TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE Preamble ...... 3

Requests for Information ...... 4

The Willcocks Memorial ...... 4

Memorial to Col. B. H. Ryves ...... 5

List of Contributors ...... 5

Cornish Notes ...... 6

Arrival and Departure of Cornish Migrants ...... 40

Isles of Scilly Notes ...... 45

Arrival and Departure of Migrants in the ... 59

The Distribution of the Cirl Bunting in ...... 63

The Library ...... 67

The Society's Rules ...... 69

Balance Sheet ...... 70

List of Members ...... 71

Committees for 1962 and 1963 ...... 84

Index ...... 85 THIRTY-SECOND REPORT OF The Cornwall Bird-Watching and Preservation Society

1962

Edited by J. E. BECKERLEGGE, A. G. PARSONS and N. R. PHILLIPS, with the kind assistance of Lt.-Col. W. E. ALMOND and Dr. R. H. BLAIR

Isles of Scilly Section edited by Miss H. M. QUICK

The Society's Membership is now 628. During the year, 53 joined the Society, but losses by death, resignation and removal from membership because of non-payment of subscriptions was 82. Two Executive Committee and three General Meetings were held during the year at the Museum, . On February 11th, Mr. A. G. Parsons gave a talk on the identification of the diurnal birds of prey most likely to be met with in Cornwall, illustrated with drawings and film. The Annual General Meeting was held on April 14th, 1962. At this Meeting, Sir Edward Bolitho, Dr. R. H. Blair, Mr. S. A. Martyn, the Rev. J. E. Beckerlegge, Mr. N. R. Phillips and Lt.-Col. W. E. Almond were re-elected as President, Chairman, Treasurer and Joint Secretaries, respectively. Mr. A. G. Parsons was also elected a Joint Secretary. Under Rule 6, Miss Quick, Mrs. Carter, Mr. C. J. Stevens and Miss Whelan retired from the Committee. Dr. Allsop, Dr. Coombes and Mrs. Birtill were elected to the Committee. At this Meeting, Mr. R. M. Bere gave a talk on the Uganda National Parks. The Autumn Meeting was held on October 6th. Four short papers were given by members: "A Bird Watching Holiday in Sardinia," by Dr. R. H. Blair; " The Cirl Bunting's Distribution in Cornwall," by Rev. J. E. Beckerlegge; " How Scilly is Different," by Miss H. M. Quick, and " Some Observations on the Breeding Biology of the Swallow in Cornwall," by Lt.-Col. W. E. Almond. Seven successful Field Days were held during the year. 3 Several rarities occurred during the year. Among those reported were a noteworthy Crossbill invasion, Richard's Pipit, Great Grey Shrike, Red-breasted Flycatcher, Great Reed Warbler, White's Thrush, Bee Eater, breeding Hobbies, American Green-winged Teal, Cory's Shearwater, an increased number of Collared Doves, Wilson's Phalarope, Pectoral Sandpiper, Stone Curlew, Mediterranean Black- headed Gull, Sabine's Gull and Long-tailed Skua. The Society is again indebted to Mr. Wills for auditing the accounts. The Secretaries are willing to give advice to members about binoculars and telescopes. It would be much appreciated if members would please send their subscriptions to the Treasurer, and not to the Secretaries. It has, unfortunately, been found necessary to raise the annual subscription to ten shillings, as from January 1st, 1964. Junior membership remains at 2/6. Records of birds seen on the mainland should be sent, before January 15th, to the Rev. J. E. Beckerlegge, St. Crowan Vicarage, Praze, . Records of birds seen on the Scillies should be sent to Miss H. M. Quick, Priglis, St. Agnes, Isles of Scilly. Records should be sent in according to the Handbook Order—or, if this is impossible, under the heading of species. The mainland recorder is grateful to all who did this in 1962, and begs the few who are still wedded to diary form to change their system in time for the 1963 Report. REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION EFFECTS OF THE COLD WINTER Would members please notify Mr. Beckerlegge of the status of all species in their area, after the cold weather of January and February, and where numbers have decreased, the extent of such decrease. Information concerning all species is desired, but especially of the following:—Linnet, Goldfinch, Skylark, Meadow Pipit, Cole Tit, Tit, Long-tailed Tit, Goldcrest, Tree Creeper, Missel Thrush, Song Thrush, Blackbird, Stonechat, Wren and Woodpeckers (all species). It would be appreciated if this information could be sent in as soon as possible, to relieve pressure of work when the annual records are sent in in early January. WOODLARK ENQUIRY An enquiry into the distribution and habitat of the Woodlark in Cornwall is being made by Rev. J. E. Beckerlegge, St. Crowan Vicarage, Praze, Camborne. Would members please send him present-day and recent records of this species. A report on its distribution will eventually be published in the Annual Report of the Society. THE WILLCOCKS MEMORIAL Work on this project is held up until the question of the projected drainage work at the Amble River has been settled. 4 MEMORIAL TO Col. B. H. RYVES PRELIMINARY NOTICE The Executive Committee recommend that the Society's mem­ orial to its founder should take the form of " The Ryves Memorial Prize." A Committee was appointed—consisting of Rev. J. E. Beckerlegge, Dr. Blair, Dr. Coombs, Mr. Parsons and Dr. Turk—to prepare a detailed scheme and draw up rules. They recommend, subject to confirmation, that the prize be awarded every second year and should consist of books to the value of not less than ten guineas, and that : The prize shall be awarded to the amateur ornithologist submit­ ting the best paper on any aspect of ornithology, though preference will be given to entries dealing with the breeding biology of birds on the British list, whether of a single species or a comparative study. Alternatively, at its discretion, the Awards Committee may select from time to time a set subject for the prize. The date of the first award, the composition of the Awards Committee and the rules in detail will be published in the next Annual Report. Meanwhile, members and friends are invited to contribute to the Memorial Fund. A form will be found within.—R.H.B.

LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS (With apologies for omissions) G. Allsop, W. E. Almond, R. Anderson, Miss P. Aspinall, Miss D. Hargood-Ash, J. E. Beckerlegge, Miss S. V. Benson, Miss C. Bent, R. H. Blair, Sir Edward Bolitho, P. F. Bonham, H. V. Brown, Mrs. F. E. Carter, M. Coath, E. M. Lock, Miss E. Comber, M. A. Cummins, R. M. Curber, W. H. Dady, S. J. Drew, N. B. Exelby, R. M. Fleet, Mrs. I. W. Gatiss, J. S. Gilbert, A. H. Glanville, E. Griffiths, Mrs. E. M. Guttridge, R. G. Hadden, R. A. Harper, G. J. Harris, N. Higman, W. A. Holmes, A. C. Hosking, O. D. Hunt, D. L. Johnson, Miss M. J. Jones, W. J. Julyan, Mrs. H. Rait Kerr, T. Key, R. Khan, B. King, F. J. Lawry, D. Oats, R. Palmer, A. G. Parsons, B. Pattenden, Mrs. F. M. Patton, Miss E. M. Paynter, R. D. Penhallurick, N. R. Phillips, A. W. Preston, Miss H. M. Quick, E. G. Roper, R. J. Salmon, A. C. Sawle, D. F. Smith, Miss M. Hill Smith, P. M. Solly, Mrs. B. Spenlove-Spenlove, Miss J. Spenlove-Spenlove, T. J. Stephens, C. J. Stevens, Mrs. P. Visick, G. Warner, Mrs. R. P. Weeks, Mrs. E. West, Miss E. M. Whelan, A. W. G. Wildey, P. J. Williams, R. W. E. Williams, T. R. J. Williams, Miss K. O. Wilson.

5 CORNISH NOTES 1 RAVEN. A party of four at Marsh on July 12th was an unusual occurrence. R.H.B. 13 CHOUGH. The last known pair in the County was seen throughout the year. S.J.D. 14 STARLING. A Starling ringed as a juvenile on July 7th, 1961, at Ribatschi, Kalingrad area, U.S.S.R., was recovered at St. Day on March 4th, 1962. per A.G.P. A cream-coloured Starling with black beak and eyes, and a few dark spots on the throat, at from July 30th until the end of September. S.J.D. R.A.H. 17 GOLDEN ORIOLE. May 28th. At Boswinger, Gorran, one male. F.M.P. 21 SISKIN. November 11th. At Tresillian, a flock of about 30, and on December 6th, six at the same locality. B.P. At St. Erth Woods, 22 were seen on December 4th, seven on the 5th and 31 on the 24th. R.K. December 9th. About 10 seen near the Old Quay House, . B.P. 23/27 REDPOLL. At St. Erth Woods, four seen with Siskins on December 5th and seven on the 24th. R.K. 30 LINNET. For the second year running, female song was heard in July in my garden at , but this year only two short repetitions, as song was cut short by windy and wet weather. S.V.B. 36 CROSSBILL. A considerable invasion of Cornwall took place in the summer, birds reaching even the West of the County in quite considerable numbers. June 30th—July 17th. At Week St. Mary, from two to eight birds paid daily visits to my garden. E.M.P. July 5th. A party of six at St. Tudy. A.W.G.W. At Carbis Bay, seven were seen on July 7th, 12 on the 8th, about 42 on the 9th and on July 14th two flocks of about 30 birds were present. R.K. At , seven seen on July 23rd. A.G.P. One was still present near Lelant Station on September 1st. R.K. D.F.S. 6 Cornish Notes 41 CHAFFINCH. March 2nd. A pair were feeding on the tide line in St. Ives Harbour (sand). Such a habitat may not be unusual, but there is no reference to such in the Handbook. J.E.B. 42 BRAMBLING January 1st. At Perranporth , four flocks made up a total of 126 birds. D.F.S. January 26th. At St. Issey, two. H.V.B. March 2nd—5th. One in a garden at Falmouth. I.W.G. October 20th. At Mount Hermon, Lizard, one. A.G.P. November 7th. Near Drift Reservoir, one. J.E.B. December 24th. At St. Erth, six. R.K. 43 CORN BUNTING. A decrease noted in some areas. None were seen in their usual haunts at Hell's Mouth or at St. Just-in-. R.H.B. A pair spent June and July near Allet. It is not known whether they bred. This is the first evidence of this species in the area in summer. G.A. 50 ORTOLAN BUNTING. October 12th. One male at Lower Porthmeor, Zennor. B.P. 55 REED BUNTING. September 1st. At Tamar Lake, large flocks of juveniles. These juvenile Reed Buntings occur every year in company with Pied Wagtails and Meadow Pipits. They hover above the tide- wrack at the water's edge, behaving precisely as Wagtails. F.E.C. 58 LAPLAND BUNTING. October 7th. At least one at Lower Porthmeor, Zennor. B.P.

59 SNOW BUNTING. In early January, one at Wheal Coates, St. Agnes. T.K. September 30th. At Sennen Cove, one. B.P. October 2nd. At Towan Head, , a party of four. Two seen at same locality on the 4th. J.E.B. A.H.G. October 6th. At Gurnard's Head, five. B.P. October 6th. At Mount Hermon, Lizard, one. A.G.P. October 7th. A flock of at least 20 at Lower Porthmeor, Zennor. B.P. October 26th. At St. Ives, three. R.K. October 26th. At , one. A.H.G. December 29th. At St. Ives, seven. R.K. 7 Cornish Notes 61 HOUSE SPARROW. July 16th. In my garden at St. Just-in-Penwith, a female fed a juvenile Hedge Sparrow. R.H.B. 70 SKYLARK. At Widemouth Bay, a pair took bread to the nest as in previous years. F.E.C. 73 RICHARD'S PIPIT. December 4th. At Ponsandane, , one. Bird seen feeding in a field which largely consists of sueda maritima, divided by very shallow brackish channels of water. It fed in the channels, among the sueda, and in grass. Description : Crown of head, nape, back and tail, brown; tail had white outer feathers. The crown, nape and upper back were streaked with darker feathers forming almost continuous dark parallel lines. Wing feathers with lighter tips. Conspic­ uous whitish superciliary stripe, and whitish under brown ear coverts. Chin white with moustachial stripe ending in a rather conspicuous brown smudge. The pale buff lower throat, breast and flanks were streaked, the streaking fading out on the breast; lower breast and belly unstreaked greyish white. Legs long, flesh-coloured. Bill orange-yellow. The bird was loosely accompanied everwhere—on the ground and in flight—by a Meadow Pipit, but the Richard's Pipit was the dominant bird, on one occasion chasing off the Meadow Pipit when it approached too closely. The Richard's Pipit was noticeably larger than the Meadow Pipit and considerably longer legged. When on the ground it ran and stopped rather after the Wagtail manner. It was more upright in stance than the Meadow Pipit, and at the end of a run frequently looked up and around. J.E.B. R.G.H. (This record has been accepted by the Rare Birds Com­ mittee.—Eds.). 79 WATER PIPIT. More recorded than usually. February 14th. At , one. J.E.B. C.J.S. March 27th. At Marazion Marsh, one. R.K. April 17th. At Ponsandane, near Penzance, two. J.E.B. S. G. Madge. November 7th. At Marazion Marsh, one. J.E.B. December 10th. At Ponsandane, one; and another slightly darker and with more streaking on underparts on December 19th. J,E.B. R.G.H. Also on December 10th, one at Marazion Marsh which was again seen on December 26th; and another also present on the ice at Long Rook Pool on the 26th. It would appear that there were at least four birds present in the Marazion—Ponsandane area in December. J.E.B. R.G.H. A.C.S. (Full details of all these birds have been received.—Eds.). Cornish Notes 84 BLUE-HEADED WAGTAIL. At Marazion Marsh, on May 21st, one male seen with a female Yellow Wagtail, and one female with a male Yellow Wagtail. On June 6th one female was seen that was apparently mated with a Yellow Wagtail, and on June 28th (presumably) the same female seen with three juvenile " Yellows." J.E.B.

84/88 YELLOW WAGTAIL. A Wagtail apparently of the race cinereocapilla, or possibly a variant thunbergi, at Marazion Marsh, on June 1st. Forehead and crown fairly dark grey. A very narrow faint short whitish eye stripe running back from above the eye. Lores and ear coverts a little darker than the rest of the head. Noticeable white chin and throat, and white area under cheeks, with a faint moustachial marking from base of bill, dividing the white; breast dull yellow; belly bright yellow. Mantle and black greenish-brown. Bird was consorting with a male Yellow Wagtail. Seen on ground and bushes at 15—20 yards range through 10X glasses. Not seen again on subsequent visits to the Marsh. J.E.B. 90 PIED WAGTAIL. November 1st. Near Crenver Corner, Crowan, at least 40 roosting in an old mine shaft, many a considerable distance down. J.E.B.

