H.M.Q., F.H.D.H. This record has been rejected by the Rare Birds Committee on the grounds that "it is difficult, almost impossible to be certain of a White-billed Diver in the field. Even the shape and size of the bill and its colour are not considered decisive factors" As both the Handbook and the Field Guide give the shape of the bill as the diagnostic factor it is thought that Members might be interested to know the above ruling.—Ed. 4 RED-THROATED DIVER 379. Colymbus stellatus. St. Mary's. October 17th, one off Borough beach. D.H. 6 RED-NECKED GREBE 371. Podiceps grisegena. St. Mary's. January 23rd, one in winter plumage. B.K. This is the second record for Scilly. 9 LITTLE GREBE 375. Podiceps ruficollis. Tresco. March 27th and November 10th, single birds. B.K., O. Tresco. October 31st to November 3rd, one on the Pools. D.H. Tresco. September 13th, one. R.F.L., J.C.R. 16 MANX SHEARWATER 356. Procellaria puffinus. Tresco. September 18th, During Gale force N.W. winds, a watch was kept from the North cliffs. The total for the day was 216, most of which were moving in a S.W. direction. B.K. 16 BALEARIC SHEARWATER 356. Procellaria puffinus mauretaincus. Tresco. September 18th. during gale force N.W. winds six, moving S.W. in the morning, and four in the afternoon. B.K.

St. Agnes. August 24th, three off shore. O. 70 Scilly Isles 19 GREAT SHEARWATER 360. Procellaria gravis. Tresco. September 18th, Three single large Shearwaters seen sufficiently near the coast to recognise the pronounced capped appearance and clean white V. mark on upper tail coverts. There was a Gale force N.W. wind at the time. B.K. St. Agnes. The only definite identifications were five on September 17th, and one on October 4th. Other large Shearwaters, either this species or diomedea were seen between August 24th and October 4th — largest number on September 17th, when 66 were all probably gravis. O. 20 CORY'S SHEARWATER 362. Procellaria diomedea borealis. St. Agnes. Recorded off-shore on four days between August 22nd and 29th, most, seven on 22nd and twelve on 29th. O. 21 SOOTY SHEARWATER 363. Procellaria grisea. St. Agnes. One off-shore on April 18th — Recorded on five days between August 22nd and 29th; on September 17th twenty-four off­ shore, and one on October 3rd. O. 26 FULMAR PETREL 368. Fulmar us glacialis. At least four pairs bred on Castle Bryher and three pairs on Hanjague. R.S, 28 CORMORANT 346. Phalocrocorax carbo. The largest colony in Scilly is on Mincarlo —on February 28th one nest had four eggs, and many nests were completed. There were six nests on Guthers, the first time I have noted breeding there. R.S. 31 PURPLE HERON 290. Ardea purpurea St. Mary's. On May 3rd at 18.30 two birds, (an adult male and a female or second summer male) came in from the South and alighted near the pond at Porthellick — Twice disturbed by human activities they flew and settled in pines. After a third disturbance they kept wheeling until they reached a great height, "quarking" all the time, and were not seen again. R.S.

36 NIGHT HERON 295. Nycticorax nycticorax. Tresco. From March 26th to April 1st, an adult bird was in the Abbey Garden. It was first seen in flight close over the pool. Early next morning it was found skulking from a strong wind on a grassy tump close to the water's edge. Subsequently observed over a long period either resting or taking edible matter from stagnant water. On 28th in brilliant sunshine it alighted at the edge of the Goldfish pond, but seeing us retreated to a nearby magnolia. F. Naylor (head gardener) told us it took about half the fish in the pond. B.K., F.W., D.H., R.M.C., K.H. (This record has been accepted by the Rare Birds Committee). 47 GARGANEY 322. Anas querquedula. Tresco. A male seen on May 25th and 28th. O.

71 Scilly Isles 49 GADWALL 318. Anas strepera. St. Mary's. April 10th, duck and drake on Porthellick Pool. R.S. September 19th, one on Porthellick pool. S.C.M. Tresco, highest seasonal counts were 63 on January 23rd, and 50 on March 28th, 31 adults on June 7th, 35+ on August 26th, and 47 on both September 20th and October 13th. B.K., O.

52 PINTAIL 325. Anas acuta. Tresco. A drake on June 2, seen by A. and T. R. Mitchell. O. St. Agnes. One on the Pool on November 7th. O.

53 SHOVELER 326. Spatula clypeata. St. Mary's. May 27th, one male. P.A.D.H. Tresco. Up to twenty, January 23rd to 26th; nine cm March 27th; a pair on May 28th; two on August 26th; up to five October 6th to 17th; eleven on November 10th. O., B.K. St. Agnes. Two on November 7th. O.

55 SCAUP 331. Aythya marila. Tresco. May 19th, a female on Great Pool. J.M.R.

56 TUFTED DUCK 330. Aythya fuligula. St. Mary's. November 16th and March 6th and 7th, a duck and drake in Porthellick Pool. On March 12th one duck. R.S. May 27th, a pair. P.A.D.H. Tresco. Two on January 23rd and three on 26th. One on May 25th. B.K., O. St. Agnes. One on October 10th, six on October 17th, and one from November 2nd to 7th. O.

57 POCHARD 328. Aythya ferina. St. Mary's. November 6th, two drakes on Porthellick Pool. R.S. Tresco. Recorded from beginning of year until at least March 28th, most, sixty on January 26th, and again from October 11th onwards, most, on November 10th, fifty eight. O., B.K., P.Z.M.

60 GOLDENEYE 332. Bucephela clangula. St. Mary's. March 7th, three drakes and one duck, and on November 10th, one, on Porthellick Pool. R.S. Tresco. One on November 10th. O.

61 LONG-TAILED DUCK 334. Clangula hyemails. Tresco. One near the flats during the week before January 23rd. One seen flying in a W. direction on March 26th. B.K.

72 Scilly Isles 64 COMMON SCOTER 339. Melanitta nigra. St. Mary's. November 13th, a drake on St. Mary's Pool. R.S. Eight on November 29th. O. St. Agnes. One on August 22nd. O.

69 RED-BREASTED MERGANSER 343. Mergus senator. Tresco. November 16th. One off . D.H. 69/70 MERGUS SP. 342/343. Mergus Sp. St. Agnes. September 13th, one, either Goosander or Red-breasted Merganser, probably the latter, flying off-shore. O.

73 SHELD-DUCK 315. Tadorna tadorna. Tresco. January 23rd, two around the pools March 27th, three pairs on Abbey Pool. B.K. Little Arthur. March 28th, one pair. R.S. Sampson. March 21st, seven pairs. R.S. Mid-May, two pairs with young. J.M.R., P.Z.M. In July an adult seen chasing (for at least five minutes) a Lesser Black-Backed Gull out at sea in the middle of St. Mary's Sound. The Gull seemed unable to get away. (Had it pinched a baby Sheld Duck?) P.Z.M.

92 ROUGH-LEGGED BUZZARD 268. Buteo lagopus. St. Mary's. First identified by C.S. Waller on November 18th, also seen on 19th and 20th by R.S., P.Z.M., O*. Tresco. One seen on 13th. D.H. (the same as above.-Eds.). This is the first record for Scilly.

93 SPARROW HAWK 277. Accipiter nisus. St. Mary's. One on October 16th. O. Tresco. January 6th. One seen in pursuit of a small bird. April 27th. One flying out to sea in a northerly direction. D.H. St. Agnes. Singly, September 25th, 28th and October 1st. O.

99 MARSH HARRIER 271. Circus aeruginosus. Tresco. October 10th. A juvenile female. D.H. 100 HEN HARRIER 273. Circus cyaneus. St. Agnes. A "ringtail" on the somewhat unusual date of May 1st. It was confidentally identified as if these species and not Montagu's Harrier. C. pygargus. O*.

73 Scilly Isles 100/102 HARRIER Sp ? 272/273. Circus sp. Tresco. January 24th and 27th, a "ringtail" seen. D.H., B.K. Bryher. April 6th. A "ringtail". S.D.G. 104 HOBBY 261. Falco subbuteo. Tresco. October 5th and 7th. One D.H. St. Agnes. One on October 7th and 9th. O.

105 PEREGRINE FALCON 259. Falco peregrinus. St. Mary's. One seen on several occasions in January and one on November 12th. R.S. Tresco. January 26th. One seen by F. Wardle. O. July 23rd. One stopped to investigate a toy aeroplane and was mobbed by Terns. D.H. St. Agnes. Single birds on September 13th and 26th and October 7th. O. 106 GYR FALCON 256. Falco rusticolus. Tresco. January 5th. One was mobbed by a Kestrel. (This was the last appearance of the bird recorded in late 1964). D.H. 107 MERLIN 262. Falco columbarius. St. Mary's. One often seen in January and February, also in September, October, November and December. R.S., P.Z.M. Tresco. Seen singly on many occasions in winter—last date February 21st. Seen again from August 23rd. D.H. Recorded between January and March (last on 28th) on Tresco and St. Agnes, and from September 28th onwards on Tresco, St. Agnes, and St. Mary's. O., B.K. 117 QUAIL 520. Coturnix coturnix. St. Mary's. May and June, single birds seen and heard. D.H. May 27th, one calling near Telegraph P.A.D.H. Another, (or the same) heard by P. J. Grant, near Normandy on June 9th and 10th. O. Bryher. June 4th, heard calling D.H., H.M.Q. St. Martins. June 7th, heard calling. D.H. 125 CORNCRAKE 504. Crex crex. St. Agnes. Single birds on June 12th, September 9th, 24, 26th and 27th, October 20th, 25th, 26th. O.

136 KENTISH PLOVER 439. Charadrius alexandrinus. St. Mary's. October 10th male seen by D. I. M. Wallace at the airport. O*. St. Agnes. March 29th. Among the crowd of waders on the beach, one Ringed Plover was noticed of smaller size than the rest, with dark green legs, and an incomplete breast band, sharply finished

74 Scilly Isles off. There was no black on the head except a small line through the eye. It remained till April 10th. F.H.D.H., H.M.Q., AJ.D. (Fuller details of these birds, the first positively identified in Scilly, will be given in the St. Agnes Bird Observatory Report 1965-66.) 140 GOLDEN PLOVER 440. Charadrius apricarius. St. Agnes. One on the unusual date of June 26th. Also recorded in Scilly as usual in spring (till March 24th), and from August 31st, for the winter. O. 147 JACK SNIPE 398. Lymnocryptes minimus. Tresco, one on October 6th. O. St. Agnes. Two on October 2nd. one on 7th, regularly October 10th to November 8th, up to four. O. 151 WHIMBREL 389. Numenius phaeopus. Tresco. November 15—27th, An unusually late bird frequented the grounds of the Island Hotel, feeding mainly on lawns and flower beds. D.H. 154 BLACK-TAILED GODWIT 387. Limosa limosa. St. Mary's. February 2nd, one; February 12, two; on the . P.Z.M, One on August 24 and four on the 31st. O. Tresco. Singly on March 29th. May 23rd and 25th, and October 13th. Twenty on August 26th. O., B.K. September 15th, one. R.F.L., J.C.R. St. Agnes. One on August 18th, nineteen on 20th and seven on September 2nd. O. Samson flats, one on October 17th. R.S. 156 GREEN SANDPIPER 424. Tringa ocrophus. St. Mary's. September 12th, one. R.S. Tresco. March 29th, two. B.K. September 20th, 26th, 29th, single birds. D.H., B.K. St. Agnes. August 13th-15th, one; two on 22nd, one 24th. Singly in September on six days between 17th and 29th. O. 157 WOOD SANDPIPER 423. Tringa glareola. Tresco. September 5th, to 18th, one or two. D.H. Two trapped and ringed on September 13th. On September 16th, three. R.F.L., J.C.R. 160 SPOTTED SANDPIPER 422. Tringa macularia. St. Agnes. One on September 23rd was trapped next day and remained on the Island until October 28th. The first record for Scilly. D. D. Harber, D.H., O*. H.M.Q., J.S-S. 162 SPOTTED REDSHANK 431. Tringa erythropus. St. Agnes. Singly, September 6th-8th, 12th, and 22nd. O. 75 Scilly Isles 171 LITTLE STINT 407. Calidris mlnuta. Tresco. August 24th, 26th, 27th, two; September 15-23rd, one O., D.H. September 16th, one trapped and ringed R.F.L., J.C.R. St. Agnes. One to two on September 12th, 27th, 28th, and from October 10th-15th. O. 172 AMERICAN STINT 408. Calidris minutilla. (Least Sandpiper). Tresco. On 24th August, a bird was first seen in company with 2 Dunlin (Calidris alpina) and 2 Little Stint (C. minuta) feeding at the S.E. end of Tresco Great Pool, where there is a muddy shoreline. It was observed, in good evening sunlight between 7.15 and 7.45 p.m. B.S.T. at very close range, sometimes as close as 6-8 ft. It was very tame, and although repeatedly flushed, always returned to the same piece of shore. In size it was noticeably smaller than the stints, though the difference in size was not as marked as between Stint and Dunlin. Its general colouring was a greyish brown, as opposed to the more rufous Stints and nearer to that of the Dunlin. There was no trace of the characteristic pale *V marking on the mantle which was pronounced in both Stints, and this uniformity was carried up to the head and neck which were similarly streaked greyish brown, as also were the throat, upper breast and flanks. Belly and undertail-coverts were whitish. The bill was black, short, and typically stint-like. The legs appeared a dark olive green. When at very short range, I scrutinized the bird's feet for any sign of partial webbing between the toes, but none was apparent. When flushed, the bird uttered a sharp 'Jeez' sometimes twice repeated, rather reminiscent of a feeble Dunlin. In flight it was not easy to discern much detail, as the bird invariably flew off towards the sun, which at that time was low in the West; but it appeared similar to the Stints i.e. a faint wing bar and white outer tail coverts. The next day, August 25th, I saw the bird again between 2.15 and 3.00 p.m. in strong sunlight on the sandy shore of the nearby Tresco Abbey Pool, in company with numerous other small waders, though on this occasion it did not seem to be associating with any group. I was able to confirm all the previous day's observations, though in the stronger light the legs did not appear as dark as in the evening, and would be better described as just olive green. It was not as tame as before, and as there were a number of people and tractors moving nearby, it flew to the far side of the pool and was not seen again. Several subsequent attempts to find it, both by myself and observers from St. Agnes Observatory drew blank. Having consulted several books, chiefly Hollom's Popular Hand­ book of Rarer British Birds, Peterson's Field Guide to Eastern Birds, Howard Saunder's Birds of Devon and Thorburn's British Birds, I conclude that it could only have been a Least Sandpiper (C. minutilla). The second for Scilly and fourth for Cornwall. It should be noted that the preceding few days had been very unsettled with N.W. winds often reaching gale force. D.H.

76 Scilly Isles 174 BAIRDS' SANDPIPER 413. Calidris bairdie. St. Agnes. September 25th. one on Wingletang Downs. The first record for Scilly. O*. 175 BONAPARTE'S SANDPIPER 414 Calidris fuscicolis. (White rumped) Tresco. On September 6th, a small sandpiper with a white rump, in company with a Dunlin (Calidris alpina) was flushed from the S.E. shore of Tresco Great Pool; its call, a shrill 'cheep cheep cheep' was unfamiliar, and obviously not that of a Curlew Sandpiper (C. testacea). It flew in the direction of Tresco Abbey Pool, from where it was flushed again, this time without calling. It flew out towards the shore, and was not seen again that day. On September 11th, what was presumably the same bird was seen on the Abbey Pool at close range, and the following description was taken: Size, slightly smaller and slenderer than a Dunlin. In colour it was a greyish bird, but the mantle and scapulars showed traces of darker and warmer brown mottling. The head and neck were greyish with a pale eye-stripe, the grey extending down to the upper breast. The remaining underparts were white. The bill was black and medium short with a slight decurvature at the tip. The legs appeared black, and in proportion slightly shorter than a Dunlin's. In flight the bird showed a prominent half-moon of white on the rump, and a faint pale wing bar. The call, a thin 'cheep cheep' uttered several times when flushed. The bird was clearly a white-rumped Sandpiper (Calidris fuscicollis). On 12th September, it was seen by J. C. Rolls, R. F. Lee, and a party from St. Agnes Observatory and on subsequent dates by many other observers. The bird stayed on Tresco for over three weeks though latterly deserting the Pool for the beach, where it was last seen by me on 28th September. D.H. On September 12th the bird was seen by J. C. Rolls, R. F. Lee, and O., and on 17th to 19th by B.K. On September 20th it was trapped and ringed by J.C.R. and R.F.L. The bird flew periodically to sea to feed, and became much fatter during its stay. P.Z.M. If "caught" at the right angle a pale yellowish orbital ring could be seen. B.K. 179 CURLEW-SANDPIPER 406. Calidris testacea. St. Mary's. October 12th, one reported by Miss J. M. Stainton. O. Tresco. October 21st, one. D.H. St. Agnes. Single birds on September 1st, 27th, 28th. O. 184 RUFF 417. Philomachus pugnax. St. Mary's. Singly, August 31st. October 5th and 12th. O. Tresco. One March 26th; three March 28th-29th; three July 31st; and one September 19th and 22nd. O., B.K., F.W.

77 Scilly Isles St. Agnes. One on March 21st, fourteen on March 29th and 30th. six on April 1st, and one on September 28th. O. 187 GREY PHALAROPE 400. Phalaropus fulicarius. St. Agnes. Three on September 20th. O. 188 RED-NECKED PHALAROPE 401. Phalaropus lobatus. St. Agnes. One on September 8th. O.

