AMERICAN PECTORAL SANDPIPER (See page 39)

SPOTTED CRAKE (See page 41) TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page Preamble ...... 3 The Weather of 1957 ...... 4 List of Contributors ...... 5 Cornish Notes ...... 7 Ringing Recoveries ...... 28 Arrival and Departure of Cornish-Breeding Migrants ... 28 The Brisons ...... 30 The Cornish Seas ...... 30 The Isles of Scilly ...... 32 Arrival and Departure of Migrants in the Isles of Scilly ... 41 Migration in the Isles of Scilly ...... 43 A First Guide to Gulls ...... 45 The Macmillan Library ...... 51 The Society's Rules ...... 52 Balance Sheet ...... 53 List of Members ...... 54 Committees for 1957 and 1958 ...... 66 Index ...... 67 TWENTY-SEVENTH REPORT

OF The Bird-Watching and Preservation Society 1957 Edited by B. H. RYVES, H, M. QUICK and J. E. BECKERLEGGE (kindly assisted by R. H. BLAIR and A. G. PARSONS)

Thirty-eight members joined the Society in 1957. We regret the loss by death of seven members, nine have resigned, thirteen have had their names removed from the members list on account of non­ payment of subscription. This makes a total of 598 ordinary members. The twenty-sixth Annual Meeting was held in the Museum, , on May 4th. The speaker was Dr. Bruce Campbell, of the British Trust for Ornithology, showing photographs of the birds of the West Highlands. The Autumn meeting was held jointly with the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, on October 5th. The speaker was Mr. Philip Brown (Secretary of the R.S.P.B.) who showed colour films of Birds of Britain. One Executive Committee meeting was held during the year. Our thanks are due to Mr. Wills for kindly auditing the accounts. Four successful Field Days were held during the year. There was little or no shooting on Estuary up to the end of December. The more unusual records for the year include: Hooded Crow, Waxwing, Kite, Osprey, Little Egret, Ferruginous Duck, Balearic Shearwater, American Pectoral Sandpiper, Killdeer Plover and Sabine's Gul. The breeding of Redstarts in Cornwall was of special interest, and the invasion of Tits in the Autumn was particularly noticeable in the Scilly Isles. Members are asked to send their records for the year, before January 15th, to the Rev. J. E. Beckerlegge, St. Crowan Vicarage, Praze, . They are BEGGED to send their subscriptions to the Treasurer, and NOT to any of the Secretaries. Mr. Parsons is still prepared to answer queries about telescopes and field glasses. We are most grateful to Colonel and Mrs. Bertram for their hospitality after the two Field Meetings in the Hayle and St. Ives area. THE WEATHER OF 1957 By B. H. RYVES

A somewhat uneventful year so far as any notable phase of weather is concerned.

There were no " cold spells " in January and February. March provided some pleasantly warm days and many birds busied them­ selves in nesting operations. In late April and early May a drought had crippling effects on vegetation. June was a delightful month producing as it did true summer conditions. July was variable— periods of wet weather and of warm sunny days. September was kind to the safe harvesting of crops and fruit. November and December were cheerless with some sharp frosts and gales in the last month.

January. Very little frost was experienced, but most of the month was dull and cheerless.

February. A dull and rather " drizzly " month with some light frosts. March. The first week brought us days of pleasant warmth. No cold conditions intervened and birds were able to make a good start in breeding activities.

April. On the 4th, a brood of Blackbirds safely left their nest in my garden. In the later part of the month a relentless drought set in and lasted well into May. Most crops were delayed or injured. May. After the drought ended there was sufficient rain and conditions were pleasant.

June. A pleasant month with conditions of true summer.

July. A very variable month, wet periods were followed by dry periods, and warm days by cool ones.

August. A fairly nice month with odd spells of abnormal conditions.

September. Can best be described as consisting of weather favourable to the safe harvesting of crops.

October. A generally sunless month with a wet period about the middle of the month.

November. A cheerless month—mainly dry and wintry.

December. A wintry month with some sharp frosts and a gale or two. 4 LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS G.A. Dr. G. Allsop. W.E.A. Lt.-Col. W. E. Almond. P. & R.A. Misses P. and R. Aspinall. J.E.B. The Revd. J. E. Beckerlegge. R.H.B. Dr. R. H. Blair. R.W.B. R. W. Bufford (non-member). E.M.C. E. M. Cock. P.E.C. Mrs. P. E. Carter. H.J.C. H. J. Chipman. H.C. H. Clare (non-member). H.P.O.C. H. P. O. Cleave. M.C. Mrs. M. Cuddy. R.K.C. R. K. Clarke. R.M.C. R. M. Curber. A.M.D. Miss A. M. Davies (non-member). R.H.D. R. H. Dennis (non-member). J.J.W.E. J. J. W. Everett (non-member). R.F. R. Fiddick. D.H. Miss D. Hicks (non-member). N.H. N. Higman. R.H. R. Hosken. M.J.J. Miss M. J. Jones. R.J.J. R. J. Jackson (non-member). B.K. B. King. J.R.K. J. R. King (non-member). J.L. J. Lawry. R.H. & M.J.M. Mr. R. H. and Mrs. M. J. Meares. K.N. K. Nash. J.L.P. J. L. Palmer. M.T.P. M. T. Parry. A.G.P. A. G. Parsons. E.M.P. Miss E. M. Paynter. N.R.P. N. R. Phillips. E.P. Mrs. E. M. Powell. H.M.Q." Miss H. M. Quick. P.H.R. P. H. Richards. C.R.R. C. R. Roseveare. H.B.S. H. B. Sargent. A.C.S. A. C. Sawle. A.R.S. A. R. Smith. 5 F.R.S. F. R. Smith. F.S. F. Smithies. J.B.S. J. B. Southern. T.J.S. T. J. Stephens. C.J.S. C. J. Stevens. A.N.S. A. N. Sykes. R.S. R. Symons. S.M.T. Mrs. S. M. Turk. N.A.W. N. A. Wesley (non-member). E.M.W. Miss E. M. Whelan. T.J.W. T. J. Willcocks. K.O.W. Miss K. Orr-Wilson.

6 CORNISH NOTES FOR 1957

It is understood that the status of common birds is not normally recorded in the Report. From members' records received over a number of years it is now realised that certain of our less common birds occur regularly each year, if only in small numbers (list given below). Therefore, records of their normal appearance will no longer be printed in the Report, though notes of unusual num­ bers, dates, or localities will still be published. Please continue to send records of these birds so that fluctuations in status and locality may be noted. White Wagtail. Bar-tailed Godwit. Chiffchaff (wintering). Black-tailed Godwit. Garganey. Knot. Pochard. Curlew Sandpiper. Tufted Duck. Ruff. Goldeneye. Green Sandpiper. Common Scoter. Greenshank. Red-breasted Merganser. Grey Plover. Slavonian Grebe. Sandwich Tern- Black-necked Grebe. Common Tern. Great Northern Diver. Little Tern. Red-throated Diver. Puffin. Members or visitors wishing to study these and others, such as Guillemot, Razorbill, Kittlwake and Cormorant, which are common, but very local, in the breeding season, should apply for information to the Secretaries. 1 RAVEN. August 21st. At Porthkidney Beach, one eating bread left behind by picnickers. J.E.B. 2 HOODED CROW. December 17th. At Lelant, one. A.C.S. N.A.W.

10/11 JAY. September 20th. A noticeable influx of migratory birds near . F.E.C. 13 CHOUGH. At one locality a pair nested, and on May 31st the evidence indicated that the young were hatched with both adults in and out of the nesting fissure all day. But within a week they had again lost interest in the nest apart from the normal periodical visits, suggesting that the young birds had perished. Both the adults were still about in November. F.R.S. 14 STARLING. At St. Ives, not a great many Starlings seen migrating this year; but on October 27th a flock of at least two thousand flew out W.N.W. from Clodgy. N.R.P. 7 Cornish Notes 21 SISKIN. November 2nd. Heard at Beliake, near Camborne. A.G.P. November 3rd. Two left Godrevy Head and flew out over the sea, west-north-west. A.G.P. November 24th. Nine over St. Erth Woods. A.G.P. H.M.Q. 25 LESSER REDPOLL. September 20th. At Tamar Lake, a small flock. F.E.C. 33 BULLFINCH. At Mawgan-in-Meneage a marked increase in numbers noted. T.J.S. 40/41 CHAFFINCH. April 4th. Despite lateness of date and mildness of weather, a flock of about 20 at Crowan. J.E.B. 42 BRAMBLING. January 9th. In Penlee Park, , two. H.J.C. November 16th. Heard at Beliake, near Camborne. A.G.P. December 15th. At Tregorden, several in a kale-field with hundreds of Chaffinches, Greenfinches and Linnets. T.J.W. 43 CORN BUNTING. In September, at Mawgan Porth, a flock of up to 60 birds roosting in the reeds. F.R.S. 44 YELLOWHAMMER. April 4th. Despite lateness of date and mildness of weather, a flock of about 20 at Carne, Crowan. J.E.B. 59 SNOW BUNTING. October 9th. At Godrevy, one adult. A.G.P. October 20th. At St. Ives Island, one. R.M.C. November 9th. At St. Ives Island, one. N.R.P. 75 TREE PIPIT. A male sang near Arrallas, Truro, during late May—early June, but found no mate. A.G.P. 86 YELLOW WAGTAIL. A very thin spring passage took place. A.G.P. August 24th. In a ploughed field near R. Tamar, a large flock. E.M.W. K.O.W. Presumed breeding at Par. On 14th June. J.E.B. and C.J.S. watched a male behaving as occupying territory, and on June 25th C.J.S. saw a female feeding a young bird perched on top of a gorse bush. J.E.B. C.J.S. A pair at St. Erth in the first half of June. On June 15th, seen carrying what appeared to be food in their beaks. S.M.T. 8 Cornish Notes GREY WAGTAIL. In September, at Gweek, a bird persisted in fighting its own reflection in external mirrors of private cars, for several days. T.J.S. 90 PIED WAGTAIL. A nest on the station wall at St. Blazey was used for two broods (cf. 23rd Report, p. 11, for a similar record at the same site). C.J.S. October 22nd. At Swanpool, Falmouth, 50—100 roosting in the reeds. R.M.C. 91 WHITE WAGTAIL. Less in evidence than usual: a few, together with Pieds, frequented a wet field outside Penzance in the last week of April. A.G.P, 97/102 TITS. Hundreds of Tits passed over St. Ives on October 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th. Most seemed to be Blue Tits, but considerable numbers of Great Tits and Cole Tits were involved. N.R.P. 97/98 GREAT TIT. November 2nd. A single bird, the only tit I have ever seen migrating in Cornwall, flew across Godrevy Head towards St. Ives. A.G.P. 99/100 BLUE TIT. A pair nested in a hole in the brick platform at Par Station, the nest being about two feet above the ground, and a yard from the rails of the up line. At least three young were seen. C.J.S. During the first half of November an abundance of this species at Mawgan-in-Meneage. T.J.S. In November, an increase in the Stithians-Ponsanooth area— perhaps due to the influx of birds from the Continent. P.H.R. October. At Par. Milk bottles were daily broken into from October 22nd till the end of the year by both this species and the Great Tit. Similar opening of bottles reported from , , St. Blazey and Tregrehan. C.J.S. (Similar opening of milk bottles took place at Treverbyn in 1952 and on many occasions at Crowan since 1954.—Eds.). On two days following the wallpaper in my bedroom was torn in several places by this species. C.J.S. 111 LONG-TAILED TIT. At St. Breward, a nest which was built and used in 1956 survived the winter in good order, and with a few new feathers added to the lining was used again in 1957. I believe that there is no previous record of this species using a nest two years in succession, but it seems likely that the occurrence is more frequent than is suggested. The nest often comes through the winter in good shape. W.E.A. 9 Cornish Notes 120 WAXWING. December 28th—31st. At Launceston, one. N.H. 123 PIED FLYCATCHER. September 4th. At Church Cove, Lizard, two. P. & R.A. September 7th. In Penlee Park, Penzance, one male. E.M.C. 127 GOLDCRE ST. January 7th. At Crowan, one singing. An early date. J.E.B. March 5th. A bird of the British race (identification con­ firmed by British Museum of Natural History) struck the Trevose Head Lighthouse at 3 a.m. The wind at the time was S.E., force three. W.E.A. September 15th. At the Island, St. Ives, one seen to creep into a thick clump of grass. Presumably a migrant just arrived from over the sea. R.H.B. 128 FIRECREST. January 9th—February 20th. At Lariggan, Penzance, one. H.J.L. January 27th. At Lelant, one. N,R.P. March 15th. At Penrose, one. A.G.P. October 6th. On and near Rosewall Hill, St. Ives, four. N.R.P. October 13th. At Porthminster Point, St. Ives, one or more, and another with Goldcrests at Carbis Bay. N.R.P. October 25th—December 22nd. In Penlee Park, Penzance, one seen on several occasions, and on December 30th, two. E.M.C. H.J.C. November 21st. Near Pendennis Castle, Falmouth, one. R.M.C. November 24th. At St. Erth, one. A.G.P. H.M.Q. 132 WILLOW WARBLER. May 18th. A nest with three or four young, at least, on a grass verge adjacent to the main railway line at Lostwithiel, and just outside a poultry farm from which the nest lining feathers were obtained. C.J.S. 162 BLACKCAP. December 2nd. At Lelant Ferry, one female. J.E.B. 173 FIELDFARE. Very scarce in many West Cornwall localities in the early months of 1957. J.E.B. P.H.R. November 7th. First seen at St. Breward. Large numbers arrived the following day. W.E.A. 10 Cornish Notes