91 WHITE WAGTAIL. Fewer records received than usually. April 17th. At Marazion Marsh and adjoining beach, about six. J.E.B. September 14th. At Marazion Marsh, six. B.K. 101 CONTINENTAL COAL TIT. February 26th. At Copper Bottoms, Praze, one, apparently of this race. Mantle and back blue slate-grey. Pure white cheek patches. Tips of medium and greater wing coverts pure white and noticeable. Bird, which was solitary, observed in good light at about 15—20 feet through 8X binoculars. Watched for about five minutes. J.E.B.

108 WILLOW TIT. Between August 29th and December 6th, one or two, noted on several occasions, at Tamar Lake. S.V.B. A.C.S. 114 GREAT GREY SHRIKE. October 20th. At Clodgy Point, St. Ives, one flying towards St. Ives. R.K. G.J.H. November 6th. On Otterham Moors, one. F.E.C. (Full details received.—Eds.). 9 Cornish Notes 121 SPOTTED FLYCATCHER. September 16th. One seen taking pastry crumbs from the ground in the courtyard at Antony House. O.D.H. One observed chasing a large dragon-fly, whether to kill it or just drive it away not known. During the chase scolded the dragon-fly. When the dragon-fly flew away the Flycatcher returned to perch and continued hawking. D.F.S. 123 PIED FLYCATCHER. April 21st. A male and female at Housel Bay. A.G.P. August 18th. Noted at Landewednack Churchtown. A.G.P. August 20th. At Carbis Bay, one. R.K. R.D.P. September 3rd. One female at Crowan Vicarage field, and one female in Clowance on September 5th were my first records for the parish. J.E.B. September 6th. At Trodd's Bridge, near Bude, one. P.M.S. September 12th. On the coastal footpath between Carbis Bay and St. Ives, one. S.V.B. September 23rd. One in trees lining The Stennack, St. Ives. N.R.P. September 29th. At Mount Hermon, Lizard, one. A.G.P. October 3rd. At Lower Porthmeor, Zennor, four R.K. and one on October 7th. B.P. October 25th. At Carbis Bay, one. R.K. 125 RED-BREASTED FLYCATCHER. October 3rd. At Lower Porthmeor, Zennor, one. R.K. (Full details supplied.—Eds.). 128 FIRECREST. January 11th. At Penlee Park, Penzance, one. E.M.C. February 20th. One in furze bushes at Par Beach. C.J.S. October 14th. At Carbis Bay, two. R.K. 129 CHIFFCHAFF. A few winter records received. February 18th. At Lelant, one in song. M.J.J. November 25th. One singing in , Penzance. E.M.C. November 28th. One singing at Pool. J.E.B. At St. Erth, one on December 5th. R.K. (In some areas birds were very late arriving. See Migration Tables.—Eds.). Unusually late arrival noted at Week St. Mary. Normally the species arrives in March and April. This year I visited their normal haunts and areas adjoining, but did not hear one until May 14th, and then very little song was heard until September. E.M.P. 10 Cornish Notes

135 WOOD WARBLER. May 6th. A passage bird at Poltesco. A.G.P. August 30th. At Trenarren, St. Austell Bay, one. W.J.J. September 2nd. A passage bird at Carbis Bay feeding in a Magnolia. R.K. 145 GRASSHOPPER WARBLER. April 14th. At Lower Porthmeor, Zennor, one. R.K. April 24th. At Holywell, one A.H.G. still singing there July 23rd—26th. P.F.B. April 26th. At Allet, one. G.A. Two singing at Perranporth during the spring and early summer and again heard on August 30th. D.F.S. May 2nd. At , at least one. T.R.J.W. August 5th. One singing at Marazion Marsh. R.P.

147 GREAT REED WARBLER. May 15th. At Marazion Marsh, one. It was seen feeding with three Reed Warblers and sang from the top of a Salix bush. Description : A large Warbler, almost size of Starling. Upper parts brown, underparts cream/white. Pale superciliary stripe. Tail was fairly long and rounded at tip. Legs brown. Bill dark. Voice very harsh with repeated gutteral notes. The bird could be heard from a distance of 300 yards. R.K.

149 REED WARBLER. A welcome increase noted. May 10th. One in reeds below Cotehele Woods. E.G. June 1st. Three males heard singing at Swanpool, Falmouth. C.J.S. June 4th. Four at , one pair nest building, and bred successfully. E.G. A small colony spent the breeding season at Marazion Marsh. Not more than three heard singing. Breeding suspected, as on August 17th one was seen moving through the reeds carrying a moth. J.E.B. Up to five males singing in the Par district during the breeding season. W.J.J. One seen and heard singing at Perranporth Marshes on July 2nd and 9th and again on August 30th. D.F.S.

161 GARDEN WARBLER. July 14th. At Bolingey, Perranporth, one. D.F.S. October 3rd. A passage bird at Lower Porthmeor, Zennor, R.K. and the same bird or another on the 14th. B.P. 11 Cornish Notes 162 BLACKCAP. A few winter records received. January 2nd. A male at . E.C. January 11th. A male and female (not together) at Penlee Park. E.M.C. March 1st—7th. At Treliske School, Truro, one. R.M.F. March 4th and 5th. At Saltash, one on my bird table. E.M.W. December 15th. At St. Erth, one. R.K. December 22nd. At Saltash, one feeding on my bird table. Remained for the rest of the month. E.M.W. 172 WHITE'S THRUSH. January 1st—2nd. At Widemouth, Bude, one in my garden. A golden-brown Thrush thickly speckled with black cresentic markings both on the mantle and underparts. In flight, the striking under-wing pattern of black and white bars seen. On January 2nd a nearby Mistle Thrush was useful for comparison. The White's Thrush was slightly larger and the black and gold plumage was in strong contrast to the greyish- brown of the Mistle Thrush. At close range I could see that the ground-colour of the upper parts was golden yellow, while the buffish-white underparts were tinged with yellow, especially at the sides. The throat was buffish-white. The brown tail feathers, except for the central pairs were tipped with white; outer tail feathers bore larger white spots. Bill, legs and feet were much as Mistle Thrush. F.E.C. 173 FIELDFARE. At the end of the year, curiously few at Crowan. After the first influx of migrants had passed through in late October and early November, one near Crowan Reservoirs on December 28th was the first for several weeks. J.E.B. At St. Breward, none were seen until the end of November, when only small numbers arrived. W.E.A. 175/7 SONG THRUSH, September 25th. At Sennen Cove, one with a very dark grey-brown back. J.E.B. November 1st. A loose party of c. 12 at Crenver Burrows, Crowan, was unusual. J.E.B. December 26th. The cold weather at the end of December brought an influx into Crowan Parish. On this day several noted on the bleak high ground around Black Rock. J.E.B. 178/9 REDWING. December 29th. In the early morning large numbers flying South at Crowan. The snow arrived in the afternoon. In the afternoon every field between Camborne and Praze was full of Redwings. J.E.B. 12 Cornish Notes 182 RING OUSEL. February 28th. At Lower Porthmeor, Zennor, one, and another seen at the same locality on March 24th. R.K. April 28th. At Lizard Village, two. A.G.P. October 12th. At Lower Porthmeor, Zennor, an adult male. B.P. October 14th. At Lower Porthmeor, Zennor, six. R.K. B.P. October 14th. At Rosewall Hill, St. Ives, one. R.K. 184 BLACKBIRD. May 26th. A nest with six eggs at Par. C.J.S.

187 GREENLAND WHEATEAR. September 27th. At Trevose Head, fresh remains of a Wheatear found. It had evidently been eaten by a bird of prey. Wing measurement was 104.5 mm. which is within the range of measurements of the Greenland race. In the area were several Wheatears, some of which were probably of this race. W.E.A.

197 WHINCHAT. March 24th. At Lower Porthmeor, Zennor, one, and two on the 25th. R.K. July 22nd. A pair with two juveniles in the Upper Valley. R.J.S. September 7th. At Kynance Road, , one. A.G.P. October 12th. At Lower Porthmeor, Zennor, two. B.P.

198 STONECHAT. The hard weather of the winter of 1961/62 was no doubt responsible for the reduction in the numbers on the Moor in St. Breward Parish, in the summer. This reduction was estimated to have been for a quarter to a third of the number present in the 1961 summer. W.E.A. None found breeding at Crowan in 1962, but birds occurred after the breeding season. In many areas breeding pairs in good numbers, and again bred successfully at Allet which seems to be a new area for the species. G.A. J.E.B.

201 COMMON REDSTART. April 21st. Two males at Housel Bay A.G.P. August 18th. At Penryn, one. R.F.C. September 1st. At Mount Hermon, one. A.G.P. October 5th. At the Island, St. Ives, one. R.K. October 6th. At Mount Hermon, one. A.G.P. October 12th. At Lower Porthmeor, Zennor, one male, B.P. 13 Cornish Notes 202 BLACK REDSTART. January 16th. In Bude, one male. S.V.B. February 5th. At Spit Cliffs, one male. C.J.S. March 22nd. At Spit Cliffs, one female. C.J.S. March 24th. At Lower Porthmeor, Zennor, three. R.K. March 18th. Near Pendeen, one female. B.P. October 14th. At Towan Headland, Newquay, one. A.H.G. October 28th. At the Island, St. Ives, two, and one on November 5th. R.K. B.P. November 7th. At Widemouth Bay, one. F.E.C. November 11th. At Polpeor, Lizard, one. A.G.P. November 23rd. At Delabole Point, two. R.W.E.W. 208 ROBIN. March 18th. One flushed from a freshly-dead rat near Halton Quay, . R.M.C. 218 DIPPER. At each of the three regular nesting sites in the Withiel area breeding was about three weeks later than usual. H.V.B. 220 SWALLOW. Two white Swallows were hatched in St. Tudy in July. I saw them on July 28th, a few days after they had left the nest. One normal-coloured young left the nest with them. The parents were normal-coloured. The two white young were quite white, without any markings. When one preened its breast feathers, however, it could be seen that the bases of these feathers were grey. The eyes appeared dark; bill bright yellow; feet pink; interior of bill normal. The young were seen being fed by the parents on numerous occasions and there appeared to be no discrimination, in the number of feeds, between white and normal-coloured young. Other Swallows in the vicinity did not show any hostility towards the white birds. As far as is known the white young were still alive when the local Swallow population left on autumn migration. W.E.A. The usual large communal roost at Par Beach ceased by September 3rd. CJ.S. During the second week of June, a family party of five Swallows at Perranwell were playing over my garden with a white duck's feather. To the accompaniment of great chatter from the parents, the birds in turn flew about very fast with the feather, gaining a little height before dropping it. As it twisted its way down, it was in turn scooped up by another bird, presumably a youngster on its first flycatching course. One bird muffed it and missed the feather, so with much chattering (? scolding) an adult swooped down and retrieved it from almost ground level before flying up and starting the game or lesson all over again. This interesting sight was seen twice during the summer. P.V. November 6th. About 50 young birds at Mullion. N.B.E. 14 Cornish Notes 223 SAND MARTIN. Breeding noted at a gravel pit at Gunwen, near Helman Tor. W.J.J. 231 BEE EATER. June 12th—13th. At Perranporth Dunes, one. First seen perched on small Sambuseus tree. Seemed tired, allowing close approach to within 10 feet. Flew off quickly towards Holywell. Blackbird size, but with slimmer body. Back brown/yellow changing to yellow towards the rump. Wings and tail green, tail with two projecting feathers. Breast green, underparts green, throat yellow with black trimming. Light forehead. Bill, long, dark and down-curved. Wings had distinct black bar at trailing edge when opened. In flight took long glides. Call " cru-ick." Wings pointed. On the 13th it was put up by a Buzzard quite close to where originally seen, and flew rapidly across the marsh to a small wood. D.F.S. (This record has been accepted by the Rare Birds Com­ mittee.—Eds.). 232 HOOPOE. March 21st. At St. Ives in a small garden, one. N.R.P. March 24th. At Lower Porthmeor, Zennor, one and another seen on April 14th. R.K. March 26th. At Pendeen, one. R.K. September 10th—20th. One feeding in my garden at Tresillian. E.M.G. 237 GREAT SPOTTED WOODPECKER. At Antony House a male bird was regular at bird table and bath throughout the year, accompanied by three young, July— October. O.D.H. 238 LESSER SPOTTED WOODPECKER. January 28th. At Ruan Minor, one. J.S.G. September 29th. At Halton Quay, River Tamar, one. E.G. 239 WRYNECK. June 3rd. At Bolingey, Perranporth, a dead bird brought into a cottage by a cat. R.A.H. 251 SHORT-EARED OWL. September 7th. At Rosewall Hill, St. Ives, one. R.K. November 13th. At Widemouth Bay, one seen for a few days flying over rough herbage and stubble fields near the sea. F.E.C. 259 PEREGRINE. Another disastrous season. One pair raised two young. Eds. 15 Cornish Notes At the end of the year one seen in St. Ives Bay on a few occasions, possibly the same bird each time. J.E.B. R.K. R.D.P. 261 HOBBY. A pair bred successfully in the County in 1960 and 1962. Eds. 262 MERLIN. March 25th. At St. Just Airport, one. R.K. September 2nd. At Hayle Estuary, one female. R.K. October 6th. At Lizard Downs, one. A.G.P. October 27th. At Clodgy, near St. Ives, one immature. N.R.P. November 11th. At Porthkidney Beach, one. R.K. 271 MARSH HARRIER. September 15th. At Mount Hermon, Lizard, one. A.G.P. October 13th. At Widemouth Bay, a female or immature male flew in from the sea, circled the Bay, then turned due East and continued its steady laboured flight inland. F.E.C. 272 MONTAGU'S HARRIER. At least two pairs bred successfully. One pair produced two melanistic birds. Eds. 273 HEN HARRIER. January 16th. At Tamar Lake, one. F.E.C. December 23rd. A female pursuing small birds feeding in kale at Lanivet. R.J.S. 287 SPOONBILL. May 24th. At Cargreen, River Tamar, four, decreasing to three on 25th and two on the 29th. E.G. A.C.S. E.M.W. K.O.W. November 26th. At Gweek, one. T.J.S. 289 HERON. A pair again bred at Tamar Lake, rearing two young. F.E.C. About half a dozen young birds, including one albino, were raised at Marazion Marsh. J.E.B. May 17th. At Tregothnan Heronry, four nests. C.J.S. May 27th. At Penpoll Heronry, six nests. C.J.S. March 17th. Six occupied nests at Bodellick, . W.J.J. No nest this year at Polkerris Cliff. W.J.J. June 8th. At Sheviock Wood, , four nests, two occupied by " ©hacking " young. This small heronry pre­ sumably occupied by birds displaced from the Antony Creek heronry which was destroyed by tree felling in 1960 (see 30th Report). O.D.H, 16 Cornish Notes At Par Marsh, the very large nest used in previous years appeared to have been disturbed by boys. Two new nests were built; in one two young were reared, and in the other, three young. C.J.S. 297 BITTERN. January 6th—14th. At Tamar Lake, one. F.E.C. N.H. February 18th. At Marazion Marsh, one. Probably the same bird seen on March 17th and 24th. E.G. R.G.H. B.P. December 29th. One shot illegally on Smeaton Farm, near Saltash. per J.L.P. 300 WHOOPER SWAN. January 10th—15th. One immature on the Camel spent most of its time close to the main road to Egloshayle. H.V.B. At , one remained until January 21st. A.C.S. R.J.S. E.M.W. K.O.W. January 18th. One on a disused clay pool at Temple Tor. R.J.S. December 23rd. At Ince, River Lynher, one adult. E.G. 301 BEWICK'S SWAN. January 1st. At Clowance Pond, five adults and increasing to six adults on the 2nd. Thereafter seen on several occasions at the Pond, or at Crowan Reservoirs until February 3rd. G.A. J.E.B. January 4th and 27th. At Melancoose Reservoir, two adults: one immature. On the 27th, one immature seen with them. G.A. W.J.J. R.J.S. At Dozmary Pool, one with a Whooper Swan, seen until January 21st. A.C.S. R.J.S. E.M.W. K.O.W. February 11th—18th. At Hayle Kimbo Pond, six, and on March 18th, five and one bird found dead. N.B.E. (Probably the same party that frequented Crowan Parish earlier in the year.—Eds.). November 12th. At Tamar Lake, one, which was joined by five more on November 24th. These birds remained for the rest of the year. F.E.C. S.V.B. December 28th and 29th. At Clowance Pond, one adult. J.E.B. 302 MUTE SWAN. December 4th. A female and two juveniles at Dozmary Pool were unusual visitors to this locality. E.M.W. K.O.W. 303 GREY LAG GOOSE. March 20th. At the Walmsley Sanctuary, one. C.J.S. January 9th. Two Geese flying at Dozmary Pool were probably of this species. Uttered a single ' honk' and showed light grey on the wings. E.M.W. K.O.W. 17 Cornish Notes 304 WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE. Walmsley Sanctuary, Camel Estuary. January 7th. 150. W.J.J. January 27th. 180. W.J.J. March 6th. c. 160. H.V.B. March 13th. c. 140. G.A. At the end of the year, first recorded on December 13th when three were present, increaseing to 16 on the 21st and 90 on the 25th. H.B.V. F.E.C. W.J.J. River Lynher. December 26th. Three at Ince. E.G. January 14th. Ten off Antony. R.M.C. Marazion Marsh. October 31st—November 1st. One. R.G.H. 311 BARNACLE GOOSE. February 23rd—24th. At Marazion Marsh, one. R.A.H. R.G.H. H.M.Q. B.S.S. J.S.S. D.F.S. October 28th. Off the Island, St Ives, three flying West. R.K. N.R.P. B.P. 312 DARK-BREASTED BRENT GOOSE. January 5th. At Par Harbour, one. W.J.J. February 4th. At Hayle Harbour Channel, one. MJ.J. In St. Ives Bay and Porthkidney Beach area, eight on November 11th, 14 on the 12th, 17 on the 17th, two on December 13th and three on the 24th. R.K.