189 STONE CURLEW 456. Burhinus cedicnemus. St. Agnes. One on March 30th. F.H.D.H., O. 193 ARCTIC SKUA 493. Stercorarius parasiticus. Tresco. September 9th and 13th, one; 18th, two (dark phase); 20th, two. D.H., B.K. St. Agnes. One to three off-shore on several dates between August 22nd and September 12th. O. 194 GREAT SKUA 491. Stercorarius skua. Tresco. September 18th, two off shore. B.K. St. Agnes. April 15th, one; up to four irregularly in autumn between August 22nd and October 4th. O. 195 POMARINE SKUA 492. Stercorarius pomarinus. St. Agnes. October 6th and 7th, one. O. 199 LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL 484. Larus juscus juscus. St. Agnes. February 17th, four birds of the Scandinavian race, conspicuous among the rest on account of their jet-black plumage. H.M.Q. 203 ICELAND GULL 488. Larus glaucoides. Tresco. One seen by P. R. Holness et al on February 12th. O., D.H. 211 KITTIWAKE 489. Rissa tridactyla. St. Helen's colony now a hundred nests. Annet. In August nests were noted at the northern end, empty, of course, but with the appearance of breeding having taken place. R.S. Between June 7th and July 26th up to ten birds present around Annet Head. Two nests were built, but as far as is known, no eggs were laid, although adults were in regular attendance. O.

215 GULL-BILLED TERN 465. Gelochelidon nilotica. Tresco. September 15th, when light conditions were good I observed a Gull-billed Tern for about five minutes, and at a distance of only 30 yards resting on a rock, and a little later seen also in flight. I had the good fortune of seeing a Gull-billed Tern at Selsey Bill, Sussex, in May of this year, which the "British Birds" Rarities Committee have recently ratified. The details of the more recent one at Tresco are given below:

78 Scilly Isles in size it was a little larger than Common Terns (Sterna hirundo) which were also present. Bill all black; short and thick set in appearance, and in shape therefore very contrasting to those of the bills of Common Terns. Crown black and extending well down the nape. Wings, mantle, back, rump and tail light grey, not so dark as the upper parts of Common Tern with little variation of the colour of upper parts, including rump and tail. Tail only slight forked, but tips of tail just a shade lighter then the rest off upper parts. At rest the Gull-billed Tern wings projected beyond the tail. Whole of under parts white. Legs long and dark. In addition, its wings were shorter and thicker set than that of a few Sandwich Terns (Sterna sandvicensis) which were in the vicinity. Eventually, the Gull-billed Tern made off in the direction of St. Martins and was not seen again. Although the bird under review was still in summer plumage; and it may be thought the date is a little unusual, I have no hesitation in describing it as a Gull-billed Tern seen under Ideal conditions. J. C. ROLLS. [This record has not been accepted by the Rare Birds Committee]. 217 COMMON TERN 469. Sterna hirundo. Tresco. May 25th, colony of 50 on S. Shore. P.A.D.H. September 18th, 67 counted during Gale Force N.W. winds, all moving S.W. or W. B.K. Annet. Twelve to fifteen pairs breeding on June 5th and 7th, all definitely of this Species, except for two birds, probably Arctic Terns, seen over colony on the first date. Up to thirty birds in the air, and @ ten nests on June 20th, when no Arctics seen. O. 219 ROSEATE TERN 468. Sterna dougallii. Breeding reported in small numbers on various sites.—Eds. 222 LITTLE TERN 471. Sterna albifrons. St. Mary's. October 9th. one seen by J. R. Davey at Old Town. O. Tresco. September 11th. one R.F.L., J.C.R. 223 SANDWICH TERN 467. Sterna sandvicensis. Tresco. March 31st, four. D.H. 226 LITTLE AUK 502. Plautus alle. St. Agnes. October 17th, one. O. 227 GUILLEMOT 499. Uria aalge. Very few breeding. Another ten years, I feel, and it will not be breeding here at all. R.S. 230 PUFFIN 503. Fratercula arctica. Breeding on Menawethan, Great Innisbouls Castle Bryher, Mincarlo, and St. Helens, a few pairs on each. None seen around other islets, where they used to nest. The colony on Annet is bigger than all the rest put together. R.S.

79 Scilly Isles 232 STOCK DOVE 381. Columba oenas. St. Mary's. October 19th, one O. Tresco. March 26th, one. B.K. St. Agnes. Singly on several dates between October 5th and November 6th, but three on October 19th. O.

COLLARED DOVE. Streptopelia decaota. St. Mary's. More often seen than the Dunnock. R.S. September 18th, seventeen seen. S.C.M. Many breeding, parasitic on poultry-keepers. P.Z.M. Possibly as many as ten to twelve pairs present in June, with a settled colony of four pairs at Normandy, two pairs on the Garrison, and ones and twos seen daily in all parts of the island. O. St. Agnes. June 4th-6th, a pair displaying, but not subsequently. Recorded fairly regularly between August 17th and November 10th. (when observatory closed) with a maximum of ten on September 20th. O.

239 YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO 242. Coccyzus americanus. St. Agnes. October 28th, one on the flew off towards St. Mary's when disturbed. This is only the third record of this North American Cuckoo in Scilly, the first since 1940. O*.

244 SNOWY OWL 244. Nyctea scandiaca. The bird which wintered in the Islands was last seen on Tresco on March 10th. F.W.

248 LONG-EARED OWL 250. Ash otus. Tresco. January 24th, one heard calling in typical manner (oo-oo-oo, six times) over a period of ten minutes. This was later seen in the Abbey chicken-house and photographed, thus confirming the identity. B.K.

249 SHORT-EARED OWL 251. Asio flammeus. St. Mary's. November 15th, one on Porthellick Downs. R.S. Tresco. March 29th, one flying low, towards N.W. B.K. St. Agnes. Single birds on October 16th, November 5th and 7th. R.S. 252 NIGHTJAR 227. Caprimulgus europaeus. Tresco. June 4th. One heard calling briefly at mid-day D.H. St. Agnes. Singly on May 23rd and September 30th. O. 255 SWIFT 225. A pus apus. St. Agnes, several records of late birds in autumn, with three on September 21st, two on 23rd, and one on 29th, October 4 and 14th. O.

80 Scilly Isles 258 KINGFISHER 234. Alcedo atthis. St. Mary's. Single birds recorded on August 21st, September 12th, September 25th, October 5th, 6th, 8th, and November 9th. R.S., B.T., O. Tresco. September 15th-23rd, one on the Great Pool. D.H. St. Agnes. Single birds on August 27th, and on seven days between September T9th and October 6th. O. 261 HOOPOE 232. Upupa epops. From March 29th to about April 4th, there was an unusual number of birds. They were reported simultaneously from all five islands, the biggest concentration being a flock of seven on the Gugh. F.H.D.H. Probably seventeen or more Hoopoes were present in Scilly during this period. AJ.D., S.D.G., D.H., F.H.D.H., P.Z.M., O., H.M.Q. R.S., F.W. Birds were also seen on:— Tresco. August 11th, one. F.W. October 22nd to 26th, an injured bird frequented the shoreline. D.H. St. Agnes. April 18th, one. J.S.S. May 1st, one, and October 13th, one. O. St. Martins. May 17th one. F.W. 265 WRYNECK 239. Jynx torquilla. Tresco. April 3rd one. F.W. St. Agnes. Singly on September 3rd, 5th, 16th, 18th, 22nd, 23rd and October 6th. O. Bryher. September 16th, one. R.F.L., J.C.R. 272 SKYLARK 70. Alauda arvensis. Tresco. September 17th-20th. Not a single one observed any­ where. B.K. 278 GOLDEN ORIOLE 17. Odolus oriolus. Tresco. May 18th, one calling; 25th, one male and one female; 28th one female. D.H., F.W. Bryher. May 18th, a male. J.M.R. St. Martins. May 12th, a male; 13th, four females, 17th, two females. E.F., D.A.I., J.W.

280 CARRION CROW 3. Corvus corone. St. Mary's. One to two on October 5th, 14th, 16th, 24th. O. Tresco. One on May 29th. B.K. St. Agnes. One to two on April 16th, 18th, 19th, 28th, June 27th, October 25th. O. 281 HOODED CROW 2. Corvus comix. St. Agnes. One, April 15th-16th, and 20th-22nd. O.

81 Scilly Isles 282 ROOK 4. Corvus frugilegus. St. Agnes. One on October 9th. O. BEARDED TIT 112. Panurus biarnicus. 295 Tresco. A party of nine in the reed-beds. D.H. St. Agnes. Seven on October 16th and three on 26th. O. RING-OUZEL 182. Turdus torquatus. 307 St. Mary's. October 9th-14th, several in various parts of the Island. O. Tresco. March 27th, three, 29th, one. October 11th, one and 13th, eight. B.K., O. St. Agnes. March 30th and April 1st, one. A good Autumn passage: recorded fairly regularly from September 3rd to October 21st, peak 16 on the 10th. O. Bryher. March 31st, two. AJ.D. October 13th, one. O. 317 STONECHAT 198. Saxicola torquata. Tresco. January 24th, a pair, 26th one female, March 26th, and 27th, two pairs, and one other male. B.K. September 14th, three. R.F.L., J.C. R. 322 NIGHTINGALE 203. Luscinia megarhynchos. Tresco. March 30th, one in full song, about 6 p.m. was watched at close range. D.H. 321 BLACK REDSTART 202. Phoenicurus ochruros. St. Mary's. Up to four on several dates between October 8th and November 2nd. One on November 26th. O. Tresco. March 28th, a female and a male; on 29th two females. B.K. St. Agnes. March 28th, one, 29th and 30th, three. September 28th, two; regularly between October 6th and November 8th, most, thirteen on October 24th. O. 324 BLUETHROAT 205/206. Cyanosylvia svecica. St. Mary's. One seen by C. S. Waller on October 9th. O. Tresco. October 6th, an immature. O. St. Agnes. Single birds on September 13th, 22-23, (trapped) and 26-27, (trapped).

327 GRASSHOPPER-WARBLER 145. Locustella naevia. St. Agnes. April 28th, two, 30th, nine, and twelve or more on May 1st. One in song from June 20th to 23rd but not subsequently. Regularly in autumn between October 6th and 17th, most, seven on the 8th. One on October 21st. O.

333 REED-WARBLER 149. Acrocephalus scirpaceus. St. Mary's. One on October 5th.

82 Scilly Isles Tresco. One singing on many occasions between June 6th and July 14th, but still no evidence of breeding. Also one on October 6th. O. St. Agnes. One on May 1st, and, in song, from June 26th to 28th. In autumn, one on September 28th, daily from October 4th- 23rd, most, ten on the 6th, one on November 1st and 2nd. O, 337 SEDGE WARBLER 153. Acrocephalus schoenobaenus. St. Mary's. Three singing males in June; one late individual singing on November 2nd. O. Tresco. Up to six-eight singing males around Great Pool in June. O. St. Agnes. Big arrival on May 1st of a hundred and twenty or more, after fifteen the previous day One on June 7th and on two days in August. Up to eight irregularly, September 2nd to October 10th, and one late individual from October 27th-30th. O. 339 MELODIOUS WARBLER 156. Hippolais polyglotta. St. Mary's. October 5th, a first-winter bird identified by D. I. M. Wallace. O. St. Agnes. Single birds on August 15th, 23rd 30th, September 3rd, October 4th (two) and 5. Additional Hippolais Warblers, either this species or Icterina were noted on April 21st, August 20th, September 1st, 9th (three) 10th, 11th (two) 20th and 26th. October 4th and 5th. O. 347 WHITETHROAT 163. Sylvia communis. St. Mary's. A nest with five well grown young was found on the Lower moors by P. J. Grant on June 13th. A second pair at the same locality was seen carrying food and showed anxiety when the probable nest site was approached. Though the actual nest was not located, there seems little doubt that the birds were breeding. A third male was also present, but was evidently not paired. O. Tresco. At the beginning of June a male Whitethroat established a territory between Blockhouse and the Green. It was seen and heard singing daily for about a week, and then disappeared. On June 19th a hen bird was seen continually fetching food and bringing it to the same clump of brambles. ITiis behaviour was seen on several days subsequently until the end of the month, when it ceased. No bird was seen during the following days, but on July 10th a hen with three fledglings was seen in the vicinity, and on several other occasions later in the month. The male was never seen after the first week, and it seems that the female brooded, hatched and raised the young unaided. D.H. St. Agnes. Up to one pair and three unmated singing males in late May and early June. The male of the pair was seen nest building on June 5th, but no breeding took place. By June 19th there was only one singing male and this had left by the 22nd. Also recorded on passage in spring, (sixty on May 1st) and autumn, (most, twelve on September 26th and October 4th). O. Whitethroats have not previously been recorded breeding in Scilly.—Ed.

83 Scilly Isles 348 LESSER WHITETHROAT 164. Sylvia curruca. St. Mary's. October 13th, one seen by Miss J. M. Stanton. O. Tresco. On May 12th at least two male birds were singing in the hedges of Old Grimsby. They were still present on May 13th, and on 14 display flight and furious chasing involving at least three birds was witnessed throughout the day. During the next week only one male was present, singing constantly within a small territory. After this all song ceased, though one or two birds were seen almost daily within the area during the next three weeks. On June 8th and the following few days, birds were seen carrying food; always to the same section of tamarisk hedge and always very demonstrative at the approach of a potential enemy. On the 16th after heavy rain, Lesser Whitethroats were behaving very excitedly in an adjoining hedge, and on closer investigation I discovered at least two, possibly three, recently fledged young in addition to the two adults. The family party was much in evidence for several weeks afterwards, but no more than two young were seen, and individuals were con­ tinuously present until mid-September. An attempt to locate the nest after the young had flown proved unsuccessful, the cover being too thick and wet. D.H. Another pair hatched young on Middle Downs on June 17th. F.W., O. These are the first occasions on which the species has bred in Scilly and represent a remarkable extension of breeding range for a species which has only twice bred in Cornwall. O. St. Agnes. October 6th, three, two on the 7th, one on 8th and two on the 12th. O.

354 WILLOW WARBLER 132 Phyllocopus trochilus. St. Mary's. Two nests found by P. J. Grant in June. These were the only definite pairs located, though there was another singing male. These appear to be the first published records of conformed breeding in Scilly. O.

355 GREENISH WARBLER 134. Phylloscopus trochiloides. St. Agnes. The bird which was present at the end of 1964 remained until at least January 15th. Another was present from October 7th to 14th. O.

356 CHIFFCHAFF 129. Phylloscopus collybita. St. Mary's. Many more than usual in autumn and winter. On December 8th a party of six seen together. P.Z.M. No definite evidence of breeding reported:— On St. Mary's no pairs were located during June 5th to 19th, though there were singing males in various parts of the Island. Up to five singing males reported from Tresco in late May and June, and one remained on St. Agnes throughout June, but no second bird was seen. O. 357 WOOD-WARBLER 135. Phylloscopus sibilatrix. St. Agnes. August 3rd, one on the Gugh. O.

84 Scilly Isles 358 BONELLI'S WARBLER. Phylloscopus bonelli. St. Agnes. October 4th and 5th, one trapped. This is the first record for Scilly. O*. 360 YELLOW-BROWED WARBLER 137. Phylloscopus inornatus. St. Mary's. October 31st and November 1st, one seen by C. S. Waller, and another, or the same, seen by M. I. Harvey and E. Jones on November 2nd. St. Agnes. October 12th and 16th, single birds. O.

361 PALLAS'S WARBLER 138. Phylloscopus proregulus. St. Agnes. October 22nd and 23rd, one. O*. 365 FIRECREST 128. Regulus ignicapillus. St. Mary's. Singly on October 5th, 13th, 27th. October 15th, one. O. Tresco. October 9th, 11th, single birds, October 21st, till the end of the year, one bird often seen. D.H, One on October 6th and three on 13th. O. St. Agnes. One or two at regular intervals in January and February; one on March 21st. Regularly in autumn between October 4th and 14th, most five on the 6th; singly October 20th, 21st and 31st. O. Rosevear. One on September 28th. P.Z.M.

370 RED-BREASTED FLYCATCHER 125. Muscicapa parva. Tresco. October 6th, two. O. St. Agnes. October 4th, five; 5th, three; 6th, two; and on 7th, three. One on October 26th. O.

374 RICHARD'S PIPIT 73. Anthus richardi. St. Agnes. October 2nd, one. O. 375 TAWNY PIPIT 74. Anthus campestris. Tresco. October 31st, November 1st, one. D.H. 376 TREE PIPIT 75. Anthus trivialis. St. Agnes. March 24th, one seen and another found freshly dead; also one on March 29th, three on 30th, and one-two between April 14th and May 1st. In autumn up to six between September 4th and October 15th. O. 378 RED-THROATED PIPIT 77. Anthus cervinus. St. Agnes. One trapped, May 6th-7th, and one seen from October 31st to November 4th. O. 382 BLUE-HEADED WAGTAIL 84. Motacilla flava flava. St. Agnes. Single males on March 30th, April 1st, May 3rd, and June 5th. Also one on September 12th and 29th. O.