178/179 REDWING. November 7th. First seen at St. Breward. Large numbers arrived the following day. W.E.A. November 21st. A flock in trees at Clowance uttering a very pleasant warbling sub-song. A dull mild day with light rain falling. J.E.B. December 24th. At Trevales Wood, Stithians, on a fine cold day with north-east wind, one uttering a harsh warbling song. Apart from its harshness, the song rather resembled that of Goldfinch. P.H.R. 182 RING OUSEL. March 24th. At Rosewall Hill, St. Ives, one. N.R.P. April 13th. In St. Breward Parish, three. W.E.A. In mid-April, a male near Bolventor. F.S. 197 WHINCHAT. During the summer, three pairs on the moorland in St. Breward Parish. One of these pairs seen with young out of the nest on July 25th. W.E.A. June 15th. At Allet, one female. G.A. July 9th. Near Bolventor, five young almost ready to leave nest. A few pairs occur along the S.E. edge of Moor. F.S. 198 STONECHAT. Has made a considerable recovery, but fully plumaged males are still reduced in number. A.G.P. (A marked increase in numbers noted in many parts of the County.—Eds.). 201 REDSTART. June 12th. Excited pair drew attention to their nest in a stone wall on a moorland slope on the South-Eastern edge of Bodmin Moor. The young flew the same day, parents feeding them in the oaks overhanging the nest site. F.S. 203 NIGHTINGALE. One, in a small patch of scrub inside Falmouth Docks, seen almost daily from August 26th to September 12th. Had close views of its warm brown plumage, pale underparts and red- brown on the tail. I am familiar with the species elsewhere in southern . R.M.C. 207/208 ROBIN. I noted this species mimicking other birds' songs as follows:— April 18th, at Trevales, Stithians. A series of songs were: 1st song—Typically Robin. 2nd song—Resembled Blackbird (alarm). 3rd song—Typically Robin. 4th song—Resembled Blue Tit. 5th song—Typically Robin. 11 Cornish Notes September 28th, at Devoran, heard Robins imitating various birds. 1. Resembled Green Sandpiper's " Huit, weet-weet." 2. Resembled Redshank's " Heu-hu-hu." 3. Resembled House-sparrow's chirps. P.H.R. A pair successfully reared four young in a nest built on the outside of a steel railway wagon in a siding at St. Blazey. The nest was made of grass, straw and wood shavings, the shavings evidently obtained from repair sidings nearby. C.J.S. September 18th. A large number—probably some dozens— in bushes below Rosemullion Head. A.N.S. 211 HEDGE-SPARROW. April 15th. At the side of Carminowe Creek, one singing a rather subdued continuous warble. Reminiscent of Garden Warbler, but song not so liquid, and thinner in quality. J.E.B. 220 SWALLOW. Some movements difficult to understand—e.g., on 29.4.57, a day with strong N.N.E. winds, there was a fairly steady pas­ sage East across St. Ives Bay, close to Porthkidney Beach. On 10.5.57, when a fairly strong South wind was blowing, there was a steady passage Westwards across St. Ives Bay, clos3 to Porthkidney Beach. J.E.B. 222 HOUSE-MARTIN. The cave-nesting colony, first reported in 1954, at St. Anthony-in-Roseland has increased. This year, 16 new nests at the original site and another colony of seven nests on the cliffs nearby. E.P. 232 HOOPOE. March 5th. At Penrose, one. Bird appeared hungry, as each time I disturbed it it would fly a short distance ahead along the main drive, alight and begin to search for food. Followed the bird for one-third mile before it flew up into the wood. J.E.B. March 23rd. At Argal Reservoirs, one. per R.H.M. & M.J.M. March 23rd—24th. Near Polzeath, one. per W.E.A. April 3rd. At Par, one. C.J.S. April 6th. In the Tamar Valley, one. E.M.W. & K.O.W. An additional record for 1956. Received too late for inclusion in last year's report: September 19th—27th. At Rillaton, two. Fed largely on fat grubs extracted from lawns, etc. F.S. 234 KINGFISHER. September 15th. Three in company at Copperhouse were a pleasing and unusual sight. A.G.P. A.N.S. 12 Cornish Notes 238 LESSER SPOTTED WOODPECKER. At Marhamchurch, a pair bred successfully in an old apple tree. F.E.C. 249 LITTLE OWL. December 3rd. One, in my orchard at Trevanion, Wade- bridge, stayed two days. This is the second time only that I have seen a Little Owl in St. Breock Parish. H.P.O.C. 259 PEREGRINE. April 20th. A nest containing young. Avery early date. R.H.D. & J.J.W.E. May 26th. Fledged young still in this nest. J.J.W.E. 262 MERLIN. February 27th. One male in the Walmsley Sanctuary. T.J.W. September 26th. One male flying over Hayle Estuary. R.M.C. September 26th. A female or immature stooped at a Black Tern, without success, at Hayle Kimbro Pool. R.M.C. October 6th. At Bussow Moor, near St. Ives, one. N.R.P. November 16th. One near Temple. W.E.A. 263 KESTREL. September 15th. One stooped several times at a part of a hedge at Widemouth Bay, and eventually put up a Peregrine, which flew off. H.J.C. 269 BUZZARD. Young birds of the year were noted:— July 31st. Two young at Clowance. J.E.B. August. Single young flew from three nests near Tregorden. T.J.W. At Rilla Mill, a pair brought off two young in defiance of persistent persecution by Crows and Rooks. F.S. August 13th. One at Trevales, Stithian. P.H.R. September 1st. At Hayle, one. M.J.J. N.R,P. I saw seven free-flying young, an improvement on the previous year. Although two eggs have been laid and hatched in many cases, I know of no instance where both young have been reared since 1954. A considerable adaption to available dietary has taken place without serious depredations of any domestic or farm livestock. In some areas where rabbits are to be found, they are not being taken by Buzzards, apparently because the rabbits are still locally nocturnal feeders whereas the Buzzard is diurnal. A.G.P. 273 HEN HARRIER. January 8th. A male at Tregorden, . T.J.W, 13 Cornish Notes 278 KITE. October 9th. One flew out of Crowan vicarage garden. Bird about Buzzard size, but with narrower wings and long, considerably forked, tail. Uttered a high-pitched cry in flight while being mobbed by Books and Jackdaws. Harrier-like in flight. A reddish-brown bird. J.E.B. 284 OSPREY. April 14th. At Loe Pool, one. Seen carrying a fish: mobbed vigorously by Rooks, Carrion Crows, Herring and Great Blactk- backed Gulls, which it shook off by soaring to an immense height in company with a Buzzard: it then dived down to Degibna Wood, settled and ate the fish. On three occasions I heard it give the shrill inadequate cry, which I have heard from breeding birds in Scandinavia. It was present for about one and a half hours. A.G.P. 287 SPOONBILL. June 15th—17th. At Hayle Estuary, one. J.E.B. M.J.J. A.G.P. S.M.T. September 27th. One flying West over . R.MLC. 289 HERON. April 7th. Six occupied nests at the Tremayne Heronry. T.J.S. A cliff nest near Par, close to the nest used in 1955, was occupied. Eggs seen on April 12th and young on April 28th. The nest was empty on May 24th, but on May 28th two well grown young were preening on the cliff. C.J.S. At the St. Winnow Heronry only one nest found. C.J.S. At the Tregothnan Heronry only six, or possibly seven, nests found. C.J.S. 292 LITTLE EGRET. September 10th—18th. At Gweek, one. R.H.M. M.J.M. A.G.P. A.N.S. T.J.S. 300 WHOOPER SWAN. November 16th. At Gwithian Pool, four. A.G.P. 304 WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE. March 14th. Last seen at Walmsley Sanctuary. Had increased to over 90 before leaving. October 15th. Two adults arrived at Walmsley Sanctuary. By December 31st numbers had increased to about 60. T.J.W. 312/313 BRENT GOOSE. September 29th. At Hayle Estuary, three. M.J.J. M.T.P. 14 Cornish Notes 314 CANADA GOOSE. The four birds seen by a number of observers on the belong to a private collection, and are not wild.—Eds. 315 SHELD-DUCK. June 22nd. At Hayle, an adult with 17 young. R.H.B. A.G.P. December 24th. On River, 117. R.M.C. December 27th. On St. Germans River, 135. On St. John's Lake, 112. In Millbrook Creek, 67. R.M.C. 318 GADWALL. November 9th. At Loe Pool, one. J.E.B. P.H.R. November 17th. At Loe Pool, a pair. R.M.C. 323 WIGEON. May 27th. At Hayle Estuary, three. A late date. J.E.B. December 27th. About 1,400 on St. Germans River, and about 550 on St. John's Lake. R.M.C. (Compare 1956 Report, page 14.—Eds.). 325 PINTAIL. November 9th. At Loe Pool, two. J.E.B. P.H.R. 329 FERRUGINOUS DUCK. April 17th. At Tamar Lake, one immature. A cursory glance gave the impression of a female Pochard, but later the duck was preening at close range and distinctly showed the pure white under tail-coverts and broad white wing bars. F.E.C. 331 SCAUP. January 19th. At Swanpool, two. R.H.M. M.J.M. September 26th. On Long Rock Pool, one male. M.T.P. October 22nd. At Hayle Estuary, two immatures. J.E.B. November 4th. At Restronguet Creek, one male. R.M.C. November 10th. At St. Ives, one with a flock of Scoters. N.R.P. 332 GOLDENEYE. September 2nd. At Church Cove, Lizard, one brown-headed bird. P. A R.A. October 26th. At Tory Pond, Ponsanooth, one brown- headed bird. P.H.R. 334 LONG-TAILED DUCK. November 9th—17th. At Hayle Estuary, one immature. G.A. J.E.B. M.J.J. N.R.P. P.H.R. On November 14th, at Hayle Estuary, an immature was diving in the main channel, near the road, at low tide. Twenty- one dives were recorded, the longest was 26 seconds, the shortest, eight seconds. The average was 14 seconds. J.E.B. 15 Cornish Notes One, probably an immature male, present at Hayle Estuary on December 17th, and which remained for the rest of the year, may have been the same bird. J.E.B. R.H. P.H.R. A.C.S. November 24th—26th. At Harlyn Bay, at least six. H.P.O.C. T.J.W. November 29th. At Restronguet Point, Fal Estuary, two immatures. Seen again on December 24th. R.M.C. December 16th. On Loe Pool, one female, and on the sea, off Loe Bar, one immature. J.E.B. A.C.S. N.A.W. 337 EIDER. February 13th. Off St. Ives Island, one immature male. J.E.B. The bird stayed at St. Ives all the summer, coming into full plumage in the autumn. This bird seemed to move off in the winter. J.E.B. R.J.J. N.R.P. November 6th. Off St. Ives Island, an adult male. M.J.J. November 24th—26th. At Harlyn Bay, three in brown plumage. H.P.O.C. T.J.W. December 19th. Off Penzance, one female. J.E.B. 339 COMMON SCOTER. April 16th. A party of 11 flying east off the Lizard. R.J.J. August 9th. Two parties of seven and four seen flying west at Porthkidney. J.E.B. A.C.S. Several small parties were seen in mid-September and again from mid-October to early November during migration watches from Godrevy Head. They were all flying in a westerly direc­ tion. I also noted that, as in other years, a single bird or two flew in association with strings of Auks on a number of occasions. A.G.P. 340 VELVET SCOTER. November 9th. Three flew past St. Ives Island in a westerly direction. A.G.P. November 10th. Two in St. Ives Bay. N.R.P. November 14th—18th. Off , up to six birds. R.H.M. M.J.M. November 16th. Off Godrevy, a pair. A.G.P. November 24th—26th. At Harlyn Bay, a pair. H.P.O.C. T.J.W. November 30th. Off Loe Bar, two males. A.G.P. December 20th. On sea off Penzance Station, one male. P.H.R. 342 GOOSANDER. November 16th. At Hayle Estuary, one brown-headed bird. P.H,R. 16 Cornish Notes December 16th. At Restronguet Creek, Devoran, one brown- headed bird. R.M.C. December 16th. At Carminowe Creek, one female. J.E.B. A.C.S. N.A.W. December 17th. At Hayle Estuary, one female. A.C.S. N.A.W. 343 RED -BREASTED MERGANSER. April 29th. Last recorded at Hayle—one. J.E.B. November 14th. At Gweek, one. T.J.S. 344 SMEW. January 18th. At Tamar Lake, one brown-headed bird. F.E.C. E.M.P. 350 STORM PETREL. May 20th. Four or five seen off the Carracks. N.R.P. August 11th. Six seen from the Island, St. Ives. N.R.P. 351 LEACH'S PETREL. September 12th. Off St. Ives Island, six. N.R.P. September 13th. Off St. Ives Island, at least nine flying west. B.K. September 14th. Off St. Ives Island, up to 20. J.E.B. B.K. N.R.P. September 15th. Off St. Ives Island, one. A.G.P. 356 BALEARIC SHEARWATER. September 12th. Off St. Ives Island, three. N.R.P. September 13th. Off St. Ives Island, four. Two fairly close together and all birds close off shore. Their nearness allowed the following observations to be made:—Size as that of the Manx Shearwaters (about 300) observed during my stay. Wholly dark on their upper parts, and under parts almost wholly brown, except for smudgy brown on lower breast and vent. Centre portion of under wing light. The Manx were strikingly black and white in appearance, but these four birds were definitely not so. I have previously seen Mauretanicus on the Cornish seas. B.K. 368 FULMAR. April 15th. One flying down the Loe from the direction, crossed the Bar and then flew towards . J.E.B. A.C.S. April 26th. In the Willapark area at least sixty birds. R.H.D. & J.J.W.E. May 22nd. One seen gliding over agricultural land at St. Breward. After circling for a few minutes it made off in a S.W. direction. Wind S.E., force 3—4: 10/10, medium cloud; good visibility. W.E.A. 17 Cornish Notes May 28th. At The Dodman, ten birds occupying seven ledges. J.J.W.E. At Morvah, a considerable decrease since I last visited the area in 1951. J.E.B. In August, at Mawgan Porth, four young birds, and at Bedruthan Steps, 20 young birds. F.R.S. No young seen at Mousehole. K.N. 370 GREAT-CRESTED GREBE. February 16th. On a maximum of four seen. E.M.W. K.O.W. August 26th. At Tamar Lake, one. F.E.C. September 28th. On River Lynher, one. E.M.W. K.O.W. 373 SLAVONIAN GREBE. Not so much in evidence at the end of the year as usually, but the following records received. November 9th. River Lynher, one found shot dead. E.M.W. K.O.W. December 21st. At Penzance, one. R.M.C. 374 BLACK-NECKED GREBE. February 7th. In Penzance Harbour, five; in Harbour, one. J.E.B. Not so much in evidence at the end of the year as usually, but the following records received. November 16th. At Penzance, two. R.M.C. December 15th. On St. Germans river, four. J.B.S. 376 GREAT NORTHERN DIVER. February 13th. Between Hayle and St. Ives, eight; four on Carnsew Pool; one at Carbis Bay and three at St. Ives. J.E.B. April 10th. Between Penzance and Mousehole, three birds still present. R.J.J. April 16th. Four flying west off the Lizard. R.J.J. One remaining in the Newlyn area till early May assumed full breeding dress and was a very fine sight. A.G.P. September 29th. Five flew west past St. Ives Island. N.R.P. During migration watches at Godrevy Head from mid- October to mid-November, three separate birds were seen flying high in a westerly direction over the sea. Although they winter regularly with us, appearing in early November, we have no data as to the source of our winter visitors, or as to whether they are also passage migrants. A.G.P, 18 Cornish Notes 378 BLACK-THROATED DIVER. January 5th. In St. Ives Harbour, one, with a Great Northern Diver. N.R.P.

37379 RED THROATED DIVER. February 24th. One at Hayle uttered a " kwok-kwok-kwok " on being approached by a Shag. M.J.J. Not so much in evidence at the end of the year as usually, but the following records received. November 21st. Near Penzance, three. R.M.C. December 21st. Near Penzance, one. R.M.C.