313 PALE-BREASTED BRENT GOOSE. October 26th. In St. Ives Bay, three. R.K. 315 SHELDUCK. March 18th. At Tamar Lake, one on passage. F.E.C. A pair again bred in the Marazion Marsh area, a pair with six very small young swimming on the lagoon on June 14th. J.E.B. R.H.B. Maximum numbers noted were:— River Tamar. 105 on March 31st. E.G. River Lyuher. 200 at Ince on January 7th. E.G. Tresillian River. 155 on January 21st. W.J.J. Ruanlanihorne. 80 on April 7th. W.J.J. River Camel. 86 on March 18th. E.G.R. 317 MALLARD. Maximum numbers noted at Loe Pool were 250 on December 15th. J.S.G. 18 Cornish Notes 318 GADWALL. January 9th—11th. At Marazion Marsh, one male. J.E.B. January 12th. At Clowance Pond, one male. J.E.B. January 16th. At Tamar Lake, four. F.E.C. October 15th. At Tamar Lake, one male. R.M.C. December 4th. At Marazion Marsh, a pair. J.E.B. December 6th. At Clowance Pond, one female. J.E.B. December 15th. At Loe Pool, two. J.S.G. December 24th. At St. Erth, a pair. R.K. December 26th—31st. At Marazion Marsh, one female. R.G.G. R.K. 319 TEAL. Maximum numbers noted were:— Tamar Lake. 75 on March 18th. F.E.C. River Camel. At least 1,000 on January 5th. R.J.S. Loe Pool. 300 on December 15th. J.S.G. Hayle Estuary. December 27th. About 660. J.E.B. A.C.S. 320 AMERICAN GREEN-WINGED TEAL. February 4th—April 22nd. At Marazion Marsh, one male. R.A. J.E.B. E.G. R.G.H. R.K. (Full details received. The record has been accepted by the Rare Birds Committee.—Eds.). 322 GARGANEY. Tamar Lake. March 19th. One. F.E.C. Par Beach. April 16th. Two. CJ.S. Marazion Marsh. Between March 6th and April 21st, seen on many occasions in small numbers. Largest number seen on any one day was on March 21st. R.A. J.E.B. R.M.F. R.G.H. E.G. On return migration, occurred in small numbers between August 1st and September 7th with a maximum of six on August 26th. J.E.B. W.H.D. E.G. W.J.J. Ponsandane. On March 10th, one, and three on March 27th. E.G. B.P. 323 WIGEON. A pair remained at Marazion Marsh until at least May 28th, and one remained until at least July 4th. J.E.B. Largest numbers recorded:— River Tamar. 450 on February 10th. E.G. River Lynher. 800 at Ince on October 21st. E.G. 19 Cornish Notes River Camel. 1,000 on January 5th. R.J.S. Hayle Estuary. December 27th. About 685. J.E.B. A.C.S. 325 PINTAIL. Largest numbers recorded:— River Lynher. 50+ on January 15th. E.M.W. K.O.W. 80 at Ince on December 26th. E.G. Rather unusual occurrences were two at Crowan Reservoirs on January 3rd and 4th and one on Clowance Pond on January 4th; one female at Clowance Pond on March 14th and 22nd. J.E.B. One on Long Rock Pool on June 6th. R.G.H. 326 SHOVELER. One to seven birds at Crowan Reservoirs on several dates from January 1st to March 1st were unusual here. J.E.B. A pair spent the breeding season at Marazion Marsh, and were still present on June 28th. J.E.B. Maximum numbers at Marazion Marsh were 56 on December 10th. J.E.B. At Loe Pool, 50 on December 15th. J.S.G. 327 RED-CRESTED POCHARD. March 17th. At Loe Pool, one male. R.A (Presumably the same bird as that seen at Loe Pool on December 29th, 1961.—Eds.). 328 COMMON POCHARD. January 5th. 92 at Marazion Marsh, decreasing to 87 on January 9th and 10 on the 16th. J.E.B. January 13th. 200+ at Loe Pool. R.A. February 10th. 122 at Clowance Pond were an abnormally large number at this small woodland pond. J.E.B. Largest numbers at Dozmary Pool were 68 on January 25th. R.J.S. At the end of the year largest numbers at Loe Pool were 139. J.S.G. 330 TUFTED DUCK. Maximum numbers at Clowance Pool were 71 on March 12th and 71 on December 29th. J.E.B. Maximum numbers at Loe Pool were 124 on November 17th. J.S.G. Occurred in larger numbers than usually at Marazion Marsh in January, when 42 were seen on the 5th, decreasing to 27 on the 12th, increasing to 37 on the 16th and decreasing to 14 on the 31st. J.E.B. 20 Cornish Notes 331 SCAUP. May 2nd. One male in breeding plumage at Marazion Marsh. Timed 32 dives: longest 17 seconds, shortest 4 seconds; average 8.2 seconds. J.E.B. Presumably the same bird seen on May 6th. M.J.J. December 4th. At Drift Reservoir, one male. A series of seven dives: longest 26 seconds, shortest 17 seconds. J.E.B.

332 GOLDENEYE. At the beginning of the year noted singly or in small numbers at: Tamar Lake, Tamar Estuary, Little Petherick Creek, Par Beach Pool, Loe Pool, Hayle Estuary, Crowan Reservoirs, Marazion Marsh, Drift Reservoir. J.E.B. H.V.B. F.E.C. J.S.G. W.AJH. E.G. W.J.J. D.F.S. R.J.S. At the end of the year noted in small numbers at: Marazion Marsh, sea off Marazion, Hayle Estuary, Drift Reservoir, Dozmary Pool, Loe Pool. J.E.B. J.S.G. A.C.S. E.M.W. K.O.W.

334 LONG-TAILED DUCK. One to three birds seen in Mount's Bay on several dates between January 27th (three) and April 17th (one). G.A. J.E.B. A.C.H. W.A.H. M.J.J. R.K. December 31st. At Marazion, one male. R.K.

337 EIDER. More seen than usual. February 4th. Two in Hayle Harbour Channel. M.J.J. Off St. Ives, two were seen on October 26th, five on November 18th, one on December 9th and one on the 16th. E.G. R.K. B.P. Mount's Bay. Two on January 2nd, two males and two females on the 24th and 28th, two males on the 31st, one female on February 14th off Penzance Harbour and a male and two females at Newlyn. One male on April 27th which remained for the summer, and a male (possibly same bird) and female on December 19th and 27th. R.A. J.E.B. December 26th. Six off St. Michael's Mount. R.G.H. Par Bay. November 26th. Four immatures which remained until the end of the year. W.J.J. C.J.S. River Camel. The pair which wintered off Rock, 1961/62, were last seen on March 21st. E.G.R. December 15th—16th. At Rock, two males. W.J.J. E.G.R. 21 Cornish Notes 339 COMMON SCOTER. July 10th. One male on sea off Marazion. D.F.S.J Largest numbers recorded off St. Ives Island were: 26 on! September 17th, 16 on October 26th, 15 on November 9th, 19 on November 12th, 39 on November 13th, 39 on November 17th and 48 on November 18th. J.E.B, E.G. R.K, November 11th. In Widemouth Bay, c. 50. F.E.Cc November 14th. One female on fresh water at Marazion Marsh. G.A. 340 VELVET SCOTER. October 26th. Five off St. Ives Island. R.K. December 9th and 13th. Three off St. Ives Island. W.G. R.K. B.P. November 13th and 21st. Two males on sea off Larriggan Rocks, Penzance, and one male on November 28th. J.E.B. 342 GOOSANDER. December 30th. At Tresillian, one female. E.M.G. December 31st. On male and five ' brown heads ' close in shore at Marazion. The birds were ' torpedoing' along at water's edge, shooting up on to the beach, standing up, shaking wings, and running back to dive into the water again. M.J.J.