85 Scilly Isles 383 WAXWING 120. Bombycilla garrulus. St. Mary's. October—November 7th, single birds seen R.S. November 3rd, Four on the Garrison. P.Z.M. Tresco. November 2nd, one, November 23rd a small party D.H. St. Agnes. November 5th, two. Small numbers were also re­ ported from St. Mary's and St. Martin's about that time. O. 386 WOODCHAT-SHRIKE 116. Lanius senator. Tresco. An adult seen on June 2nd by A. and T. R. Mitchell, and presumably the same bird by F. Naylor on June 4th. O. August 17th-September 2nd, a juvenile was present. August 21st. Two were seen. D.H. 388 RED-BACKED SHRIKE 119. Lanius collurio. Tresco. September 18th, one immature. R.F.L., J.CR. St. Agnes. Single birds on August 27th, September 2nd, 4th, 27th and October 5th. O. 392 GREENFINCH 19. Chloris chloris. St. Mary's. Numbers appeared to increase during the year. P.Z.M. 394 SISKIN 21. Carduelis spinus. St. Mary's. January 10th. One caught by a cat. P.Z.M. November 1st and 2nd, one seen. R.S., O. Tresco. October 13th, one. O. October 23rd-November 16th, small parties often seen. D.H. St. Agnes. October 21st to 31st, up to seven; on November 5th, sixteen, and on 8th, one. O. 395 LINNET 30. Carduelis cannabina. Tresco. September 19th. About a thousand in fields near the Pool. B.K. 396 TWITE 29. Carduelis flavirostris. St. Agnes. October 2nd, one. The first record for Scilly. O*. 397 REDPOLL 22/23/24. Carduelis flammea. St. Agnes. One to two, October 8th-14th and 24th; one on November 4th and six on 5th. O. 401 BULLFINCH 33. Pyrrhula pyrrhula. Tresco. April 28th, a female. D.H. 408 BRAMBLING 42. Fringilla montifringilla. St. Mary's. October 10th and for a few successive days, six, with a large flock of Chaffinches. R.S., O. Tresco. October 13th, fifteen. O.

86 Scilly Isles St. Agnes. Seen fairly regularly between October 9th and November 5th, most twelve on October 9th. O. 409 YELLOW HAMMER 44. Emberiza citrinella. St. Agnes. October 24th, one. O. 413 RED-HEADED BUNTING 47. Emberiza bruniceps. St. Agnes. Single males on June 28th, September 26th and 27th, and October 6th and 7th. O. 416 ORTOLAN 50. Emberiza hortulana. St. Agnes. Singly, September 20th, 26th, 29th, 30th and October 6th. O. 419 RUSTIC BUNTING 53. Emberiza rustica. St. Agnes. One on October 20th and 21st. O*. 420 LITTLE BUNTING 54. Emberiza pusilla. St. Agnes. One on October 20th and 21st. O*. 421 REED BUNTING 55. Emberiza schoeniclus. St. Mary's. October 13th, one; 14th, two; and five on 27th O. Tresco. March 9th-12th, a party of nine feeding with mixed Finches. D.H. October 13th, two. O. St. Agnes. March 29th, one; 30th, five, and one on April 1st. In autumn, one October 10th, two from 16th-21st and on 24th, three on 25th, six on 26th, two on 27th and one on November 10th. This is many more records than usual. O. 422 LAPLAND BUNTING 58. Calcarius lapponicus. St. Mary's. September 29th, a small party on Penninnis. One from October 26th to 29th. P.Z.M., O. St. Agnes. Irregularly between September 24th and October 26th, most five on September 29th-30th. O. 423 SNOW BUNTING 59. Plectrophenax nivalis. St. Mary's. October 20th, seven. R.S. Tresco. September 28th-October 5th, one to two. October 31st- November 6th, one. D.H., O. St. Agnes. October 2nd, three, and one on 25th and 31st. O. 425 TREE-SPARROW 62. Passer montanus. Tresco. March 2nd-June 16th, one was seen regularly at our bird table among the House-Sparrows. D.H. St. Agnes. October 6th, one. O.

87 ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF MIGRANTS IN THE ISLES OF SCILLY Since it is impossible in a group of five islands to distinguish whicn members of any species are truly passage migrants and which may be staying to breed or to winter, the records that follow are divided into two categories only. A — PASSAGE MIGRANTS AND SUMMER VISITORS Those species of which some individuals breed in Scilly are marked with a (b). First recorded At By Last recorded At By 151 WHIMBREL 389 April 5 Bryher S.G.D. Nov. 27 Tresco D.H. 159 COMMON SANDPIPER 421 Mar. 29 St. Agnes O. Oct. 13 Tresco O. 199 LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL 485 (b) Feb. 3 St. Agnes H.M.Q. Oct. 27 St. Agnes O. 217 COMMON TERN 469 (b) April 27 St. Agnes O. Oct. 17 St. Agnes O. 219 ROSEATE TERN 468 (b) May 5 St. Agnes H.M.Q. Sept. 20 Tresco B.K. 223 SANDWICH TERN 467 Mar. 31 Tresco D.H. Sept. 30 St. Agnes O. 235 TURTLE DOVE 383 (b) April 29 St. Agnes O. Oct. 15 St. Agnes O. 237 CUCKOO 240 (b) April 7 St. Mary's R.S. Sept. 16 St. Mary's R.S. 255 SWIFT 225 (b) April 30 St. Mary's P.Z.M. Oct. 14 St. Agnes 274 SWALLOW 220 (b) Mar. 29 St. Agnes O. Nov. 12 St. Mary's R.S. 276 HOUSE MARTIN 222 April 2 St. Mary's R.S. Nov. 7 St. Agnes O. 277 SAND MARTIN 223 Mar. 28 St. Agnes O. Oct. 17 St. Agnes O. 307 RING OUSEL 182 Mar. 27 Tresco D.H. Oct. 31 St. Agnes O. 311 WHEATEAR 186 (b) Mar. 28 Tresco B.K. Nov. 21 Tresco D.H. 318 WHINCHAT 197 April 18 St. Agnes O. Oct. 28 St. Agnes O. 320 REDSTART 201 Mar. 28 Tresco B.K. Oct. 17 St. Agnes O.

88 First recorded At By Last recorded At By 337 SEDGE WARBLER 153 (b) April 30 St. Mary's R.S. Nov. 2 St. Mary's O. 343 BLACKCAP 162 Mar. 29 St. Agnes H.M.Q. Nov. 12 St. Mary's R.S. 346 GARDEN WARBLER 161 June 6 St. Mary's O. Oct. 24 St. Agnes O. 347 WHITETHROAT 163 April 30 St. Agnes O. Oct. 12 St. Agnes O. 348 LESSER WHITETHROAT 164 May 12 Tresco D.H. Oct. 13 St. Mary's O. 354 WILLOW WARBLER 132 (b) April 1 St. Agnes O. Oct. 11 St. Agnes O. 366 SPOTTED FLYCATCHER 121 May 2 St. Agnes O. Oct. 13 St. Agnes o. 368 PIED FLYCATCHER 123 Oct. 15 St. Agnes o. 376 TREE PIPIT 75 Mar. 24 St. Agnes O. Oct. 15 St. Agnes O. 382 YELLOW WAGTAIL 88 April 1 St. Agnes O. Oct. 9 St. Agnes o.

B — PASSAGE MIGRANTS WHICH ARE ALSO WINTER VISITORS

Last recorded At By First recorded At By 133 LAPWING 449 April 3 St. Mary's R.S. Oct. 3 St. Agnes H.M.Q. 139 GREY PLOVER 444 May 16 St. Agnes H.M.Q. Oct. 1 St. Agnes H.M.Q. 140 GOLDEN PLOVER 440 April 3 St. Mary's R.S. Aug. 31 St. Mary's O. 145 SNIPE 395 May 28 St. Mary's R.S. Aug. 10 St. Mary's R.S. 148 WOODCOCK 393 Oct. 13 St. Agnes O. 161 COMMON REDSHANK 428 May 12 St. Agnes H.M.Q. June 3 St. Mary's R.S. 165 GREENSHANK 432 May 23 St. Agnes H.M.Q. July 11 St. Agnes H.M.Q. 170 PURPLE SANDPIPER 415 May 26 St. Agnes O. Oct. 9 St. Agnes O.

89 Last recorded At By First recorded At By 178 DUNLIN 404 May 23 St. Agnes H.M.Q. 181 SANDERLING 416 June 7 St. Agnes O. July 15 St. Mary's R.S. 208 BLACK-HEADED GULL 478 Mar. 29 St. Agnes H.M.Q. June 27 St. Mary's R.S. 302 FIELDFARE 173 May 1 St. Agnes O. Oct. 1 St. Agnes O. 304 REDWING 178 May 1 St. Agnes O. Oct. 7 St. Agnes O.

90 A census of birds on Tresco was made between Jan. 23 and 27 by Keith Fox, Bernard King, Robin Prytherch, Julian Rolls and Nigel Webb. A similar survey was made from Mar 26—29 by R. M. Curber, Ken Hawkins and Bernard King. Some numbers of species in September (17—20th) were noted by B. King. January 23rd to 27th March 26th to 29th Sept. 17- 20th. Little Grebe One on the Great Pool. Fulmar Petrel 4 pairs and a single 20 flying around Men- flying around. a-Vaur. Gannet 2 adults flying S.W. Cormorant Up to 6 seen. 2 adults. Shag Not estimated. A "raft" of 220 fol­ lowing a shoal of fish into Grimble Porth Bay

Heron Seen daily, maximum 4.

Night Heron An. adult frequently seen around the Great Pool and near the Abbey Gardens Goldfish Pond.

Mute Swan 2 adults, 1 immature. 3 pairs on the Abbey 1 pr. 2 juv. Pool.

Mallard Some birds feeding Probably 15 breeding 70 at seashore, maxi­ pairs. mum count, 10.

Teal Maximum 10. 2 single males and 2 pairs. Gadwall Seen at west end of At least 20 pairs - 47 Great Pool only; maximum count maximum 63. 50. Wigeon At west end of Great — Pool only maxi­ mum 8. Shoveler At west end of Great Maximum 9, of which Pool only maxi­ 8 were adult males. mum 20.

Tufted Duck At west end of Great Pool only. 3 males. —

91 January 23rd to 27th March 26th to 29th Sept 17- 20th. Pochard At west end of Great As winter progresses, Pool only maxi­ the preponderence mum 60, with a of males is reduced preponderence of to about even num­ males. bers of sexes - 2 pairs and 3 females seen. Long-tailed Duck One in the area of Tresco flats.

Sheld-Duck 2 in the area of The 3 pairs, Abbey Pool. Pools.

Harrier Sp. 1 "ringtail".

Peregrine 1 over the Great Pool. _

Merlin 1 male and 1 female, 1 female, 1 first win­ but estimated four ter male. birds seen in all.

Kestrel At least 7 present. 1 male, 1 female and 1 other seen. Pheasant Occasionally seen or heard except in N. tip and S. end— rearing is under­ taken.

Water Rail Numerous in and No more than 3, it around Pools, at seems there is a least 12, probably spring exodus. more.

Moorhen From 50 to 70. Estimated 35. 56

Coot Maximum 50 + . East Pool, 20, Abbey 47 Pool, 8, a marked decrease from Jan­ uary.

Oystercatcher Estimated 100 around Estimated about 30. 58 the Island.

Lapwing Not seen till after E. Very scarce, total 8. winds, then 4.

Ringed Plover Estimated maximum Total 8, it seems that 45 60. most of the win­ tering birds had moved on.

Grey Plover Total seen, 3. One.

92 January 23rd to 27th March 26th to 29th Sept 17- 20th.

Golden Plover 2 seen. Turnstone At least 120. About 80. 173

Snipe Only in Great Pool One. area, maximum 9.

Woodcock 2. Curlew At least 25. No more than 3.

,Black-tailed Godwit One.

Bar-tailed Godwit No more than 8. 3. 8 Green Sandpiper 2 2 Redshank A small wintering population of 8 + .

Greenshank At least 14. 2

Dunlin 5 counted. 2

Sanderling Total 7. Probably well into 34 50.

Ruff 1 Great Black- backed Gull Largest count 135. 20 seen. 108 Lesser Black- backed Gull 62, mostly adults. Herring Gull Numerous every­ About 60, adults and where. young.

Common Gull One adult.

Black-headed Gull Maximum count 54. 5 seen.

Kittiwake Only about 7 seen. 4 seen,

Razorbill 10. 4

Guillemot None. 4

Stock-Dove None. 1

Wood-Pigeon Between 40 and 50 Only 15. seen.

93 January 23rd to 27th March 26th to 29th

Snowy Owl The wintering female Last seen 10th March seen at intervals. Long-eared Owl One heard calling in One flying N.W. early morning. One caught in a hen­ house and photo­ graphed the follow­ ing week.

Short-eared Owl One flying N.W.

Skylark None seen. 4.

Swallow 5.

Sand Martin Maximum 10.

Carrion Crow One.

Great Tit 13 heard or seen. 31 heard or seen, a marked spring in­ flux

Blue Tit 12. 23, influx as above.

Wren Estimated 40 to 50. Estimate 54. Fieldfare Not seen till after E. One in flight winds, then 4.

Song Thrush At least 102 counted. A minimum of 53, present,3 of which resembled the dark­ er plumaged con­ tinental race. A marked exodus from March.

Redwing Approx. 18 seen. One seen.

Blackbird 240 present, ratio of Only 80 counted. males to females 3:1. Wheatear 4 males

Stonechat I pair and 1 female. 2 pairs and a male.

Redstart 1 male, an early date.

Black Redstart 1 male, 2 females

Robin Minimum wintering At least 54. population of 64.

94 January 23rd to 27th March 26th to 29th Sept 17- 20th. Phylloscopus At least 5 located. Warblers

Chiff chaff 2 definite. Also see 12 heard and seen. above.

Goldcrest At least 15. About 8 heard or seen but probably more

Hedge Sparrow 76 counted. Estimate 50. Meadow Pipit Maximum 36, a very Only 9. scarce species, a sudden influx of 26 birds.

Rock Pipit Only 7. Only 3 found. Pied Wagtail One male. 5. White Wagtail One. Starling Total island popula­ No more than 10 or tion 200+ . 12.

Greenfinch Only 1. 9 seen. 35

Goldfinch 6. None recorded. Linnet None seen. 11. Chaffinch At least 135 with one Probably no more flock of 70 or 80. than 50. B rambling 3 (1 male) with Chaf­ finches. House Sparrow Present in inhabited As in January, birds areas. in the Abbey Gar­ dens were excava­ ting nest holes in the stems of palm trees.

95 SEA BIRDS OFF THE NORTH CORNISH COAST AUGUST — SEPTEMBER 1965 Lt.-Cdr. R. O. Morris

During the end of August and early September, 1965, H.M.S. Medusa, a Royal Naval surveying motor launch, was operating off the North Cornish coast between St. Ives and Newquay, in an area extending some 25 miles off-shore. On six days during the survey I was able to keep a careful watch and record the birds seen. The launch is 72 feet long, with a height of eye on the bridge of about 12 feet. Steaming at 10 knots it was usual to approach birds sitting on the water to within 50 feet before they rose. For the purposes of analysis the area has been divided into 3 sections, Outer, Middle and Inner, as shown on the map. During the survey the launch was travelling up and down the whole length of the area in a regular pattern, covering each section equally. Figures for two passages round Lands End, on 6th and 8th September, have been included. Casual observations on other days confirm the general pattern shown by the figures, with one exception. The apparently large proportion of Herring Gulls in the outer section is caused by a large number seen round a trawler on 30th August, and did not appear to be typical. The Kittiwakes show an unusually large proportion in the middle and inshore sections. A very considerable proportion of these were immature birds. No Sooty Shearwaters were seen at all after the gale of 1st to 3rd September. Arctic Skuas were only seen round Lands End, and never further east. On 7th September 3 single " comic" terns were seen. One, in the inner section, was fishing, and was probably an Arctic Tern. The other two, one in the middle and one in the outer section, were both flying south west. Also on 7th, in the outer area, a single probable Leach's Petrel was seen, identification being based on length of wing and flight pattern.

96 ABSTRACT OF OBSERVATIONS August September Sector 27 29 30 6 7 8 total O M I LE Great Shearwater (Puffinus gravis) 10 2 5 6 23 11 12 Sooty Shearwater (Puffinus griseus) 1 2 1 4 2 2 Manx Shearwater (Puffinus puffinus) 2 1 3 1 7 2 2 3 — Fulmar (Fulmaris glacialis) 5 2 51 4 17 2 81 57 20 — 4 British Storm Petrel (Hydrobates pelagicus) 3 2 1 1 8 15 3 11 1 — Gannet (Suls bassans) 24 21 17 8 55 18 143 39 66 30 8 Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo) 1 1 2 4 Great Skua (Catharacta skua) 1 2 1 2 6 2 4 Arctic Skua (Stercorarius parasiticus) 2 3 5 — 5 Herring/Lesser Blackback (Larus argentatus/ fuscus) 8 63 4 8 83 59 16 4 4 Greater Black back (Larus marinus) 1 2 2 2 . 7 1 6 Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) 3 11 6 15 5 17 57 4 12 11 30 The first six columns show the number of birds of each species seen in the day in question. The four last columns show the number of birds seen in each sector. (0 = Outer, M = Middle, I = Inner, LE=Lands End).