381 STOCKDOVE. April 12th. At Porthkidney, two. J.E.B. R.H. P.H.R. A.C.S. In the last week of April, a few, apparently on passage, were seen near St. Erth on three occasions. A.G.P. April 29th. One behind the Causeway, Hayle. J.E.B. May 10th. At Porthkidney, one. J.E.B. June 14th. Three seen alongside railway, between Truro and Chacewater. J.E.B. June 18th. Noted between Tresillian and Probus from the train. A.G.P. August 8th. At Porthkidney, two. J.E.B. December 16th. At Penrose, a flock of about 15. J.E.B. A.C.S. N.A.W. 383 TURTLE-DOVE. June 17th. At Gwinear Road, one. J.E.B. July 7th. At Roskestal, one. M.C. 386 BAR-TAILED GODWIT. January 14th. One of the 30 Bar-tailed Godwits present at Hayle Estuary was in breeding plumage. Seen again on February 2nd and 13th. J.E.B. M.J.J. In the last week of April and the first week of May a larger passage than usual was evident. Seven on Marazion Beach in full breeding dress, 30 at Hayle (22 in full breeding dress) and 13 at Devoran (10 in full breeding dress) were present simultaneously. Those birds which were in full breed­ ing dress left first and the remainder filtered away more slowly. A.G.P. Evidence of the short time which birds spend at Hayle, when migrating northwards, can be seen from comparison with preceding paragraph when on April 29th there were only circa 10 (five in breeding plumage) and, on May 8th, seven (one in breeding plumage). J.E.B, 19 Cornish Notes 387 BLACK-TAILED GODWIT. About 40 remained on the Tresillian river until late Feb­ ruary. A.G.P. July 20th. At Hayle Estuary, one in breeding plumage. J.E.B. November 30th. About 70 on the Tresillian river, remained until end of the year. A.G.P. December 30th. In field behind Hayle Causeway, one. Remained well into 1958. First wintering bird I have noted in this locality. J.E.B. R.H. P.H.R. 398 JACK SNIPE. November 30th. Re-occurred at Tory Pond, Stithians. P.H.R. 400 GREY PHALAROPE. September 11th, Off St. Ives Island, three. N.R.P. September 12th. Off St. Ives Island, eight. N.R.P. September 12th. At Bude Harbour, one. per F.E.C. [At Widemouth Bay, five, probably of this species, accom­ panied by a juvenile Sabine's Gull. H.J.C.] September 13th. Off St. Ives Island, 25. All birds resting on sea and also in flight. On one occasion there was a ' close party' of some 20 birds. The Phalaropes formed, it seemed, part of the westerly passage of " sea-birds," but remained off­ shore longer than the other migrating species. The Phalaropes made short flights, then quickly alighted on the surface of the water, apparently to feed. B.K. September 14th. Off St. Ives Island, up to six observed during approximately three hours' stay. B.K. N.R.P. A.G.P. September 17th. At Bude, two. H.J.C. (Full details supplied.—Eds.). September 20th. At Gweek, three. T.J.S. October 20th. At Porth, near Newquay, one. C.J.S. October 27th. At Porthmeor Beach, one. N.R.P. December 8th. Off St. Ives Island, one. N.R.P. 301 RED-NECKED PHALAROPE. September 14th. One present off St. Ives Island, but not in company with the Grey Phalarope present on the same day; separable from the Grey Phalarope by reason of the heavier markings on the head, and pied appearance when it made a short flight. J.E.B. B.K. A.G.P. N.R.P. September 14th. Off Cremyll, one. A.C.S. December 8th. Off Porthminster Point, St. Ives, one. N.R.P. 20 Cornish Notes 403 KNOT. October 6th. At Crowan Reservoirs, one. R.M.C. October 9th. At Hayle, 21—the largest number seen for the year. J.E.B. October 12th. On River Lynher, 30—not usual in this locality. E.M.W. K.O.W. November 30th. As in other years, I noted a flock of about 60 on the Ruan river: this is the only Cornish locality known to me where such a flock can be seen. A.G.P. December 1st. At St. John's Lake, 70, and increasing to 170 by December 15th. J.B.S. 404 DUNLIN. At Dozmary Pool several seen on May 4th, and on June 15th one pair, obviously nesting. E.M.W. K.O.W. 406 CURLEW SANDPIPER. August 24th. At Devoran, one. P.H.R. Not as common as in some years, but present at Hayle from September 5th till well after mid-October. J.E.B. R.M.C. M.J.J. A.G.P. September 22nd. On the , two. A.V.S. F.R.S. September 25th—October 30th. One at Restronguet Creek, Devoran. R.M.C. October 5th. At Tresillian, one; on , one. R.M.C. October 21st. At Gweek, one. R.M.C. 407 LITTLE STINT. August 29th. At Hayle Estuary, two. A.M.D. P.H.R. September 8th to October 1st. At Trewornan Mud Flats and Walmsley Sanctuary, up to eight birds. H.P.O.C. T.J.W. September 8th—October 22nd. At Hayle Estuary, one (two seen on September 30th). J.E.B. M.J.J. N.R.P. September 14th—15th. At Copperhouse Creek, two. R.H.M. M.J.M. A.G.P. A.N.S. September 16th. At Par Beach, one. C.J.S. September 19th. At Chyandour, two. A.N.S. September 22nd. On the River Camel, 10. A.V.S. F.R.S. October 6th. At Crowan Reservoirs, one. R.M.C. 411 AMERICAN PECTORAL SANDPIPER. September 15th—18th. In a wet field at Ponsandane, Pen­ zance, one. In flight uttered frequently a note " trikup," reminiscent of, but easily distinguishable from that of Curlew sandpiper. M.J.J. A.G.P. N.R.P. A.N.S. (Full plumage details submitted.—Eds.). 21 Cornish Notes 417 RUFF. During last half of April up to five birds were seen at Ponsandane, Penzance. A.G.P. : March 16th. Four. E.M.W. K.O.W. September 14th & 21st. One (red legs). E.M.W. K.O.W. October 5th. One (dark legs). R.K.C. E.M.W. K.O.W. Walmsley Sanctuary: April 10th—14th. Up to seven on Sanctuary Pool. T.J.W. October 1st. Five. T.J.W. Devoran: September 21st. One. P.H.R. Hayle Estuary: September 3rd—15th. One or two. M.J.J. N.R.P. A.N.S. December 23rd. In field behind Hayle Causeway, two. Judging from size, they were two males. J.E.B. 421 COMMON SANDPIPER. November 29th. At Restronguet Point, one. November 30th. At Ruan Lanihorne, two. R.M.C, 453 WOOD SANDPIPER. August 12th. At Crowan Reservoirs, one. J.E.B. August 17th. At Crowan Reservoirs, one (a different bird). J.E.B. August 18th. At Hayle Estuary, one. M.J.J. August 19th. At Gwithian Pond, one. J.E.B. A.C.S. August 26th—29th. At Tregorden Marsh, one. T.J.W. September 5th. At Lelant Saltings, one. J.E.B. N.R.P. September 21st. In a marshy field by River Tamar, one. E.M.W. K.O.W. 424 GREEN SANDPIPER. November 23rd. At Devoran, six. P.H.R. Two birds wintered in Hayle Estuary area. J.E.B. R.H.M. M.J.M. 428 REDSHANK. Autumn passage first noted Hayle Estuary on June 17th, when eleven birds were present, and on River Tamar on June 22nd, when two birds present. J.E.B. E.M.W. K.O.W. 431 SPOTTED REDSHANK. January 1st. On the Tresillian river, two. A.C.S, August 29th. At Hayle Estuary, one. A.M.D. September 15th. At Trewornan Mud Flats, one. H.P.O.C. 22 Cornish Notes November 26th and December 18th. One at Restronguet Creek with wintering Greenshanks. R.M.C. December 18th. On the Tresillian river, two. A.C.S. N.A.W. 432 GREENSHANK. May 4th. At Dozmary Pool, one. E.M.W. K.O.W. May 27th. Last seen at Hayle, one. J.E.B. August 25th. On the Percuil river, a maximum of 26 noted. E.P. August 30th. On the Camel Estuary, a maximum of 11 noted. T.J.W. One again wintered near Lelant Station at the beginning and the end of the year. J.E.B. December 28th. On the River Lynher, one. R.K.C. 444 GREY PLOVER. May 27th. Last seen at Hayle, one. J.E.B. December 15th. At St. John's Lake, 25. J.B.S. 447 KILLDEER PLOVER. December 26th. Near Trenoweth Wood, St. Columb Major, one, shot. Identified by British Museum. per B.H.R. 451 AVOCET. November 8th. At eastern end of Millbrook Lake, two. R.W.B. River Tamar: On January 26th, 32; decreasing to a few on February 23rd, when last seen. R.M.C. E.M.W. K.O.W. On October 27th, one; increasing to 35 by November 23rd and 46 by December 16th, and remaining at that number to the end of the year. J.E.B. R.K.C. R.M.C. A.V.S. F.R.S. J.B.S. M.J.J. A.C.S. N.A.W. E.M.W. K.O.W. T.J.W. St. Germans river: November 24th, one. J.B.S. River Camel: September 21st, one. T.J.W. 462 BLACK TERN. In the St. Ives, Porthkidney Beach and Hayle Estuary area, a passage noted between August 3rd and September 30th—the maximum number noted being a flock of nearly 50 flying up Hayle Estuary on September 22nd (N.R.P.). Two were also seen in St. Ives Bay on October 15th. J.E.B. R.H.B. A.M.D. A.C.S. B.K. A.G.P. N.R.P. August 20th. One at Porthkidney, with other Terns, uttered a " kweep " note: rarely heard on passage. R.H.B. A.G.P. August 8th. A freshly dead bird at side of A.30 road at Ludgvan Leaze, near Penzance. A.G.P. 23 Cornish Notes September 25th—28th. At the Amble river, three. H.P.O.C. T.J.W. September 26th. At Hayle Kimbro Pool, one. Evaded a Merlin which stooped at it. R.M.C. September 27th. At Tamar Lake, two. F.E.C. September 29th. At Clifton, one. R.K.C. October 1st. At the Camel Estuary, two. F.E.C. 468 ROSEATE TERN. July 26th. At Porthkidney, one adult in breeding dress. J.E.B. July 29th. At Porthkidney, four adults. J.E.B. August 4th. At Porthkidney, at least six, one of which was a juvenile and was fed by an adult on one occasion. N.R.P. August 9th. At Porthkidney, one adult and one immature. J.E.B. A.C.S. 469 COMMON TERN. At Porthkidney Beach largest number seen on spring pas­ sage was on May 8th, when 73 birds resting on the sand were identifiable, and a further 25 fishing in the Bay were almost certainly the same species. By the 10th, numbers had dropped to 26. On spring and autumn passage by far the commonest species of Tern at Porthkidney and St. Ives. J.E.B. July 8th. A party of 18, probably of this species, fishing off St. Ives Island, twice rested on the sea. J.E.B. 470 ARCTIC TERN. In contrast to Rodd's statement (Birds of Cornwall, 1880) that the Arctic Tern is Cornwall's commonest Tern, this season at Porthkidney it was rare, only being seen on July 20th, when one first summer bird was present; on July 26th another single bird, and circa seven on September 5th. J.E.B. 474 SABINE'S GULL. August 17th—18th. At Tintagel, one. J.R.K. September 12th. At Widemouth Bay, one immature. H.C. September 13th. At the Island, St. Ives, P. Pearce and I had been watching for some five hours a westerly passage of " sea " birds before two immature Sabine's Gulls were discovered close together, and then they were followed almost immediately by yet another immature. Their manner of flight, as they came across the St. Ives Bay, was purposeful and deliberate and seldom higher than 20 feet above the sea. They flew in the manner often adopted by ' sea ' terns in autumn on the Cornish seas, when the birds are on ' true' migration. The Sabine's continued on and were last seen at the far side of the Porth- meor Beach, but during the remaining hour before dusk, when identification was still possible, five more Sabine's Gulls were seen. All the birds, except one, behaved as described and were indeed part of the huge westerly passage of birds. One bird remained and was still present when we departed. B.K. 24 Cornish Notes September 14th—15th. Off the Island, St. Ives, one immature. J.E.B. M.J.J. A.G.P. N.R.P. A.N.S. The features concerning this bird which impressed me were:— (1) The ease with which the bird could be located with the naked eye when looking down upon it, due to the contrasts in the wing pattern. (2) The sharpness of the grey triangle as well as the white one when using glasses looking down upon it. (3) When the bird was at a distance and the angle of observa­ tion became acute, the wing appeared " black and white." (4) That at a distance its flight was very different from the " tarrock " Kittiwakes which otherwise have some plumage similarity. (5) When it settled on the sea it appeared to be more bulky than Black-headed Gulls in a similar plumage phase, but the closed wing was slate grey. A.G.P. 477 LITTLE GULL. October 10th. At Crinnis, one immature. C.J.S. December 8th. One flying west past St. Ives Island. N.R.P. 478 BLACK-HEADED GULL. June 30th. At Tory, Stithians, a flock of circa 90 flew in from the N.N.W. and alighted in a ploughed field. All the birds v/ere in breeding plumage. P.H.R. Two immature birds recovered in the Hayle area in early August had been ringed as young in the nest in Kent in early June. Although birds of the year appear on Hayle Estuary about July 8th, these recoveries are the first indication as to where the birds are bred. A.G.P. August 4th. At Pentire, Newquay, on several occasions, small flocks of immature birds in varying stages of maturing were seen to come in from the sea. P.H.R. 481 COMMON GULL. Fairly common throughout the winter on Rivers Tamar and Lynher. E.M.W. K.O.W. 482 HERRING GULL. Now seems to be established as a roof-breeding species at St. Ives. N.R.P. July 9th. Stiil sitting at Cam les Boel. A late date. R.H.B. Bred inland in at least four china-clay pits: one nest in three pits, and about 15 in the other. C.J.S.

485 LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL. April 19th—21st. A northerly passage past Cambeak and Lye Rock. R.H.D. & J.J.W.E. 25 Cornish Notes 486 GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL. During the December gales and frost, there was a big influx on the shores of Mount's Bay. On one day I counted over 60 in Newlyn Harbour and several flocks of at least similar proportions on the beach between Newlyn and Marazion. There were also birds in the fields at Gulval. J.L.P. 487 GLAUCOUS GULL. January 11th—18th. One immature in Newlyn Harbour. On 18th, was covered with oil and took off out to sea. H.J.C. K.N. February 2nd. At Newlyn Harbour, one nearly adult. J.E.B. Remained in the Newlyn-Mousehole area during February. A.G.P. April 1st. On Lariggan Beach, one. It may have been the same bird as that seen in January, but red spot on beak was now clearly seen. K.N. 489 KITTIWAKE. February 7th. A day of S.S.W. gale, rain and very rough seas. Never have I seen so many Kittiwakes in the Penzance area. Fourteen in Penzance Harbour; many flying past Battery Rocks. At Newlyn Harbour, 39 resting on north pier, 54 resting on the Old Quay, and c. 30 resting on the water (with c. 200 Black-headed Gulls). In Mousehole Harbour, two. Many Kittiwakes flying past and around St. Clement's Isle. J.E.B. May 29th. At Gull Rock, Gerrans Bay, about 300 birds. J.J.W.E. June 5th. Visited Morvah for first time since 1951. Main site at Greeb Point completely deserted. Estimated that there were 30 + breeding pairs on cliffs about three quarters of a mile east of Greeb Point, and another several birds seen flying into a zawn a further 300 yards east. Several birds flying into a zawn and one nest seen a little to the west of Bosigran Castle. J.E.B. July 8th. A bird at St. Ives Island uttered the " Kittiwake " note. First time I have heard this note away from breeding grounds. J.E.B. July 9th. Good numbers at and near Carn les Boel. One nest had well-grown triplets, which I have never before seen. R.H.B. 491 GREAT SKUA. July 27th. Off St. Ives Island, one. N.R.P. September 7th. Off St. Ives Island, one. R.M.C. September 12th. Off St. Ives Island, eight. N.R.P. September 14th. Off St. Ives Island, one. N.R.P. 26 Cornish Notes 493 ARCTIC SKUA. August 21st. At Porthkidney, one adult dark phase bird harrying two Terns. J.E.B. September 4th. At Porthkidney, one worrying Terns. R.M.C. Between September 7th and October 13th, birds seen flying west past St. Ives Island on several dates, with a maximum of at least 38 on September 12th. J.E.B. R.M.C. B.K. N.R.P. 496 RAZORBILL. July 6th. At Downderry, one feeding a chick on the sea close to the shore. E.M.W. K.O.W. 498 NORTHERN GUILLEMOT. January 31st. At Par Beach, one. C.J.S. September 30th. Off the Island, St. Ives, one. J.E.B. 502 LITTLE AUK. February 3rd. Off Clodgy Point, St. Ives, one. N.R.P. In early December an exhausted bird at Mylor. After recovery, released. per R.F. 504 CORNCRAKE. April 25th. At Newbridge, nr. Penzance, one. J.L. 511 COOT. At Tamar Lake, two pairs successfully bred. F.E.C. 518 PARTRIDGE. A considerable increase in numbers in the Tregorden area. T.J.W. 520 QUAIL. May 8th. One heard calling and for several days after near Wadebridge. T.J.W. May 15th. One, killed by a cat, at Downderry. W.E.A.

27 RECOVERIES OF RINGED BIRDS

Age when Date and Place Date and Place No, ringed where ringed recovered Robin C/99/540 Full grown 14.10.57 St. Agnes, 5.12.57 St. Agnes, Isles of Scilly. Isles of Scilly. Killed by cat. per D.H. Shag 135459 Nestling 27.6.57 Great 5.10.57 Near Fal­ Innesvouls. mouth, Cornwall. Both shot. 135469 Nestling Isles of Scilly. per R.8. 135404 Nestling 23.6.57 Castle 30.8.57 Ushant, Fin- Brvher, Isles of istere, France. Scilly. Shot. per R.S. Lesser Black- CRMMO Adult 17.10.55 Brest, Fin- 7.4.57 St Mary's, Paris istere, France. Isles of Scilly. backed Gull Moribund: oiled. per H.M.Q. Manx AT50.809 Nestling Skokholm, Pem­ 18.9.57 Widemouth brokeshire. Bay. Dead. Shearwater per H.J.C.

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF CORNISH-BREEDING MIGRANTS

First Noted at On By Last Noted at On By 88 Yellow Wagtail. Marazion 20.4.57 J.E.B. St. Just-in- 16.9.57 M.C St. Erth 20.4.57 A.C.S. Widemouth Bay 18.9.57 H.C. 121 Spotted Flycatcher. Week St. Mary 13.5.57 E.M.P. Crowan 2.9.57 J.E.B. Penzance 15.5.57 E.M.C. 129 Chiff chaff. Jacobstow 12.3.57 E.M.P. Carbis Bay 13.3.57 J.E.B. Long Downs 16.3.57 T.J.S. Tregorden 23.3.57 T.J.W. St. Breward 23.3.57 W.E.A. 132 Willow Warbler. Long Downs 16.3.57 T.J.S. Lelant 30.9.57 J.E.B. Week St. Mary 2.4.57 E.M.P. St. Breward 2.4.57 W.E.A. Crowan 4.4.57 J.E.B. Par 4.4.57 C.J.S.

145 Grasshopper Warbler. Mawgan Porth 21.4.57 F.R.S. 153 Sedge Warbler. Marazion 20.4.57 J.E.B. 8.10.57 J.B.S. A.C.S. Mawgan Porth 21.4.57 F.R.S. River Tamar 22.4.57 E.M.W. K.O.W. Par 27.4.57 C.J.S.

28 First Noted at On By Last Noted at On By 161 Garden Warbler. Clapper Bridge E.M.W. Wood 24.4.57 K.O.W. St. Breward 30.4.57 W.E.A. 162 Blackcap. Gweek Drive 21.3.57 T.J.S. River Lynher 23.3.57 E.M.W. St. Breward 3.4.57 W.E.A. Falmouth R.H. Reservoirs 16.4.57 P.H.R. 163 Whitethroat. Mawgan Porth 21.4.57 F.R.S. Lelant 5 9.57 J.E.B. River Lynher 22.4.57 E.M.W. K.O.W. Crowan 23.4.57 J.E.B. Gweek Drive 24.4.57 P.H.R. Veryan 26.4.57 G.A. Godrevy 27.4.57 R.H.B. Par 27.4.57 C.J.S. 186 Wheatear. Par 28.2.57 C.J.S. River Lynher 6.10.57 E.M.W. Bude 12.3.57 E.M.P. K.O.W. St. Breward 23.3.57 W.E.A. Falmouth 11.10.57 J.H. Marazion 2.11.57 R.M.C. 197 Whinchat. St. Breward 28.4.57 W.E.A. Mawgan Porth 21.9.57 F.R.S. 220 Swallow. Marazion (c. 20) 15.3.57 H.J.C. 30.10.57 E.M.W. River Tamar 16.3.57 E.M.W. Penzance 3.12.57 E.M.C. K.O.W. Crowan 4.4.57 J.E.B. St. Mawes 4.4.57 G.A. St. Breward 4.4.57 W.E.A. 222 House Martin. Long Rock 14.3.57 R.H. Penzance 26.11.57 J.L.P. Pool (12) M.J.M. Porthleven 8.12.57 H.B.S. 223 Sand Martin. River Tamar 16.3.57 E.M.W. K.O.W. St. Ives 21.3,57 J.E.B. Par 21.3.57 C.J.S. 225 Swift. Par 1.5.57 C.J.S. Devoran 30.8.57 P.H.R. Towednack 4.5.57 N.R.P. Falmouth 8.9.57 R.H. M.J.M. 227 Nightjar. Mawgan Porth 24.5.57 F.R.S. 240 Cuckoo. Crowan 4.4.57 J.E.B. Launceston 16.4.57 C.R.R. Rilla Mill 21.4.57 F.S. Allet 22.4.57 G.A. 29 THE BRISONS By K. H. BLAIR

On June 25th, Mr. G. H. Harvey and I paid a visit to the Brisons, stacks of rocks three-quarters of a mile W.S.W. of . In a flat calm we were able to approach very close, but did not land. The main breeding grounds were on the east faces of the Islands, where we saw a number of Auks. We saw at least one hundred Razorbills, about a hundred Guillemots and three Puffins at nesting ledges. There was a good number of Shags and several Cormorants. Three Oystercatchers were seen. The only Gulls present were a few pairs of Herring Gulls. There were no Kittiwakes, Lesser Black-backed Gulls nor Greater Black-backed Gulls seen. Two Carrion Crows were seen on the Islands. No small passerines were seen or heard.

THE CORNISH SEAS

70 SKYLARK. October 5th. Off Land's End a party of 15 flew north-west over " Scillonian." O. October 16th. Off Land's End two flew north-west over " Scillonian." O. 90/91 PIED/WHITE WAGTAIL. October 3rd. One flew west towards the coast off Newlyn. O. 220 SWALLOW. May 3rd. One seen near the Wolf from " Scillonian " was flying north. O. 223 SAND-MARTIN. September 7th. One seen eight miles off Land's End from " Scillonian " was flying south-west. O. 350 STORM-PETREL. September 14th and 18th. One seen from " Scillonian " on both dates. O. 356 BALEARIC SHEARWATER. Seen from "Scillonian" as follows:— May 9th. One. September 2nd. Five. September 7th. Three. October 5th. One. October 16th. Two. O. 383 TURTLE-DOVE. May 22nd. Two followed astern of " Scillonian " from the Wolf almost up to Land's End. O. Cornish Seas 400 GREY PHALAROPE. September 10th. Seven seen from u Scillonian " between the Wolf and Land's End. O. September 14th. Six seen from " Scillonian " between the Wolf and Land's End. O. 401 RED-NECKED PHALAROPE. September 14th. One seen from " Scillonian " between the Wolf and Land's End. O. 400/401 GREY/RED-NECKED PHALAROPE. September 28th. Thirteen Phalaropes seen from " Scillon­ ian " could not be identified as to species with certainty. Three off the Runnelstone, nine near the Wolf, one near the Scilly Isles. R.M.C. 402 TURNSTONE. May 10th. Two flying east-north-east near the Wolf were seen from " Scillonian." O. 491 GREAT SKUA. April 16th and 18th. One seen near the Wolf. O. 493 ARCTIC SKUA. March 25th. One " light phase " bird seen from " Scillonian " was possibly the same one seen again on April 6th. O. September 2nd, 10th and October 5th. " Dark phase " birds were seen from " Scillonian." R.M.C. September 28th. One near the Runnelstone seen from " Scillonian." R.M.C.