343 RED-BREASTED MERGANSER. During January, a pair at Little Petherick Creek. On the 21st the male was found dead on Porthilly Beach, in good condition; the female was still present on the 26th. H.V.B. January 5th—24th. One female, between Penzance and Newlyn. G.A. J.E.B. January 14th. One male and one female at Hayle Estuary. B.P. M.J.J. February 11th. At Hayle, one female. D.F.S. One off Rock until March 20th. E.G.R. April 5th. At St. Just-in-Roseland, one. T.K. November 25th. At Hayle Estuary, two. R.A. December 2nd. At Hayle Estuary, one. J.E.B. E.G. B.P. December 4th—5th. An adult male at St. Ives Harbour. N.R.P. December 19th. Off Penzance Harbour, two. J.E.B. 344 SMEW. January 28th—31st. One ' brown-head ' at Marazion Marsh. R.A. J.E.B. D.O. December 30th. At Marazion Marsh, one. F.J.L. 22 Cornish Notes 348 SHAG. September 25th. One resting on the galvanised roof of the Fish Market, Newlyn Harbour. First time I have seen a Shag do this since coming to Cornwall in 1947. J.E.B. 350 STORM PETREL. Off St. Ives Island : Three on May 22nd. J.E.B. Eleven on September 12th. B.K. One on September 17th. S.V.B. J.E.B. Three on October 21st. R.K. Two on October 28th. R.K. One on October 30th. J.E.B. Three on November 17th. R.K. The Wolf Rock : September 7th, one, and eight on October 11th. B.K. 351 LEACH'S PETREL. Off St. Ives Island : Two on September 12th. R.K. One on October 28th. R.K. N.R.P. Seven on October 31st. R.K. One on November 17th. R.K. 355 MANX SHEARWATER. Of the large movements seen regularly off St. Ives Island, the most outstanding were approx. 15,000 moving West between 9—11.30 a.m. on April 1st, R.K. B.P. and approx. 18,000 between 7.30—9.30 a.m. B.S.T. on July 16th. R.K. 356 BALEARIC SHEARWATERS. Seen off St. Ives Island in smaller numbers than previous years, from August 28th—September 17th. Largest number seen was 48 on September 12th. G.A. J.E.B. W.H.D. E.G. B.K. R.K. A.C.S. D.F.S. 362 CORY'S SHEARWATER. September 7th. One near the Wolf Rock. B.K. (This record has been accepted by the Rare Birds' Com­ mittee.—Eds.). 363 SOOTY SHEARWATER. Off St. Ives Island, one was seen on July 16th; at least 20 off St. Ives Island on September 12th, three on October 26th and one on October 28th. R.K. B.P. N.R.P. October 11th. One between Land's End and the Scillies. R.W.E.W. September 12th. Off St. Ives Island, one. B.K. 23 Cornish Notes 370 GREAT CRESTED GREBE. January 6th. On Tamar Estuary, one. E.G. January 13th. At Loe Pool, one. R.A. March 31st. At the mouth of the , three. I.W.G. August 15th. At Tamar Lake, one which remained until the first week of September. F.E.C. S.V.B. February 26th. One in St. Mawes Bay. M.A.C. November 4th. At Carbis Bay, one. R.K. December 23rd. On River Lynher, one, increasing to four on the 25th and six on the 26th. On the 26th there were another two on the Tamar Estuary. R.M.C. E.G. December 31st. One at Long Rock Pool. R.G.H. 371 RED-NECKED GREBE. November 4th. At Carbis Bay, one. R.K. 373 SLAVONIAN GREBE. March 18th. Two off Rock, River Camel. E.G.R. April 21st. One on Marazion Marsh in breeding plumage. E.G. October 16th. At Tamar Lake, one. F.E.C. November 24th. At Carbis Bay, seven. R.K. December 15th. Off Carbis Bay and Porthminster Point, seven. E.G. December 25th. At Ince, River Lynher, five. E.G. At the beginning of the year, up to six in Mount's Bay, two at Carnsew Pool and St. Ives Bay. R.A. G.A. J.E.B. E.G. W.R.H. R.K. In the latter half of November, two off Marazion. J.E.B. R.G.H. On November 25th, these two birds seen giving some kind of display consisting of two movements—swimming facing each other and then, still facing each other, diving simultaneously. This was repeated. R.G.H. 374 BLACK-NECKED GREBE. January 9th. At Dozmary Pool, one. R.J.S. E.H.W. K.O.W. January 3rd—February 24th. At Carnsew Pool, two, and one until March 3rd. J.E.B. W.A.H. W.J.J. D.P.S. R.J.S. January 19th. Off Rock, one. E.G.R. February 9th. Off Penzance Harbour, three. J.E.B. March 24th. Outside Newlyn Harbour, one. W.G. December 26th. At River Lynher, two. R.M.C. E.G. 24 Cornish Notes LITTLE GREBE. At Tamar Lake, two pairs again bred. F.E.C. A pair bred successfully at Marazion Marsh. J.E.B. GREAT NORTHERN DIVER. Among the many records received the more outstanding were : January 28th. 15—20 between Newlyn and Long Rock. R.A. April 5th. Twelve swimming off St. Ives. J.E.B. November 19th. In St. Ives Bay, 22. R.K. December 9th. A flock of 18 birds flew West out of St. Ives Bay, followed by a flock of seven. Such flocks unusual at St. Ives. R.K. B.P. BLACK-THROATED DIVER. February 4th. At Carnsew Pool, Hayle, one. B.P. February 18th. Off St. Ives Island, two. R.K. February 20th. On sea off Marazion, one. J.E.B. April 17th. Off Marazion, four. G.A. J.E.B. April 10th—11th. At Porthkidney Beach, Carbis Bay, two, one in summer plumage, the other assuming its display, and calling on the 11th. J.E.B. R.K. April 15th. Off-Nare Head, one. R.W.E.W. RED-THROATED DIVER. January 4th. In Swanpool Bay, Falmouth, two. E.W. January 28th. At Marazion, one. W.A.H. B.P. March 18th. At Marazion, one. N.R.P. April 5th. One swimming off St. Ives. J.E.B. May 4th. In Par Bay, 10. C.J.S. September 16th. In Par Bay, three. C.J.S. October 26th. Off St. Ives Island, one. R.K. October 28th. St. Ives, five. N.R.P. October 30th. One flying West past St. Ives Island. J.E.B. November 3rd. One in St. Ives Bay, increasing to four on the 4th, and three on the 17th and 18th. E.G. R.K. November 21st. One swimming off Porthminster Beach, St. Ives. J.E.B. December 16th. Off Spit, one. W.J.J. December 26th. One at Ince, River Lynher, and one, possibly the same bird, at Antony. R.M.C. E.G. STOCK DOVE. March 18th. At Mulberry Mine, five. R.J.S. July 3rd. Near Watergate Bay, one. D.F.S. 25 Cornish Notes August 30th. Two on Perranporth Dunes. D.F.S. October 1st. One on the cliffs near Huer's Hut, Newquay. J.E.B. 383 TURTLE DOVE. May 2nd. At Ashton, one. R.G.H. June 6th. At Trengwainton, three. E.B. June 5th. Two near St. Just Airport. R.H.B. June 11th. Four flying low over Woon Gumpus Common, near Pendeen. B.P. June 11th. At St. Breward, one. W.E.A. June 12th. A party of five near Allet Common. E.G.R. June 28th. At Bosistow, Parish of St. Levan, two. J.E.B. July 3rd. At Godolphin Bridge. R.G.H. July 4th. At Devoran, one. D.F.S. July 10th. At St. Agnes, one. D.F.S. July 10th. At St. Issey, one. H.V.B. August 18th. At Tregaminion, one. A.G.P. September 15th. At the Lizard, two. P.A. COLLARED DOVE. A large increase noted. At Bude, seven birds successfully wintered 1961/62. The first brood of 1962 hatched on April 6th and fledged on April 25th. Much of the incubating was done in severely cold weather, proving the hardiness of this species. Throughout the summer and autumn reports of breeding Collared Doves reached me from all parts of Bude and Poughill. In every case birds chose a habitat where Cupressus macrocarpa provided nesting sites with nearby chicken runs providing an important food supply. By the end of the year a low estimate was that 55 birds were present in the area. S.V.B. F.E.C. At St. Erth Churchyard, a pair bred successfully. E.G. On April 27th, two at Lelant in macrocarpa trees, which either bred or were joined by two others which remained for the rest of the year. M.J.J. At Penlee Park, Penzance, two were seen and heard on May 11th, and up to four pairs were seen during the summer. At least one pair bred, and several birds remained for the rest of the year. E.M.C. Birds were also recorded from several other localities : One in Landewednack Church on April 21st; one at Par on April 24th; two at Gweek on April 27th; two at Mullion, May 13th—18th; one at Bolingey, Perranporth, which remained in close company with semi-wild Barbary Doves for a fortnight, had been ringed as a juvenile on July 12th, 1961, at Herford, Westfalen, Germany; one at Porthgwarra, July 3rd; two at St. 26 Cornish Notes Minver in mid-July which remained for the rest of the year; one at Lower Porthmeor, Zennor, on September 20th; and one at Carbis Bay on October 25th. H.V.B. N.B.E. R.K. E.G.R. A.G.P. M.H.S. 386 BAR-TAILED GODWIT. A regular and common visitor to many parts of the Cornish coast. An unusual occurrence was : August 31st. At Tamar Lake, six. S.V.B. 387 BLACK-TAILED GODWIT. Of the many records received, the more unusual were : September 1st. Five at Tamar Lake, and nine on Sep­ tember 4th. F.E.C. Largest numbers recorded were : River Tamar. September 8th. 400 at Clifton. E.G. River Lynher. October 3rd. 250. E.M.W. K.O.W. . 150 at the end of December at Ardevora, near Ruanlanihorne. W.J.J. 389 WHIMBREL. At Widemouth Bay, first seen on return passage on July 9th, when one came in from the sea and continued overland in an easterly direction. F.E.C. A wintering bird at Gweek, on February 19th. T.J.S. 393 WOODCOCK. August 29th. Three at Trewornan, River Camel, were very early arrivals. H.V.B. 398 JACK SNIPE. January 14th. One in a field near Cant Hill. E.G.R. February 3rd. One in Walmsley Sanctuary. E.G.R. December 2nd. At Ryan's Field, Hayle, one. R.K. B.P. 400 GREY PHALAROPE. August 29th. At Tamar Lake, one. S.V.B. September 7th. Off St. Ives Island, 11. R.K. September 10th. One, probably of this species, at Constan- tine Bay. H.R.K. September 12th. Off St. Ives Island, two. R.K. September 29th. Between Land's End and the Scillies, one. R.W.E.W. October 11th. Between Land's End and the Scillies, three. R.W.E.W. October 26th. Off St. Ives Island, 42. R.K. December 9th. At least 30 off St. Ives Island. B.P. December 16th. Off St. Ives Island, one. E.G. B.P. 27 Cornish Notes WILSON'S PHALAROPE. August 23rd—25th at Ponsandane, near Penzance, one. Feeding alongside Dunlins. Slimmer and a little longer than Dunlins—or appeared so—and longer legged. Head small in relation to body. Light grey crown with darker flecking, light nape, back of neck and back. Wings darker, especially prim­ aries—dark feathers with grey edging giving mottled effect. White between base of bill and eye, white cheeks, white super­ ciliary stripe. Dark eye. Light grey band from eye back towards nape, and then down side of neck, merging into the back of the neck. White chin, throat, breast, belly and under tail coverts. Some light grey flecking at base of neck, below scapulars and on flanks. White upper tail coverts. Most of tail white—tipped light grey. White of underparts almost met over the back of the base of the neck. Under surface of wings white. No wing bar. Bill a little longer than head, very fine, black, very slightly down-curved at tip. Legs, long, yellow; protruded slightly beyond tail in flight. Watched on the 23rd between 1030—1130 hours by J.E.B., at 1145 by G.A. and 1430—1540 hours B.S.T. by J.E.B. and A.C.S. On the morning of the 23rd, rather aggressive at times towards Dunlins. Flew with them when disturbed to another part of the marsh. Once a Dunlin was aggressive to the Phalarope. Fed in water belly-deep at times, rushing about darting at insects on surface of water and flying just above. Seen once to lunge up into the air at a high-flying insect. When alert, had a very snaky appearance. Feeding, it held stern high with head depressed. Palarope " jizz." Tame. Watched at 30 foot range through 10X glasses and at longer range through 25X telescope. G.A. J.E.B. R.K. N.R.P. A.C.S. (This record has been accepted by the Rare Birds Com­ mittee.—Eds.).

402 TURNSTONE. September 3rd. Fifty on Marazion Marsh was an unusually large number at this locality and habitat. B.K. September 8th. At Crowan Reservoirs, one flew in from S.E. with two Dunlins. The Dunlins alighted, but the Turnstone, after circling the largest reservoir a few times and almost alighting on the banks on a few occasions, flew off N.W. The first record of Turnstone at this locality. J.E.B. December 27th. One eating bread thrown out from car at Lariggan. J.E.B. A.C.S. September 4th. An albino at Par Harbour. Appeared white in flight, but pale brown markings on wing edges and chest, 5ight brown bill and very red legs could be seen at 10 yards. Present until December 8th—29th, by which time the edges of the wings were a little darker. W.J.J. C.J.S. T.R.J.W. 28 Cornish Notes 403 KNOT. September 12th. At Tamar Lake, one. F.E.C.

404/5—435 DUNLIN and RINGED PLOVER. A big movement of Dunlins and Ringed Plover through the River Camel on August 19th and August 29th. It was established that there were about 10 Dunlins to every Ringed Plover. H.V.B. 406 CURLEW-SANDPIPER. Comparatively few recorded in 1962. July 29th. At Gweek, three. T.J.S. September 4th. At Hayle Estuary, one. M.J.J. September 15th. At Hayle Estuary, one. P.A. September 17th. At Tamar Lake, two. F.E.C. September 17th. At Hayle Estuary, one. J.E.B. R.K. October 3rd. At Hayle Estuary, two. A.H.G. October 7th. At Golant, one. C.J.S. October 7th. At Ruanlanihorne, one. A.H.G.

407 LITTLE STINT. A noticeable feature was the recording of this species on Spring Passage, and comparatively few on Autumn Passage. Ruanlanihorne. February 26th. One. M.A.C. River Tamar. One at Salter Hill on August 18th and September 9th. E.G. Tamar Lake. One seen (probably different individuals) on September 5th, 12th, 23rd and 30th. S.V.B. F.E.C. Crowan Reservoirs. September 10th—12th. One. J.E.B. A.H.G. Perranporth Beach. August 30th. Two. D.F.S. Hayle Estuary. April 1st. One. R.K. B.P. August 13th. At Copperhouse Creek, one. R.D.P. Marazion Marsh. June 1st. One in breeding plumage, with a flock of c. 50 Dunlins in breeding plumage. J.E.B. Marazion Shore. September 3rd and 4th. One. W.H.D. B.K. 29 Cornish Notes 411 PECTORAL SANDPIPER. May 29th. At Marazion Marsh, one. J.E.B. R.H.B. (This record has been accepted by the Rare Birds Com­ mittee.—Eds.). August 31st—September 1st. At Tamar Lake, one. F.E.C. September 4th. One feeding in a cattle pond at Lower Porthmeor, Zennor. R.K. September 6th. At River Camel, near Egloshayle, one. H.V.B. R.P.W. (Full details of these records have been received.—Eds.). 415 PURPLE SANDPIPER. Birds remained in their winter quarters much later than usually. Sixteen still present at Penzance on May 17th and one on May 21st. J.E.B. R.K.

416 SANDERLING. Remained unusually late in the Bude area. Five still present on June 4th. S,V.B. September 7th. At Tamar Lake, one, was unusual here. S.V.B. 417 RUFF. Tamar Lake. One to three noted, September 4th—22nd. S.V.B. F.E.C. Booky Bay. Two on September 12th. H.V.B. Camel Estuary. One on March 6th at Amble Marsh; one at Trewornan Bridge on August 6th and September 13th; two at the Walmsley Sanctuary on September 16th. H.V.B. R.M.C. A.H.G. H.R.K. Hayle Estuary. Two on February 25th; 10 on March 24th; one on April 15th and 17th (different birds). E.G. B.P. B.S.S. J.S.S. On Autumn Migration, small numbers seen on several dates between August 8th and October 3rd. G.A. A.H.G. M.J.J. B.P. D.F.S. In December, one on 2nd, three on 9th and seven on 24th. R.K. B.P. Marazion Marsh. April 17th. One. G.A. J.E.B. September 11th. Two. W.H.D. Ponsandane. At least three different birds, August 22nd—24th. J.E.B. R.K. W.J.J. R.D.P. A.C.S. R.J.S. 30 Cornish Notes Drift Reservoir. September 8th. One. W.H.D. Crowan Reservoirs. July 19th—21st. One. J.E.B. Lizard. March 30th. Two at Trethvas stubbles. A.G.P. August 18th. One at Hayle Kimbo Pond A.G.P.