97 98 BIRDS OF PORTHCOTHAN T. O. Darke Area of observation: Treburrick Farm, St. Eval. Porthcothan Bay and environs. Coastline from Porthcothan to Park Head, St. Eval. 26 FULMAR On Cliffs. First seen 1945. 27 GANNET Seen diving at sea during June and July. 29 SHAG Breeds. Not quite so numerous as formerly. 30 HERON Single bird fairly frequent visitor to farm, fishing in the river. 45 MALLARD A fine brood of well grown young swimming in the river, early June 1965, Farm. Three on sea at Porth Mear Cove, February 19th, 1966. J.E.B. 73 SHELD-DUCK An occasional pair at Porthmear and once recorded on Porthcothan Beach. 91 BUZZARD One pair resident on Farm, nesting, 1964, in a very low thorn tree, reared two young, 1965, one young in an elm. Nesting site at Lower Butter Cove occupied in 1962. 93 SPARROWHAWK One pair Farm, usually rear two young, nest robbed 1965. 100 HARRIER Occasionally seen flying irresolutely over Farm usually in late summer. (Almost certainly Montagu's Harrier.—Eds.). 110 KESTREL Fairly consistent in numbers two to three pairs in the area, no evidence of nesting on farm but present throughout the nesting season. 116 PARTRIDGE Normally abundant in the area. 120 WATER RAIL A pair believed to nest in the reeds, Porthcothan, single bird disturbed in the river, Farm Jan. this year. 126 MOORHEN At least two broods reared, Farm. Several pairs Porthcothan. 127 COOT Occasional visitor Porthcothan in very cold spells. 131 OYSTERCATCHER Nesting sites from Porthcothan to Park head somewhat reduced during recent years owing to influx of visitors during the breeding

99 season. Upwards of 100 seen on sea side of South Trescore Island in October, 51 counted on Porthcothan beach 30 Dec. 1965. A single bird observed digging in the grass in a field at Farm. 133 LAPWING Flock of 50 or so at Farm early in August, 65. Large flocks normally congregate on high ground at Farm during the winter, converging to roost in favourite fields in the evening, depending on weather conditions Flocks are occasionally led by a small number of Golden Plover or by a single bird. A few pairs used to breed between Porthmeor and Park Head. Three to four pairs at Higher Butter Cove area. 1932. 134 RINGED PLOVER One flying past Trescore Islands, April 16th, 1966. J.E.B. 140 GOLDEN PLOVER Regular Visitor to Farm. Behaviour similar to and usually in company with Lapwing. October to March seems to be the extreme extent of their visit. 143 TURNSTONE A flock of about a dozen tamely feeding on the tide-line Porthcothan most of the year except May and June for as long as I can remember (40 years), mingling with the Oystercatchers on the outlying rocks between Porthcothan and Porthmear. 145 SNIPE Single birds common at Farm during cold spells. 148 WOODCOCK Several fine birds seen during November and December at Farm. I notice these birds are extremely reluctant to rise even in mild weather, one got hopelessly tangled up in some brambles within a yard of me before either of us were aware of the other's presence. 150 CURLEWS Return from the moors in July and from thereon until late Spring seem to follow a regular pattern of movement flying in fairly large flocks out to roost on one or two of the Trescore Islands, returning to the beach at first light, there in the late summer they make a great din with the gulls and Oystercatchers and take off in small numbers at sunrise for the fields they favour, where they spend all day. 151 WHIMBREL One, Porthcothan April 16th, 1966 J.E.B. 155 BAR-TAILED GOD WIT Three feeding with Curlews on cliff top pastures at Porthmear, September 3rd, 1965. J.E.B. 156 GREEN SANDPIPER One seen 1st September 1964 at small pool, at Farm. (This bird which I believe to be a green sandpiper, since I have never seen one before, tallied exactly with T. A. Cowards description in his British Birds, both in appearance and behaviour.) 159 COMMON SANDPIPER One at Porthmear Cove, July 31st, 1965. J.E.B.

100 178 DUNLIN Occasional visitor amongst the Turnstones. 170 PURPLE SANDPIPER Eight on Trescore Islands, April 16th 1966. J.E.B. 199 LESSER BLACK-BACK A pair nesting at High Cove for as long as I can remember and a pair always on Porthcothan Beach, these I have not seen recently. 198 GREATER BLACK-BACK One pair always on Porth-an-gear Islands near Park Head. Have counted up to 50 adult birds on Porthcothan beach. 200 HERRING GULL Abundant, and should say nesting sites increasing. 201 COMMON GULL One, Porthcothan Beach, February 19th, 1966. J.E.B. 208 BLACKHEADED GULL More numerous than formerly. 217 COMMON TERN Seen at sea only, in early Summer. 224 RAZORBILL Seem scarcer than formerly. 227 GUILLEMOT Chicks often seen at sea swimming behind adult birds and squeaking plaintively. 1965 a fairly clear year for oiled birds, until the end of the year. 226 LITTLE AUK None seen for some years. 234 WOODPIGEON Over abundant. 235 TURTLE DOVE Single birds seen occasionally during the Summer and early Autumn. 237 CUCKOO Believe they are less numerous. 1965 seemed a slightly better year. I notice birds seem to favour certain localities on the Farm. 241 BARN OWL First one for some years at Farm in the Autumn 1965. Formerly a common sight flying up and down the valley in the early evening. 255 SWIFT 30th April, 1965 first seen Farm. 261 HOOPOE Single bird frequenting a field at Farm recently dressed with dung 30th March—1st April 1965. Reported again Porthcothan Bay 3rd and 4th April, 1965. 263 GREEN WOODPECKER At least one pair resident on Farm. Also seen in Porthmear Valley J.E.B. 101 271 WOODLARK One at Porthcothan, March 21st, 1965. E.W. 272 SKYLARK Most abundant. Large flocks gather Autumn and Winter. Farm. 274 SWALLOW First seen 14th April. Farm. Flocks assembling for take off 13th September, Porthcothan. 276 HOUSE MARTIN 14th April, many in the district during the Summer. 277 SAND MARTIN 29th April, single bird, these were much more common once. 279 RAVEN 4 birds regular visitors to Farm, overflying or feeding on carrion. Nest reported in some firs at Porthcothan 1965. Totty cove beyond Porthmeor a favourite site. 280 CARRION CROW Increasing, 3—4 pairs on Farm. 282 ROOK Very numerous. 283 JACKDAW Over abundant, large flocks of young birds coming inland every year, depredating the ripening corn. 284 MAGPIE Increasing, many birds on Farm. 287 CHOUGH A pair seen disinterestedly mobbing a barn owl in early afternoon Porthcothan, settled on their old playing ground, one bird with dropped wing, later they flew south. March 28th, 1965. 288 GREAT TIT Two pairs resident on Farm. 289 BLUE TIT Numerous. 292 MARSH TIT A pair of birds which I believe to be Marsh Tits first noted at Farm during 1962-1963 winter, two pairs now established. 294 LONGTAILED TIT One nesting pair on Farm, family (this year 6) do the rounds Autumn and Winter. 298 TREE CREEPER First seen at Farm, January, 1966. 299 WREN Normal. 301 MISSEL THRUSH Last seen October 1964, formerly several pairs in the district.

102 302 FIELDFARE Less frequent. 303 SONG THRUSH Notably more abundant this Summer and Autumn, residents near normal. 304 REDWING Numerous, last seen 6th March, 20, Farm. 308 BLACKBIRD Over abundant in Spring and Summer 1965, fewer lately. 311 WHEATEAR Breeding haunts becoming more restricted due to influx of visitors. Individual birds stay a few days at Farm Spring and Autumn, last seen 1965 late September. 318 WHINCHAT At least six, Porthcothan, September 25th 1965. C.V.C. 317 STONECHAT One pair for certain Porthcothan and pair Porthmear 1965. Used to be two pairs at Porthcothan. Regular visitor to Farm Spring and Autumn, one would think like the Wheatear, on passage. 325 ROBIN Normal. 327 GRASSHOPPER WARBLER This is a bird which I have not seen or heard before but believe one to have stayed on Farm on passage at beginning of May 1965. Finally located this shy nondescript bird, appearing briefly in a break of thorns. Its long high pitched trill lasting upwards of half a minute ending in a kind of tinkle, first attracted me, although I found it difficult to locate its direction or exact proximity. 337 SEDGE WARBLER First heard 9th May. Regular visitor. Two pairs on Farm. One Porthmear Valley. September 3rd, 1965. J.E.B. Present Porthcothan Marsh, April 16th. T.J.B., C.V.C. 343 BLACKCAP Regular visitor since 1961. Two pairs, Farm, First heard 9th May. 347 WHITETHROAT Regular visitor, fairly abundant, first heard 2nd May. 354 WILLOW WARBLER Usually, two pairs on Farm, none in 1964. First heard 22nd April. 356 CHIFFCHAFF Abundant, first heard 24th March. 364 GOLDCREST One pair for certain breeding on Farm. Still not back to normal. 366 SPOTTED FLYCATCHER One at Porthmear Valley. September 3rd, 1965. J.E.B. 371 HEDGESP ARROW Normal. 103 373 MEADOW PIPIT Flocks arrive on Farm in September and stay until March. 379 ROCK PIPIT Five pairs between Porthcothan and Park Head, constant within my own memory. 380 PIED WAGTAIL Nesting sites becoming restricted. Flocking in the Autumn. 30-40 birds scattered over Porthcothan beach above tide-line late November. WHITE WAGTAIL One at Porthcothan, April 29th 1965. D.H. 381 GREY WAGTAIL Quite scarce now, although not breeding in the area ever, to my knowledge. Saw one at Farm December—January, 1965-1966. 386 WOODCHAT SHRIKE One at Porthmear May 4th-7th, 1966. J.E.B., T.J.B., T.O.D. 389 STARLING Pair nesting under roof at Glencoe since 1962, observed grub frequently brought in for young to resemble Warble fly grub, young fed almost entirely on grubs and insects. Birds return to roost in bad weather. 392 GREENFINCH Some pairs breed at Porthcothan. None at all on Farm. 393 GOLDFINCH A pair breeding in Porthcothan. Small flocks visit Farm in late Summer. Individual birds seen throughout the year. 395 LINNET Common everywhere. Large numbers used to congregate 'with young, in June every year below the bridge at Porthcothan on the edge of the river. 401 BULLFINCH One pair at least on Farm, resident. 407 CHAFFINCH Common, large flocks at Farm Autumn and Winter. 409 YELLOWHAMMER Common, two pairs at least on Farm. 410 CORN BUNTING Common, a number of these birds assemble in the spring at a certain time, depending on the season, at a point half way up Trevethan Hill, Porthcothan and sing in chorus so that one gets the impression of a continuous trill which only stops if the birds are disturbed. One pair believed to nest on Farm. Large flocks visit me in the Autumn and Winter. 415 CIRL BUNTING After a very long absence, heard one 1961, Summer 1962 heard occasionally Farm and Porthcothan, 1963/64 frequently March to November. 1965 Not at all. 424 HOUSESPARROW Slight decline.

104 BIRDS OF THE CAMEL ESTUARY By R. J. Salmon Pouring into the Atlantic on Cornwall's north coast, the River Camel provides an ideal habitat for many species of birds and more particularly the waders. Long stretches are free from human interference as it winds its way inland barely rising for the first ten miles. Near the mouth of the river huge sand hills line the north bank which is indented by bays and creeks. Apart from the evergreens around the houses at Rock there are very few trees. The south bank is much given over to rock and shingle interspersed with muddy creeks of which Little Petherick is the largest. At low tide large sandbanks are exposed which are much used by birds at rest. Around its confluence with the River Amble there is a vast expanse of mud and it is here that most watching is done. Noted in the works of Rodd and Ryves and fostered in recent years by the late T. J. Willcocks, the Camel Estuary remains a place of major ornithological importance. The following notes give a general outline of the birdlife in the area and acknowledgement is made of the help given by other observers. No attempt is made to list all the unusual and rare species that have been seen. COLYMBIDAE Wintering divers are one of the main attractions of the river. Black- throated, Great Northern and Red-throated species being annually represented and are usually found near the mouth of the river. PODICIPIDAE Little and Slavonian grebes are regular winter visitors, the former being found much further inland than the latter which spend much of their time diving around the Padstow lifeboat and working the saltier stretches of water. Great Crested and Red-necked Grebes are not so frequent. PHALACROCORACIDAE Resident cormorants seem to spend their whole lives on the river apart from breeding. Sometimes as many as 25 can be seen drying their wings on the mudflats in the Trewornan/Dinham area. Often they will fly high over the town of Wadebridge to come down beyond Egloshayle church, indeed I have seen them on the river almost up to Grogley. On the other hand Shags confine themselves to the mouth of the river. ARDEIDAE The herony on the south bank continues to flourish and is one of the biggest in the county usually having at least a dozen nests. Much in evidence at the tide edge for feeding, the herons have a penchant for snoozing afterwards on the Walmsley Sanctuary. In winter they move well inland for feeding, following the river and its tributaries and then returning to the estuary each night to roost. Making daily visits at the same hour, I have seen them as far inland as Lanivet, some twelve miles. Bitterns are occasionally flushed from the Amble marshes. ANATIDAE The Sheld Duck is the commonest duck here and an average wintering population of 60/70 has increased recently to some 200 birds. It is difficult to assess breeding numbers over such a large area. On one

105 occasion last year a pair was fostering 36 youngsters. These could have been produced by only four or five pairs, there is scope here for the sort of co-operative field work suggested in last years report. The late summer absence of adult Sheld Duck is thought to be due to an annual movement to Bridgewater Bay where they find safety when they are flightless during the moult. The position of resident on the Camel has been obscured recently with the introduction of hand-reared birds by the wildfowling fraternity. As they are very tame, it is very difficult to see what "sport" they can provide. However, having said that, it is as well to point out that the introduction of a permit system by the wildfowlers has virtually eliminated indiscriminate shooting by "marsh cowboys". The chief winter duck is the Wigeon which is usually found at the tide edge, and the Teal which has a greater preference for freshwater particularly surface pools on the Walmsley Sanctuary. In some winters as many as 1,000 each of these two species have been counted at high tide. Another winter visitor that we always look for is the elegant Pintail which associates with Sheld Duck and Wigeon. This is also a surface feeder, often they "up-end" vigorously in shallow water. On the average ca. 50 to 60 are present but on occasions as many as 100. Shovellers, Tufted Duck and Goldeneye are seen in small numbers in most winters, whilst Eiders can usually be found then on the sea off Trebetherick or Daymer Bay. Saw-bills are much less frequent, Red Breasted Mergansers being mostly seen in the Rock area, whilst Smews only rarely appear more often than not off Burneire Point when the tide is in full flood. Believed to be the only place of refuge west of the Severn, the Walmsley Sanctuary continues to shelter and sustain an annual wintering flock of Whitefront geese. Arriving at the end of the year, numbers gradually build up and there is a corresponding decline before the last birds leave in the spring. In most years the peak figure exceeds 100, other species are sometimes hidden in the flock. Observers should not attempt to approach them too closely. Whitefronts of the Greenland race have not been seen in recent years. In 1963 during the cold spell at the beginning of that year, a flock of Canada geese put in a brief appearance. This is an introduced species and they do not usually come to the Camel; as it was the river bed was preferred to the sanctuary. Probably the most obvious bird here is the Mute Swan. Some fifty birds are in residence and breeding is probably inhibited only by the lack of suitable nesting sites. Nearly every winter Bewick's swans arrive to join them but the Whooper is not often seen. FALCONIDAE Small numbers of Buzzards and Kestrels breed, lack of sites again probably keeping the numbers down. The Sparrow Hawk is infrequently seen, its main prey being a wader picked out of a flock at lightening speed. The Osprey is almost an annual visitor, last year one was present up and down the river the whole of September. On one occasion watched by members of the society on a field day, it appeared to go to roost in trees in a railway cutting. PHASIANIDAE The Partridge is often encountered on agricultural land on both sides of the river, numbers being, if anything, above the average. I have never seen a Pheasant in this area. 106 RALLIDAE Coots are not often seen, an exception was during the cold spell January 1963 when 100 were counted. Moorhens are scarce in the immediate vicinity, there have been no recent reports of the Water Rail.

HAEMATOPODIDAE The Oystercatcher is the commonest all year around wader. In winter the flock totals many hundreds. Feeding solely on exposed mud, they resort to rocks and fields to rest.

CHARADRIIDAE Plovers occur chiefly as passage migrants and winter visitors when most species are seen. One often sees small numbers of Lapwings here in summer but in the colder months they are everywhere. With a smaller proportion of Golden Plover, the sanctuary is often swarming with them. Ringed Plover associate with Dunlin on the mudflats but we do not get a lot of them, usually about 1 to 10. Likewise Turnstone are present at most times only in small numbers.

SCOLOPACIDAE Very few Snipe are encountered on the mud itself, but can always be flushed from nearby wetlands. In some years appearing in spectacular numbers, Godwits and Sandpipers occur mostly on passage especially in the autumn. Black- Tailed Godwits mostly appear before the Bar-Tails and in lesser amounts, they do not usually winter as at Tresillian. However a flock of 40 turned up early this year. A more mundane bird is the Curlew and this is always present, sometimes in very large flocks. The distinctive notes of the Whimbrel are easily picked out during the passage periods. Amongst the residents is the Common Sandpiper although not known to breed. Throughout last summer about 25 stayed in the vicinity of the new dam. Since the alterations due to the Amble drainage scheme, the Trewornan Bridge area has been forsaken in winter a few birds being found in the Egloshayle portion of the river. Here also one or two Green Sandpiper wintered, and every now and then a Greenshank is put up at this season. During autumn passage Greenshank are recorded in fair numbers. Redshanks are always about, 80 is the biggest flock I have seen, whilst the Spotted Redshank is one of the highlights of the autumn. The Dunlin is the wader of greatest abundance in winter and flocks sometimes exceed 1,500. Sanderling occur in ones and twos on the mud and are slightly more plentiful on the sandy beaches further up river, however Ruffs are usually prominent both on spring and autumn passage. Most bird-watchers are unashamed 'tally-hunters'. The Camel Estuary is one of the best places to find a rare wader, for example in recent times — Lesser Yellowlegs and Glossy Ibis!

PHALAROPODIDAE Both the Grey and Red-necked species have been sighted in the last couple of years as was Wilson's Phalarope in 1963. All were found in a comparatively small area near the dam.