31 THE ISLES OF SCILLY

During the Spring and Autumn migrations parties of observers (mostly members of the London Natural History Society) were present in relays on St. Agnes. They had no connection with the C.B.W.P.S., but kept in friendly touch with members there, and have kindly allowed extracts from their records to be included in this Report. These records are usually signed O., but in the case of rare birds the full name of the observer has been given. As a result of this intensive watching, much was seen on the Island that would normally have been missed, and interesting movements were noted. A summary of the main migration movements is given after the species notes.

The full report of the Observatory's work can be purchased for 2/- from Mr. J. L. F. Parslow, c/o Bird Room, British Museum (Natural History), London, S.W.7.

Among the more unusual birds noted during the year were: Collared Dove (the first record for the Islands) and Killdeer Plover. There were also a Hawfinch, Nightingale, Alpine Swift, American Pectoral Sandpiper, Sabine's Gull and Spotted Crake. 1 RAVEN. April 2nd and 12th. On St. Agnes, two seen; on the 13th, four. O. 2 HOODED CROW. May 4th. One seen on St. Mary's. P.A. 3 CARRION CROW. October 27th. One seen on St. Agnes. O. 5 JACKDAW. May 7th. Three seen flying west over St. Mary's. P.Z.M. October 11th. Four seen flying east from St. Agnes. O. October 24th. Five seen coming in from the west, remained on St. Mary's about a week. P.Z.M. November 6th. A party of about 200 appeared over St. Agnes from the west, and disappeared over St. Mary's. H.M.Q. November 7th. A flock of 30 flew high over St. Mary's, travelling east. P.Z.M. 14 STARLING. About 15 pairs resident on St. Agnes. No movement noted in spring. In autumn slight build up in numbers from early October. One hundred and fifty arrived from S.W. on Novem­ ber 8th. O. December 25th. A party of about 30 birds flew westward out to sea, passed beyond Annet, and finally disappeared from sight. December 26th. A party flew in from the west at sunset. H.M.Q. 32 Scilly Isles 17 GOLDEN ORIOLE. At the end of May, one seen at Tresco. W.H.O. 18 HAWFINCH. One on St. Agnes from October 13th to 18th. O. 21 SISKIN. October 14th. On St. Mary's a party of six, feeding with Goldfinches on garden thistle seeds. O. November 3rd. Three. R.S. November 2nd. A male on St. Agnes. O. 40/41 CHAFFINCH. Absent from St. Mary's and St. Agnes in summer, reappeared in considerable numbers in October. P.Z.M. H.M.Q. First seen in autumn on St. Agnes on October 3rd, there­ after daily with peak movements October 11th—14th (50—75 each day). On November 6th about 400 flew east towards the main­ land, between 11 a.m. and 12.40 p.m., and smaller easterly movements took place on 7th (100) and 8th (80). O. 42 BRAMBLING. April 9th—11th. One male, St. Agnes. On St. Agnes on October 11th, three; 14th, three; on 31st, one. In November, two on 2nd, one on 3rd, and 19 flying east with Chaffinches on November 6th. O. 44 YELLOW HAMMER. April 25th. A female on St. Agnes. O. (Not usually present in the Islands.—Eds.). 47 RED-HEADED BUNTING. June 27th. A male on St. Agnes. H.M.Q. P.V. (It is uncertain whether this is a survivor from those "released" by a dealer a few years ago.—Eds.). 59 SNOW BUNTING. Single birds on St. Agnes on October 30th and November 1st. O. 75 TREE PIPIT. On St. Agnes, up to five in spring, between April 12th and May 11th. Up to 17 in autumn, between August 28th and September 10th. O. 76 MEADOW PIPIT. April 15th. Several migrants on the Western Rocks. P.Z.M. 33 Scilly Isles 91 WHITE WAGTAIL. Up to four birds seen on various dates between April 21st and May 14th on St. Agnes. "ALBA WAGTAIL." Daily on St. Agnes from August 28th to September 26th, with peak on August 30th (45). Up to six on most days, September 29th—October 15th (25 on October 4th). All birds sub-specifically identified in the autumn were White Wagtails, and it seems likely that the majority were of this form. O. September 6th—15th. Many on St. Mary's. P.Z.M. 97/98 GREAT TIT. There appeared to be an increase in the Islands during the summer, before the autumn invasion. P.Z.M. Eight appeared to be the population of St. Agnes in spring. Two pairs bred. There were 16 from August 28th, with increase to 22 on September 17th, and none next day. Up to eight on several days to October 6th, when the " invasion" began. Numbers rose from 20 on that day to 70 on the 9th, and fell to 30 by the 14th. Twelve or more were still present on November 7th. O. 99/100 BLUE TIT. St. Agnes, on October 3rd, there was one bird; on the 6th there were 25; on the 8th, over 200. Numbers fell gradually to the 14th, when there were 25. Twelve or more were still present on November 7th. Race not determined, but wing lengths averaged longer than British. O. 102 COLE TIT. October 6th. A flock of 60 arrived in the parsonage trees, St. Agnes, at 11 o'clock, and most left the island the same day. Smaller numbers arrived on subsequent days (to 10th), a few staying to at least the first week in November. One trapped on November 1st, appeared to be of the Continental race, P.a.ater. O. October 13th. First invader seen on St. Mary's. From 20th to 27th, very many all over St. Mary's. By December, only very few about. P.Z.M. 119 RED-BACKED SHRIKE. October 13th. A male and a female at Porthellick, St. Mary's. P.Z.M. 123 PIED FLYCATCHER. None seen on spring migration. August 23rd, first autumn migrant on St. Mary's. P.Z.M. St. Agnes, singly, April 27th, May 1st and 5th. Daily in small numbers between August 29th and September 11th. Last seen (three) on October 10th. O. 34 Scilly Isles 121 5 RED-BREASTED FLYCATCHER. September 8th. A female seen on Bryher was very tame. F.E.C. St. Agnes. October 3rd. An immature. B. P. Pickess A. V. Smith October 31st. Single female or immature. D. Parr November 7th. Single female or immature. F. W. H. Underwood J. Mortimer 126/127 GOLDCREST. A big influx on St. Agnes in October remained through to December. O. 128 FIRECREST. St. Agnes. October 10th to 14th, daily (maximum four on 12th); singly six times up to November 7th. O. 129 CHIFFCHAFF. Peaks of the spring migration on St. Agnes were on April 10th (15) and 12th (30). Peaks of the autumn migration (between September 3rd and November 3rd) were 15 on September 26th and 70 on October 3rd. O. 132 WILLOW WARBLER. St. Agnes, single bird daily from March 29th. Main arrival (500 or more) on April 12th, and smaller peaks on 13th (75), 30th (80), and May 1st and 2nd (50 each day). None seen after May 7th. Up to 12 daily August 29th to September 6th. One or two irregularly during the rest of September—and the last definitely of this species on October 10th. O. 137 YELLOW-BROWED WARBLER. Seen singly at the parsonage, St. Agnes, on October 6th and 7th, and a different bird (with a less distinct superciliary stripe) seen elsewhere on 10th and 11th. Three birds were seen together on October 12th and 13th. G. Lambourne B. P. Pickess A. V. Smith W. E. Waters 145 GRASSHOPPER WARBLER. St. Agnes, April 22nd, one; 24th, six. One or two daily April 27th—May 6th, but five on April 30th. A male singing on most days between May 7th and 18th. O. 161 GARDEN WARBLER. St. Agnes, May 17th and 18th. One bird singing. Septem­ ber 2nd and 12th, one. Three on 21st, seven October 3rd, up to eight daily October 5th to 20th, one on 26th and one on November 1st. O. 35 Scilly Isles 163 WHITETHROAT. St. Agnes. The peak of the spring migration (between April 7th and May 7th) was 150 on April 27th. Birds were seen in autumn from August 28th to October 16th. O. 164 LESSER WHITETHROAT. On St. Agnes. Single birds seen on April 29th and 30th, and May 1st. In October, one from 9th to 13th and on 19th. O. 175 SONG THRUSH. There were noticeable influxes during the autumn on St. Agnes on October 2nd, 14th and November 8th. O. 182 RING OUZEL. St. Agnes. April 3rd, one; present daily from 5th to 13th, with peaks of 16 on 5th and 9th. O. St. Mary's. April 9th, one male. Bryher. September 15th, one male. St. Mary's. September 17th, one male. R.S. 186/187 WHEATEAR/GREENLAND WHEATEAR. St. Agnes. Main movements April 6th and 10th (peak 40 birds), and April 29th—May 7th. In autumn, peaks of over 40 on August 29th and 31st, September 1st and 28th. Birds of the Greenland race were trapped on April 10th (male, wing 105 mm., weight 27.6 gms.) and May 8th (female, wing 104 mm., weight 39.05 gms.). Several were seen in May and September. O. 198 STONECHAT. St. Agnes. None recorded in spring. Up to six birds first appeared in autumn, on August 28th, and eight were still present on November 8th. Twenty-two were seen several days in October. O. 201 REDSTART. St. Agnes. April 18th, 19th, 25th, single males. April 27th—May 6th, daily; peak on April 28th, four. O. June 14th. One on Garrison. M.B.H. H.H.P. St. Agnes. Up to three birds on various dates between October 3rd—20th. O. October 26th. One at Deep Point, St. Mary's. P.Z.M. 203 NIGHTINGALE. September 5th and 6th. One on St. Agnes. J. R. Brock J. L. F. Parslow 220 SWALLOW. May 21st. Five parties, totalling some 20 birds, were seen from a launch near the Bishop Lighthouse, flying N.W, O, 36 Scilly Isles September 15th. A party of three, reported by Mr. Herbert Legg as approaching St. Agnes from about a mile S.W. of St. Agnes. November 7th. Party of six, with one House Martin, flying east over St. Mary's. P.Z.M. 224 ALPINE SWIFT. September 19th. One was watched for five minutes at Porthellick, St. Mary's. It was gliding about over the lake and above us; we saw it beautifully and were struck at once by its large size and large patch of white on the belly with dark on chest and beneath the tail. M.H. 232 HOOPOE. St. Agnes. March 29th, three; March 30th—April 2nd, one; April 3rd—8th, two; 9th—10th, one; 11th—12th, two; August 28th and 29th, one. O. September 4th—10th. One, St. Mary's. R.S. 234 KINGFISHER. I feel sure these birds no longer breed on St. Mary's, but only turn up each early autumn and quickly pass on. P.Z.M. 239 WRYNECK. April 12th. One, St. Agnes. O. 251 SHORT-EARED OWL. November 7th. One picked up dead below telegraph wires on St. Mary's. P.Z.M. 259 PEREGRINE. Single birds seen on St. Agnes on March 30th, April 10th, October 4th, 13th and 30th, and November 8th. O. 262 MERLIN. St. Agnes. April 14th, one, and singly on eight days in autumn between October 2nd and November 5th. O. December 13th. Two over Tresco woods. P.Z.M. 263 KESTREL. June 20th. A pair nested again on St. Mary's. Six eggs laid, six young fledged—and ringed. R.S. July 13th. Three young were seen in the act of leaving the nest on St. Agnes. This is the first time they have bred there within memory. A.G.P. H.M.Q. September 20th. Increase of migrants over usual popula­ tion. P.Z.M. 277 SPARROW-HAWK. September 13th—15th. One on St. Agnes. O. 37 Scilly Isles 315 SHELD-DUCK. January 16th and 23rd. A bird was seen on White Island by Sampson. R.S. 322 GARGANEY. March 29th. A pair on St. Agnes. O. H.M.Q. 326 SHOVELER. September 28th. Two on Tresco Great Pool. R.M.C. 328 COMMON POCHARD. Several on Tresco Lake in December. P.Z.M. 330 TUFTED DUCK. July 21st. One male, Porth Hellick Pool, St. Mary's. R.S. 332 GOLDENEYE. January 10th to 12th, a duck was on the sea off St. Agnes. On January 16th, a drake was seen on the Pool. H.M.Q. 339 COMMON SCOTER. November 7th. A female off St. Agnes. O. November 17th. Male found dead on tide-line, St. Mary's. R.S. Two flocks of about a dozen each in Crow Sound in November. P.Z.M. 340 VELVET SCOTER. November 28th. Two seen in Crow Sound. P.Z.M. 344 SMEW. November 28th. One seen flying over Tresco. P.Z.M. 349 GANNET. September 15th. A flock of over 60 (about half immatures) circling over mackerel over Western Rocks. P.Z.M. On October 20th, a flock of about 750 birds was seen from St. Agnes fishing off Bryher and Samson. O. 356 BALEARIC SHEARWATER. On September 6th, three, and 11th, one off the southern end of St. Agnes flying west. O. 368 FULMAR. No breeding took place on Bryher this year. H.M.Q. Pairs were seen on two islands, but no evidence of breeding. R.S. 381 STOCK-DOVE. St. Agnes. From one to three seen off and on between October 3rd and 27th. One on November 7th. O. 38 Scilly Isles 383 TURTLE-DOVE. May 22nd. At least 20 arrived on St. Agnes. O. (per Francis Hicks) COLLARED DOVE. August 30th. One seen in flight and at rest. Distinctive features noted included black half-collar, grey scapulars, dark primaries and white on upper and underside of tail. G. L. Scott Francis Hicks 387 BLACK-TAILED GODWIT, March 29th—April 2nd. One in summer plumage by the Pool, St. Agnes. O. H.M.Q. 398 JACK SNIPE. October 19th. One at Porthellick, St. Mary's. P.Z.M. October 2nd and 13th. One on St. Agnes. O. 400 GREY PHALAROPE. From September 11th to 15th, up to four were present off the west coast of St. Agnes. Two were seen on September 24th. O. P.Z.M. H.M.Q. 401 RED-NECKED PHALAROPE. September 9th. One off St. Agnes. O. 403 KNOT. September 1st. Four were seen on Priglis Beach, St. Agnes; numbers increased up to 14 on the 26th. O. H.M.Q. 406 CURLEW SANDPIPER. September 23rd to 26th. One on St. Agnes. O. September 29th. Two on the airfield and the shore at St. Mary's. R.M.C. 407 LITTLE STINT. September 21st. One bird seen on Priglis Beach, St. Agnes. Up to six were there off and on until the 28th, three on 29th, two on 30th, and one daily to October 12th. O. H.M.Q. September 21st. One at Tresco. M.H. September 28th. Three on Tresco. R.M.C. September 29th. Two at Porthellick, St. Mary's. R.M.C. 411 AMERICAN PECTORAL SANDPIPER. September 6th. One was first seen on Priglis Beach, St. Agnes; it stayed until the 13th. It was ringed on the 7th. O. H.M.Q September 20th. One seen in a pond beside the road in St. Mary's. It was so unconcerned, that we walked all round it and could see that it was not ringed, so it was not the St. Agnes bird. We noted the dull yellow legs and the sharp demarcation between speckled breast and white belly, and the wing pattern when it was finally induced to fly. M.H. 39 Scilly Isles 415 PURPLE SANDPIPER. St. Agnes. In good numbers in spring, with maximum 150 on April 18th. Thirty were still present on May 21st. First seen on return on September 29th. Thereafter a flock of about 20 were present. O. 416 SANDERLING. The peak numbers in spring were 30—40 from May 12th— 14th. In autumn the maximum was 25 on September 12th. A dozen or so are usually present all winter. H.M.Q. 417 RUFF. May 24th—26th. Up to six on the beach, St. Agnes. H.M.Q. September 29th. One on the airfield at St. Mary's. R.M.C. 424 GREEN SANDPIPER. St. Agnes. One seen on May 2nd and on September 3rd. O. 446 DOTTEREL. September 8th. One seen on Bryher, it flew over Tresco. F.EC. 447 KILLDEER PLOVER. St. Agnes. On December 12th, after severe westerly gales, Mr. Lewis Hicks came to tell me that he had seen a strange bird, with unfamiliar call, land on the " Meadow." On first approach the bird suggested a Lapwing; on the next glimpse, a Ringed Plover of enormous size. At last, excellent views were obtained and we could clearly see the two black breast bands, white mark behind the eye, white collar round the back of the neck, and the russet rump. The tail was long and tipped with white, the legs pale. • The bird was obviously tired, but also rather shy. Our continued approach made it fly away in the direction of St. Mary's, showing in flight a conspicuous white bar on the dark wing. The call was distinctive, thin and plaint­ ive and piercing. H.M.Q. (It seems probable that this is the bird that was shot in Cornwall at the end of the month.—Eds.). 467 SANDWICH TERN. St. Agnes. April 6th, two; on 9th, one, and again on 24th—29th. O. 468 ROSEATE TERN. At least four pairs bred, but their success is not known. Eds. 469 COMMON TERN. First seen on April 25th. Bred in fair numbers on various rocks, and also on top of the moors. Eds. On October 13th, a flock of 50—60 appeared in St. Mary's Roads, and was again seen on 16th. O. 40 Scilly Isles 474 SABINE'S GULL. September 12th. One seen between St. Mary's and Bryher. F.E.C. September 16th. Between Tresco and St. Martin's a single juvenile bird was twice seen. The contrast between the black forward edge of the wing and the matt whiteness of the rest was very striking. H.M.Q. 493 ARCTIC SKUA. September 13th. One passed over St. Agnes to the S.W. O. H.M.Q. 503 PUFFIN. It seems that these birds are now spreading their breeding sites to various small islands, where a few apiece may be found. There are fewer Great Black-Backs on these islands than else­ where. R.S. 505 SPOTTED CRAKE. April 19th. One was trapped and ringed on Tresco. C. M. Perrins

LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS

P.A. Miss P. Aspinall O. Observers of St. F.E.C. Mrs. F. E. Carter Agnes Bird Observ­ R.M.C. R. M. Curber atory. G.G. Gordon George (non- W.H.O. W. H. Oughton member) H.H.P. Dr. Page M.B.H. Miss Binks Heath A.G.P. A. G. Parsons M.H. Miss M. Hutchinson H.M.Q. Miss H. M. Quick (non-member) R.S. R. Symons P.Z.M. P. Z. MacKenzie P.V. Mrs. P. Visick

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF CORNISH-BREEDING MIGRANTS (Isles of Scilly)

First Seen Last Seen On At By On At By 88 British Yellow Wagtail Apr. 10 St. Agnes G.G. Oct. 10 St. Agnes O. 121 Spotted Flycatcher Apr. 12 St. Agnes O. Oct. 12 St. Agnes H.M.Q. 41 129 Chiffchaff Nov. 3 St. Agnes O. 132 Willow Warbler Mar. 29 St. Agnes O. Oct. 10 St. Agnes O. 135 Wood Warbler Apr. 30 St. Agnes O. 145 Grasshopper Warbler Apr. 30 St. Agnes H.M.Q. 153 Sedge Warbler Apr. 22 St. Mary's R.S. Sept. 11 St. Agnes O. 161 Garden Warbler May 17 St. Agnes O. Nov. 1 St. Agnes O. 162 Blackcap Apr. 8 St. Agnes O. Nov. 2 St. Agnes O. 163 Whitethroat Apr. 7 St. Agnes O. Oct. 16 St. Agnes O. 186 Wheatear Mar. 23 St. Mary's P.Z.M. Oct. 16 St. Agnes O. 197 Whinchat Apr. 27 St. Agnes O. Oct. 18 St. Agnes O. 220 Swallow Mar. 20 St. Agnes H.M.Q. Nov. 23 St. Agnes H.M.Q. 222 House Martin Apr. 24 St. Agnes O. Nov. 7 St. Mary's P.Z.M. 223 Sand Martin Apr. 4 St. Agnes H.M.Q. Oct. 7 St. Agnes O. 225 Swift Apr. 29 St. Mary's R.S. Sept. 26 St. Agnes O. 227 Nightjar Sept. 5 St. Agnes O. 240 Cuckoo Apr. 8 St. Agnes O. Sept. 10 St. Agnes O. 283 Turtle-dove Apr. 24 St. Mary's P.Z.M. Sept. 18 St. Mary's R.S. 504 Corncrake Mar. 13 St. Agnes H.M.Q. Sept. 1 St. Agnes O. Apr. 18 St. Agnes O. 42 MIGRATION NOTES During 1957 a temporary bird observatory was set up on St. Agnes, Isles of Scilly, and was manned continuously in spring from March 25th to May 21st and in autumn from August 28th to November 8th, excluding the period October 21st—25th, all dates inclusive. Observers in spring were " under canvas," but living con­ ditions were better in the autumn when the use of a farmhouse was obtained. In addition to daily counts of migrants on St. Agnes (and the connected island of Gugh), other islands in the group were visited for varying periods of time, the most important of which was a fortnight's stay on Tresco during April by C. M. Perrins and other members of a party from Charterhouse School who, while officially studying marine biology, were able to devote considerable time recording migration. Two visits were made to Annet in early May, when a number of Manx Shearwaters and Storm Petrels were ringed. Spring Migration The first major movement occurred on March 29th, following a change in wind from south-west to south-east. Species involved included Chiffchaffs, Black Redstarts, Wheatears, three Hoopoes, a Black-tailed Godwit and a pair of Garganey. The wind continued from the south-east until April 1st and from then until 5th winds were mainly moderate to fresh south-westerly and little migration took place. East to north-east winds predominated from 5th to 13th and from April 24th to May 6th and most influxes of migrants occurred during these periods. On April 5th, 16 Ring Ouzels and eight Wheatears appeared at midday, none of these birds having been seen on the early morning " round," and further influxes of these two species took place daily until 10th. A " rush " of 500+ Willow Warblers and 30+ Chiffchaffs, with two early Spotted Fly­ catchers and a Wryneck, occurred on April 12th; winds overnight had been light northerly and with a ridge of high pressure centred to the west of Ireland covering Britain and western France, condi­ tions were particularly suitable for migrants crossing the western part of the Channel. Passage during the period April 14th—23rd was very slight, the most interesting arrivals being a Corncrake on April 18th and a Spotted Crake, which was seen to arrive at the Pool on Tresco early on the next day. From April 24th to May 6th a steady flow of Whitethroats and Willow Warblers passed through the island with smaller numbers of Redstarts, Sedge and Grasshopper Warblers, Wheatears, Whinchats, Blackcaps and hirundines. Flycatchers were surprisingly scarce, the only three Pied Flycatchers to be recorded in the spring were during this period. More interesting occurrences at this time included Wood Warbler, Lesser Whitethroat, Yellow- hammer and Green Sandpiper. On May 7th the wind backed south­ west and it remained westerly until May 22nd. Migration during this period was almost non-existent, not one Willow Warbler or Whitethroat being seen, though the only Garden Warbler of the spring was found singing on 17th. A Woodcock arrived on 18th and Swallows passed in some numbers on 20th. The last observer left shortly after dawn on May 22nd and with the wind in the south-east for the first time that month conditions promised many new arrivals, as was confirmed when we were subsequently told of 20+ Turtle Doves later that day. 43 Autumn Migration From August 28th to 31st winds were mainly light north­ easterly and a daily passage of Wheatears, White and Yellow Wag­ tails, Tree Pipits and Pied Flycatchers took place. A Hoopoe was present on 28th and 29th and a Collared Dove was seen on 30th. Weather during September was unsettled, with strong westerly winds on most days to 26th. The last five days of the month were fine with north to north-east winds. A Corncrake was recorded on 1st and Nightjar and Nightingale on 5th. Thereafter little migra­ tion occurred until 26th, when Wheatears, Chiffchaffs, Spotted Fly­ catchers and White Wagtails appeared again in good numbers. A Red-necked and several Grey Phalaropes, a Pectoral Sandpiper and a few Balearic Shearwaters were seen between 6th and 15th. In October winds were between north and south-east, with mainly fine weather to the middle of the month. Westerlies prevailed from 16th onwards. A large influx of Chiffchaffs and Goldcrests, the first Chaffinches, a Blue Tit and a Red-breasted Flycatcher occurred on 3rd; " alba " Wagtails were numerous on 4th and the first Fieldfare was seen the next day. The most interesting movement of the autumn, the " invasion " of tits, took place from 6th—12th and it was estimated that at least 400 Blue, with smaller numbers of Coal and Great Tits, passed through the island during this period. Small numbers stayed on the island and some were still present when the observatory closed on November 8th. As well as tits, several other interesting species were recorded in the second week of October and these included Lesser Whitethroat, Firecrests, Black Redstarts, a Hawfinch and four Yellow-browed Warblers. Late Pied Flycatchers, Yellow Wagtail and Common Sandpiper were seen on 10th and over 100 Goldcrests appeared on 12th. From October 16th—20th little migration occurred, though Gannets were much in evidence off-shore, a flock of 750 being seen on 20th. Observations were resumed on 26th after a gap of five days, and in the interim period a number of Purple Sandpipers had arrived. Snow Bunting, Redpoll and another Red-breasted Flycatcher appeared on 30th—31st during a brief spell of northerly winds. During November winds were westerly until 5th and north­ easterly from 6th to 8th, when the observatory closed down. A late Garden Warbler was seen on 1st, a Blackcap on 2nd and two Chiff­ chaffs on 3rd. Three hundred Woodpigeons flew west on 2nd and a Siskin was seen the same day. On 6th there was an easterly move­ ment of Chaffinches, Bramblings and Woodpigeons and the third Red- breasted Flycatcher of the autumn was recorde^. Redwings and Fieldfares were moving east in good numbers on 7th, and 150 Starlings arrived from south-west on 8th.

44 A FIRST GUIDE TO GULLS By H, M. QUICK and A. G. PARSONS.

The following is directed mainly to the beginner desirous of learning to identify the gulls commonly seen in Cornwall; but it is hoped that more experienced Members may derive help in respect of such species as Common Gull and Kittiwake. It is also intended as a guide to methods of identifying birds. There is an increasing tendency to identify birds by matching them with a coloured plate in a pocket guide book: a better founda­ tion for accurate identification is that by which a bird is first assigned to a group of near-allied species, from consideration of its general form and silhouette at rest and in flight; then the members of the group are reviewed in respect to their form, flight, plumage and call notes in order to arrive at a conclusion.

An approach to the six common species of gulls, in which emphasis is first laid upon silhouette and only secondarily on plumage, is given here: call notes have been entirely omitted owing to difficulty of useful description. Once a bird is free-flying its silhouette undergoes little change, therefore once such characters have been learnt they form a valuable basis for identification: as many gulls have at least three well- defined differing plumages they can mislead a beginner into thinking that a group of gulls contains more species than are actually present. Ducks present similar perplexities. The reader desirous of learning to identify gulls, whether in winter or summer, is advised to quietly study any convenient group of gulls with two objects in view:— (1) To discover and become familiar with the differences in size and shape of the birds present. (2) To become acquainted with the shape and contours of their heads and beaks. Difficulties will decrease if it be borne in mind that only six species are commonly to be met with, being:—Great Black back, Lesser Black back, Herring, Common, Black-headed Gull and Kittiwake. They fall into two groups of three species each. Great Black back, Lesser Black back and Herring Gull are large bulky birds with heavy heads and beaks: they have a common silhouette (see illustration 1). Great Black back is considerably larger than the other five species and dominates any assembly where other gulls are present. It flies with a rather slow measured wing-beat, which is especially noticeable in distant birds. Lesser Black back and Herring Gull are the same size and shape: recourse to plumage differences is then necessary for identification and is described further on. 45

The second group consists of Common Gull, Kittiwake and Black-headed Gull. Common Gull is smaller than Lesser Black back and Herring Gull, but, like them, possesses a rather heavy body. When standing in a group it does not appear much smaller than a Herring Gull nor appreciably larger than a Black-headed Gull, thereby causing con­ fusion to beginners. Its distinguishing feature, in all plumages, is the rounded neat head and rather short lightly built beak; a character utterly differ­ ent to the heavy rather elongated heads and strong bills of the group one birds (see illustration 2). Kittiwake has a rather more tapering body than the Common Gull: its head appears a little more oval and the beak a little longer and more pointed. It is less stoutly built than the Common Gull, but there is little actual difference in size. Black-headed Gull is more slightly built than any of the fore­ going: it is the smallest gull of the six and has a proportionately smaller head, but the beak is moderately long and pointed for the bird's size. Its legs are shorter and the wings project further beyond the tail when the bird is settled. In any plumage it appears to be the " baby" of a mixed group. If we now consider the question of plumage, the following points have to be noted. In the first group each member has three well-defined and corresponding plumage sequences according to the age of the individual bird: intermediate states between these stages commonly occur and we would stress that identification of the Great Black back by size alone provides a key to certain recognition both of it and its two congeners. These stages are:— (1) " Juvenile," the mottled brown on a lighter brownish ground, retained into the autumn and winter following hatching. The markings of the Great Black back at this stage are much fewer and coarser and therefore more contrasted than for either of the Lesser Black back or Herring Gull. The distinction between Lesser Black back and Herring Gull in this plumage is very difficult, if possible, in the field. (2) First-Winter—First-Summer. During this stage all three species become more readily distinguishable because the " mantle," the area of the back between the shoulders, changes to the colour of the adult bird: in flight it shows as a square. For the Great Black back the mantle is blackish; for the Lesser Black back, dark slate-grey; and for the Herring Gull, light grey. During this stage the legs often begin to change colour, but only the dull yellowish hue of the legs of the Lesser Black back is likely to be distinctive: all three species often have pinkish or pinkish-brown legs in common at this stage. 47 Any gull showing a dark band at the end of the tail is still immature. (3) Adult Plumage. All three species now have pure white heads, necks, breasts and underparts in the breeding seasons; in winter the heads and necks are brownish-streaked to a varying degree. The backs and wings show a colour shade corresponding to the mantle colouration in (2). The legs of Great Black back and Herring Gull are pinkish; those of Lesser Black back are yellow, but pink- legged adults do occur.

The second group requires an individual approach to each of its three members. Common Gull has three similar definable stages as for the previous group: in all stages identification should be by reference to the head and beak conformation already described.

In adult plumage Common Gull possesses some rather useful special characters. The grey upper parts are appreciably darker than for Herring Gull, but are not blackish. Especially in dull light, as on a November afternoon, adult Common Gulls can be picked out, in a mixed group, by the darker grey tint.

In winter the streaking of the neck tends to end in a rather emphasised darker collar on the neck. Adults in flight at some distance show an appreciable white fringe to the black-tipped wing if seen from above. The flight itself is rather buoyant and differs somewhat from that of the other gulls. The colour of the bill and legs of the adults, and also of many immature birds, is a rather bilious greenish-grey hue which appears yellowish-green in some lighting conditions and is not attractive. Kittiwake has two plumage phases, lacking the brown " juvenile " dress of the other five species described. The first or " tarrock" dress is of general white appearance with a black half-collar on the back of the neck. In flight a con­ spicuous black bar is seen passing along the front, or " leading" edge of the outer half of the wing and then diagonally towards the shoulder-joint. (As the rarer, but regularly occurring, immature Little Gull has a similar wing pattern, there is a pitfall here for the unwary observer). In this plumage the wing appears rather pointed. When adult, the Kittiwake has a grey back and wings. The grey has a peculiar almost brownish tint and the mantle often shows as a rather darker square patch on a flying bird if the observer be above and at some distance from it. In flight, the pointed wings are somewhat slender and give the impression that the points have been cut off and replaced by neat, black, rounded tips. The flight is light and dancing, the bird frequently descending to sea level and then rising a little again, 48 The greenish bill is longer than a Common Gull's and is rather pointed. The legs are black. Black-headed Gull. This bird causes much confusion because it acquires a dark brown head for the breeding season, moulting it towards the end of the summer again. Further, adult birds without such a head can be seen during the breeding season and many obviously immature birds acquire such a hood partially or completely. It is the smallest of the six species and at rest has rather longer wings projecting beyond the tail. It is also shorter-legged. In flight, in all plumages, the wings are rather narrow and quite sharply pointed, with a pronounced backward angle when it flies above one. Its most distinguishing feature is the white band along the leading edge of the wing in flight, it being the only commonly occurring British gull to have such. But this band cannot always be seen at all angles of view unless the bird be carefully watched. It is a very light flying and agile gull. It has three similar plumage phases to the Common Gull. The beak and legs of immature birds are toffee-brown in colour; adults have them a rather dull red or even blackish-red in winter, changing to a brighter red in the breeding season. A few notes are added about the Cornish status of the gulls described here. Great Black back is resident and breeds. As a breeder it is either solitary, usually choosing the crest of the various islands or slipped cliff areas separate from our coasts, or colonial, as in the Scilly Isles. Throughout the year it can be found on beaches, estuaries or inland; in winter one may see up to a hundred standing together along the shores. Lesser Black back is a passage migrant and breeds; a few remain for the winter. The breeding pairs are rather sparse, but may be found on a cliff face amongst Herring Gulls and sometimes select the only thrift clump for their nest. From early February migrant parties may be noted on arrival on beaches and estuaries; the return passage in late summer is less obvious. Herring Gull is resident and breeds in large numbers, being the most numerous gull that we have; in winter its only serious com­ petitor in numbers is the Black-headed Gull. Common Gull is present all the year round, but does not breed. The birds remaining during the summer are mainly in immature dress and are usually found singly on beaches and estuaries. Adults begin to return, after mid-August, to beaches and estuaries, but the main mass does not arrive until October-November and may be found widely dispersed over beaches, estuaries and fields during the winter months. Departure begins during the following March. 19 Black-headed Gull is present the whole year round, but is not known to breed. It frequents both estuaries and beaches as well as inland areas during both winter and summer. It appears to be less common inland during the summer months than the numbers by salt water might lead one to expect. Adults in winter dress occur as well as some in breeding dress, but both are outnumbered by immature birds in varying plumages, until the arrival of a large wintering population. Kittiwake is resident and breeds in colonies in Cornwall. It is present around the north coast and much of the south coast throughout the year: in winter many come close inshore, following gales. Individual birds may be seen standing on Porthkidney Beach, Lelant, especially during July-August-September,