421 COMMON SANDPIPER. At Trewornan Bridge, one wintered 1961/62. W.J.J. R.J.S.

234 WOOD SANDPIPER. Many records received of Autumn Passage birds, but only one late Spring record. Tamar Lake. Two on July 28th; three on the 31st; one on four different dates between August 31st and September 12th. S.V.B. F.E.C. Camel Estuary. August 5th. At Trewornan, two. H.V.B. September 16th. At Walmsley Sanctuary, two A.H.G. Hayle Estuary. One on September 2nd. B.K. Marazion Marsh. One on June 1st; one on July 10th and 12th; two on 15th and August 1st—7th; one on September 2nd. J.E.B. R.H.B. W.A.H. B.K. Ponsandane Wet Field, near Penzance. Eight on August 19th; one on 23rd; seven on 24th; six on 22nd; three on 26th; eight on 27th; two on 28th; four on 30th; one on September 1st and 2nd. J.E.B. E.G. B.K. W.A.H. R.K. W.J.J. R.D.P. A.C.S. R.J.S. Crowan Reservoirs.

t July 6th—7th one; two on July 9th and then none until two on July 26th which remained until August 2nd; one on August 5th; two on the 15th which remained until the 24th, and one on the 25th which remained until the 27th. J.E.B.

426/7 YELLOWLEGS. September 13th. At Trewornan Bridge, Camel Estuary, one. H.R.K. (Details supplied of this bird make it almost certain that the bird was the Greater Yellowlegs, but Lesser Yellowlegs could not be entirely ruled out.—Eds.). 31 Cornish Notes 424 GREEN SANDPIPER. At Hayle Estuary, two in the field behind the Causeway on January 2nd. D.F.S. At Salter Hill, one on January 30th. E.H.W. At Crowan Reservoirs, one on June 9th. Was this a late Spring or a very early Autumn Migrant? J.E.B. On Autumn Passage, occurred in small numbers at St. John's Lake, Tamar Lake, River Tamar, Camel Estuary, Camel- Allen confluence, Crowan Reservoirs, Marazion Marsh, Hayle Estuary. J.E.B. H.V.B. S.V.B. F.E.C. O.D.H. R.D.P. D.F.S. E.M.W. K.O.W. One in song at Crowan Reservoirs on July 6th and one in partial song at Marazion Marsh on July 10th. J.E.B. September 14th. One on the beach near Penzance Station was unusual at that habitat. P.A. 428/430 REDSHANK. Largest numbers recorded were : August 15th. 118 at Hayle Estuary. M.J.J. August 18th. 1,000 at Clifton, River Tamar. E.G. A partial albino again turned up at the Gannel in the autumn, possibly the same bird as occurred the previous autumn and winter. A.H.G. 431 SPOTTED REDSHANK. Occurred in greater numbers than usual. Tamar Lake. November 1st. One. S.V.B. Camel Estuary. One on August 2nd, and on several dates between August 22nd and September 11th, up to six. H.V.B. S.V.B. F.E.C. A.H.G. W.J.J. E.G.R. R.P.W. Hayle Estuary. One on September 2nd and 29th. B.K. R.K. Marazion Marsh. September 2nd-—11th. One. P.A. W.H.D. B.K. R.G.H. Crowan Reservoirs. Two on August 18th, increasing to three on the 19th, four on the 27th—29th; then none until September 5th when two were present, and one from the 8th—12th. J.E.B. A.H.G. W.A.H. A.C.S. Helford River. October 4th. Four at Gweek. T.J.S. Tresillian River. Two wintered as usual 1961/62 and 1962/63. One bird remained until April 29th, by which time it was in breeding dress. W.A.H. A.C.S. R.J.S. 32 Cornish Notes River Lynher. July 30th. One. O.D.H. River Tamar. At Salter Mill, three on August 22nd, one on 25th, five on 29th, 20 on September 4th, four on 6th, 16 on 8th, 17 on October 27th, and at Clifton, six on 28th. E.G. E.M.W. K.O.W. 432 GREENSHANK. On the Camel, several wintered 1961/62, but not so many as 1960/61. H.V.B. On the Lynher, six wintered 1961/62. W.G. A good Autumn Passage. Noted in varying numbers at Tamar Lake, River Tamar, River Lynher, Camel Estuary, Ruanlanihorne, Tresillian River, Helford River, Crowan Reservoirs, Marazion Marsh, Hayle Estuary, Ponsandane. J.E.B. H.V.B. F.E.C. O.D.H. E.G. W.J.J. B.K. R.D.P. T.J.S. E.M.W. K.O.W. 440/1 GOLDEN PLOVER. In early January, about 1,000 at Roughtor. T.K. 444 GREY PLOVER. January 5th. At the Camel Estuary a peak figure of 103. R.J.S. 449 LAPWING. January 27th. About 6,000 seen in a ten-acre field at Trewornan Bridge. W.J.J. Only one pair found breeding at Perranporth Dunes. Old haunts have been abandoned since caravan sites have been opened up. D.F.S. June 16th. An early flock of 16 seen flying up the Ruthern Valley. R.J.S. In the summer, first appeared at Crowan Reservoirs (apart from one on June 9th) on July 6th when one was present, build­ ing up to 55 on July 9th, 100 on July 25th, 215 on August 2nd and 220 on August 8th. J.E.B. Large movements noted at the end of the year with the coming of the cold weather. On December 28th, about 2,000 at Ince, River Lynher (1,500 more than on December 25th) and about 5,000 over the Tamar Estuary from Dartmoor. E.G. December 29th. In the early morning, large numbers of Lapwings flying South at Crowan. Snow arrived in the after­ noon. In the afternoon, every field between Camborne and Praze was full of Lapwings. J.E.B. 451 AVOCET. River Tamar. February 10th. Fifty at Clifton, and 48 still present on February 24th. E.G. A.C.S. 33 Cornish Notes October 27th. Two, increasing to five on November 11th, 28 on November 24th, 45 on December 22nd, 48 on December 24th. G.A. E.G. A.C.S. E.M.W. K.O.W. Elsewhere. December 28th. One seen feeding off Point in Devoran Creek. Later seen flying in the direction of Ruanlanihorne. C.B. P.V. 456 STONE CURLEW. December 1st. At Hayle Estuary, three. R.K. 462 BLACK TERN. On Spring Passage, one was seen on April 21st at Marazi on Marsh, 10 on May 1st, four on May 2nd, three on May 12t:hh ; at Hayle Estuary, one on May 2nd, two on May 18th; at Tresillian River, one on May 4th; at Egloshayle, one on May 5th. R.A. J.E.B. R.M.F. R.G.H. E.G. R.K. D.L.J. B.S.S. J.S.S. On Autumn Passage, first noted near , two over the Camel on July 10th. M.C. At St. Ives Bay, birds noted between August 17th and October 3rd. Largest numbers were seen on September 5th, when parties of 21, 4, 9 and 19 were moving West. J.E.B. E.G. A.H.G. R.K. R.D.P. D.F.S. At Marazion Marsh, one on October 5th. R.G.H. 468 ROSEATE TERN. May 10th. At Porthkidney Beach, one, on the 12th, two. J.E.B. A.H.G. E.W. August 5th. At St. Ives, two adults feeding a juvenile. Four birds seen on following day, and at least five on the 7th. J.E.B. E.G. August 19th. Three off St. Ives Island. E.G. August 31st. At Porthkidney Beach, three. R.K. 469/470 COMMON/ARCTIC TERN. A considerable West movement seen on the morning ofr September 5th at St. Ives Island. At 0745 B.S.T. a party of 72 flying high in a westerly direction, and a party of 67 at 0815 B.S.T. R.K. On the following day, 500/600 were seen flying West past St. Ives Island. R.K. 470 ARCTIC TERN. Again only a few satisfactorily identified. After considerable periods of Tern watching during the past six years, I am sure that the Arctic Tern is a rather uncommon visitor to West Cornwall. J.E.B. August 19th. At St. Ives, three. E.G. August 28th. At Porthkidney Beach, one. J.E.B. A.C.S. October 1st—4th. In Newquay Harbour, one. J.E.B. 34 Cornish Notes 471 LITTE TERN. Occurred in smaller numbers than usually on Autumn Passage in St. Ives Bay. Eds. Largest number recorded : 11 at Porthkidney Beach on September 15th. P.A. August 25th. One at Salter Mill, River Tamar. E.G. 474 SABINE'S GULL. September 12th. Off St. Ives Island, one immature. W.H.D. R.K. October 11th. One immature moving S.W. off the Wolf. R.K. October 26th. Off St. Ives Island, five adults in winter plumage and one immature, all flying with Klttiwakes. R.K. October 28th. One adult in St. Ives Harbour. R.K. November 18th. Off St. Ives Island, one immature, flying with Kittiwakes. R.K. September 13th. At Porthkidney, one adult in winter plumage. D.F.S. September 10th. Off St. Ives Island, two immatures, flying West. E.G. 477 LITTLE GULL. Recorded more often than in previous years. Some of the records may refer to the same bird or birds, being seen more than once and in different localities. Tamar Lake. March 18th. One immature. F.E.C. Perranporth Beach. August 30th. Two adults in winter plumage. D.F.S. St. Ives Bay. January 20th. One immature at Carnsew Pool. D.F.S. At St. Ives: One second winter immature on July 17th, which stayed until August 30th; another immature on August 21st and 22nd. Off the Island, passage birds were: Two adults on August 14th; two immatures on September 7th; one adult on the 12th; five immatures and three adults on October 26th; one immature on the 28th. On October 28th, one adult in the Harbour at St. Ives, and another, or the same, adult seen at Porthkidney Beach on November 5th. Three adults at Porth­ kidney on December 4th. Off the Island, further occurrences of birds flying West were: One adult and four immatures on November 17th; one immature on 18th and 23rd; one adult on 24th; one immature on 26th; one adult and one immature on December 9th, and one immature on 15th. J.E.B. E.G. W.A.H. R.K. R.D.P. A.C.S. Mount's Bay. At Marazion Marsh: One immature on February 9th and 20th; one adult on February 18th—April 6th; one immature on 35 Cornish Notes June 6th and 24th; one adult November 25th—December 4th one immature on December 7th. At Lariggan, Penzance: One immature on December 27th. G.A. J.E.B. R.G.H. W.J.J. R.K. N.R.P. B.S.S. J.S.S. A.C.S. 478 BLACK-HEADED GULL. July 4th. A large influx had taken place at Marazion and Penzance since my previous visit on June 28th. All adults, save one juvenile of the year at Marazion and another at Penzance. J.E.B. 479 MEDITERRANEAN BLACK-HEADED GULL. February 20th—21st. One adult in winter plumage at St. Ives. N.R.P. March. One adult in winter plumage at Marazion. R.K. August 14th. Two adults in winter plumage off St. Ives Island. R.K. One of these birds stayed in the area until mid-October, sometimes visiting Porthkidney Beach, and was joined by another 1 grey-faced' adult on October 26th. They were last seen together on November 5th. An adult was seen at St. Ives on November 18th and at Porthkidney Beach on November 24th. J.E.B. E.G. B.K. R.K. R.D.P. A.C.S. D.F.S. 482 HERRING GULL. Three nests were started on the railway station at Newquay. One of these, in a flower bed, later had two eggs, which were taken. Another, or probably the same pair, nested on a sleeper between the rails of a siding in the same station. Owing to shunting, this was deserted. C.J.S. A nest with young again on a house at St. Austell. C.J.S. About 12 pairs nested in terraced gardens reaching down to the river at Polruan. I saw a young bird in a patch of broad beans. C.J.S. An increase in nesting on buildings at St. Ives. N.R.P. August 30th. Taking no notice of a very crowded street, an adult calmly walked into a cafe in Newquay. It quickly re-appeared, looking rather ruffled, remained on the pavement for a few seconds, looking about him, and then flew off R.D.P. A freak second-year bird, with a down-curved bill about three inches longer than usual, at Perranporth on March 7th. R.A.H. 485 BRITISH LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL. On Spring passage, about 300 were at Sennen Cove on March 21st, but only a few on the 29th. J.E.B. 487 GLAUCOUS GULL. January 11th. One immature first winter bird at Newlyn Harbour. The bird remained during the Spring and Summer and was seen on August 23rd. J.E.B. 36 Cornish Notes January 25th—March 26th. At St. Ives, one. J.E.B. S.V.B. E.G. R.K. N.R.P. 488 ICELAND GULL. February 9th—March 21st. At St. Ives, one in second winter plumage. J.E.B. E.G. R.K. R.D.P. N.R.P. May 29th. One third and fourth Summer plumaged bird on the sea off Chyandour, Penzance. J.E.B.