107 LARIDAE Of all the birds on estuaries the gulls are most numerous and in this particular case it is the Black Headed Gull. To a lesser extent the Herring gull is present but the Common gull belies its name. Greater Blackbacks, based on Newland island and Gulland Rock seek shelter in Daymer Bay during rough and bitter weather . . . The Lesser Blackback winters in small numbers. Terns are never very numerous in the Wadebridge area. In summer a few "comics" follow the tide up but Black and Little do not often come up so far. The Sandwich is only an occasional visitor. ALCIDAE Although breeding just around the corner from Trevose Head at Porthmissen, I have not heard of Guillemots on the estuary. Oiled birds are sometimes found in a moribund or otherwise sorry plight and this also applies to Razorbills. COLUMBIDAE Like everywhere else Woodpigeons abound, a few pairs of Stock Doves reside. The Rock Dove is absent I believe. A small flock of feral birds is in the habit of flighting down to rocks protruding through the mud at Dinham. It is difficult to ascertain whether they are seeking vegetable or animal matter. In the parish of St. Minver on the north bank at least six pairs of the Collared Dove are known. It is to be hoped that they will stop and breed, the habitat being suitable with many Cupressus trees. STRIGIDAE The owl population is very small. A Barn Owl is often hunting at dusk at Trewornan Bridge, whilst recently a Little Owl was spotted at Dinham. Trees are probably insufficient to support many Tawny Owls. ALCEDINIDAE The very severe winter of 1962/63 wiped out the Kingfisher population on the Camel and it was not until early in 1964 that the area was re- occupied by this species. A single bird remained alone until the following year. At the present time two seem to be in sole possession.

HIRUNDINIDAE Ubiquitous in summer, Swallows are mostly evident at high tide feeding low over the water especially during the autumn pre-emigration build-up when large numbers include a few House Martins. Small Sand Martin colonies are to be found where the sand cliffs are suitable. The Swift is not often seen over the water here. PARIDAE Low cliffs on the north bank are thickly covered for long stretches with Blackthorn, Privet, etc., it is here that the Tit family are found. In winter the Great Tit is abundant, to a lesser degree so is the Blue Tit. Other titmice are not often seen. TURDIDAE As one would expect, the Blackbird is the main species. During passage periods, chiefly in autumn, Wheatears stop to refuel on the narrow shingle strips bordering the river. Redwings and Fieldfares come

108 down from higher ground during severe spells but always confine themselves to the grass of adjacent fields. At Rock one or two pairs of Stonechats can nearly always be located out of the holiday season. SYLVIIDAE Warblers are never very plentiful in this area, but one often sees birds that are very late on passage. MOTACILLIDAE Big groups of Meadow Pipits come to feed in the coarse long grass and Sea Aster when the going is tough, the Pied Wagtail is ever present with an influx at migration time. Last year, on the new dam, Yellow Wagtails joined in this movement. The inconspicous Rock Pipit is about at all times of the year. STURNIDAE Like the swallows, the Starlings gather together at the end of the summer and join the Meadow Pipits in the vegetation adjacent to the mud. Over the autumn weeks the flock grows bigger and eventually the huge winter roosts are formed. At dusk huge flights pass overhead in a N.E. direction. FRINGILLIDAE In common with other areas the Chaffinch is most often seen. With the advent of winter mixed flocks of Greenfinch, Goldfinch, Bullfinch and Linnet frequently feed and roost in the thick hedges bordering the estuary. The position of the breeding population of the Cirl Bunting on the North bank is not very clear, this species not being the easiest to watch or even locate.

109 SOME OBSERVATIONS ON MIGRANT TERN NUMBERS IN THE LOWER REACHES OF THE CAMEL ESTUARY, IN 1965 A. H. GLANVILLE Previous reports of numbers of terns occasionally being seen on the Camel in the Trewornan—Dinham area suggested that they might well occur in numbers, regularly, on the sand-bars and shallows down­ river at Padstow and Rock. Dredging has altered the course of the Camel a good deal in recent decades, especially in the Padstow Quay and Harbour Cove areas. There are now two main sand bars; Town Bar opposite Padstow — about 1 mile long by J mile wide, when fully exposed; and a second large bar at Harbour Cove, extending some half a mile towards . This year 4 visits were made to the area in spring, and 15 in autumn. Terns were present on all occasions, with a peak number of over 60 on 18th August. These birds, when undisturbed, spent much time resting on the sand-flats, but towards dusk tended to move down river to fish, with Black-headed Gulls over the shoals nearer Polzeath. At high tides they moved up river with the flood water, as far as Burniere Point on the Camel. These two sand bars are very similar in situation and structure to Porthkidney Beach, Hayle, and the shallows are rich in one of the staple foods of terns — 'sand-eels'. In spring, between 26th April and 8th May, numbers of terns were small, but at least 4 Little and up to 8 Sandwich Terns were noted. In Autumn, in 15 visits between August 4th and 21st September, 'Comic' terns were present on 14 occasions, Sandwich on 13 occasions, Little Terns on 6 occasions, and Black Terns on 4 occasions.

Numbers were as follows. Common/Arctic Terns 24 on 4th August, increased to 44+ on 12th August, 59 on 18th August, then a decrease to 33 on 24th August. 12+ on 18th September, and at least 1 on 21st September. Sandwich Tern 3 on July 31st (J.E.B.), 4 on 4th August, increased to 18+ on 8th August, decreasing to 10 on 13th August, 3 on 24th August, then a peak of 30+ on 27th August, decreasing to 11 on 18th September. Little Tern 3 on 4th August, 5 on 5th August, 2 on 8th August, 7+ on 10th August, 6 on 12th August, None on 24th August, 1 on 18th September. Black Tern 2 on 10th August, 1 on 12th and 13th August, 2 at Burniere, Camel on 11th September, 1 at Rock 18th September. Similar to experience at Hayle, all "Comic Terns" specifically identified were Common Terns. (S. hirundo). It was interesting to note that juveniles of all 4 species of Terns were often present, indicating that, like Porthkidney, the area is an important off-passage feeding

110 ground, with families of Terns spending some time in the area, building up energy reserves before finally moving south. Juvenile Sandwich and Common Terns could often be seen begging for 'sand-eels' caught by- adults. From August 4th—8th one suspected adult Roseate Tern was present, sufficiently distinct to be picked out on each of my visits from Common Terns present. However it was unusually indeterminate in field characters, making specific identification impossible. The pale pearl grey upperparts, and pure white breast were typical of Roseate Tern, yet length of tail, bill colour, and call-note were indeterminate, almost leading one to recklessly suspect hybridization. Regular watching might well indicate that these shallows and sand­ bars are second only to Porthkidney in importance as a haven for migrating Terns.

Ill AN ANALYSIS OF THE MIGRATION PATTERNS OF CERTAIN WADERS, ON THE MAINLAND OF CORNWALL, 1946—1965 A. H. GLANVILLE Certain waders have been shown by the field work of members of the C.B.W.P.S. over past decades, to be regular visitors in rather small numbers, as passage migrants. These species would seem especially suitable for studies into the pattern of their migrations, as they have occurred in numbers which are small enough to allow some degree of accuracy in estimation of numbers, yet sufficiently large to lend at least some degree of significance to analyses of the patterns of occurrence. The following is a series of analyses of patterns of migration in Cornwall over the 20 years 1946—1965 inclusive, based upon information in the Annual Reports of the C.B.W.P.S., and upon some of my own observations. The five species of waders dealt with, viz:— Wood Sandpiper: Spotted Redshank: Little Stint: Curlew Sandpiper: Ruff: are basically passage migrants in the county, although small numbers of two of the species appear to winter, regularly. Some attempt will also be made to outline the geographical distribution of the records within the county. This is not intended as an exact representation of true numbers of the species involved, nor is it claimed that the data analysed are sufficient to ensure strict statistical significance. It is merely an attempt to outline certain basic patterns in distribution, possibly as an aid to future study, or indeed to anyone as yet not entirely familiar with the situation described. N.B. The method of analysis is constant throughout this paper. Tables are based on figures derived as follows:— Each month is divided into thirds, i.e. ten-day sections, which gives a sufficiently realistic series of plots for this study. The figure given for each ten-day section is the Minimum total number of individual birds recorded in that particular section of the year, in the 20 years analysed. A particular individual bird, remaining for, let us say, a month, will add one unit to the totals for each of the three ten-day sections in which it was present. This treatment is analogous to that used by bird- observatories, in recording for a particular year not the number of birds reported, but rather the number of "bird-days" for the species involved, in that year. 1 WOOD SANDPIPER. Tringa glareola. TABLE 1. Individual birds per 10 day period. 1946—1965. JAN. FEB. MAR. APRIL MAY JUNE

1 3 1 — 1 3 3 7 2 4

JULY AUG. SEPT. OCT. NOV. DEC.

6 3 15 39 47 47 39 25 6 — — 1 112 Spring. This species seems to have a definite spring passage through the county, in very small numbers. This spring migration is most usual in late April, through May, but there are several records for the first ten days of June. Also, in spite of the "Handbooks" citing March 31st 1938 as its earliest date for Britain, there are now at least 4 records for Cornwall earlier than this, one for March 8th 1952, seemingly the earliest. These March records are peculiar in that they do not merge with the usual period of migration. Autumn. A few birds pass through in early and mid July, but the main passage is from late July until mid September, with a few stragglers until the end of September. There is one record for late October, but this bird was injured. Peak period for autumn migration is the third week of August. This species has not been recorded in winter. Normally occurs singly or in small parties, with a party of 11 on September 8th 1958 being the largest I can trace. Haunts. Typically the Wood Sandpiper shuns open estuaries, or mud­ flats. Is mostly attracted to areas of shallow fresh or brackish water, eg. the margins of suitable reservoirs or lakes in open country, or flooded salt-marsh and flooded grassland. Thus, most records in Cornwall come from:— Marazion Marsh; also formerly the wet flooded pasture behind Hayle causeway, and at Amble Marsh, (both of which areas now seem too dry to attract many of this species). Various reservoirs and pools:— Crowan Reservoirs, Drift and Argal Reservoirs; Tamar Lake; Dozmary Pool; Hayle Kimbro Pool at ; Formerly Gwithian Pond (now apparently adversely affected by land reclamation.)

2 SPOTTED REDSHANK. Tringa erythropus. TABLE 2. Individual birds per 10 day period. 1946—1965. JAN. FEB. MAR. APRIL MAY JUNE

Winter resident 5 5 6 6—3 2 - - 1 JULY AUG. SEPT. OCT. NOV. DEC.

2 10 16 56 60 39 24 15 14 28 Winter resident Spring. The position for the Spotted Redshank is complicated by the fact that it is a regular winter visitor in small numbers. There is evidence of a small movement in late March and early April, which could be due to the exodus of birds that have wintered in the county, these birds often leaving before assuming summer plumage. True passage migration in spring would seem very light, but there are a few records for late April and early May of birds often in breeding

113 plumage. This would seem to be the main true passage in spring. There is one June record — 1 in breeding dress on June 28th 1963, a date which suggests an early return after unsuccessful breeding. Autumn. Autumn passage is much more prolonged and heavy. Apart from a few records in late July, the main passage is throughout August until the end of October, reaching peak volume at the end of August and the first part of September. A second minor peak in late October is probably of little significance, and caused by the occurrence of the largest party recorded to date — 17 at the River Tamar on October 27th 1962. There is little evidence of true passage after the end of October. Winter. Has proved in recent years to be a regular winter resident in very small numbers, mainly on various tributaries of the Fal, and Tamar estuaries, although there are at least two winter records for Hayle Estuary. Haunts. Largely various estuaries, haunting both open mud flats, and flooded salt-marsh or flooded pasture. Also occurs at reservoirs, and pools. Most records on passage come from the Camel, Tamar, Fal, and Hayle Estuaries, or their various tributaries. Also Crowan Reservoir, Marazion Marsh and other inland pools, in small numbers.

3 LITTLE STINT. Calidris minuta. TABLE 3. Individual birds per 10 day period. 1946—1965. JAN. FEB. MAR. APRIL MAY JUNE

— 1 1 1 1 1 JULY AUG. SEPT. OCT. NOV. DEC.

3 10 20 56 77 64 24 13 12 1 1 2 1 1 1 Spring. The Little Stint has been recorded singly on several occasions during winter months, and there is little evidence of any true spring passage, although single birds have been recorded in early April and early June. What passage there is, probably occurs in April and early May. Autumn. The first few individuals occasionally turn up at the beginning of August, and the volume of migration builds up through August, the main period being from late August until late October, reaching a peak in mid September, although the species is almost equally numerous throughout that month. After the end of October, true passage ceases, with a scattering of records until the end of the year. Haunts. This species differs from some other waders in having occasional "invasion years", such as 1960, when exceptional numbers

114 occurred throughout Britain, and parties of up to 15 occurred on various estuaries, lakes, and even open beaches in Cornwall. Otherwise is typically an estuarine species, occurring mainly on tidal creeks or mud flats. Is most often recorded from:— Camel Estuary, Hayle Estuary, Tamar Estuary, Marazion Marsh, Crowan Reservoir, but would probably prove to be a fairly frequent visitor on most estuaries, watched regularly, judging by my experience at the Gannel, Newquay.

4 CURLEW—SANDPIPER. Calidris testacea. TABLE 4. Individual birds per 10 day period. 1946—1965. JAN. FEB. MAR. APRIL MAY JUNE

2

JULY AUG. SEPT. OCT. NOV. DEC.

1 — 4 2 3 47 85 65 42 37 9 7 1 1 1 — 2 — Spring. The Curlew Sandpiper is very rarely recorded in spring, and it seems likely that spring passage is very light, and mainly in late April, or the first week of May. Autumn. Occasional birds in July are often adults retaining breeding dress, which may have failed in breeding attempts, thus moving south early. True passage begins in August but is very light until the last ten days of that month. Main passage is this latter part of August, September, until mid October, with a scattering of birds until the end of October. Peak passage would seem to be from late August until the first week of October. After the end of October we have a few November and December records, but the species is of course extremely unusual in winter. Largest numbers recorded are some 20 at Hayle on August 28th 1954, and 15 at the Camel Estuary on September 3rd 1963. Haunts. Usually more numerous in autumn than the Little Stint, but similarly prone to fluctuations from year to year. Habitat similar to Little Stints — typically an estuarine bird, associating freely with the large flocks of Dunlin on mud flats. If one can find a flock of over 200 Dunlin in September, one will often find Curlew Sandpipers amongst them. Occasionally seen at inland reservoirs. Most records come from, Hayle, Camel, Tamar and Fal Estuaries or their tributaries, also a few in the Marazion Marsh area, and at Par. It is perhaps interesting that the Little Stint invasion of 1960 did not produce exceptionally large numbers of Curlew Sandpipers in Cornwall, indicating that the migrant populations of the two species do not closely associate, in spite of the similarity of the breeding distribution.

115 5. RUFF. Philomachus pugnax. TABLE 5. Individual birds per 10 day period. 1946—1965. JAN. FEB. MAR. APRIL MAY JUNE

6 1 11 7 10 16 13 49 62 40 21 10 4 1 1 — 1 — JULY AUG. SEPT. OCT. NOV. DEC.

1 3 4 15 19 35 68 102 45 18 5 3 4 4 8 9 3 18 Spring. The pattern for the Ruff is complicated by the fact that this species has proved in recent years to be a regular winter resident in small and varying numbers. However this species differs from the others studied is that it may occur in good numbers spring passage. Admittedly, the volume of passage fluctuates considerably in different years, varying from only one or two in spring to several score at least. Presumably this may be due to the Ruff's breeding grounds being so close to the English Channel, from Holland to Brittany, and parties of birds thus might be more likely to overshoot the Channel in spring. Certainly numbers are occasionally so large in spring that, normal passage birds en route for Scandinavia would not seem to account for them. Other species of birds with a similar distribution on the Channel and North Sea coasts of the Continent, such as Garganey and Black Tern are also inclined to periodically appear in unusually large parties in spring, at much the same time as the Ruff. Spring passage for the Ruff is most pronounced from mid-March to early May, reaching a peak in late March and early April. There are a few records for late May, and one in June. Parties in spring are often larger than in autumn, with one of 28 at the Camel on 5th April 1965, as an example. Autumn. Autumn passage commences in July, although only a few records come from that month, and is mainly from early August until mid October, with peak movement in the first three weeks of September. Largest party recorded is one of 28 at Marazion Marsh on September 12th 1958. Winter. It now appears that from November to March, the Ruff is a regular winter resident in small numbers. Wintering is most frequently recorded at Hayle Estuary, where numbers up to 11 have been seen in winter for the last six years. However it seems probable that a few winter, in most years in the Tamar and Fal estuarine complexes, and at the Camel. Haunts. Often occurs on estuaries, including open mud-flats, but seems to favour flooded salt-marsh and water meadows, such as formerly existed at Amble Marsh, and Ryans Field, Hayle. Also not uncommon on margins of reservoirs and pools. Most records from Marazion Marsh, Hayle, Camel estuaries, and to a lesser extent the Tamar and Fal areas. Also Crowan and Drift Reservoirs, Tamar Lake, Dozmary Pool etc.

116 Summary. Analysis of records of Wood Sandpiper, Spotted Redshank, Little Stint, Curlew Sandpiper and Ruff in Cornwall for 20 years 1946—1965, reveal distinct migration patterns for each species. Each species has a distinctive period of passage migration, and the peak periods for the various species by no means entirely coincide. Although there may be sources of error in the analysis, due to uneven and irregular observer-coverage, based in favour of known peak migration periods, it is hoped that some light is shed on the long term status of the birds involved. This study would have been impossible without the many hours of careful fieldwork of many members past and present of the C.B.W.P.S., and to them I am indebted. A. H. GLANVILLE, 1966.