50 THE MACMILLAN LIBRARY Books, the property of the late Mr. J. M. Macmillan, kindly presented to the Society by Mrs. Macmillan. (Librarian: Mr. C. J. Stevens, 2, Gordon Terrace, Lamb Park, Par). The Handbook of British Birds. H. F. Witherby, et al. (5 vols.). Morris's British Birds. (8 vols.). Manual of British Birds. Howard Saunders. British Birds. Kirkman. Birds of the British Isles and their Eggs. T. A. Coward. (3 vols.). How to study Birds. Stuart Smith. Birds of the Grey Wind. Edward Armstrong. Wild Exmoor. E. W. Hendy. Somerset Birds and some other folk. E. W. Hendy. A Naturalist on Lindisfarne. Richard Perry. Shetland Sanctuary. Richard Perry. British Sea Birds. C. A. Gibson Hill. A Naturalist on Rona. Fraser Darling. Island Farm. Fraser Darling. The Birds of Britain. James Fisher. Watching Birds. James Fisher. (2 copies). Bird Recognition—Sea Birds and Waders. James Fisher. Birds at Sight. Vere Benson. Natural History in the Highlands and Islands. Fraser Darling. World of Birds. Eric Parker. Rare, Vanishing and Lost British Birds. From notes by W. H. Hudson, compiled by Linda Gardiner. Edward Wilson, Nature Lover. Seaver. The British Bird Book. Pyecraft and Wood. More Birds of the Day. Eric Hosking and Newberry. Thirty Years of Nature Photography. Seton Gordon. Worthing Cavalcade. Richard Jeffries. The Bird Book. Rogerson and Tunnicliffe. Bird Portraiture. Tunnicliffe. The Birds of Cornwall. Rodd, by Harting. The Charm of Birds. Grey, of Fallodon. Wild Geese and Wild Duck. Here and There with Birds. E. W. Hendy. Kindly presented by Mr. A. C. Polwhele: British Waders in their Haunts. S. Bayliss Smith. Kindly presented by Mr. and Mrs. Thomson: A Book of British Waders. Brian Vesey-Fitzgerald. Kindly presented by Mr. J. R. Gist: Natural . William Borlase. Antiquities of the County of Cornwall. William Borlase. Natural History. Rev. J. G. Wood. An anonymous book on Birds. Kindly presented by Mrs. Weeks: Several copies of " Bird Notes " and " Bird Notes and News.'' Kindly presented by Mrs. K. Taylor: Sea Birds. J. Fisher and R. M. Lockley. Broadland Birds. E. L. Turner. 51 THE SOCIETY'S RULES (Revised to 30th June, 1951) Rule 1. (Name). The Society shall be called " The Cornwall Bird-Watching and Preserva­ tion Society." Rule 2. (Objects). The Objects of the Society shall be: — (a) To further the study of birds in the field. (b) To assist in their preservation. Rule 3. (Membership). The Society shall consist of a President, a Chairman, one or more Hon­ orary Secretaries, Honorary Treasurer, and Full and Junior Members. Any person who has attained his or her 14th or 18th birthday shall be eligible for Junior or Full membership respectively. Junior members shall be entitled to participate in the activities of the Society, but they shall not be eligible for election to the Executive Committee or Offices of the Society. The Officers shall be elected annually at the first General Meeting of the year (which meeting shall be named the Annual Meeting) and shall be eligible for re-election. New members may be elected at any General or Executive Committee meeting provided they have signed the declaration on the subject of protection and paid the current year's subscription. Rule 4. No person shall become a member of the Society until he declares in writing that he will not take the eggs or skins of any birds protected by law and any member proved to the satisfaction of a General Meeting of the Society to have taken or incited any other person to take the eggs or skins of such birds shall forthwith cease to be a member of the Society. Rule 5. (Subscription). The Subscription shall be 5/- in the case of Full members, and 2/6 in the case of Junior members, payable on election and thereafter annually on January 1st. But any member who both signs the declaration form and pays the first subscription after September 30th in any year, shall not be liable to pay a further subscription until the close of the following year. A Junior member, on attaining his or her 18th birthday, shall not be liable to pay a Full member's subscription until after the close of the current year. Rule 6. (Management). The Secretaries shall keep Minutes of the meetings and prepare such literature as will keep members informed of the Society's activities. The Treasurer shall present a Statement of Accounts at the Annual Meeting each year. There shall be an Executive Committee consisting of the Officers and not less than six ordinary members. This Committee shall be elected annually at the Annual Meeting and shall deal with all routine business. The Executive Committee shall have power to add to this number, subject to confirmation at the next Annual Meeting. No ordinary member shall serve on this Committee for more than three consecutive years. Rule 7. (Meetings). General Meetings shall be held as often as necessary, but not less than twice a year (including the Annual Meeting). The Executive Committee shall meet when necessary for the transaction of routine business. All meetings shall be convened by the Secretaries in consultation with the President and Chairman. Rule 8. (Alterations of Rules). An alteration of Rules may be made at any General Meeting, provided that the precise alteration has been shown in advance on the Agenda, and that the alteration be passed by two-thirds majority of those present. 52 BALANCE SHEET 31st DECEMBER, 1957

RECEIPTS £ s. d. £ s. d. Subscriptions ... 138 16 0 Netherton & Worth Ltd. Sale of Reports 1 15 0 725 Reports ...... 87 7 2 Sale of Badges 7 0 1,200 Supplements ...... 2 12 3 Donation 5 0 Guide to Law ...... 24 10 9 Walmsley Sanctuary Rent ... 52 0 0 Agendas ...... 5 10 3 Interest 3J% War Loan ...... 31 11 6 Donations Cash at Bank and in Hand, 1/1/57 ... 218 12 0 Royal Institute of Cornwall ...... 6 6 0 S.W. Naturalists ...... 2 15 0 Severn Wildfowl Trust ...... 2 2 0 Redemption Tithes on Sanctuary ...... 36 14 11 Hayle Estuary Shooting Rights Rent ... 1 0 0 Hayle Estuary Warning Notices ...... 30 0 0 Expenses—Spring Meeting ... 15 0 Expenses—Autumn Meeting ...... 2 2 0 Penzance Typewriting Offices ...... 37 18 0 Stationery 14 3 Postage and Telephones ...... 7 18 3 Bank Charges ...... 6 6 0 Cash at Bank, less o/s Cheques ...... 162 14 0 Cash in Hand, 31st December, 1957 ... 26 0 11

£443 6 10 £443 6 10

1958—Jan. 1st Balance in P.O. Savings Bank £17 1 7 Audited and found correct. 10th February, 1958. S. F. H. WILLS, Hon. Auditor. LIST OF MEMBERS FOR 195? * Denotes New Members. We regret the loss by death of Mr. Birtill, Mrs. Darroch, Mr. G. de Maupas, Mrs. Jenkin, Miss Marley, Miss Trudgian and Mr. Wooltorton. (a) Honorary Members. Koch, Dr. Ludwig D., Bird Cottage, 39, Walton Avenue, S. Harrow. Palmer, J. L., Trethias, Lidden Estate, Penzance. Hayman, F. H., M.P., 8, West Park, . (b) Ordinary Members. Ackroyd, Miss B., Rosemundy, St. Agnes, Cornwall. Adkins, Miss Prudence, Godolphin School, Salisbury. Adshead, J. W. R., Trecarrel, Penpol, Devoran, near Truro. Adshead, Mrs. E., Trecarrel, Penpol, Devoran, near Truro. Allen, W. F., Trelowarren, Mawgan, Helston. Allsop, Dr. G., Five Acres, Allet, Truro. Allsop, Mrs. O. M., Five Acres, Allet, Truro. Almond, W. E., Laverock House, St. Breward, near Bodmin. Almond, Mrs. E. L. Laverock House, St. Breward, near Bodmin. Andain, R. M., 2, Glanville Terrace, St. Agnes, Cornwall. Andain, W., 2, Glanville Terrace, St. Agnes, Cornwall. Anderson, B. W., Ladylane, Ditchling, Sussex. Andrews, A. W., Tregerther, St. Ives. Andrews, Miss C. M., Providence House, Carbis Bay, St. Ives. Andrews, Miss E., Providence House, Carbis Bay, St. Ives. Appleby, Mrs., The Nook, Carn Brea Village, Redruth. Arnold, R. F., Glen Haven Cottage, Penventinnie Lane, Truro. Asher, Miss L. B., Pine Cottage, Amberly, Arundel, Sussex, Ashwell, Major A. L., Chapel Point, Mevagissey, St. Austell. *Aspinall, Miss H. R. A,, Warren Cottage, Cranleigh, Surrey. Aspinall, Miss P., Warren Cottage, Cranleigh, Surrey. Aylwin, Mrs. E., Hope House, Bishop's Waltham, Hants. Bailey, Mrs. Althea M. G., Riviera Bookshop, The Moor, Falmouth. Bailhache, Capt. C. H., Backways, Bossinney, Tintagel. Baird, Major, Mullion Cottage, Mawnan Smith, near Falmouth. Balfour, L., 19, Great Winchester Street, London, E.C.2. Ball, A. Shorland, Littlewood, Lelant. Banks, Miss F. M., 49, Crantock Street, Newquay. Barker, Miss E. M., Trelan, Lelant. Barnes, Mrs. R. G., M.B.O.U., Hungerdown, Seagry, Chippenham, Wiltshire. Barrett, W. R., 6, Pengover Road, Addington, Liskeard. Barron, Miss G. L., Boscarn, Port Isaac. Barron, Miss N. L., Boscarn, Port Isaac. Barron, H., Boscarn, Port Isaac. Barrow, Miss J. S., Killigarth, 39, Riddlesdown Road Purley, Surrey. Bates, J. H., The Battery, Newquay. Batten, C, Trewolvas Farm, St. Columb Major. Beckerlegge, The Rev. J. E„ B.A., M.B.O.U., St. Crowan Vicarage, Praze, Camborne. (Joint Hon. Secretary). Beckett, Miss R., Tregullow, Maenporth, Falmouth. *Bedell, Miss E. M., Chy-mor, The Wharf, St. Ives. 54 Beel, F. G., 14, Harrison Terrace, Truro. Belcher, M. K. C., Stile House, Dracaena Avenue, Falmouth. Bell, Major A. M. M., Winton Lodge, Stockbridge, Hants. Bellers, R. W., Harlyn Bay, near . Bennett, W. C., 70, Fore Street, Newquay. Bennetts, Mrs. W. M., Glyngarth, Falmouth Road, Truro. Bertram, Lt.-Col. W. R., Old Quay House, Lelant, via Hayle. Bertram, Mrs., Old Quay House, Lelant, Hayle. Beswetherick, A. T., St. Anthony, St. Mawgan, Newquay. Beswetherick, R. J., 21, Broadclose Hill, Bude. Bewes, Mrs. N., Trelil, Marlborough Road, Falmouth. Bickford-Smith, M. G., Trevarno, Helston. Bickford-Smith, Mrs. G., Trevarno, Helston. Biddle, N. H., Rosedene, Raginnis Hill, Mousehble, Penzance. Birtill, Mrs. R. G., Brook, Heamoor, Penzance. Blair, A. B., Blair, J. K., Blair, Dr. R. H., M.B.O.U., Roslyn, Carrallack Terrace, St. Just-in- Penwith, Penzance. Blair, Mrs. D., M.B.E., Roslyn, Carrallack Terrace, St. Just-in- Penwith, Penzance. Blakiston, S. N., 5, The Warren, St. Ives. Blight, Mrs. Beryl, 12, Killivose Road, Camborne. Bluett, R. J., 4, Treyew Road, Truro. *Body, R. E., Pennance, Sydney Road, . Bolitho, Lt.-Col. Sir E. H. W., K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O., J.P. (Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall). Trengwainton, Madron. (President). Bonham, C. O., 3, Tettenhall, West Hill Road, Woking, Surrey. Booth-Jones, Mrs. M., Undertown, Trebetherick, Wadebridge. Bowlby, H., 100, Elm Park Gardens, London, S.W.10. Bowlby, Mrs. H., 100, Elm Park Gardens, London, S.W.10. Brand, R. H., 21, Northbourne Avenue, Morpeth, Northumberland, Bray, A. C, Trevenwith, Church Cove, The Lizard. *Brenton, G., Tramagenna, near . Bridger, J. A. D., J.P., Pill, Feock, Truro. Bridger, Mrs. J. A. D., Pill, Feock, Truro. Brotherton, Miss H. J., Burwage House, Martello Park, Canford Cliffs, Bournemouth. Brown, G. L., Carnglaze, Holywell Bay, Newquay. Brown, Dr. H. Vivian, Catesby, Wadebridge. Bryant, D. D., Gwarder, Perranporth. Burden, Major E. A. R., Tresillian, Trebetherick, Wadebridge. Burden, Mrs. H. G., Tresillian, Trebetherick, Wadebridge. Burgess, Miss D., Trenadlyn, Mawnan Smith, near Falmouth. Bury, Miss V. M., Red Rock, Topsham, Devon. Butler, Miss F. S., Loe Vean, Feock, Truro. Butler, Miss G. L., Tregenna House, St. Mary's Terrace, Penzance. Buxton, G. C, 2, Somerset Road, Bristol 4. Buxton, Mrs. S. I., 2, Somerset Road, Bristol 4.

Cadbury, C, Beaconwood, Rednal, Birmingham. *Callender, C. H., Shearwater, Downderry. Campbell, Mrs. H. M. E., Trevellan, St. Teath. Carr, Lady N., Trig, Rock, Wadebridge. Carss, R. G. P., Camryn, Crackington Haven, near Bude. Carter, Mrs. F. E., M.B.O.U., Green Tops, Upton, Bude. 55 Carter, Miss M., The Manor House, Trevalga, near Boscastle. Cavendish, Mrs. D., Constantine Bay Cottage, near Padstow. Chadwick, The Rev. R. P., 2, Egerton Road, Padstow. Chamberlain, Miss M., Richmond, Tower Road, Newquay. Chapman, J. C, Post Office, Laclock, Truro. Chapman, Mrs. M. R., Chalfont Cottage, Carbis Bay. Chipman, H. J., Burford, Alexandra Place, Penzance. Clague, W. D., Lamana, Hannafore, . Clarke, A. C, Trerose, Mawnan, Falmouth. Clarke, R. K., The Tower, Saltash. Clayden, Mrs. G. M., F.Z.S., The Old Sawmills, Golant, Par. Clear, F., Gorrans Cottage, Heather Lane, Canonstown, Hayle. Cleave, H. P. O., M.B.O.U., Trevanion, Wadebridge. Clemens, Mrs. H. W., Cloister Cottage, Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Clift, Miss F. H. L., Brentwood, Florence Terrace, Falmouth. *Coad, R. T., Rosslyn, Dunvegan Road, Penryn. Cock, E. M., Penlee Lodge, Trewithen Road, Penzance. Coda, D. R., 44, Eastwood Road, Leicester. Coe, Miss M. E., Windy ridge, Polzeath, Wadebridge. Collins, W., Lin-Orda, 7, Mayfield Road, Falmouth. Comber, Miss E. O., Briarbank, Chyoone Hill, Newlyn, Penzance. Cooke, Major J. C, Simonsbath Lodge, near Minehead, Somerset. Coombs, Dr. C. J. F., Perran-ar-Worthal, Truro. Coon, F. A. H., Pen Mar, Barbican Hill, Looe. Cordiner, Miss E. G., Trevelyan Cottage, Roseudgeon, Penzance. Counter, M. R., 10, Pednolver Terrace, St. Ives. Counter, Mrs. S. J.' V., 10, Pednolver Terrace, St. Ives. Coutts Deacon, Mrs. G., Penarrow House, Mylor Churchtown, near Flushing, near Falmouth. Creed, A. Lowry, Truro School, Truro. Croft, Brig.-Gen. W. D., C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O., The Anchorage, Mawnan, near Falmouth. Croggon, J. R., The Hollies, Grampound. Croggon, Miss T., Pare Marras, Grampound. Crosoer, E. T., 353, Station Road, Harrow, Middlesex. Cross, D., Fugler's Close, Portloe, Truro. Crossman, A. L., Meadowside, Ruan Minor, Helston. Crossman, Mrs., Meadowside, Ruan Minor, Helston. Crowther, W. C, M.A., F.Z.S., Polteana, Looe. *Cuddy, Miss M., 7, Lafrowda Terrace, St. Just, Penzance. Cunningham, Miss D., c/o Lloyds Bank Ltd., Penzance. Curber, R. M., 10, Clearbrook Avenue, St. Budeaux, Plymouth. Curnow, Dr. R. N., Orleigh, Bolenna, Perranporth.

Dakin, E. T., 22, Carminow Way, Newquay. Dakin, Mrs. W. M., 22, Carminow Way, Newquay. Dakin, Miss J. P., 22, Carminow Way, Newquay. Davenport, Miss D., Boase Castle House, Newlyn, Penzance. Davey, Miss E., Goonvrea House, St. Agnes, Cornwall. Davey, Miss R. I., Solvia, Cross Street, Helston. David, Mrs. E. M., Skippers Cove, Trebetherick, Wadebridge. Davies, E. R., B.A., 83, The Commons, Welwyn Garden City, Herts. Davies, Mrs. R. K., Treffgarne, 7, Hamoaze Terrace, Saltash. Davis, Air Commodore J. G., C.B., O.B.E., M.A., M.B.O.U., St. Eval, Portsmouth Road, Camberley, Surrey. 56 *Devonshire, G. R. P., Failand, Cross Street, Helston. Dickson, Mrs. D., Curgurrell Corner, Portscatho, near Truro. Dixon, Perrin A., F.Z.S., Far End, Mylor Bridge, near Falmouth. Dolphin, Miss K. I. N., The Dolphin, Paul Lane, Mousehole, near Penzance. Dorrien Smith, Lt.-Commander, T. M., Tresco Abbey, Isles of Scilly. Douch, H. L., The Museum, Truro. Doughty, Miss F., Carminow, Falmouth. Douglas-Jones, N., 6, St. Peter's Road, Swansea. Dover, Mrs. A. B., Trewithian, Portscatho. Downing, Mrs. Carl, Pentyre, Carbis Bay. Drew, Miss, 53, Morrab Road, Penzance. Drew, S. J., 75, Crantock Street, Newquay. Dunt, E. J., The Elms, Southwick, Nr. Fareham, Hants. Dunt, Mrs., The Elms, Southwick, Nr. Fareham, Hants. Dutton, Mrs. E. B., Beach Cottage, Polzeath, Wadebridge.