489 KITTIWAKE. May 22nd. A freshly-dead bird at the Camel Estuary had been ringed at Lundy Observatory on July 10th, 1957. F.E.C. Heavy westward movements at St. Ives Island noted on : October 26th, when about 3,000 birds flew past. October 28th, about 2,000. R.K. November 17th, about 5,000. E.G. November 18th, about 500. R.K. December 16th, about 1,000. E.G. July 11th. At St. Agnes, about 170 breeding pairs counted on one stretch of cliff. Several had two young which were in a generally advanced state. Many of these had reached the wing- flapping stage, but not yet flying. R.D.P. D.F.S. A great decrease at Carn les Boel and Tol Pedn Penwith colonies. On June 28th, at Carn les Boel, 13 occupied nests on the island and c. 25 in zawns on mainland cliffs. Most of these nests contained one—three young, which ranged in size from small and dov/ny to well grown birds in ' tarrock' plumage. At Tol Pedn Penwith, six occupied nests. J.E.B. 491 GREAT SKUA. April 8th. Off St. Ives Island, two. Rarely recorded in Cornwall in Spring. R.K. Off St. Ives Island on Autumn passage : August 14th, one. R.K. September 4th, two. J.E.B. A.C.S. September 6th, one. B.K. September 10th, one. S.V.B. September 12th, twenty-nine. B.K. R.K. B.P. September 15th, one. E.G. B.K, September 16th, one. S.V.B. September 17th, one. J.E.B. October 26th, one. R.K. October 28th, two. R.K. November 17th, one. R.K. December 9th, one. R.K. 37 Cornish Notes September 17th. On Porthkidney Beach, one very tired bird resting. J.E.B. R.K. September 29th. Between Land's End and the Scillies, onee,. R.W.E.WV.. 492 POMARINE SKUA. Off St. Ives : Three on August 14th; one on August 21st. Two on September 5th (dark phase). Two on September 12th; one on October 28th. Two on October 30th; one on 31st and November 3rd (all pale phase). J.E.B. R.K. B.P. R.D.P. N.R.P. 493 ARCTIC SKUA. April 4th. Off Gurnard's Head, four. R.K. May 8th. At St. Ives, one. R.K. May 21st. One flying West past Bathing Pool, Penzance. At Newlyn, flew higher and disappeared West overland. J.E.B. (Not often recorded in Spring off the Cornish coast.—Eds.). Usual Autumn passage occurred off St. Ives. Peak numbers were : 15 on September 5th; 21 on September 7th; 29 on September 12th, and 44 on September 12th. B.K. R.K. B.P. R.D.P. 494 LONG-TAILED SKUA. August 27th. Off St. Ives Island, one. R. K. 496 RAZORBILL. October 26th. The largest movement I have ever seen off St. Ives Island. Between 10.00 and 14.30 hours G.M.T., Auks, mostly Razorbills, flew West at the rate of about 200 a minute, the wind was W.N.W., Force 7—9. R.K. 498/9 GUILLEMOT. June 11th. Scores on the sea around Lye Rock, Tintage and hundreds packed tight on the steep islet called " The Sisters.' R.M.C October 30th. Of the very large numbers of Guillemo flying West past St. Ives Island, the majority close enough fo identification were of the Northern race. Only a few birds o the Southern race were identified. J.E. 501 BLACK GUILLEMOT. March 21st—April 8th. Two, one almost in breedin plumage, the other assuming it. R.A. J.E.B. R. 502 LITTLE AUK. January 17th. One dead bird on Marazion Beach. B.S.S. J.S. October 26th. Off St. Ives Island, eight. R. October 28th. Off St. Ives, one. B.P. N.R.P 38 Cornish Notes November 17th. Off St. Ives Island, two, and one on the 18th. R.K. B.P. December 16th. One flying West past St. Ives Island. E.G. 503 PUFFIN. April 5th. One swimming in the Bay off St. Ives. J.E.B. April 8th. About 200 flying West off St. Ives Island. R.K. (Not often seen in the St. Ives area.—Eds.). In late July, about 25 were seen on Gull Rock, near Holywell. P.F.B. In good numbers at several nesting areas near Boscastle, in June and July. S.V.B. 504 CORNCRAKE. April 21st. One calling near Tredrizzick hamlet. E.G.R. September 3rd. At Trengwainton, one. E.B. 511 COOT. At Tamar Lake, several pairs bred. F.E.C. At Marazion Marsh, three pairs bred successfully. J.E.B. Maximum numbers at Marazion Marsh were 376 on January 16th, and on December 27th c. 105 were seen on the Marsh and c. 220 on the sea adjoining. J.E.B. December 30th. 50, at Heamoor Reservoir, was an unusually large number for this locality. B.S.S. J.S.S. December 31st. 16 at Hayle Estuary. R.D.P. (Very rarely recorded here.—Eds.). Maximum numbers at Melancoose Reservoir were 200 on January 6th. W.J.J. December 26th. 19 on River Lynher, off Antony. R.M.C. 520 QUAIL. January 23rd. One caught by a dog in St. Mabyn Parish was brought to me for identification. Appeared to be a male in good condition, apart from some old damage done to the tarsus. Released again on farm. H.V.B. Again heard at Neeham Farm, St. Newlyn East, from the last week of May until June 14th. On one occasion at least two were heard calling. A.H.G.

ADDENDA AND CORRIGENDA The records of Yellow-breasted Bunting and Red-footed Falcon recorded in the 1961 Report have been rejected by the Rare Birds' Committee, but the Editors think that the records are valid and should stand. The initial B.K. under Red-footed Falcon should read R.K. 39 ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TABLES Arrivals and departures are given in three lists : (a) Passage Migrants (Spring and Autumn). (b) Summer Residents. (c) Winter Visitors. It is indicated when a species properly belongs to more than one list. Passage Migrant describes a species which passes through a given area when moving from its winter quarters to its breeding area and vice versa. Summer Resident describes a species which comes to a given area and spends its breeding season here, in this case, Cornwall. Winter Visitor describes a species which enters a given area, having left its breeding area, and remains there until it returns to its breeding area the following Spring. NOTES: It is important that members bear in mind that a species may belong to more than one of these groups—e.g., A Curlew Sandpiper is a Passage Migrant only, whilst A Dunlin is a Passage Migrant, a Summer Resident and a Winter Visitor. The classification in these iists applies to the various species as they occur in Cornwall and is not necessarily applicable in other parts of the British Isles. ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF PASSAGE MIGRANTS Species which, although passage migrants only in Cornwall, breed regularly elsewhere in the British Isles are indicated by the letter (b). First Recorded On By Last Recorded On By 322 Garganey (b) Marazion Marsh Mar. 6 R.M.F. Marazion Marsh Sept. 7 W.H.D. 421 Common Sandpiper (b) Marazion Marsh Apr. 17 J.E.B. 462 Black Tern St. Ives Apr. 21 E.G. Marazion Marsh Oct. 5 R.G.H. 467 Sandwich Tern (b) St. Ives Mar. 19 N.R.P. Marazion Mar. 21 J.E.B. 469 Common Tern (b) Sennen Cove Mar. 31 B.P. Penzance Apr. 11 R.D.P. 470 Arctic Tern (b) Porthkidney Beach Apr. 27 J.E.B. Newquay Oct. 4 J.E.B. 471 Little Tern (b) Porthkidney Beach Apr. 27 J.E.B. Porthkidney Beach Sept. 15 P.A. 40 ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF SUMMER RESIDENTS First Recorded On By Last Recorded On By 75 Tree Pipit St. Newlyn East Apr. 24 A.H.G. Mount Hermon, Bishop's Wood Apr. 28 G.A. Lizard Sept. 1 A.G.P. 88 Yellow Wagtail Marazion Marsh Apr. 12 B.S.S. Mount Hermon, J.S.S. Lizard Sept. 29 A.G.P. Marazion Marsh Oct. 8 A.H.G. 121 Spotted Flycatcher Kenwyn May 9 B.P. River Tamar Sept. 5 E.G. Week St. Mary May 11 E.M.P. Clowance Sept. 5 J.E.B. Landewednack May 12 A.G.P. Ruan Lanihorne Sept, 22 W.J.J. St. Newlyn East May 13 A.H.G. Allet Sept. 24 G.A. Marazion Marsh May 15 R.K. Sept. 24 W.E.A. Allet June 6 G.A. Zennor Oct. 7 B.P. Caerthillian Nov. 11 A.G.P. 129 Chiffchaff Saltash Mar. 7 E.M.W. Ruan Lanihorne Sept. 22 W.J.J. Gyllingvase Mar. 9 I.W.G. Allet Sept. 24 G.A. Cadgwith Mar. 10 A.G.P. Sennen Oct. 16 J.E.B. Poltesco Mar. 10 A.G.P. Caerthillian Nov. 11 A.G.P. Harlyn Bay Mar. 12 W.E.A. Par Mar. 17 C.J.S. Madron Mar. 22 B.S.S. J.S.S. Gurnard's Head Apr. 4 R.K. Lamorran Apr. 7 W.J.J. St. Newlyn East Apr. 10 A.H.G. Tresillian Apr. 13 G.A. Widemouth Bay Apr. 13 F.E.C. Apr. 14 J.S.G. Clowance Apr. 19 J.E.B. St. Just-in-Penwith May 9 R.H.B. Week St. Mary May 14 E.M.P. 132 Willow Warbler Newquay Apr. 13 A.H.G. Crowan Sept. 10 J.E.B. St. Breward Apr. 14 W.E.A. Week St. Mary Apr. 14 E.M.P. Par Apr. 16 C.J.S. Marazion Apr. 17 J.E.B. Perranwell Apr. 19 P.V. Apr. 20 R.M.C. Caerthillian Apr. 21 A.G.P. Saltash Apr. 21 E.M.W. 135 Wood Warbler Luxulyan Apr. 26 W.J.J. Trenarren Aug. 30 W.J.J. Carbis Bay Sept. 2 R.K. 145 Grasshopper Warbler Zennor Apr. 14 R.K. Holywell Apr. 24 A.H.G. Allet Apr. 26 G.A. 149 Reed Warbler Par Apr. 23 C.J.S. Clodgy, St. Ives Sept. 2 R.K. Marazion May 10 J.E.B. 153 Sedge Warbler Par Apr. 20 C.J.S. Hayle Kimbro Sept. 22 A.G.P. Tintagel Apr. 20 B.P. Caerthillian Apr. 21 A.G.P. St. Newlyn East Apr. 26 A.H.G. Marazion Apr. 27 J.E.B. Perranwell Apr. 28 P.V. 41 First Recorded On By Last Recorded On By 161 Garden Warbler Boscastle Apr. 26 W.E.A. Zennor Oct. 14 B.P. 162 Blackcap Boscastle Apr. 28 W.E.A. Gweek Sept. 9 P.A. Kennack Apr. 28 A.G.P. Zennor Oct. 3 R.K. Lizard Oct. 26 A.G.P. 163 Whitethroat Lizard Apr. 21 A.G.P. St. Breward Aug. 29 W.E.A. St. Newlyn East Apr. 22 A.H.G. Loe Bar Sept. 1 J.S.G. Gribben Headland Apr. 22 W.J.J. Allet Apr. 24 G.A. Crowan Apr. 26 J.E.B. St. Breward May 2 W.E.A. Par May 9 C.J.S. 186 Wheatear St. Breward Mar. 18 W.E.A. St. Breward Sept. 16 W.E.A. Sennen Mar. 21 J.E.B. St. Newlyn East Oct. 6 A.H.G. Zennor Mar. 21 R.K. Saltash Oct. 9 E.M.W. Downderry Apr. 6 O.D.H. Widemouth Bay Oct. .6 F.E.C. Par Apr. 17 C.J.S. Godrevy Oct. 18 J.E.B. Par Oct. 23 C.J.S. St. Ives Oct. 28 A.H.G. Carbis Bay Nov. 29 R.K. 220 Swallow Ponsandane Apr. 5 J.E.B. Par Oct. 3 C.J.S. Widemouth Bay Apr. 6 F.E.C. St. Breward Oct. 10 W.E.A. Newquay Apr. 9 A.H.G. St. Levan Oct. 12 B.P. Par Apr. 10 C.J.S. Boscastle Oct. 18 W.E.A. St. Breward Apr. 10 W.E.A. Padstow Oct. 25 W.E.A. Perranwell Apr. 12 P.V. Falmouth Oct. 28 E.W. Argal Dam Apr. 12 T.J.S. Crowan Oct. 28 J.E.B. Clifton R. Tamar Oct. 28 E.G. Saltash Oct. 29 E.M.W. Perranporth Nov. 10 R.J.H. Helston Nov. 10 J.S.G. Gweek Nov. 13 T.J.S. Mullion Nov. 16 N.B.E. Lizard Dec. 1 A.G.P. Marazion Dec. 7 R.G.H. Heamoor Dec. 14 B.S.S. 222 House Martin Helston Apr. 2 J.S.G. Lizard Oct. 26 A.G.P. Perranwell Apr. 3 P.V. Halton Quay, Trevaylor Apr. 6 B.S.S. River Tamar Nov. 5 E.G. J.S.S. Helston Nov. 12 J.S.G. St. Erth Apr. 20 E.G. Gorran Haven Nov. 11 D.H.A. Bedruthan Apr. 20 R.M.C. Pillaton Apr. 24 E.M.W. K.O.W. St. Breward Apr. 25 W.E.A. Par May 1 C.J.S. 223 Sand Martin Mar. 14 G.W. Marazion Aug. 28 J.E.B. Marazion Apr. 5 J.E.B. A.C.S. Newquay Apr. 9 A.H.G. St. Just-in- Par Apr. 10 C.J.S. Penwith Oct. 13 R.H.B. Melancoose Reservoir Apr. 11 G.A. 42 First Recorded On By Last Recorded On By 225 Swift Penzance Apr. 17 E.M.C. Par Aug. 16 C.J.S. Newquay Apr. 21 A.W.P. St. Just-in- Lizard Apr. 21 A.G.P. Penwith Aug. 17 R.H.B. Saltash Apr. 22 R.M.C. Tintagel Aug. 17 S.V.B. Par Apr. 23 C.J.S. Bodmin Aug. 31 P.J.W. St. Newlyn East Apr. 26 A.G.H. Hayle Sept. 8 W.J.J. Marazion Apr. 27 J.E.B. Marazion Sept. 8 P.A. Mullion Apr. 29 N.B.E. Lizard Sept. 8 A.G.P. Loe Pool Apr. 29 E.B. Saltash Nov. 9 E.M.W. Helston Apr. 30 J.S.G. Perranwell Apr. 30 P.V. St. Just-in- Penwith May 1 R.H.B. Week St. Mary May 1 E.M.P. 240 Cuckoo Antony Apr. 13 O.D.H. Madron Apr. 20 B.S.S. J.S.S. Trevelloe Apr. 20 E.M.C. St. Newlyn East Apr. 20 A.H.G. St. Breward Apr. 21 W.E.A. Lelant Apr. 23 R.D.P. Zennor Apr. 23 T.J.S.