ADDENDUM TO PAPER ON WADER MIGRATION 1946—1965 N.B:— Data for the nineteen years 1946—1964 includes all reliable information for the five species studied, contained in the Annual Reports of the C.B.W.P.S. for those years. Unfortunately the full reports for 1965 were not available at the time of preparation of this article. Data for 1965 are entirely those extracted from my own observations, but as the latter were regular throughout the year, they should not result in anomalous figures for any particular date, detracting any validity from the basic patterns outlined above. As I have previously indicated, it is these patterns, rather than actual numbers of birds, that this paper attempts to define. A. H. GLANVILLE

117 THE COMMITTEE FOR 1965/1966

President: Lt.-Col. Sir Edward Bolitho, K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O., J.P. Chairman : Dr. C. J. F. Coombs Honorary Treasurer and Registrar : W. J. Goddard, Esq. Joint Honorary Secretaries : The Rev. J. E. Beckerlegge (Bird Records) A. G. Parsons, Esq. (Protection, etc.) and N. R. Phillips, Esq. (Field Meetings) Honorary Secretary for the Isles of Scilly Miss H. M. Quick. Committee Members : Dr. R. H. Blair, Mrs. S. Bottomley, Mrs. F. E. Carter, Mr. N. B. Exelby, Mr. N. Higman, Mr. A. C. Hosking, Mr. A. H. Jeffreys. Miss M. J. Jones, Mr. W. J. Julyan, Mr. B. R. Pattenden, Mr. T. J. Stephens, Mr. C. J. Stevens. Mr. R. B. Treleaven, Mrs. M. P. Visick, and Miss E. M. Whelan.

THE COMMITTEE FOR 1966/1967

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

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

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

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

118 LIST OF MEMBERS Wc apologise for any errors which may appear in this list and shall be grateful if Members will inform the Honorary Treasurer and Registrar so that our records can be corrected. (a) Honorary Members. Blair, Dr. R. H., M.B., M.B.O.U., Roslyn, Carrallack Terrace, St. Just, Penzance. Koch, Dr. Ludwig, D., M.B.E., 39, Walton Avenue, South Harrow, Middlesex. Quick, Miss Hilda M., Priglis Cottage, St. Agnes, Isles of Scilly. (b) Associate Member Adams, R. G., Pathside, Underhill, Lympstone, Exmouth, Devon. (c) Ordinary Members Abbott, J., Birchen Hey, Frensham, Farnham, Surrey. Airey, A. F., Atlantic View Flats, St. Agnes. Allan, Lieut. R. J. D., R.N..,.34, Esmonde Road, Helston. Allen, Mr. and Mrs. R., Hillcrest, Stenalees, St. Austell. Allen, R. F., 6, Lyndhurst Gardens, London, N.W.3. Allen, W. J., Nantymwyn, Carnon Downs, Truro. _ Allen, W. F., 2 Chapel Terrace, White Rock, Wadebridge. Almond, Lt.-Col. and Mrs. W. E., Laverock House, St. Breward, Bodmin. Anderson, B. W., Ladylane, Ditchling, Sussex. Andrew, Mr. and Mrs. T. S., Barley Park, Trevone, Padstow. Andrew-Blarney, Mr. & Mrs. W. H. J., Merifield, Dobbin Road, Trevone, Padstow. Appleby, Mrs. E. A., 4, Hadrian's Way, Ebchester, Consett, County Durham. Archer-Lock, A., 4, Glenwood Road, Mannamead, Plymouth, Devon. Arnold, R. F., 49, Ellesborough Road, Harborne, Birmingham, 17. Askew, Mr. and Mrs. D. L., Durridge House, Kerswell Green, Kempsey, Worcester. Aspinall, Miss H. R. A., Warren Cottage, Cranleigh, Surrey. Aylwin, Major C. D. L., Treyford, Hillside Road, Long Ashton, Bristol. Aylwin, Mrs. E., Greathed Manor, Lingfield, Surrey. Backhouse, Mr. and Mrs. M. V., The Old House, Church Hill, Pulborough, Sussex. Baigent, Miss F. M., Trehaverne Flat, Kenwyn Road, Truro. Bailey, Mrs. A. M. G., 37, Church Road, Mylor, Falmouth. Balfour, L., Heath End, Checkenden, Reading, Berks. Banks, Miss F. M., 49, Crantock Street, Newquay. Barnard, Mrs. D. R., Veronica Cottage, , Truro. Barnby, Miss D. M., The Downes, Trenwith, St. Ives. Barnes, Mrs. Ruth G., M.B.O.U., Hungerdown, Seagry, Chippenham, Wiltshire. Barrett, Messrs. D. M. and W. R., 6, Pengover Road, Addington, . Barron, Mrs. N. L., Boscarn, The Terrace, Port Isaac. Barton, D. B., Truro Bookshop, 18, Frances Street, Truro. Bate, W. L., Treneague, Wadebridge. Bates J. H., The Battery, Newquay. Bax, Mr. and Mrs. T. B., Tregorden, Wadebridge. Baxter, Mr. & Mrs. A. R., Pennies, Treviglas Lane, Probus, Truro. Beaumont, Mr. & Mrs. A., Kilcoed, Mylor Downs, Falmouth.

119 Beckerlegge, The Rev. J. E., B.A., M.B.O.U., St. Crowan Vicarage, Praze, Camborne. Beckett, Miss R., A.L.A., Tregullow, Maenporth, Falmouth. Bedell, Miss E. M., 50, West Street, , Fowey. Bennett, Mrs. P., 43, Polkirt Hill, Mevagissey, St. Austell. Bennetts, Mrs. W. M., 5, Old Falmouth Road. Truro. Benson, Miss S. Vere (Mrs. Wynne Taylor), M.B.O.U., 26, Downs View. . Bere, R. M., C.M.G., M.A., West Cottage, Bude Haven, Bude. Bertram, Lt.-Col. and Mrs. W. R., Old Quay House, Lelant, via Hayle. Beswetherick, A. T., dnen View, St. Mawgan, Newquay. Beswetherick, R. J., Lanvean, Cleavelands, Bude. Bewes, Mrs. N., , Marlborough Road, Falmouth. Bickersteth, Mrs. H. M., Little Trengilly, Constantine, Falmouth. Bickford-Smith, Mrs. G. M., Ridifarne, Smith, Falmouth. Bickford-Smith, M. G., Trevarno, Helston. Biddle, N. H., Rosedene, Hill, Mousehole, Penzance. Binning, Miss B. A. V. and Coley, Miss F., Treetops, St. Keyne, Liskeard. Birtill, Mrs. K. C. F., 5, Landeryon Gardens, Polwithen, Penzance. Blades, Mrs. L., Shearwater, Penpol, Devoran, Truro. Blaikley, G., Whimbrels, Constantine Bay, Padstow. Blair, A. B., c/o Roslyn, Carrallack Terrace, St. Just, Penzance. Blair, J. K., Trolldale, Haile, Egrement, Cumberland. Blair, Mrs. M. I., Logwood, The Common, Exmouth, Devon. Blair, Mrs. R. H., Roslyn, Carrallack Terrace, St. Just, Penzance. Blight, Mrs. B. G., 12, Road, Camborne. Blight, Miss F., 46, Bodmin Road, St. Austell. Boardman, Mr. and Mrs. C. E., Bosanath Mill, Port Navas, Falmouth. Boardman, Mr. & Mrs. F., Braemar, St. Merryn, Padstow. Bolitho, Lt.-Col. Sir E. H. W., K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O., J:P., Trengwainton Madron, Penzance. Bonham, C. O., June Orchard, Bracken Close, Woking, Surrey. Bonham, P. F., B.Sc, 30, Belsize Park, Hampstead, London, N.W.3. Boorman, Mrs. M. M., Trebarfoote, Battery Lane, Polruan, Fowey. Booth, C. J., Ronas, Carne Close, Helston Road. Leedstown, Hayle. Bottomley, Mr. & Mrs. J. B., Hellesveor Place, St. Ives. Boyer, Miss C, Olearia, Raginnis Hill, Mousehole, Penzance. Brand, R. H., 4, Parsonage Street, Bradninch, Exeter, Devon. Brawn, F., 11 Haddon Way, Carlyon Bay, St. Austell. Bray, A. C., Trevenwith , The Lizard, Helston. Brenton, G., 5, Dark Lane, Camelford. Brenton, T. J., The Traveller's Rest, Trevarrian, Newquay. Brewer, L. G., Treganatha, . Brewer, S. E., Avery House, Lostwithiel. Bridger, J. P., The Red House, Kessingland, Lowestoft, Suffolk. Bridger, Mrs. W., Pill, Feock Truro. Britton, D. J., 46, Wrottesley Road, Harlesden, London, N.W.10. Britton, Mr. & Mrs. T. H. R., Cleeve Lawns, Trevone, Padstow. Brooks, Mrs. A., Meadowside, , Redruth. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. J. H., Hidden Cottage. Station Avenue, Walton-on- Thames, Surrey. Bryant, D. D., Gwarder, Grannys Lane, Perranporth. Burgess, Miss D., Trenadlyn, , Falmouth. Burton, Mr. & Mrs. R., 2, Melville Terrace, St. Stephen, St. Austell. Bury, Miss V. M., Red Rock, Topsham, Devon. Butcher, Miss J. R., 14, Gloucester Road, Ealing, London, W.5. Butler, Miss F. S., Trevelva, Green Close, Feock, Truro. 120 Cadbury, Christopher, Beaconwood, Rednal, Birmingham. Cameron, Mrs. M. F., Bridge Cottage, , Truro. Campbell, Mrs. H. M. E., c/o Coutts & Co., 108, Park Lane, London, W.l. Carlyon, Mrs. & Miss, Chytodden, Kenwyn, Truro. Carr, Lady Norah, Trig, Rock, Wadebridge. Carter, Mr. and Mrs. D. R., Lamb's Barn, Carnethick, howey. Carter, Mrs. F. E. (Mrs. W. T. Lott), Kestrels, Widemouth Road, Bude. Catchpole, Mrs. I. M., Chyals, , Mevagissey, St. Austell. Cavell, A. G., 24 Fore Street, Lostwithiel. Cavendish, Mrs. D. L. H., Constantine Cottage, Constantine Bay, Padstow. Chadwick, J. A., Northcliffe, Northcliffe Lane, Thornton, Bradford, Yorkshire. Champion, R. F., 11, , Penryn. Chapman, Mr. and Mrs. R. N., 1, Westerlands Road, Wadebridge. Charlesworth, Mrs. C, Castle, Lostwithiel. Charnaud, Mr. and Mrs. J. J., Drift Farm, Constantine, Falmouth. Chilcott, C. V., 118, Henver Road, Newquay. Childs, Miss A., Trenley, Seymour Road, Mannamead, Plymouth, Devon. Chipman, H. J., Burford, Alexandra Place, Penzance. Christy, S. J., No. 2 Morton Court, 42 Christchurch Road, Reading, Berkshire. Churcher, Dr. Gillian M., Public Health Laboratory, S. Devon and E. Cornwall Hospital, Greenbank, Plymouth, Devon. Clague, W. D., Lamana, Hannafore, Looe. Clake, H. G., The Homestead, Torleven Road, Porthleven, Helston. Clarke, Major A. G, , Mawnan Smith, Falmouth. Clift, Miss F. H. L., Brentwood, Florence Terrace, Falmouth. Coad, R. T., 10, Dunvegan Road, Penryn. Cock, E. M., Penlee Lodge, Trewithen Road, Penzance. Coe, Miss M. E., Windyridge, Polzeath, Wadebridge. Colby, P. J., 4, Tamar Terrace, . Coleman-Cooke, Major J., F.Z.S., Simonsbath Lodge, Simonsbath, Mine- head, Somerset. Co ley, Miss F., Treetops, St. Keyne, Liskeard. Collins, W., 7, Mayfield Road, Falmouth. Comber Miss E. O., Briarbank, Chywoone Hill, Newlyn, Penzance. Coode, Mrs. M. J., 1, Granny's Lane, Perranporth. Coombs, Dr. C. J. F., M.A., M.B., B.Ch., Greenwith Place, Perranwell, Truro. Coon, F. A. H., Pen Mar, Barbican Hill, Looe. Corderoy, P., Higher Bosavern, St. Just, Penzance. Cornelius, Mrs. O. C. A., Cliff Villa, Wadebridge. Couch, F. M., Old Polzeath, Wadebridge. Crabb, R. E., 6, Dean Terrace, Liskeard. Crapp, Miss V. I., The Bungalow, , Liskeard. Croft, Brig.-Gen. W. D., C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O., The Anchorage, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth. Crook, Mrs. G. O., Eden Cottage, The Valley, Carbis Bay, St. Ives. Cross, D. B., Fugler's Close, Portloe, Truro. Crouch, Mrs. H., Penlee, Fernleigh Road, Wadebridge. Cuddy, Mrs. M., 7, Lafrowda Terrace, St. Just, Penzance. Cuningham, Miss D. W. M., C/o Lloyds Bank Ltd., Market House, Penzance. Curber, R. M., 11, Weatherly Avenue, Odd Down, Bath, Somerset. Curnow, Dr. R. N., Orleigh, Bolenna, Perranporth. Curtis, Mr. R. A. and Miss, 2, Polwithen Road, Falmouth. Curtis, Mr. and Mrs. R. C, 30, Penhalls Way, , Truro. Cutlack, R. A., Tamarisk, Trevone, Padstow. 121 Dakin, Mr. and Mrs. E. T., 24, Carminow Way. Newquay. Daniel, F. C, 38, Fairfield Road, Bude. Daniel, R. J., , Downderry, Torpoint. Daniel, W. J., Coombe Park, Downderry, Torpoint. Darke, T. O., Glencoe, Porthcothan Bay, Padstow. Darracott, Mr. and Mrs. W. A., Trevinnick Meadow, St. Just-in-Roseland. St. Just Lane, Truro. Davey, Miss E., Cottage, Goonvrea, St. Agnes. Davey, Miss E., Tresillian Barton, , Newquay. Davey, Miss R. I., Solvia, Cross Street, Helston. Davidson, Mrs. M., Trenoweth Mill, St. Keverne. Helston. Dawson, H., The Boot Inn, Calstock. Day, Mrs. G. M., Cotwood, , Truro. Dennis, R., 21, Castle Road, Penzance. Dickson, Mrs. S. D., Curgurrel Corner, , Portscatho, Truro. Dodson, Lady Marjorie, Bonchurch, Sandown Road, Esher, Surrey. Dorrien Smith, Lt.-Cdr. T. M., Tresco Abbey, Tresco, Isles of Scilly. Drew, S. J., 33, Tregunnel Site, Newquay. Dwyer, P. J., 12, Trethiggey Crescent, , Newquay. Dyer, D. O., Kenwyn, Fore Street, Copperhouse, Hayle. Dyer, Mr. and Mrs. W. H., Blue Heaven, Portmellon, Mevagissey. St. Austell. Earl, Miss E. D., Sunnydale, Devoran, Truro. East, Mrs. Z. B., Gulland, St. Merryn, Padstow.

Eden, The Hon. Mrs. R.a Beaumont House, Roydon, Essex. Edward-Collins, Maj.-Gen. C. E., Trewardale, Blisland, Bodmin. Edward-Collins, Mrs. M. D., Polgwin, Bodmin. Edwards, Fit. Lt. F. J., 4, Coombe Lane, , Saltash. Elliott, Miss H., Innisfaill, Penlee View, Penzance. Ellis, Dr. D. D., 3, Westheath Road, Bodmin. Elvins, Miss M. L., 54, Cliff Street, Mevagissey, St. Austell. Elwood, Mr. and Mrs. D. A., 25, The Crescent, Truro. England, Mr. & Mrs. D. G., 29, Chapeldown Road, Torpoint. English, Miss D. M., Tresco, Higher Trehaverne, Truro. Enys, Miss E., The Cottage, Enys, Penryn. Enys, Miss J. F., 41, Woodlane, Falmouth. Evans, Mrs. G. E. M., Abington, Trebarvah Lane, Perranuthnoe, Penzance Evans, P. B., Boswartha, Church Road, Lelant, St. Ives. Evans, Mr. and Mrs. R. M., Pol an Dre, Maria's Lane, Sennen, Penzance. Eversden, Lt. Col. and Mrs. W., Christmas Cottage, Spar Lane, Illogan, Redruth. Exelby, B. J., Naini-Tal. Mullion, Helston. Exelby, Mr. and Mrs. N. B., Naini-Tal, Mullion, Helston. Eyre, Major C. V., Little Trewirgie, Probus, Truro. Favell, Mrs. B. B., , St. Buryan, Penzance. Fell. Miss L. B., 1, Avenue Road, Falmouth. Ferguson, Miss J., 5, Berkley Court, King's Road, Brighton, Sussex. Fiddick, R., 7, Road, Falmouth. Field, G. D., Hale Cottage, Milton Grove, New Milton, Hants. Fisher, James, M.A., M.B.O.U., Ashton Manor, Northampton. Fitzgerald, Mrs. D. D., Poltoge, Port Navas, Falmouth. Fleet, R. M., Treliske School, Truro. Foster, Miss L. L., Oak Cottage, Grenville Road, Lostwithiel. Foster, Miss M. M., Gwillen, Trenance, Mawgan Porth, Newquay. Fox, Mrs. B. M., Trewardreva, Constantine, Falmouth. Fox, Mrs. J. M. K., Penjerrick, Falmouth.

122 Fox, Miss M. V., 4, Woodlane Crescent, Falmouth. Frater, J., 4, King Street, Lostwithiel. Gait. Mrs. J. M., 26, St. George's Villas, Truro. Gallagher, J. D., 4, Eastbourne Close, St. Austell. Gallup, Mrs. M. M., Blackdown House, Mary Tavy, Tavistock, Devon. Garnett, Cdr. J. N., R.N., Penhale Farm, Wadebridge. Garnish, W. J., 34, Moorland Road, St. Austell. Gaskell, Mrs. A. W., New London, , St. Agnes. Gatiss, Mrs. I. W., 10, Albany Place, Falmouth. Geering, Mrs. B. T., The Downes, Trenwith, St. Ives. George, Mr. and Mrs. H. G., Primrose House, Sennen, Penzance. Gibbs, Mrs. J. P., 22, Carminow Way, Newquay. Gilbert, J. S., 7, Ocean Crescent, Porthleven, Helston. Gill-Carey, Dr. Dorothy E., Penkerris, Penwinnick Road, St. Agnes. Gist, J. R., Vailima, , Callington. Glanville, A. H., Neeham. Newlyn East, Newquay. Glazebrook, B. K., 1, Albany, London, W.l.