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

Farrant, A. A., Roskrow, Penryn. Farrant, Miss B., Roskrow, Penryn. Ferguson, Miss Juliet, 5, Berkley Court, King's Road, Brighton, Ferrier, Miss Judith M., F.Z.S., M.B.O.U., Blakeney Downs, Blakeney, Norfolk. *Fiddick, R., 7, Tregothnan Road, Falmouth. Field, G. D., Eagle House, Launceston. Fisher, J., M.A., M.B.O.U., Old Rectory, Ashton, Northampton. Flawn, E. G., The Stannery, Ludgvan, Penzance. Flawn, Mrs., The Stannery, j^udgvan, Penzance. Foot, Isaac, The Right Hon. P. C, Pencrebar, . Forward, L., Trevilling House, Wadebridge. Forward, Mrs. B., Trevilling House, Wadebridge. Foster, Miss L., Oak Cottage, Lostwithiel. Fox, Mrs. G. R., Trewardreva Manor, Constantine, Falmouth. Fox, Miss M. V., 4, Woodlane Crescent, Falmouth. Fry, R. M., No. 6, St. Kilda, Springhill, Elshead, near Godalming, Surrey.

•Gallagher, J. D., Kinsale, Eastbourne Close, St. Austell. Gallup, Mrs. J. P., Blackdown House, near Mary Tavy. Gardner, Miss D., Bunny's Hall, Falmouth. Garnett, J., Penhale, Wadebridge. Garnish, W. J., 34, Moorland Road, St. Austell. Gellatly, Miss D., New Close, Mawgan, Newquay. Gellatly, Miss N., New Close, Mawgan, Newquay. George, Mrs. R., Porth Conger, St. Agnes, Isles of Scilly. Gibb, Capt. J. A., M.B.O.U., Rinsey Head, Ashton, near Helston. 57 Gilbert, W., Cranbrook, Splatt, St. Minver, Wadebridge. Gill, Mrs. M". E., Riverside, Lelant. Gillingham, Miss V. O., Sunny View, Meneare Lane, Boscoppa, St. Austell. Girling, Rev. C. A. W., Lanreath Rectory, Looe. Gist, J. R., Valiona, Kelly Bray, Callington. Glazebrook, B. R., Brynbella, St. Asaph, North Wales, Goddard, W. J., Fairfields, Manor Lane, Oilerton, Knutsford, Cheshire. Goddard, Mrs. E. M., Fairfields, Manor Lane, Oilerton, Knutsford, Cheshire. Godfrey, Miss M., 13, Trehaverne Terrace, Truro. Goodden,Lt.-Col. R. B., The Round Field, Mawnan, Falmouth. Goodden, Mrs. F. D., The Round Field, Mawnan, Falmouth. Goodsell, R., 15, Bellevue Road, Saltash. Gould, Miss D., Elstree, Wootton, New Milton, Hampshire. Graham, Dr. C. I., 5, St. Sampson's Terrace, Golant, Par. Grand, Mrs. Irene, Coolgrena, Trebetherick, Wadebridge. Graves, Miss L. I., Polpear, St. Austell Street, Truro. Greenland, Mrs. E. M., Wayside, Low Street, Hardingham, Norwich. Grogono, Miss M. D., The Croft, My lor, near Falmouth. Gush, G. H., c/o Mrs. F. A. Larkworthy, 12, Perrinville Road, Babbacombe, Torquay, Devon. Gwinn, R. F., White Wings, Trebetherick, Wadebridge.

Hadden, R. G., The White House, Pengersick, Germoe, Penzance. Haden, G. N., 36, Wildwood Road, London, N.W.ll. Haden, Mrs. P. J., 36,, Wildwood Road, London, N.W 11. Hair, Dr. J. A. G., Polwithan, Falmouth Road, Truro. Hair, Mrs., Polwithan, Falmouth Road, Truro. Hall, W. J., 9, South Road, Histon, Cambs. Hall, Mrs. E. E. P., St. Clement, Truro. Halsey, Miss V. M., Windmill House, St. Minver, Wadebridge. Hambly, A. C, 59, Fore Stret, Redruth. Hambly, E. H. T., Treharrock, St. Kew, Bodmin. Hamilton-Browne, Miss M. Hilary, Cargurrel, Portscatho. Hankey, Mrs. F., Laregan, Penzance. Harcourt, R. A., 23, Braid Crescent, Edinburgh, 10. Hardy, J. D., " Lanhydrock," Kenwyn, Truro. Hardy, M. T., " Lanhydrock," Kenwyn, Truro. Hardy, P. de H., 21, Street-an-Garrow, St. Ives. Hardy, Mrs. H. G., 21, Street-an-Garrow, St. Ives. Hare, Dr. Dorothy, 6, Boslowick Road, Falmouth. Hartley, The Rev. P. H. Trahair, M.B.O.U., Badingham Rectory, Woodbridge, Suffolk. Harvey, Mrs. A. S., Rosehill Cottage, Padstow. Harvey, Miss E. I., Rosehill Cottage, Padstow. Harvey, F. S., Glanmor, Hayle. Harvey, G. H., Trenance, Hawkins Road, Penzance. Harvey, Mrs., Trenance, Hawkins Road. Penzance. Harvey, Miss H., 10, Lafrowda Terrace, St. Just, Penzance. Harvey, L. A., University College, Exeter. Hatton, Miss J., Brentwood, Florence Terrace, Falmouth. Hawke, C. J., Lloyds Bank, Redruth. Hayman, Mrs., M.B.E., J.P., West Park, Redruth. Heath, Dr. C, Ashfield House, Falmouth. 58 Heath, Miss M. B., The Wood, Arbroath Lane, Esher, Surrey. Heath, V. H., Riviera Gardens, St. Mawes. Hemsiey, G., Rock, Wadebridge. Hemsley, Mrs. M., Rock, Wadebridge. Henwood, P. H., Linkinhorne, Callington. Henwood, T. L., Vallis, 46, Ennor Road, Newquay. Hepburn, Miss E. M., 6, Avenue Road, Teddington, Middlesex. Hewish, E. W., 1, Inglewood, Torwood Gardens Road, Torquay. Hicks, Mrs. L., The Lighthouse, St. Agnes, Isles of Scilly. *Hicks, Mrs. S. L., Paradise Cottage, Ruan High Lanes, near Truro. Higgs, Mrs., Whistow, Lanlivery, Bodmin. Higman, N., 5, Overton, Launceston. Higman, Mrs. J., 5, Overton, Launceston. Higman, S. M., 36, Barnard Road, Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire. Hiller, C. M., Gernick Field, Newlyn, Penzance. Hodge, Mrs. J., Waresley, Melville Crescent, Falmouth. Hoggins, H. S., 13, Wadebridge Road, St. Mabyn. Hooper, W. Tregoning, Trevaunance Road, St. Agnes, Cornwall. Hopewell, A., 13, Grove Hill Drive, Falmouth. Hopkins, A. M., Trelowarren, Mawgan-in-Meneage, Helston. Hopkins, Mrs. G. M., Trelowarren, Mawgan-in-Meneage, Helston. Hosken, R., 3, Old Hill, Falmouth. Hosking, A. C., Wyndhurst, Goldsithney, Penzance. Hosking, H. H., Hillocks, Rock, Wadebridge. Hosking, K. F. G., Glanmire, Basset Street, Camborne. Howard, H., Tresawle, The Lizard. Howard, Mrs., Tresawle, The Lizard. Howell, J. E., Windyridge, St. Mawes, Truro. Howell, J. O., Windyridge, St. Mawes, Truro. Hunkin, Miss G., Fern Glen House, St. Ives. Hunt, O. D., Corrofell, Newton Ferrers, Plymouth. Hurrell, H. G., M.B.O.U., Moorgate, Wrangaton, Plymouth. *Hutchings, W. J., Trelawny, The Gernicks, Newlyn, Penzance. *Hyde, Mrs. H. N., Stable Flat, Tregrahan House, Par.

Jackson, Mrs. D., Hermitage, St. Mawes. Jago, T. B., J.P., 2, The Godolphin, Marazion. Jeacock, Miss Y., Twyford, Perranwell Station, Truro. Jeffreys, A. H., 13, Cheyne Gardens, Chelsea, S.W.3; and Doom Bar House, Trcbetherick, Wadebridge. Jeffreys, Mrs. D. B., 13, Cheyne Gardens, Chelsea, S.W.3; and Doom Bar House, Trebetherick, Wadebridge. Jerram, Lady Christine E. M., Golden Hill, Hannafore, Looe. Jerram, Mrs. M., Trehane, Trevanson, Wadebridge. * Jerram, Miss R. M., Pengwedhen, Helford, Helston. *Jerram, Miss S., Trehane, Trevanson, Wadebridge. Johns, Mrs. S. D., Carnkie, 25, Hillcrest Avenue, Truro. Johnson, D. L., Ridge Mount, Trebarvah Lane, Perranuthnoe. Johnson, Mrs. E. M., Budock Vean Cottage, Mawnan, Falmouth. Johnson, Miss E., Gwel Towans, Treloyhan, St. Ives. Johnstone, G., Oxford and Cambridge University Club, Pall Mall, London, S.W.I. Jones, Capt. C. H., D.S.O., R.N., Trewenna, Gorran Haven. Jones, Mrs. Maud, Trewenna, Gorran Haven. Jones, Miss M. J., St. Piran Lodge, Lelant, St. Ives. *Jose, Mrs. E., Bolenowe Farm, Troon, Camborne. 59 Kelsall, N. E., Savings Bank Buildings, Camborne. Kennedy, W. P., 5, Lemon Street, Truro. Khan, R., Merrose Vean, Tehidy, Camborne. King, B., Meyfield, Uplands Road, Saltfork, Bristol. Kirby, Mrs. M., Bishops Quay, St. Martin, near Helston. Kitson, Miss D. H., Steppes Lodge, Sandplace, Looe. Kitto, J. H., 30, Lyndhurst Road, Stretford, Manchester. Knock, R. H., Thimble Hall Cottage, Penshurst, near Tonbridge, Kent. Kyd, Miss G. B., 4, Coastguard Cottages, Coverack. *Laithwood, Miss K. C, Stanmore House, St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly. Lambert, Miss O. R. A., Woodland View, Old Falmouth, Road, Truro. Langham, C. H., Carmeal, Breage, Helston. Latham, H. R., Tregudda, Port Gaverne, Port Isaac. Lawry, F. J., Bossullow Veor, Newbridge, Penzance. Lawson, H. B., Churchmead, Pirbright, Surrey. Lee, R. W., 1, Elm's Avenue, Eastbourne. *Leggatt, C. L, " Mye Waye," Stoney Road, Torpoint. Leonard, W. J., 83a, Hornchurch Road, Ernesettle, Plymouth. Lepper, Dr. E. H., 5, Boslowick Road, Falmouth. Lethbridge, Miss D. M. B., J.P., Tregeare, near Launceston. Lewis, L. B., 7, Old Paul Hill, Newlyn, Penzance. Liddicoat, R. O., Sunnyside, Trenance, Mawgan Porth, Newquay. *Lock, A. A., 55, Bowden Park Road, Crown Hill, Plymouth. Luck, Mrs., Golant, . Lynch, Miss M. P., 7, Weethes Cottages, Penzance. *Lyne, Miss R., 8, Strangways Terrace, Truro. Lyster, Major P. G., The White House, Marazion. Mackenzie, Mrs. A. C, Millefieur, Penmere, Falmouth. Mackenzie, Mrs. K., Trewetha, near Port Isaac. Mackenzie, P. Z., Penold Farm, St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly. Maclaren, Mrs. M., Peterhouse, Feock, Truro. Macmillan, Mrs. Polzeath, Wadebridge. Macnaghten, Mrs. L., 2, Western Terrace, Falmouth. Macphie, D. J., Khandalla, Port Isaac, N. Cornwall. Maddern, R., 32, Treveneth Crescent, Gwavas Estate, Newlyn, Penzance. Malan, E. M., The Knoll, Peterborough Road, Harrow, Middlesex. Mance, J. H. F., 61, Marlborough Road, Langley, Bucks. Manvell, H. S., Luccombe Knap, near Minehead, Somerset. Manvell, Mrs. E., Luccombe Knap, near Minehead, Somerset. Marshall, Commander D., R.N.V.R., M.P., House of Commons, Westminster, London. Marshall, E. J., 1, Berrycombe View, Bodmin. Martyn, S. A., Pen-y-Bryn, Wadebridge (Hon. Treasurer). *Martyn, Mrs. M. M., Peny-Bryn, Wadebridge. *Mason, H. R., Treloyhan Lodge, St. Ives. *Mason, Mrs. M. E., Treloyhan Lodge, St. Ives. McGuire, Miss J., 10, Queensberry Place, London, S.W.7. McKie, Dr. D., 18, Brookland Hill, London, N.W.ll. Mead, Miss B. C, Greystones, Sithney, Helston. Meade, Col. P., Morreps, Lelant. Meares, R. H., 2, Western Terrace, Falmouth. Meares, Mrs., 2, Western Terrace, Faymouth. Middlemass, Miss D. I., Two Gables, Trelyon, St. Ives. 60 Miners, W. T., Ivy dene, Marazion. Mischler, S. M., Copeland Court, Cathedral School, Truro. Mitchell, B. H., 26, Dean Street, Liskeard. Mitchell, Miss D. C, 34, Elms Avenue, Parkstone, Dorset. Mitchell, E. Foster, Harwell, Lelant, St. Ives. Mitchell, H. B., Treloweth House, Hayle. Mitchell, H. S., Treloweth House, Hayle. Mollison, Mrs. B. M., Picket Hill, Ringwood, Hants. Mollison, J. E., Culver Lodge, St. Michael's Road, Winchester, Hants. Moor, Miss M. R., 13, St. Austell Street, Truro, Morcom, G., 21, Bickham Road, St. Budeaux, Plymouth. Morgan, E. R., The Right Revd. the Lord Bishop, Lis Escop, Truro. Morgan, Mrs. E. R., Lis Escop, Truro. Moule, The Rev. G. W. H„ St. Bee's School, Cumberland. Nance, Miss P., Nurses' Home, Royal Cornwall Infirmary, Truro. Nash, K. O., 18, Regent Terrace, Penzance. Neale, Mrs. E., Polgwynne, Feock, Truro. New, L. P., St. Enodoc Hotel, Rock, Wadebridge. Newham, R. E., Evendale, Melville Road, Falmouth. Newton, Miss M. G., 43, Bodmin Road, St. Austell. Nicholson, Miss I. G., 16, Coombe Road, Saltash. Nowell-Usticke, Miss P., Gwendra, Old Coach Road, Playing Place, Truro.