DEPARTURE AND ARRIVAL OF WINTER VISITORS Species which although Winter visitors to Cornwall, breed else­ where in the British Isles are marked (b) and species predominantly passage migrants in Cornwall and which Winter in small numbers only are marked (p). Last Recorded On By First Recorded On By 42 Brambling Falmouth Mar. 5 I.W.G. Mount Hermon, Lizard Oct. 20 A.G.P. 59 Snow Bunting (b) (p) Sennen Cove Sept. 30 B.P. Newquay Oct. 2 J.E.B. A.H.G. Mount Hermon, Lizard Oct. 6 A.G.P. 173 Fieldfare Sennen Mar. 29 J.E.B. Newquay Oct. 14 A.H.G. Marazion Mar. 29 J.E.B. Mount Hermon, Lizard Mar. 31 A.G.P. Lizard Oct. 20 A.G.P. St. Breward Apr. 1 W.E.A. Crowan Oct. 27 J.E.B. Allet Apr. 2 G.A. 178 Redwing St. Newlyn East Mar. 18 A.H.G. Oct. 3 J.S.G. Helston Mar. 26 J.S.G. Mount Hermon, Crowan Mar. 28 J.E.B. Lizard Oct. 13 A.G.P. Sennen Mar. 29 J.E.B. St. Breward Oct. 14 W.E.A. Marazion Mar. 29 J.E.B. Halton Quay, Allet Mar. 30 G.A. River Tamar Oct. 19 E.G. Landewednack Apr. 21 A.G.P. Crowan Oct. 19 J.E.B. Penzance May 17 E.M.C. Allet Oct. 30 G.A. 325 Pintail (b) Marazion Mar. 29 J.E.B. River Lynher Oct. 21 E.G. Marazion Oct. 23 J.E.B. Hayle Oct. 23 J.E.B. 43 Last Recorded On By First Recorded On By 323 Wigeon (b) Tamar Lake Sept. 3 F.E.C. Hayle Estuary Sept. 4 J.E.B. A.C.S. 328 Pochard (b) Clowance Pond Apr. 4 J.E.B. Tamar Lake Sept. 3 F.E.C. Marazion Nov. 7 J.E.B. 330 Tufted Duck (b) Clowance Pond Apr. 4 J.E.B. Drift Reservoir Aug. 1 J.E.B. Marazion Marsh May 16 G.A. Tamar Lake Sept. 3 F.E.C. Tresillian May 21 E.M.G. 373 Slavonian Grebe (b) Hayle Apr. 17 G.A. Tamar Lake Oct. 16 F.E.C. 376 Great Northern Diver Penzance May 22 J.E.B. St. Ives Oct. 30 J.E.B. St. Ives May 22 J.E.B. 402 Turnstone Penzance May 21 J.E.B. Marazion Aug. 17 J.E.B. 403 Knot - Ponsandane Aug. 23 J.E.B. 415 Purple Sandpiper Penzance May 21 J.E.B. Bude Sept. 6 P.M.S. Sennen Sept. 25 J.E.B. Newquay Oct. 4 A.H.G. 440/1 Golden Plover (b) St. Breward Apr. 11 W.E.A. St. Breward Oct. 1 W.E.A. THE ISLES OF SCILLY 1962 was a year of many unusual visitors to Scilly. Six American species were recorded: Bobolink, Red-eyed Vireo, American Stint, American Golden Plover, Bonaparte's Sandpiper and American Pectoral Sandpiper. There were eight "first records" for Scilly: The first four American ones mentioned above, and also Serin, Scarlet Grosbeak, Greenish Warbler and Red-footed Falcon. Other records of interest include: Rustic Bunting, Great Reed Warbler, Olivaceous Warbler, Purple Heron, Little Egret, Bewick's Swan, Canada Goose, Velvet Scoter and Caspian Tern. Also, equally rare in Scilly, one Green and one Great Spotted Woodpecker, and a Barn OwL

LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS H.R.A. H. R. Allen (non-member) S.G.B. Miss S. G. Bailey (non-member) A.T.B. A. T. Beswetherick M.B. Miss Blount R. & G.G. Mrs. R. and G. George F.H.D.H. F. H. D. Hicks B.K. B. King P.Z.M. P. Z. Mackenzie P.M. P. Miller (non-member) O. Extracts from Report of St. Agnes Observatory H.M.Q. Miss H. M. Quick J.S-S. Miss Spenlove-Spenlove C.J.S. C. J. Stevens R.S. R. Symons E.W. Mrs. E. West (non-member) T.R.J.W. T. R. J. Williams R.W.E.W. R. W. E. Williams The first initials given at the end of a report are those of the first observer of the bird in question.

1 RAVEN. March 13th. Two, St. Agnes. O. 3 CARRION CROW. February 11th. One, St. Agnes, departed westward. H.M.Q. March 28th—31st. One about St. Mary's. R.S. E.W. April and May. One to two seen about St. Agnes. O. May 2nd. Three, and on 13th two over St. Agnes. R. & G.G. December 1st—6th. One around St. Mary's. P.Z.M. 45 Scilly Isles 4 ROOK. Single birds on March 13th, April 15th and May 13th, St. Agnes. O. March 15th and 17th. A few, St. Mary's. R.S. 5 JACKDAW. March 27th—31st. Two about St. Mary's. R.S. March 21st—22nd, one; April 13th, two; one on 14th and 30th, and four, May 1st, on St. Agnes. O. 17 GOLDEN ORIOLE. Single males on April 23rd and from May 2nd—7th (trapped) on St. Agnes. O. R. & G.G. R.W.E.W. 21 SISKIN. Five on October 9th and one on 22nd, St. Agnes. O. October 14th. Two, St. Mary's. R.S. 31 SERIN. One male on May 9th, on St. Agnes. O. Two (one male) on October 13th. O. The Spring individual, seen twice on May 9th with Linnets, was noted as a small, fork-tailed Finch, with head and fore-body dipped in yellow, white belly and under-tail coverts, streaked flanks and yellow rump. Its call was a muttering " Schmit- mit-mit-mit-tit." The two on October 13th were seen together, feeding on weed seed. Some Linnets were in the same field and the Serins appeared slightly smaller, had forked tails, indistinct double yellowish wing bars, conspicuous yellow rumps (one bird golden yellow, the other paler yellow). Call note was a soft trill " prll-ill-ill-ill." There are no previous records for Scilly.

33 BULLFINCH. April 13th. One reported on St. Mary's. P.Z.M. April 22nd. A male on St. Martin's. O. Single birds on April 27th (male, trapped), October 7th (female), 16th (male), 22nd and 25th, on St. Agnes. O. 34 SCARLET GROSBEAK. One from October 8th—12th, St. Agnes. O. A small, non-descript, stocky finch with short neck and short heavy bill. Rather larger than Linnets which were also present, but with which it did not associate. Flight undulating, wing bars (formed by buff tips to greater and medium coverts) prominent. Upper parts warm brown, mantle finely striated, and rump appearing paler. Head and face warm brown—under­ pays pale greyish-white, finely streaked to middle breast. Tail 46 I

Scilly Isles dark, strongly forked. Eye very dark, contrasting with face. Bill stained bluish from Blackberries and berries of Black Nightshade on which the bird was feeding. Lower mandible appeared pale at base. Legs dark. This is the first record for Scilly.

CROSSBILL. June 28th to August 23rd. Seen in varying numbers on St. Mary's between these dates, maximum 30 on August 1st. R.S. July 16th. A party of about eight, mostly females or young (one male seen), were about on St. Agnes for some days. They fed chiefly on the seeds of Cow Parsnip in the lanes. H.M.Q. R.G. July 21st. Two, very tired, on St. Agnes. O. In July, several about on St. Mary's. On 24th a party of eight, including one full male, feeding in a Euonymus hedge. P.Z.M. September 5th, two on Tresco; October 15th, two on St. Mary's; October 16th, a male on St. Agnes. O.

42 BRAMBLING. March 18th—22nd. Four males and two females in , St. Mary's. R.S. March 18th—23rd. Daily on St. Agnes; most, nine on 22nd. One to two on October 15th and from 19th to 23rd. O.

43 CORN BUNTING. May 6th and 8th. One on St. Agnes. R. & G.G. O.

44 YELLOW BUNTING. One March, 9th, two 17th, one 18th, 19th and 23rd, one April 14th—22nd and May 6th—7th, one October 21st—27th, on St. Agnes. O.

47 RED-HEADED BUNTING. June 13th—15th. A male (trapped and ringed), St. Agnes. The bird was in good condition, the wings and tail feathers showing no fret marks or breakages. O. R. & G.G.

50 ORTOLAN BUNTING. Single birds on September 6th, 7th, 9th, 14th, 15th and October 18th, three on October 13th, St. Agnes. O. October 13th. The feeding habits of one bird watched : Very fond of the seed of twitch grass. Method was first of all to bend the grass stalk from the base, then running its bill along the stalk and so collecting the seed. This behaviour was repeated very many times. Occasionally, it also broke open the grass stalk to obtain the soft pith, which it readily swallowed. This was seen through a 60X telescope. B,K. 47 Scilly Isles 53 RUSTIC BUNTING. A male on October 26th and 27th on St. Agnes. O. A female on November 4th on St. Agnes. O. 55 REED BUNTING. One on March 10th, and on October 24th, 25th and 28th, St. Agnes. On July 19th, one was trapped at Watermill Bay, St. Mary's, an unusual date for the species in Scilly. O. 58 LAPLAND BUNTING. One on September 7th, two 8th, one 13th, one October 7th, 12th and 15th, three 19th, one—two 21st—27th, and one November 1st, St. Agnes. O. 59 SNOW BUNTING. March 10th, one. October 2nd—4th, 9th, 16th and 17th, on St. Agnes. O. October 2nd. One on St. Mary's and three on St. Agnes. R.W.E.W. October 2nd. A flock of 10—15 birds seen on Round Island. A.T.B. October 7th. Two on St. Helen's. R.S. 62 TREE SPARROW. May 7th. One, St. Agnes. O. 74 TAWNY PIPIT. One on May 9th and 11th, St. Agnes. O. R.W.E.W. 75 TREE PIPIT. Exceptional numbers on St. Agnes in Spring; with peaks 12 on May 1st and 17 on 3rd. In Autumn, smaller numbers between August and October. O. 89 GREY WAGTAIL. October 12th. Two seen in different parts of St. Mary's. P.Z.M. 116 WOODCHAT SHRIKE. August 31st. An adult on St. Mary's. T.R.J.W. 119 RED-BACKED SHRIKE. September 13th. An adult on St. Agnes. O. R.G. H.M.Q. RED-EYED VIREO (VIREO OLIVACEUS) One was present on St. Agnes from October 4th to 10th, and a second bird from the 5th to 19th. With the first bird, the observers' initial impressions were of a fairly bright 48 Scilly Isles greenish bird, about the size of a Great Tit, but with a short tail, showing a darkish cap (actually blue-grey), black and white facial stripes (recalling Firecrest) and whitish under­ pays. It legs were bluish-grey and the eyes were red in bright sunlight. The second individual, seen in company with the first on October 5th, was duller, with less intense blackish borders to the eye-stripes, less green upper parts, duller white under­ pays and a duller grey (no blue) crown. The eye appeared blackish in all lights. The call-note of both birds was " tchay," with a pronounced nasal twang, reminiscent of a Willow Tit. O. There is only one previous record of the species in Europe. It is perhaps not irrelevant to note that the liner " Rotterdam " (which traditionally approaches the Islands closer than any other trans-Atlantic vessel) passed St. Agnes on her way from New York shortly before the first Vireo was discovered. BOBOLINK (DOLICHORYX ORYZIVORUS). One, probably an immature male, was discovered by F. H. D. Hicks in the bracken field in the neighbourhood of the Pool on September 19th. M. J. Carter and J. A. Burton were called and a mist net was erected, the bird being trapped within an hour. In the hand, it was seen by several other observers, including M. J. Cowlard, J. Cooke and Miss Quick. Because of the difficulties of identification it was roosted overnight, and after release the next day was not seen again. In the field, the Bobolink had the general appearance of a predominantly Yellow Bunting-like bird, with a striped head pattern which at first suggested it might have been a Yellow-breasted Bunting. But its size alone precluded this possibility, though its identity remained in doubt until M.J.C. was able to examine skins at the British Museum (Natural History) on September 25th. It appeared quite strong and healthy, and showed no signs of fatigue. Full laboratory and field descriptions were taken and will be published elsewhere. The only previous records for Europe are two undated ones from Heligoland. O. 125 RED-BREASTED FLYCATCHER. September 19th and 20th one, and a further seven individuals in October, with three on the 7th and one to three from 9th— 14th, St. Agnes. O. 127 GOLDCREST. October 22nd. Large numbers were passing through St. Agnes, estimated 150. Many of these were feeding on the ground, both on short grass and rough fallow. H.M.Q. 128 FIRECREST. One on April 14th and 15th, two on 17th. In Autumn, daily October 6th—14th (most, eight on 9th) and 21st—29th (five on 22nd), one on November 1st and 4th, three on 3rd, St. Agnes. O. November 24th and 25th, two, St. Agnes. H.M.Q. 49 Scilly Isles 129 CHIFFCHAFF. A party of five on St. Mary's all November and December. P.Z.M. January 8th. A party of three on St. Mary's. R.S. 134 GREENISH WARBLER. From September 15th to 21st. One on St. Agnes (trapped on 19th) with a second, greyer individual also present on 16th. O. These are the first records for Scilly. 137 YELLOW-BROWED WARBLER. Single birds, 6th—9th October and 15th October on St. Agnes. O. R.W.E.W. 147 GREAT REED WARBLER. June 6th. A male found singing amongst the Tamarisk hedges off Barnaby Lane, St. Agnes, was trapped there next day. It was released near the Observatory and was singing again in the Parsonage on the 8th. The raucous, jarring song could be heard from a long way off, but was very ventriloquial and difficult to locate. R. & G.G. O. H.M.Q. 149 REED WARBLER. June 12th. Song heard on Tresco. C.J.S.

150 MARSH WARBLER. October 31st and November 3rd. One was seen in the Parsonage Garden, St. Agnes. O, 155 ICTERINE WARBLER. Single birds on September 14th, 15th, 16th and 30th on St. Agnes. Also, one on Annet on September 18th. 0. 156 MELODIOUS WARBLER. At least five individuals (three trapped) between September 6th and 18th, and one on October 2nd and 3rd. Single Hippolais Warblers were also seen on September 4th and 5th on St. Agnes. 0. 157 OLIVACEOUS WARBLER. September 30th to October 2nd. One on St. Agnes (the second Observatory record). O. (Full details have been submitted for publication in " British Birds "). 50 Scilly Isles 164 LESSER WHITETHROAT. On April 26th three, on 28th two, and one on 30th. Single birds, August 30th and October 6th, on St. Agnes. O. November 6th. One on St. Agnes, based almost entirely on one aphis-infested Tree Mallow. H.M.Q.

5 SONG THRUSH. June 16th. One on the shore, breaking yellow and brown shells (periwinkle?) and devouring contents. R.S. September 21st. A bird spent all of one day perching on and working over my brassica plants, presumably for cater­ pillars. H.M.Q.

203 NIGHTINGALE. September 2nd, 7th and 12th. Single birds on St. Agnes. O.

205/206 BLUETHROAT. On October 4th, on St. Mary's, I saw a brownish-grey bird flitting from one post to another, rather Robin-like, but with very pronounced eye-stripe and red sides to tail. When I eventually got a breast-on view, the most prominent feature was a speckled black crescent shape on the breast with a few white feathers above it, conspicuous against a background of dirty white or near-buff. There was no blue on the throat. R.S.