Goddard, Mr. & Mrs. W. J0 Cheyney, Constantine Bay, Padstow. Goodland, Mr. and Mrs. C. V., Penlee House, Morrab Road, Penzance. Goodman, Miss M. E., Dilkhusha, , Perranporth. Goodsell, R., 24, Bellevue Road, Saltash. Gould, Miss D. M., Greenwood Lodge, Sway Road South, Sway, Lyming ton, Hants. Grand, Mrs. I. L. H., Coolgrena, Trebetherick, Wadebridge. Graves, Miss L. I., 14, Trehaverne Terrace, Truro. Green, Mrs. E. and Mayes Miss A. M. S., , Perranuthnoe, Penzance. Greenland, Mrs. E. M., Wayside, Low Street, Hardingham, Norwich, Norfolk. (NOR.27.X). Greenwood, Miss H., 7, Weethes Cottages, Penzance. Griffith, D. W. J., Greenacre, St. Clement, Truro. Griffith, Miss M. S., Moonrakers, Mawgan Porth, Newquay. Griffiths. A. B., 7, Mounts Bay Road, Alverton, Penzance. Griffiths, E., 4, Westbourne Terrace, New Road, Saltash. Griffiths, Miss I. M., The Sheiling, , St. Columb. Grogono, Miss M. D., The Croft, Mylor, Falmouth. Grove, E. A., Tall Trees, Airlie Road, Winchester, Hants. Gundry, Miss J. V., Llewellyn House, Basset Street, Camborne. Gunn, S. D., B.V.M.S., M.R.C.V.S., Melness, St. Columb Major. Guttridge, Mrs. E. M., 1, Pendarves, Tresillian, Truro. Hadden, R. G., The White House, Pengersick, , Penzance. Halsey, Miss V. M., and Smith, Miss M. Hill, Windmill House, St. Minver, Wadebridge. Hambly A. C, Downside Vicarage, Chilcompton, Bath, Somerset. Hambly, E. H., F.R.C.S., Treharrock, Port Isaac. Hardy, Dr. J. D., Grey Roofs, Feock, Truro. Hardy, M. T. Dr., Grey Roofs, Feock, Truro. Harkness, R. S., Sunnyholme, Wells Road, Chilcompton, Bath, Somerset. Harper, R. A., The Rosery, , Perranporth. Hartley, The Rev. P. H. T., M.A., M.B.O.U., Badingham Rectory, Woodbridge, Suffolk. Harvey, Mrs. A. S., 40, High Street, Padstow. Harvey, Dr. D., , St. Columb Major. Harvey, Miss E. I., 40, High Street, Padstow. Harvey, Mr. and Mrs. G. H., Trenance, Hawkins Road, Penzance. Harvey, H. J., M.A., B.Sc, 2, Trebehor Cottages, Porthcurno, Penzance. Harvey, L. A., University College, Exeter, Devon. Harwood, Mr. & Mrs. J., 12, Rosevale, Penzance. Hawes, T. E., Rayle Bottoms, Redruth. Hawke, C. J., c/o Lloyds Bank Limited, 27, Fore Street, Redruth. Hawkes, Mrs. J. S., 30, Purley Bury Avenue, Purley, Surrey. Hayman, Mrs. A. V., M.B.E., J.P., 8, West Park, Redruth. Healey, D. G., 51, Dunheved Road, Launceston. Healey, Dr. R. J., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., 51 Dunheved Road, Launceston Heath, Miss D. G., Rose Cottage, Polgooth, St. Austell. Heath. V. F., Riviera Gardens, St. Mawes, Truro. Hemsley, Mrs. M., Stoptide, Rock, Wadebridge. Henderson, Captain and Mrs. S., Uphill, Dark Lane, Lostwithiel Henwood, Mr. & Mrs. P. H., Churchtown, , Callington Hepburn, Miss E. M., 6, Avenue Road, Teddington, Middlesex. Herber, K. J., 8 Godfrey Court, Meadway Close, Staines, Middlesex. Herring, Mr. and Mrs. W. J., Arosa, Old Road, Liskeard. Hewish, E. W., 14, Lawn Close, Barton Hill Road, Torquay, Devon. Hext, Miss B. J., Little , Sweets House, Bodmin. Hibberd, Mr. and Mrs. A. E., Sunnyside, St. Tudy, Bodmin. Hicks, Mrs. E. M., Paradise Cottage, , Truro. Hicks, F. H. D., The Lighthouse, St. Agnes, Isles of Scilly. Hicks, Captain & Mrs. J. N., Watergate, Trelill, Bodmin. Hicks, Mr. and Mrs. L., 8, Harbour View Crescent, Penzance. Hicks, Captain R. B. N., D.S.O., R.N., Lower House, Bodmin. Higgs, Mrs. E. E., Whistow, , Bodmin. Higman, Mr. and Mrs. N., 23, Chester Road, Newquay. Higman, Mr. & Mrs. S. M., 36, Barnard Road, Sutton Coldfield, War­ wickshire. Hill, Miss L. C. J., M.A., 2, Polwithen Road, Penzance. Hoare, Miss K. M., 17, Wodehouse Terrace, Falmouth. Hobbs, A. E., 9, Church Park, Bodmin. Hodgkin, Mrs. E. M., Weaversholme, Rocester, Uttoxeter, Staffs. Hodgkinson, Air-Cdre. W. D., C.B.E., D.F.C., A.F.C., Pink Cottage, Above Town Row, Egloshayle, Wadebridge. Hodgson, G. P. C, Cannington Cottage, Witheridge, Devon. Hogan, Miss C. E., 24, South Street, St. Austell. Holdway, Miss A. A., The Cellars, Church Cove, The Lizard, Helston. Holland, Mr. and Mrs. C. A., Wishworthy, St. Mawes, Truro. Holmes, W. A., Tanglewood, Eddystone Road, St. Austell. Hony, Mr. & Mrs. C. B., Trewithen, Love Lane, Bodmin. Hopewell, A., 104, Thrupp Lane, Stroud, Gloucestershire. Hopkins, Mr. & Mrs. A. M., Sea Winds, Mile End, The Lizard, Helston. Hopkins, J., The Cabin, Lane, The Lizard, Helston. Hormbrey, N. F., 30, Whitegate Road, Newquay. Horrell, J. M.. 38-39, Wodehouse Terrace, Falmouth. Hoskin, Mrs. B. E., Trethurffe, Ladock, Truro. Hosking, A. C, Wyndhurst, , Penzance. Hosking, H. H., 11, Blackmoor Road, Wellington, Somerset. Hosking, W. H., Cedar Lodge, Treslothan Road, Troon, Camborne. Hough, R. L., Meteorological Office, Kemelland, Camborne. Howard, H., , The Lizard, Helston. Hulme, Mr. & Mrs. A. S., Furlongs, Parkenhead, Trevone, Padstow. Hunkin, Miss G., Fern Glen House. St. Ives. Hunt, D. B., The Blockhouse, Tresco, Isles of Scilly. Hunt, O. D., Wynstay, The Fairway, Newton Ferrers, Plymouth, Devon. Hurrell, H. G., J.P., M.B.O.U., Moorgate, Wrangaton, South Brent, Devon. Hutchinson, Mr. & Mrs. W. D., Langdale, Carne Close, Helston Road, Leedstown, Hayle.

124 Hyde, Mrs. H. N., Graystead, St. Stephens Road, Sticker, St. Austell. Ironside, Miss J., 8, Market Street, Leicester. Isard, Dr. and Mrs. C. V., 29, Road, Padstow. Jackson, Mr. & Mrs. B. E., Druids House, Penryn Street, Redruth. Jackson, Mrs. D., Hermitage, St. Mawes, Truro. Jackson, G., Treweege Barton, Stithians, Truro. James, Mr. & Mrs. R. G., 1, Coombe Lane, Cargreen, Saltash. James, W. J., 130, Sunrising, East Looe. Jarvis, Mr. & Mrs. L. R., 27, Trenovissick Road, Par. Jeffrey, Major E. N. B., M.B.O.U., Higher Trevilmick, Lanivet, Bodmin. Jeffreys, Mr. and Mrs. A. H., House, Trebetherick, Wadebridge. Jenkins, Miss M. E., B.A., Loo Meadow, Portscatho, Truro. Jenkinson, Miss K., Chy Treth, , Falmouth. Jerome, J. W., 26, Penhalls Way, Playing Place, Truro. Jerram, Mrs. M., Trehane, , Wadebridge. Jerram, Miss R. M., Pengwedhen, Helford, Helston. Jewell, P. J., 21, Fore Street, Torpoint. Johns, Mrs. S. D., 25, Hillcrest Avenue, Truro. Johnson, Dr. D. L., Trewhella Villa, Relubbus Lane, Goldsithney, Penzance. Johnson, Miss E. N. I., Gwel Towans, Treloyhan, St. Ives. Johnson, R. J., The Smithy, , Porthcurno, Penzance. Johnstone, G., Oxford and Cambridge University Club, Pall Mall, London, S.W.I. Jones, Miss M. J., St. Piran Lodge, Lelant, St. Ives. Jose, Mrs. E., Farm, Troon, Camborne. Julyan, W. J., Elm View, Carthew, St. Austell. Kay, H., 2, East Street, Newquay. Kay, Mr. and Mrs. H. G. A., Point Cottage, Port Navas, Falmouth. Kendall, F. H. C, 33, Victoria Road, Bude. Kendall, J. R., Croft Michael Farm, Troon, Camborne. Kennedy, W. P., la, Vivian Terrace, Truro. , Mrs. A. J., 7, Margaret Avenue, St. Austell. King, A. W., 4, Trennick Row, Malpas Road, Truro. King. B., 9, Uplands Road, Saltford, Bristol. Kirby, Mrs. M., Bishop's Quay, St. Martin, Helston. Kitson, Miss D. H., Ludgvan Rectory, Long Rock, Penzance. Knight, V. E., 57a, Higher Bore Street, Bodmin. Lacy-Smith, Mr. & Mrs. W., Trelacy, Constantine Bay, Padstow. Lainchbury, G. C, Midland Bank House, Fore Street, Camelford. Laity, Mrs. E., Tregays, Lostwithiel. Lambert, Miss O. R. A., Woodland View, Old Falmouth Road, Truro. Lander, Miss V. A., Glynn Lodge, Bodmin. Langdon, F. C, 3, Water Lane, . Langford, A. A., Miango, Trewirgie Road, Redruth. Langham, C. H., Carmeal, Breage, Helston. Lash, Miss V. A., St. Clement Vicarage, Truro. Lawry, F. J., Roskennals Mill, Newbridge, Penzance. Laws, Mr. & Mrs. J. B., Trewarthenick, -by-Fowey. Lawson, Sir H. B., M.C., Churchmead, Pirbright, Woking, Surrey. Laycock, Mr. & Mrs. L. A., Edge Corner, , St. Ewe, St. Austell. Lethbridge, Miss D. M. B., J.P., , Launceston. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. E. J., 11, Carlyon Road, St. Austell. Lewis, L. B. C, B.Sc, B.D.S., M.B., 7, Old Paul Hill, Newlyn, Penzance. Lewis, Dr. T. D., 32, Northfield Drive, Truro. Liddicoat, Major R. O.. Sunnyside, Trenance, Mawgan Porth, Newquay.

125 Lilly, Miss G. A., Alyscot, Manor Drive, Treloyhan, St. Ives. Linsell, S. E., 12 Maze Green Road, Bishops Stortford, Herts. Lloyd, D. E. B., The Deerkeeper's Lodge, Stoneleigh, Coventry, Warwick­ shire. Longman, A. V., Lincoln House, Tintagel. Longworth-Dames, Fit. Sgt. C. A., Sergeants' Mess, Royal Air Force. St. Mawgan, Newquay. Love, Mr. and Mrs. R. G., Bosulla, Budock Vean, Falmouth. Luck. Mrs. D. H., , Par. Lynch, Miss M. P., Flat 3, The Firs, King's Road, Penzance. Lyne, Miss R. M. P., 8, Strangways Terrace, Truro. Lyster, Major P. G., The White House, Marazion. Lywood, T. B., Ennis Farm, St. Erme, Truro. Lywood, W. J. E., Ennis Farm, St. Erme, Truro. Macdonald, Dr. Catherine M., The Rectory, Gerrans, Portscatho, Truro. McKechnie, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. M., House, Amble. Wadebridge. Mackenzie, Mrs. K. M., , Port Isaac. Mackenzie, P. Z., M.B.E., M.R.C.V.S., Penold Farm, St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly. McKie, Dr. D., 18, Brookland Hill, London, N.W.I 1. Mackintosh, Miss A. M., 2, Clarksfleld Road, Bolton-le-Sands, Carnforth, Lanes. McMichael, Mr. and Mrs. D., Higher Bosistow, Porthcurno, Penzance. McNulty, B. D., 5, Wadham Road, Liskeard. Macphie, D. J., Hazel Cottage, Hazel Lane, Petersham, Surrey. McVicker, Mr. and Mrs. I. F. G., Tredrea Close, Perranarworthal, Truro. Maddern, R., 6, South Place Folly, Penzance. Malan, E. M. de M., 35, West Street, Harrow-on-the-Hill, Middlesex. Mann, Mrs. S. L., 1, Grovehill House, Falmouth. Marshall, Sir Douglas, Hatt House, Hatt, Saltash. Marshall, Mr. & Mrs. E. J., 41, Castle Street, Bodmin. Martindale Mrs. M., The Retreat, , Penzance. Mason, Mrs. M. E., Treloyhan Lodge, St. Ives. Masters, Miss N. W., Small Meadow, Trevanson, Wadebridge. Mather, D. B., 9, Trevarthian Road, St. Austell. Mayes, Miss A. M. S., Treneglos, Perranuthnoe, Penzance. Meares, Mr. and Mrs. R. H., 2, Western Terrace, Falmouth. Mendels, Mrs. P. R., 22, St. Fimbarrus Road, Fowey. Menhinick, Mrs. E. E., Cottage, Gonvena Hill, Wadebridge. Middlemass, Miss D. 1., Two Gables, Trelyon, St. Ives. Mills, Mr. and Mrs. G. E., 41, Clinton Road, Redruth. Milner, H., Trewithian Cove House, Portscatho, Truro. Milward, A. S., O.B.E., Pol Venton, , Porthcurno, Penzance. Miners, W. T., Ivydene, Marazion. Mirehouse, Mrs. A. M. E., Myresyke, Ruan Minor, Helston. Mischler, S. M., Copeland Court, Cathedral School, Truro. Mitchell, B. H., Homeleigh, , Liskeard. Mitchell, Miss H., 5, Moorland Close, Boscaswell Estate, Pendeen, Penzance. Mollison, J. E., 157, Surrenden Road, Brighton, 6., Sussex. Moor, Miss M. R., 13, St. Austell Street, Truro. Morcom, Miss A. A., 54, Tredarvah Road, Penzance. Morris, H. J., Ranau, Penweathers, Kea, Truro. Mudford, Miss P. M., Honington, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire. Musson, D. F., c/o The National Trust, The Friaries, Mount Folly. Bodmin. 126 Neale, Mrs. E., Flat 6, Barnwood, Brooklea Park, Lisvane, Cardiff. New, L. P., St. Enodoc Hotel, Rock, Wadebridge. Newton, D., 3, Ladbrooke, Mill Pond Avenue, Hayle. Nicholson, Lady Eve, Winwaloe, Polzeath, Wadebridge. Nowell-Usticke, Miss P., 1, Enys Road, Hendra, Truro. Oakins, Miss M. E., 2, Market Street, Devoran, Truro. Oates, K. E., 39, Higher Lux Street, Liskeard. Oats, D. J., 6, Treneglos Terrace, Gulval, Penzance. Oliva, Mrs. A. K., The Red House, The Belyars, St. Ives. Oliver, J. C. C, Orchard House, Maiden Bradley, Warminster, Wilts. Oughton, Mrs. C. S., 15, Shepherds Way, Rickmansworth, Herts. Page, Dr. Hilda W., 4, Milbourne Lane, Esher, Surrey. Parke, Mrs. E. F., Lower Tregorland, St. Just Lane, Truro. Parrinder, Mr. and Mrs. E. R., 91, Weald Road, Sevenoaks, Kent. Parry, Mr. and Mrs. F. R., Franchis, Cross Lanes, Heiston. Parslow, J. L. F., Edward Grey Institute, Botanic Garden, Oxford. Parsons, A. G., M.B.O.U., The Bungalow, Trewirgie, Redruth. Parsons, K. O., Penlee, , Truro. Patten, A. W., Roughtor Farm, Camelford. Pattenden, B. R., 17, Lanoweth Road, Penzance. Patterson, N. E., Stepper, Trebetherick, Wadebridge. Paynter, Miss E. M., Kilbroney, Week St. Mary, Holsworthy, Devon. Peace, J. W., Greensted, Battery Park, Polruan, Fowey. Peart, R. H., The Vicarage, Holcombe Rogus, Wellington, Somerset. Peek, Miss D., Spindrift, Sennen Cove, Penzance. Pellow, K., 37, Antony Road, Torpoint. Penhallurick, R. D., B.A., Assistant Curator, County Museum, Truro. Penn, Miss H. C, The Nook, Mullion, Helston. Peters, M. J., The Old Police House, Lower Town, Lelant, St. Ives. Peters, Mrs. M., 97, Meneage Street, Helston. Peters, W. R., 7, Navy Inn Court, Newlyn, Penzance. Phillips, A. C. J., Trevelyn, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth. Phillips, D. H., Buena Vista, Mount Ambrose, Redruth. Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. N. R., Chy an Creet, , St. Ives. Phillips, Miss R. M., Pare Vean, Stonesfield, Oxford. Philp, Mrs. S. I. M., Tregony, St. Mabyn, Bodmin. Pickthall, Miss E. G., Missenden, , Falmouth. Picozzi, Mrs. L. A., Sheiling Tor, Glassel Road, Banchory, Kincardi shire, Scotland. Pierson, T. A., The Anchorage, The Warren, St. Ives. Pinkney, Mrs. I. V., Ludon Hill, , Bude. Pitt, Mr. & Mrs. D. G., 9, Egerton Road, Padstow. Pollard, Mrs. E. M., , , Gorran, St. Austell. Polwhele, Mr. and Mrs. R. K., Polwhele, Truro. Pool, Mrs. A. M. R., , Zennor, St. Ives. Pool, Miss L. A. I., Langarth, Tregurthen Road, Camborne. Porter, Mrs. M. L. Robartes Terrace, 22, Falmouth Road, Truro. Powell, Mrs. E. M., Chard School, Chard, Somerset. Poyner, Mr. and Mrs. C. I., 1, Pedn-Moran, St. Mawes, Truro. Preedy, Miss D. A., Penpre, Antony, Torpoint. Price, O. F., Fern Cottage, , Mawnan Smith, Falmouth. Prior, Miss E. J., 1, , Feock, Truro. Prior, Lady Rachel, Bishop's Hill, Polzeath, Wadebridge. Probert, J. F. C, 1, Penventon Terrace, Redruth. Prowse, Mrs. W. M., 26, Liskey Hill, Perranporth.