Oakley, R. J. L., Whitebays, Trebetherick, Wadebridge. Oakley, Mrs., Whitebays, Trebetherick, Wadebridge. Oates, K. E., Penlyne, 39, Higher Lux Street, Liskeard. Ockford, G. A., 28, Sydney Road, Newquay. Odell, Miss S. M., The Bryn, Trevone, Padstow. Oliver, J. C. C, Idris, Carbis Bay. Oughton, W. H., 11 Roseneath," 15, Shepherd's Way, Rickmansworth, Herts. Oxley, Mrs. C. A., 18, Avebury Avenue, Northbourne, Bournemouth. Pagan, Miss E. L., Callater Cottage, King's Mead, Painswick, Glos. Page, Dr. H. H., Trehurst, 4, Millbourne Lane, Esher, Surrey. Page, Mrs. K. M., Trevanson House, Wadebridge. Palmer, A. R., Half-Acre, Rose Hill, Penzance. Parke, Mrs. E. F., Trewhella Cottage, Cury Cross Lanes, Helston. Parker, G. A., Gwel-an-mor, Mylor, Falmouth. Parrinder, E. R., M.B.O.U., Trewent, 91, Weald Road, Sevenoaks, Kent. Parrinder, Mrs. E. D., Trewent, 91, Weald Road, Sevenoaks, Kent. Parry, F. R., M.B.E., Franchis, Cury Cross Lanes, Helston. Parry, Mrs. F. R., Franchis, Cury Cross Lanes, Helston. *Parry, W. S., Monkton Elm, Taunton. *Parslow, J. L. F., c/o Bird Room, British Museum (Natural History), London, S.W.7. Parsons, A. G., M.B.O.U., Pare Vean, Redruth. Paynter, Miss E. M., Kilbroney, Week St. Mary, Holsworthy. *Pearce, Miss C. L. W., Trelyn, Trenwith Lane, St. Ives. Pearce, Mrs. M., Faralong, Rock, Wadebridge. Pellow, Miss M., Tyringham Place, Lelant. Penberthy, E. J., Illogan Churchtown, Redruth. Perrett, D. H., Downham Lodge, 15, Springfield Avenue, Bridgwater. Peters, W. R., 33, Alverne Buildings, Penzance. 61 Phillips, A. C. J., Trevelyn, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth. Phillips, D. H., Buena Vista, Mount Ambrose, Redruth. Phillips, N. R., 5, The Crescent, Alexandra Road, St. Ives. Phillips, Mrs. M. R., 5, The Crescent, Alexandra Road, St. Ives. •Phillips, Mrs. N. E., Airport Lane, St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly. Phillips, Miss R. M., Pare Vean, Stonefield, near Oxford. Phillips, W. E., Old Farm, St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly. Pickthall, Miss E. G., Missenden, Mylor Bridge, Falmouth. Pierson, T. A., The Anchorage, St. Ives. Pilkington, Major R. C. L., Little Offley, Hitchen, Hertfordshire. Pinkney, Mrs. I.V., Ludon Hill, Crackington Haven, Bude. Pollett, G. P., Nansvallon, St. Mawes, Truro. Polwhele, R. K., Polwhele, Truro. Polwhele, Mrs. J. G., Polwhele, Truro. Pool, Miss L. A. I., Trevean, Trewithian Road, Camborne. Pope, Miss, West Cornwall School, Penzance. Powell, A. B., River Bank, Coombe Road, Saltash. Powell, Mrs. E., Chard School, Chard, Somerset. Powell, Miss R. E., Coulsdon, Polwithen Road, Penryn. Price, O. F., Fern Cottage, Carlidnack, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth. Prideaux, V., Stamford, Tregolls Road, Truro. *Prior, Mrs. E. J., Bishop's Hill, Polzeath, near Wadebridge. Probert, J. F. C, 1, Penventon Terrace, Redruth. Pyper, J. L., 30, North Road, Saltash. Quick, Miss H. M., Priglis Cottage, St. Agnes, Isles of Scilly via Penzance (Joint Hon. Secretary). Radcliffe, Mrs. R. M., Killacourt, Newquay. Radford, Miss E., St. Anthony-in-Roseland, Portscatho. Radway, F. P., Tresco, Moorland Road, Par. Radway, W. P., Penarwyn Road, Par. Rae, Miss Mary, Whitehouse, Rock, Wadebridge. Rait Kerr, Mrs. H., M.B.O.U., Paddocks, Copperkins Lane, Amer- sham, Bucks. Ray, R. L., Gwavas, Budock Vean, Falmouth. Ray, Mrs. S., Gwavas, Budock Vean, Falmouth. Reed, Dr. J., West Heath Avenue, Bodmin. Reed, Mrs. M., Broadhanger, Froxfleld, Petersfield, Hampshire. Rendell, L. W., Turlea, Stokeclimsland, Callington. Rham, The Rev. R. C, Madron Vicarage, Penzance. Richards, Mrs. A., Lake View, Tory, Ponsanooth, Truro. Richards, P. H., Lake View, Tory, Ponsanooth, Truro. Richards, S. H., Vicarage Road, St. Agnes, Cornwall. Richardson, W. L., Chy-an-carn, West Hill, Wadebridge. Roberts, Miss D. W., Milton, Trevone, Padstow. Roberts, Miss N. M., 7, Porthpean Road, St. Austell. Roberts, Miss Vere, Crossfield, Mawnan, Falmouth. Robson, J., Mayfield, Park Holly, Camborne. Robson, Mrs. A. D., Mayfield, Park Holly, Camborne. Rogers, C. T. H., Carwinnion, Mawnan Smith, near Falmouth. Rogers, Miss E. P., Minalto, Church Street, St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly. Rogers, Miss F., The Crossways, Falmouth. Rogers, J. L., C.A., J.P., Penrose, Helston. *Rogers, J. M. F., 15, Tregenner Road, Falmouth. Rogers, Miss Marjorie, Milgey, Newquay. 62 Rolt, Mrs. J. U. S., Knock Laverock, Bodmin. Roper, B. F. H., Higher Crelly, , Helston. Roper, Capt. E. G., D.S.O., D.S.C., Polmayne, St. Minver. Roseveare, C. R., St. Thomas' Road, Launceston. Roseveare, Miss I., 9, Royden Road, Launceston. Rosewarne, J. N., Cliffside Private Hotel, Perranporth. Rosewarne, Miss I. M., Cliffside Private Hotel, Perranporth. Rougier, Mrs. F., Trerose Vean, Mawnan, Falmouth. Rowe, E. A., Barclays Bank House, Camborne. Rowe, M., Hea Cottage, Heamoor, Penzance. Rowe, W. S., 1, Ivor Close, Alderney Road, Guildford, Surrey. Rule, Miss J. M., 6, Harrison Terrace, Truro. Ryves, Lt.-Col. B. H., Wurdwan, Mawgan, Newquay (Joint Hon. Secretary). Ryves, Mrs., Mawgan, Newquay. Ryves, Miss S. C, Scarteen, Headland Avenue, Seaford, Sussex. Salm, Mrs. R., Tregenna, Pendarves Road, Camborne. Samuel, Miss B. F. M., 27, Yew House, Shardelers Road, London, S.E.14. Sargent, H. B., 8, Bayview Terrace, Porthleven, Helston. Savage, B. F., 15, Victoria Parade, Torquay. Sawle, A. C, 10, Stafford Terrace, Houndsiscombe Road, Plymouth. Scoble, Miss L. W., St. Stephen's, Launceston. Seddon, Miss H., 17, The Warren, St. Ives. Sellon, Miss M. D., Windyridge, Polzeath, Wadebridge. Semmens, R. J., Dromana, Tremorvah, Truro. Semmens, Mrs. E. L., Dromana, Tremorvan, Truro. Sewart, Miss D., Lower Treneague, Wadebridge. Sexton, Miss, West Cornwall School, Penzance. Shearer, Mrs. G., Westaway, Barnstaple, N. Devon. Shenton, Mrs. C. A., The Vicarage, St. Kew, Bodmin. Sherlock, A., 1, Tremelling Villa, Mt. Ambrose, Redruth. Sherlock, Mrs. J. J., 1, Tremelling Villas, Mount Ambrose, Redruth. Sherlock, T. J., 1, Tremelling Villa, Mount Ambrose, Redruth. Simms, G. W., Little Trefewha, Praze, Camborne. Singer, Professor Charles, Kilmarth, Par. Sitwell, Mrs., Elm Cottage, Truro. Skilbeck, Miss A. T., Trevanson, Wadebridge. Skinner, Miss M., St. Enodoc Golf Hotel, Rock, Wadebridge. Smith, Miss A. M., Lynn Allen, Truro. Smith, A. V., Telford, Hill Barton Road, Exeter. Smith, F. R., Telford, Hill Barton Road, Exeter. Smith, Miss M. Hill, Windmill House, St. Minver, Wadebridge. Smith, M., Bellenden, Langbank, Renfrewshire. Smith, Mrs. M. L., Bellenden, Langbank, Renfrewshire. 'Smithies, F., The Old House, Rilla Mill, Callington. Soper, Miss M. B., Fiona, Rock, Wadebridge. Southern, J. B., Penmount Farm, Liskeard. Spenlove-Spenlove, Mrs. B., Orchard Flower Farm, Madron, Penzance. Sprent, W., Widemouth Bridge Cottage, Marhamchurch, Bude. Stafford, Mrs. Truro Vean, Truro. Stafford, Miss P., 15, Berry Road, Newquay. Staite, Mrs. F. A., Carlidnack, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth. Stauffer, Miss M. V., 22, Victoria Road, St. Austell. Steele, Lieut. W., D.C.L.I., The Barracks, Bodmin. 63 Stephens, Mrs. M. S., Rosemaen, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth. Stephens, Miss R., Hayne, Newquay. Stephens, T. John, Nanslone, Mawgan, Helston. Stevens, C. J., F.Z.S., M.B.O.U., 2, Gordon Ter., Lamb Park, Par. Stokes, Miss S., Tregurrian, Newquay. :*Stone, G. H., 29, Molesworth Street, Wadebridge. * Stone, Mrs. G. H., 29, Molesworth Street, Wadebridge. Stoney, Mrs. D. A., Stokelake House, Chudleigh, S. Devon. * Sutton Nelthorpe, J. W., Temple House, Harbury, Warwickshire. Sykes, A. N., Thorpe End, Almondbury, Huddersfield. Symons, R., Spray View, St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly. Symons, Mrs,, Spray View, Sc. Mary's, Isles of Scilly.

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

Tyacke, Miss E. EM Brill, Flushing, Falmouth.

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

Waithman, J. S., Ferry Climb, Polruan-by-Fowey. Waithman, Mrs. R. M., Ferry Climb, Polruan-by-Fowey, Wakefield, H., St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly. 64 Wales, Miss M., Blue Seas, James Meadow, Newlyn. Wall, Mrs. E. M., Caerleon, Trebetherick, N. Cornwall. Wallis, Miss D., Valley Edge, Trethevy, Tintagel. Ward, J. H., Flat 1, 43, England's Lane, London, N.W.3. Ware, E. H., High Beech, Woodbury, near Exeter. Warner, G. Macd., Clapper, Wadebridge. Warnington, Miss E. M., St. David's Flat, Fowey. Watkins, Miss D., Pengowan, Point, near Truro. Watson, H. G., Worthylands, Trebetherick, Wadebridge. Watson, Mrs. M. N., Worthylands, Trebetherick, Wadebridge. Watts, W. S., Penvean, Manaccan, Helston. Watts, Mrs., Penvean, Manaccan, Helston. Webster, M. A., 15, St. Leonard's Gardens, Hove, 3. Weeks, Mrs. R. P., Trehayle, West Hill, Wadebridge. Welton, W. K., Little Priory, Ipplepen, near Newton Abbot. Wesley, Miss O., 4, South Parade, Penzance. West, Mrs. E. L., 24, Carminoe Way, Newquay. Westmacott, Miss E., 13, Roydon Road, Launceston. Westrup, Miss E., Lamorna Gate, St. Buryan. Whelan, Miss E. M., 10, Coombe Villas, Saltash. White, Lady A. B., Mullion Cottage, Bar Road, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth. White, Miss A., Katoomba, The Crescent, Truro. White, G. P., Gwel Efan, Southern Road, Callington. White, Mrs., Gwel Efan, Southern Road, Callington. White, Mrs. N., The Lodge, St. Anthony-in-Roseland, Portscatho. Whittingham, Miss M., Penwarren, Crackington Haven, Bude. Wilkinson, Mrs., Windmill, St. Minver. Willcocks, Mrs. B., Little Strand, Ro*k, Wadebridge. Willcocks, Miss E. G., Estia, Highcliff, Polzeath, near Wadebridge. Willcocks, T. J., Tregorden, Wadebridge. Willett, Miss R. J. W., Calais, Amble, Wadebridge. Williams, Mrs. Charles, Trewidden, Buryas Bridge, Penzance. Williams, Brigadier S., Scorrier House, Redruth. Willmore, C. F., Tregwylan, St. Mawes, Falmouth. Willmore, Miss M., 4, Florence Terrace, Falmouth. Willyams, Mrs., Carnanton, St. Columb. Wills, F. H., Cliff Villa, Wadebridge. •Wilson, Miss K. Orr, 12, Compton Avenue, Plymouth. •Wiltshire, L. V., la, Domremo, Falmouth Road, Truro. Winter, R. L., Rockmount, Hill Barton Road, Exeter. Witting, Miss M., The Cottage, Beaumont Terrace, Lincoln. Wood, Miss D. Scobell, 31, Trebarthwith Crescent, Newquay. Wood, Miss M., 25, Carminow Way, Newquay. Wood, The Rev. E. F., Trelawne, Looe. Worth, Miss V., Truvady, Boscawen Road, Falmouth. •Wright, Miss P. L., 57, Abingdon Villas, Kensington, London, W.8. Wright, Miss R., Anchorage, North Parade, Falmouth. Wynn-Werninck, Mrs., Old Cottage, Pentire Glaze, St. Minver.

Young, Mrs. E. A., Polventor, Condor Villas, Budock Water, near Falmouth.

ASSOCIATES Adams, R. G., Pathside, Lympstone, Exmouth. Smith, T. F., St. Clement, Truro. 65 THE COMMITTEE FOR 1957

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

THE COMMITTEE FOR 1958

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

66 INDEX

How to use it. The names of birds are arranged in strict alphabetical order in the following Index to this Report, like the Telephone Directory— thus " Blue Tit" will be found under " Blue," and " Common Sand­ piper " under "Common": there is no cross indexing, e.g., "Tit, Blue." The number following the name of each bird is the same as that at the left-hand margin of the pages containing records of birds: and the letters following the number, e.g., CN, are abbrevi­ ations for the different sections of the Report. CN Cornish Notes, Pages 7—27 CAD Arrival and Departure of Cornish Breeding Migrants. Pages 28 & 29 CS Cornish Seas. Pages 30&31 SI Scilly Isles Notes. Pages 32—41 SAD Arrival and Departure of Scilly Isles Breeding Migrants. Pages 41&42 RRB Recovery of Ringed Birds. Page 28 To use the Index find the name of the bird of which records are wanted: the letters following its name indicate in which sections of the Report that bird is recorded: the record in any section can then readily be found preceded by the key number. The key number is the same for any bird in ali the sections being the " check-list number " from Volume V of the " Handbook." Alpine Swift. 224 SI American Pectoral Sandpiper. 407 CN SI Arctic Skua. 493 CN SI CS Arctic Tern. 470 CN Avocet. 451 CN

Balearic Shearwater, 356 CN SI CS Bar-tailed Godwit. 386 CN Blackcap. 162 CN CAD SAD Black-tailed Godwit. 387 CN SI Black-headed Gull. 478 CN Black-necked Grebe. 374 CN Black Tern. 462 CN Black-throated Diver. 378 CN Blue Tit. 99/100 CN SI Brambling. 42 CN SI Brent Goose. 312/3 CN Bullfinch. 33 CN Buzzard. 269 CN 67 Canada Goose. 314 CN Carrion Crow. 3 SI Chaffinch. 40/41 CN SI Chiffchaff. 129 CAD SI SAD Chough. 13 CN Cole Tit. 102 CN SI Common Gull. 481 CN Collared Dove. SI Common Pochard. 328 SI Common Scoter. 339 CN SI Common Sandpiper. 421 CN Common Tern. 469 CN SI Coot. 511 CN Corn Bunting. 43 CN Corncrake. 504 CN SAD Cuckoo. 240 CAD SAD Curlew Sandpiper. 406 CN SI

Dunlin. 404 CN

Eider. 337 CN

Ferruginous Duck. 329 CN Fieldfare. 173 CN Firecrest. 128 CN SI Fulmar. 368 CN SI Gadwall. 318 CN Gannet. 349 SI Garden Warbler. 161 CAD SI SAD Garganey. 322 SI Goldcrest. 126/7 CN SI Glaucous Gull. 487 CN Goldeneye. 332 CN SI Golden Oriole. 17 SI Goosander. 342 CN Grasshopper Warbler. 145 CAD SI SAD Great Black-backed Gull. 486 CN Great Crested Grebe. 370 CN Great Northern Diver. 376 CN Great Skua. 491 CN CS Greenland Wheatear. 187 SI Greenshank. 432 CN 68 Green Sandpiper. 424 CN SI Grey Lay Goose. 303 CN WS Grey Phalarope. 400 CN SI CS Grey Plover. 444 CN Grey Wagtail. 89 CN Great Tit. 97/98 CN SI

Hawfinch. 18 SI Hedge-sparrow. 211 CN Hen Harrier. 273 CN Heron. 289 CN Herring Gull. 482 CN Hooded Crow. 2 CN SI Hoopoe. 232 CN SI House Martin. 222 CN CAD SAD

Jackdaw. 5 SI Jack Snipe. 398 CN SI

Kentish Plover. 439 CN Kestrel. 263 CN SI Killdeer Plover. CN SI Kingfisher. 234 CN SI Kite. 278 CN Kittiwake. 489 CN Knot. 403 CN SI

Leach's Petrel. 351 CN Lesser Black-backed Gull. 485 RRB Lesser Redpoll. 25 CN Lesser Spotted Woodpecker. 238 CN Lesser Whitethroat. 164 SI Little Auk. 502 CN Little Egret. 292 CN Little Gull. 477 CN Little Owl. 249 CN Little Stint. 407 CN SI Long-tailed Duck. 334 CN Long-tailed Tit. Ill CN

Manx Shearwater. 355 RRB Meadow Pipit. 76 SI Merlin. 262 CN SI 69 Nightingale. 203 CN SI Nightjar. 227 CAD SAD Northern Guillemot. 498 CN

Osprey. 284 CN

Partridge. 518 CN Peregrine Falcon. 259 CN SI Pied Fly-catcher. 123 CN SI Pied Wagtail. 90 CN CS Pintail. 325 CN Puffin. 503 SI Purple Sandpiper. 415 SI

Quail. 520 CN

Raven. 1 CN Razorbill. 496 CN Red-backed Shrike. 119 SI Red-breasted Merganser. 343 CN Red-headed Bunting. 47 SI Red-necked Phalarope. 401 CN SI CS Redshank. 428 CN Redstart. 201 CN SI Red-throated Diver. 379 CN Redwing. 178 CN Ring Ousel. 182 CN SI Robin. 207/8 CN RRB Roseate Tern. 468 CN SI Ruddy Duck. CN Ruff. 417 CN SI

Sabine's Gull. 474 CN SI Sanderling. 416 SI Sand-Martin. 223 CAD SAD CS Sandwich Tern. 467 SI Scaup Duck. 331 CN Sedge Warbler. 153 CAD SAD Shag. 348 RRB Shelduck. 315 CN SI Short-eared Owl. 251 SI Skylark. 70 CS

70 Siskin. 21 CN SI Slavonian Grebe. 373 CN Smew. 344 CN SI Snow Bunting. 59 CN SI Song Thrush. 175 SI Sparrow Hawk. 277 SI Spoonbill. 287 CN Spotted Crake. 505 SI Spotted Fly-catcher. 121 CAD SAD Spotted Redshank. 431 CN Starling. 14 CN SI Stock Dove. 381 CN SI Stonechat. 198 CN SI Storm Petrel. 350 CN CS Swallow. 220 CN CAD SI SAD CS Swift. 225 CAD SAD

Tree Pipit. 75 CN SI Tufted Duck. 330 SI Turnstone. 402 CS Turtle Dove. 383 CN SI SAD CS

Velvet Scoter. 340 CN SI

Water Pipit. 186 CN Waxwing. 120 CN Wheatear. 186 CAD SAD Whinchat. 197 CN CAD SAD White-fronted Goose. 304 CN Whitethroat. 163 SI CAD SAD White Wagtail. 91 CN SI Whooper Swan. 300 CN Wigeon. 323 CN Willow Warbler. 132 CN SI CAD SAD Wood Sandpiper. 423 CN Wood Warbler. 135 SAD Wryneck. 239 SI

Yellow-browed Warbler. 137 SI Yellow-hammer. 44 CN SI Yellow Wagtail, 88 CN CAD SAD 71