127 Rabjohns, R. C, Voguebeloth, Illogan, Redruth. Race, Mr. and Mrs. A., Landrethek, Gustory Road, Crantock, Newquay. Radford, Miss E., St. Anthony-in-Roseland, Portscatho, Truro. Radway, F. P., 60, Moorland Road, Par. Radway, W. P., 58, Station Road, St. Blazey, Par. Rae, Miss E. M., Whitehouse, Rock, Wadebridge. Raper, Mr. & Mrs. G. F., Crowan Mill, Praze, Camborne. Reed, Dr. J., Love Gate, , Wadebridge. Reed, M. J., 5, The Valley, Porthcurno, Penzance. Richards, Mr. & Mrs. B. A., Cleswyth, Tregurthen Close, Camborne. Richards, P. H., Lake View, Tory, Ponsanooth, Truro. Ridge, H. E., S.M.A., Dragon Studio, St. Ives. Roberts, Miss D. W., Milton, Dobbin Road, Trevone, Padstow. Roberts, Mrs. M. E., Cleswith, Sea View Road, Falmouth. Robinson, Mrs. M. G., Deer Crest, Trevarrian, Watergate Bay, Newquay. Robson, The Hon. Mrs. E., Wakerley Manor, Oakham, Rutlandshire. Rogers, C. T. H., Carwinion, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth. Rogers, Mrs. E. A., 7, King Square, Bridgwater, Somerset. Roper, Capt. E. G., C.B.E., D.S.O., D.S.C., R.N., Polmayne, St. Minver, Wadebridge. Roper, Mr. and Mrs. P., Wood Meadow, Feock, Truro. Rosewarne, Miss I. M., Cliffside Private Hotel, Perranporth. Rosewarne, J. N., Cliffside Private Hotel, Perranporth. Round, H. A., Goonearl, Fore Street, Marazion. Rowe, E. A., 41, Pendarves Road, Camborne. Rowc, Dr. & Mrs. G. P. G., Cornhill, Rubery, Birmingham. Rowe, J. F., 97, Druid Stoke Avenue, Bristol 9. Rowe, W. S., 1, Ivor Close, Alderney Road, Guildford, Surrey. Russell-Fudge, Mr. and Mrs. B., 45, Erskine Hill, Hampstead Garden Suburb, London, N.W.I 1. Ryan, K. P., Westbourne, Trelissick, Hayle. Ryves, Mrs. I. N. M., 18, Headland Avenue, Seaford, Sussex. Ryves, Miss S. C, 18, Headland Avenue, Seaford, Sussex.

Sage, J. A., 51, Ferndale Avenue, Chertsey, Surrey. Salm, Mrs. R., 35, Tredova Crescent, Falmouth. Salmon, R. J., Claremont, Churchtown, Lanivet, Bodmin. Samuel, Mrs. B. F. M., 27, Yew House, Shardeloes Road, London, S.E.14. Sanders, Mrs. H., St. Clement, Truro. Sargent, H. B., 8, Bay View Terrace, Porthleven, Helston. Savage, B. F., New Park, Moor Lane, Watcombe, Torquay, Devon. Sawle, A. C, 21, Ashford Crescent, Mannamead, Plymouth, Devon. Scarle, H., 17, Jubilee Terrace, Bodmin. Seager, Dr. A. F., Farm House, Vicarage Road, Egham, Surrey. Searle, Mrs. V. and Mr. A. M., Hillcrest, Nanstallon, Bodmin. Seddon, Miss H. P., 17, The Warren, St. Ives. Sellon, Miss M. D., Windyridge, Polzeath, Wadebridge. Sexton, Miss L. S., School House, Kiddington School, Kiddington, Wood­ stock, Oxfordshire. Sheer, S., Springside, Foxhole, St. Austell. Sheers, Dr. G., Hunson, Whitchurch, Tavistock, Devon. Sheldon, Dr. & Mrs. J. W. V., The Nook, Fentonluna, Padstow. Sheppard, J. H., 33, Highfield Road, Moseley, Birmingham, 13. Sherlock, Mrs. J. J., 1, Tremelling Villas, Mount Ambrose, Redruth. Simms, G. W., Little Trefewha, Praze, Camborne. Skilbcck, Miss A. T., The Old House, Trevanson, Wadebridge.

128 Skinner, D. R., M.A., Sunnyside, , St. Agnes. Sloan, D., 13, Woodland Road, St. Austell. Smart, Mrs. K. I., Ty Bryn, St. Ives. Smith, A. V., Telford, Hill Barton Road, Exeter, Devon. Smith, D. F., 24. Mount Road, Haverhill, Suffolk. Smith, Mrs. F. M., 17, Close, Falmouth. Smith, F. R., Telford, Hill Barton Road, Exeter, Devon. Smith, Mrs. I. M. Ewart, Trecarrel, Bodmin Road, Truro. Smith, Miss J. Hodgkinson, Seagulls, Lane, Rock, Wadebridge. Smith, Miss M. Hill, Windmill House, St. Minver, Wadebridge. Smith, Mrs. R. E., Cedar Cottage, Finstown, Orkney. Smithies, F., The Old House, . Callington. Soper, Miss M. B., Fiona, Rock, Wadebridge. Soper, Tony, 1, Cross Park, Hartley, Plymouth, Devon. Sparrow, Capt. & Mrs. B. W. B., Red House, Paul, Penzance. Spavin, Mr. and Mrs. C, Boscarn, Cury Cross Lanes, Helston. Spear, Miss M. E., Trenley, Eastbourne Road, St. Austell. Spearpoint, T., 1, Avenue Road, Falmouth. Spenlove-Spenlove, Mrs. & Miss, The Orchard, Madron, Penzance. Squire, Lt.-Col. E. K., Willow Gates, Rock, Wadebridge. Staal, C, Cotehele House, Callington. Stafford, Miss M. A., 15, Berry Road, Newquay. Staite, Mrs. F. A., Carlidnack, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth. Stauffer, Miss M. V., 22, Victoria Road, St. Austell. Stephens, T. J., Sunny Acre, Gweek, Helston. Stevens, C. J., F.Z.S., M.B.O.U., 15, Lamb Park, Par. Stevens, The Misses J. & K., 21, Church Road, Mylor, Falmouth. Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. J., 13, Trevear Close, St. Austell. Stoneham. V. A., Devichoys Barton, Perranarworthal, Truro. Stubbs, Miss H., 3, Priory Close, Vicarage Road, , Par. Sunley, Mr. & Mrs. S. J., Roselle, Kenwyn Road, Truro. Sutton-Nelthorpe, J. W., c/o The Royal Bank of Scotland, Drummonds Branch, 49, Charing Cross, London, S.W.I. Sykes, A. N., Thorpe End, Almondbury, Huddersfield, Yorkshire. Symons, Mr. and Mrs. R., Spray View, Normandy Downs, St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly. Talbot, Mr. and Mrs. G. K., Varcoe, Portscatho, Truro. Tamblyn, J. T., Carbeile House, Torpoint. Tangye, D., Dorminack, St. Buryan, Penzance. Teale, C, Kiln Cottage, Bay, Looe. Thompson, Mr. & Mrs. D. A., High Clere, Coulthard Drive, Breage, Helston. Thompson, Miss M. S., Bostampys, Nancledra. Penzance. Thomson, Mr. & Mrs. B., Loe Wall, Feock, Truro. Thwaites, R. E., Windrush, Silver Hill, Perranwell Station, Truro. Titmuss Miss M., 69a, Madeley Road, Ealing, London W.5. Todd, D. A., 96, Footscray Lane, Sidcup, Kent. Trahair, Miss M. L., The Cottage, Dousland, Yelverton, Devon. Tranter, Miss G. M., 2, St. Michael's Terrace, Penzance. Travers, Mrs. D. M., J.P., Gwel Meneth, Old Road, Liskeard. Tregenza, C. W., Holly Cottage, Madron, Penzance. Tregenza, V. L., Barclays Bank House, 30a, Market Place, Camelford. Tregenza, Mr. and Mrs. W. A., Boslandew House, Paul, Penzance. Treleaven, R. B., M.B.O.U., Rockmount, Road, Launceston. Trenerry, G. G., 197, Stanborough Road, Elburton, Plymouth, Devon.

129 Trevithick, Mr. & Mrs. J. R., 2, Woodside Cottages, , Truro. Trinick, Mrs. M. E. L., Newton, , Bodmin. Trudgian, Dr. Helen M., 2, Marcus Hill, Newquay. Tucker, V. R., 5, Westfield Avenue, Hooe, Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon. Tunnard, Mr. and Mrs. J. S., Trethinnick, Lamorna, Penzance. Turk, Mrs. S. M., F.Z.S., Shangri-La, Reskadinnick, Camborne. Turner, H. J., 4, Fore Street, St. Ives. Turner, R. G., 18. Four Ashes Road, Bentley Heath, Solihull, Warwick­ shire. Venn, Mrs. G. M., Talwyn, Lelant, St. Ives. Vessey, Mrs. N. A. M., Weir Meadows, Restronguet, Flushing, Falmouth. Vince, A. A. P., 14, Church Hill, Winchmore Hill, London, N.21. Visick, Mrs. M. P., Trendain, Perranwell Station, Truro. Vivian, Nancy, Lady, M.B.E., Windrushes, Treyarnon Bay, Padstow. Waithman, Mr. and Mrs. J. S., Tallands, Higher Polscoe, Lostwithiel. Wakefield, H., Newman House, St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly. Walker, A. F., Melbourne Cottage, Boscastle. Ward, Mrs. I. M. M., The Old Malt House, Tintagel. Ward, J. H., 34, Fortismere Avenue, London, N.10. Warner, G. M., Clapper, Wadebridge. Warnington, Miss E. M., 46, Esplanade, Fowey. Waters, L. J. O., 23, Ranelagh Road, St. Austell. Watkins, Miss D. M., The Salt Box, Point, Devoran, Truro. Watson, Major and Mrs. H. G., Worthylands, Trebetherick, Wadebridge. Watt, Mrs. V. M., Sea Mills, St. Issey, Wadebridge. Watts, Mr. and Mrs. W. S., Field Close, , Port Isaac. Webb, Miss S., Low Way, Swanpool, Falmouth. Weeks, Mrs. R. P., Trehayle, Elmsleigh Road, West Hill, Wadebridge. Welton, W. K., Little Priory, Ipplepen, Newton Abbot, Devon. West, Mrs. E., 12, Grovehill Crescent, Falmouth. Whelan, Miss E. M., 6, Coombe Road, Saltash. Whiffen, Miss O. I., Dolphin Cottage, Porthgwarra, Porthcurno, Penzance. Whitaker, The Misses D. & G. E., 31, Polmear Road, Par. White, Miss A., 2, Mountstephen Close, Edgcumbe Road, St. Austell. White, Mrs. E. M. U., Boskewys, Trelissick Road, Hayle. White, Mr. and Mrs. H. C, Trewornan Manor, Wadebridge. White, Mrs. N., The Lodge, St. Anthony-in-Roseland, Portscatho, Truro. White, Miss P. J., The Old Quay House, Hayle. Whitehorn, J. R. M., 12, Park Village East, London, N.W.I. Wicks, S. C, Pentreve, Truro School, Truro. Willcocks, Mrs. B., Little Strand, Rock, Wadebridge. Willcocks Miss E. G., Estia, Highcliff, Polzeath, Wadebridge. Willcocks, Mrs. G. H., 12, Beacon Hill, Bodmin. Willcocks, I. J., Stockadon Farm, Saltash. Willett, Miss R. J. W., Rosemain, St. Minver, Wadebridge. Williams, L. P., 134, Weeth Road, Camborne. Williams, Mrs. M. B., Scorrier House, Scorrier, Redruth. Williams, Mrs. M. F., Trewidden, , Penzance. Williams, R. W. E., 8, Drakefield Drive, Saltash. Williams, T. R. J., M.Sc, A.R.I.C., 39, Orchard Road. Nailsea, Somerset. Willis, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. and Miss, Trehemborne Cottage, St. Merryn, Padstow. Willyams, Mrs. B. J., Carnanton, St. Columb Minor, Newquay. Wilson, Mrs. B. F. E., 1, Donnington Road, The Lidden, Penzance. Wilson, Miss K.Orr, 12, Compton Avenue, Plymouth. Devon.

130 Wiltshire, L. V., M.R.C.V.S., Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, 45, Southgate Street, Winchester, Hants. Winkworth, Mr. & Mrs. T. S., North Hill House, Chacewater, Truro. Winn, Mrs. I., 3, Parkfield Crescent, Taunton, Somerset. Winter, R. L., 115, Hill Barton Road, Exeter, Devon. Wise, L. N., 34, Halsetown, St. Ives. Wood, Miss D. Scobell, 31, Trebarwith Crescent, Newquay. Wood, Miss M., 76, Edgcumbe Avenue, Newquay. Woodward, Mr. & Mrs. W. J., Lewidden, Penrose, Wadebridge. Worth, Miss V., 34, Tredova Crescent, Falmouth. Wright, Miss P. L., 57, Abingdon Villas, Kensington, London, W.8. Wright, Miss R. V., 5, Marlborough Crescent, Falmouth. Wyatt, R. A. D., Manor Farm Bungalow, Whitchurch Road, Cublington, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire. Wynn-Werninck, Mrs. A. M., The Old Cottages, Pentire Glaze, St. Minver, Wadebridge. Young, E. A., Polventon, Condor Villas, , Falmouth. Young, H. A., Westerly, Goldsithney, Penzance. Young, Dr. and Mrs. J., 11, Alverton Terrace, Penzance. Young, Miss M. L. E., Trevone, Bells Hill, Mylor Bridge, Falmouth.

(d) Junior Members Burridge, R. E., 7, Westfield Avenue, Hooe, Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon. Coombs, Miss S., General Stores, Summercourt, Newquay. Crowley, P.. Harper House, Sherborne, Dorset. Dunn, R. C. T., The Old Manse, Mevagissey, St. Austell. Eddy, S., 99, Clarence Road, Torpoint. Henwood. Miss F. L., Churchtown, Linkinhorne, Callington. Hirst, R. J., 52. Queen Street, Harle Syke, Burnley, Lanes. Hodgkin, C. R., Weaversholme, Rocester, Uttoxeter, Staffs. Laity, P. H., Tregays, Lostwithiel. Laity, Miss S. E. Tregays, Lostwithiel. Laws, Miss A., Trewarthenick, Bodinnick-by-Fowey. Laws, Miss F. J., Trewarthenick, Bodinnick-by-Fowey. Laws, Miss J., Trewarthenick, Bodinnick-by-Fowey.

Lowe, R. J., 15; Penwerris Road, Truro. Madge, S. C, 82, Clarence Road, Torpoint. Nicholls, D., Langweath Cottage, Lower Town Lelant, St. Ives. Nicholson, G. R. L., Waratah, Cross, Liskeard. Prowse, Miss. M., 26, Liskey Hill, Perranporth. Raper, Miss D. N., Crowan Mill, Praze, Camborne. Semmens, D. J., 11, Villas, Gloweth, Truro. Stanlake, H. J., Cairn-Dale, Penhale Road, , St. Austell. Thomas, C. A. G., 27, Trevithick Estate. St. Merryn, Padstow. Visick, Miss S. A., Trendain, Perranwell Station, Truro. Walker, N. E. W., 72, Melville Road, Falmouth. Waters, P. M., 1, Goverseth Hill, Foxhole, St. Austell. Wilson, Miss B. J., 1, Donnington Road, The Lidden, Penzance. Wilston, J. H., 1, Donnington Road. The Lidden, Penzance. Wolstenholme, J. R. C, 41, Malvern Court, Onslow Square, London, S.W.7.

131 THE SOCIETY'S RULES

(Revised to 30th June. 1966)

Rule 1. (Name). The Society shall be called " The Cornwall Bird-Watching and Preservation Society." Rule 2. (Objects). The Objects of the Society shall be:— (a) To further the study of birds in the field. (b) To assist in their preservation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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