220 SWALLOW. On July 8th, a pair of Swallows started to build in the Church, on St. Agnes; not on any of the suitable cross-beams, but on an outstanding peg in the very apex of the roof. After constant fussing and a lot of mess, they gave it up. H.M.Q.

222 HOUSE MARTIN. November 13th. A large mixed flock of these birds and Swallows and Sand Martins seen. P.Z.M.

232 HOOPOE. March 16th and 18th, April 23rd, May 2nd—7th single birds, April 27th two, all on St. Agnes. O. April 2nd. One on St. Mary's. P.Z.M. April 22nd one, May 3rd one, May 4th two, May 7th—9th three, on St. Mary's. R.S. April 24th. One on . S.G.B. September 5th. One on St. Mary's. P.Z.M.

234 KINGFISHER. None seen this Autumn on St. Mary's. P.Z.M. Single birds recorded on nine days in the Autumn on St. Agnes. O. 51 Scilly Isles 235 GREEN WOODPECKER. October 12th and 13th. One on Bryher. P.M. 237 GREAT SPOTTED WOODPECKER. October 12th and 13th. One on Bryher. P.M. 254 BARN OWL. One roosted in a shed on for two days in February. O. 259 PEREGRINE. March 20th. One seen on St. Agnes. O. 261 HOBBY. May 3rd to 5th. One on St. Agnes. O. 262 MERLIN. One or two from March to May and October—November, also, unusually, a male on June 27th and 28th. One or two between October 1st and November 1st. O. On January 14th and a number of dates in September, October, November and December, a bird over St. Mary's. Once it tried to capture a Lapwing, but gave up the chase after ten minutes aerobatics. R.S. 263 KESTREL. October 18th. I saw a Kestrel hanging on the wind, it looked as if it were scratching its throat. On looking through 10 x 50 binoculars, it was seen that the bird was feeding on the wing, holding a beetle in its claws and breaking it with the bill. R.S. A pair bred at the usual site on St. Agnes in 1961 and 1962. Hatching success was low, only two out of five eggs hatching in 1961 and only one out of five in 1962, but the three young are all thought to have fledged successfully. Seven pellets collected from beneath the nest on May 20th consisted mainly of beetle remains, but also contained individual teeth of a Scilly Shrew and a very young Brown Rat, as well as the feathers and feet of at least two small passerines. Migrant birds were noted in May, September and October. 0. 265 RED-FOOTED FALCON. Between May 27th and June 1st, on St. Agnes, a first- summer male was seen at close range on several occasions. Almost certainly the same bird was seen on St. Mary's on June 3rd. There are no previous records for Scilly. R.G. O. H.M.Q. 271 MARSH HARRIER. August 5th. One over the reed beds at Porthellick, St. Mary's. R,S, 52 Scilly Isles 272 MONTAGU'S HARRIER. April 24th—27th. A female on St. Mary's. O. 277 SPARROW-HAWK. April 23rd and May 8th. Single birds on St. Agnes. O. 290 PURPLE HERON. May 10th—23rd. An adult male at Porthellick, St. Mary's. One could approach the bird easily, but when flushed it settled in reed beds. The bird left on the 23rd and climbed to a great height in ever-growing circles and was lost to view in a S.E. direction. R.S. P.Z.M. 292 LITTLE EGRET. On May 13th a Little Egret arrived on St. Agnes, and stayed until the 28th. It was an adult with fully developed occipital crest and long scapulars. At first, it was always to be found on one special beach, feeding at half tide in the edge of the sea and in the rock pools, evidently getting plenty to eat. Later, it moved about to other beaches, all of the low rocky type. It was possible, by lying up in advance, to watch it at fairly close quarters. Preening, it tossed its long back plumes about with the bill, like a girl combing her hair. When mobbed by a Gull, it stood with neck stretched upright, until the last moment, when it drew its head sharply down on to its back, with bill still erect and open. O. R. & G.G. P.Z.M. H.M.Q. 295 NIGHT HERON. During May there was a bird on the Great Pool, at Tresco. It was an immature bird, first seen in flight and twice sub­ sequently on a willow bush in the reed bed. It is a bird I know well, having spent a considerable time watching them at their nests in Egypt. It was frequently heard calling in the evening, a sound " like a saw on rough wood." H.R.A. M.B. 297 BITTERN January 11th. One found dead on St. Agnes. O. 301 BEWICK'S SWAN. November 24th. One on Tresco. M.B. 304 WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE. In February. Five on St. Agnes. O. 307 PINK-FOOTED GOOSE. October 5th. A small party heard calling in flight over St. Agnes. (The Observers, R. E. Emmett, I. J. Ferguson-Lees and D. I. M. Wallace, know the call notes of this species well). O. 314 CANADA GOOSE. January 7th and 8th. One at Porthellick Pool, St. Mary's. R.S. 53 Scilly Isles 315 SHELDUCK. Big increase in the breeding population. P.Z.M. 325 PINTAIL. December 28th—31st. A few on Porthellick Pool. R, 331 SCAUP. March 12th. Male found, freshly dead, on St. Agnes. September 5th. One seen on Tresco. 332 GOLDENEYE. December 28th—31st. Drake and duck on Porthellick Pool, | St. Mary's. R.i 339 COMMON SCOTER. October 12th. A female, St. Agnes. November 18th. Fifteen seen in Crow Sound. R 340 VELVET SCOTER. December 19th. Duck and drake, . While a rest on the water white wing patch was visible against all-blacn body of male, and brown nigger of female. In flight these large wing patches were very conspicuous on trailing edge of inner wing. R.S. 343 RED-BREASTED MERGANSER. December 22nd—31st. Two at Porth Cressa. They seemed to be pursuing sand eels, with head and neck fully extended, propelling themselves at very high speed with wings and feet. R.S. 355 MANX SHEARWATER. Round Island colony apparently thriving. A thorough search on July 4th revealed a total of seven accessible burrows and many more with signs of occupation. There were three chicks, three eggs (one later abandoned as infertile) and one, the contents of which I never determined due to the ferocity of its occupants. A point of interest arose this year, re breeding dates. An egg located on June 5th was just hatching. According to the " Popular Handbook," " the egg is laid from early May to mid- June, incubation period being 51 to 54 days." This egg must, therefore, have been laid in mid-April. A.T.B. 360 GREAT SHEARWATER. April 18th. One off-shore, St. Agnes. 0. 368 FULMAR. From June 4th to 28th, a pair showed more than a passing interest in Round Island. They apparently went through some form of courtship with nesting material (mainly pieces of thrift, 54 Scilly Isles but on occasions the fleshy leaves of one of the Chenopodiacae) and eventually decided on a little cleft on the West side of the Island. I hope they may return next year in time to attempt breeding. A.T.B. 375 LITTLE GREBE. October 9th and 10th. One on the Pool, St. Agnes. O. 376 GREAT NORTHERN DIVER. March 16th, 22nd and 23rd, one off St. Agnes; March 14th, one off St. Martin's; April 30th, one off the Eastern Isles. O. COLLARED DOVE. May 31st, an adult; June 7th, a first-Summer bird; others on September 8th, October 10th—14th, 17th—19th and 25th, on St. Agnes. O. June 11th, 12th and 13th. One on St. Mary's. C.J.S. 394 GREAT SNIPE. April 27th and 30th. An adult on St. Agnes. The bird was flushed on several occasions, usually from bracken and bulb fields, but twice from the shore. In size and flight it more closely resembled Woodcock than Snipe, though its plumage was Snipe-like. White areas at the sides of the tail were noticeable each time the bird was seen. O. 398 JACK SNIPE. May 13th. One on St. Mary's. R.S. On March 10th and from April 21st—23rd, single birds on St. Agnes. Autumn passage exceptionally prolonged—after single birds in September and October, there were up to six every day from October 14th to November 4th. O. 400 GREY PHALAROPE. September 3rd to 12th, one to two, three on 30th and one on October 12th, St. Agnes. O. August 22nd. Three in Gorregan neck. R.S. 401 RED-NECKED PHALAROPE. October 30th, two off St. Agnes, and on November 2nd, one off the Eastern Isles. O. 402 TURNSTONE. One accidentally trapped in the porch of the dwellings on Round Island when the wind blew the door shut. It was not caught until it had well nigh exhausted itself against the window. Its anxiety to escape was probably accentuated by the fact that one of the station cats was sitting beside it on the sill, but, as far as I could tell, the cat made no attempt to catch it. When taken outside, it rested for several seconds on my open hand before flying off. A.T.B. 55 Scilly Isles 406 CURLEW SANDPIPER. October 4th. One on St. Agnes. O 407 LITTLE STINT. May 1st and September 3rd. One on St. Agnes. O. R.W.E.W. 408 AMERICAN STINT (LEAST SANDPIPER) October 4th. One on St. Agnes for just over an hour. Full details have been submitted for publication in " British Birds." This is the first record of this American Wader in Scilly and only the sixth or seventh for the British Isles. O. 411 AMERCIAN PECTORAL SANDPIPER. August 27th—28th. Three (all trapped and ringed), two of them remaining on 29th and one till September 12th. The latter was joined by an unringed individual on September 3rd. O. R.G. H.M.Q. 414 BONAPARTE'S (WHITE-RUMPED) SANDPIPER On October 2nd, an emaciated, very thin and tame individual was trapped on St. Agnes. It was still present, but rather wilder, in the morning and afternoon of the 3rd, but was gone by evening. This is only the third record for Scilly, the first since 1870. O. 418 BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPER. September 9th—11th. Three discovered on St. Mary's Airport. P.Z.M. They were seen also by D. M. Harber, F.H.D.H., B.K., H.M.Q. and others. (This record has been accepted by the Rare Birds Com­ mittee of British Birds.—Eds.). 431 SPOTTED REDSHANK. September 2nd. Three on St. Agnes. O. August 23rd—30th. One on Porthellick in Summer plumage. First noted in flight, by repeated call which sounded like " thuit." General overall colour, sooty with white specks; much longer legs than Redshank which was feeding very near it. R.S. 442 AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER. September 30th to October 10th. One on St. Agnes. For most of its stay the bird remained on the same small ploughed field, where it appeared to feed mainly on earthworms. Its chief features were its small size (nearer Dotterel than Golden Plover), compact shape and long legs, large head with whitish " face," dusky underwing and soft call note. This is the first record for Scilly. O. 66 Scilly Isles 446 DOTTEREL. April 29th. Two on St. Mary's Golf Links all day, very tame. P.Z.M. September 20th—21st. One on St. Agnes. J.S-S. G.G. O. 462 BLACK TERN. May 1st, one, and on 3rd, two, on St. Agnes. O. R. & G.G. R.W.E.W. 466 CASPIAN TERN. July 22nd. My sister and I saw two large, red-billed Terns hawking off Tresco, which we identified as Caspian from their heavy build and flight, shortish forked tail and all-red, noticeably heavy bill. Common Terns were also present, so we were able to compare the size, build, etc. The Caspians flew lower over the water than the Commons, and quartered the area very methodically, diving with less of a splash than the smaller birds, and at a slant, not straight down. M.B. 468 ROSEATE TERN. For the first time for several years, one, possible two, pairs bred on Annet. Several other pairs bred in various scattered sites. Eds. 469 COMMON TERN. Terns seem to have had a reasonably successful season. A number have returned to Annet to breed, and other usual sites were occupied. Eds. 470 ARCTIC TERN. These were specifically identified on May 8th, June 26th, August 24th and September 21st. O. 471 LITTLE TERN. May 3rd. One in the Cove, St. Agnes. O. 486 GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL. The breeding population on Annet was estimated at c. 150 pairs, and there were also c. 120 pairs on Rosevear, as well as smaller colonies on other Western Rocks. O. 487 GLAUCOUS GULL. May 4th. Two immatures on St. Agnes. O. R. & G.G. 489 KITTIWAKE. A slight decrease in numbers on the St. Helen's colony, but there were several three-egg nests, a thing I have not seen for some years. R.S. The numbers on Gorregan and Men-a-vawr seem to be maintained. H.M.Q. 57 Scilly Isles 491 GREAT SKUA. May 7th. One flying East off Horse Point, St. Agnes. O. 492 POMARINE SKUA. October 2nd, a pale phase immature, oiled and sick, on the Pool, St. Agnes. One off Horse Point on October 8th. O. R.W.E.W. 493 ARCTIC SKUA. October 2nd. One seen, St. Agnes. O.

504 CORNCRAKE. May 2nd, September 11th and 15th. Single birds on St. Agnes. O.

505 SPOTTED CRAKE. October 13th. One flushed by the Pool, on St. Agnes. O. 520 QUAIL. June 12th. One on St. Agnes. O.

58 ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF MIGRANTS IN THE ISLES OF SCILLY Since it is impossible in a group of five Islands to distinguish which members of any species are truly passage migrants, and which may be staying to breed or to winter, the records that follow are divided into two categories only : A.—Passage Migrants and Summer Visitors. Those species of which some individuals breed in Scilly are marked with a (b). The dates are those of the first and last appearances of the species, whether as Passage Migrants or Summer Visitors not being known.

First Seen At By Last Seen At By 17 Golden Oriole May 2 St. Agnes R.W.E.W. 59 Snow Bunting Oct. 3 St. Agnes R.W.E.W. 75 Tree Pipit Apr. 3 St. Agnes O. Oct. 6 St. Agnes O. 84 Blue-headed Wagtail May 3 St. Agnes O. 88 Yellow Wagtail Apr. 12 St. Agnes G.G. Sept. 30 St. Agnes O. 90 Pied Wagtail Mar. 9 St. Agnes O. Oct. 6 St. Agnes O. 91 White Wagtail Mar. 16 St. Agnes O. Oct. 21 St. Agnes O. 121 Spotted Flycatcher Apr. 28 St. Agnes O. Oct. 10 St. Agnes O. 123 Pied Flycatcher Apr. 23 St. Agnes O. Oct. 4 St. Agnes O. 129 Chiffchaff (b) Mar. 16 St. Agnes O. Nov. 4 St. Agnes O. 132 WUlow Warbler (b) Apr. 13 St. Agnes H.M.Q. Oct. 15 St. Agnes O. 145 Grasshopper Warbler Apr. 19 St. Mary's R.S. Oct. 18 St. Agnes O. 149 Reed Warbler Sept. 19 St. Agnes O. 153 Sedge Warbler (b) Apr. 24 St. Mary's R.S. Sept. 18 St. Agnes O. 161 Garden Warbler Apr. 19 St. Agnes O. Oct. 29 St. Agnes O. 59 First Seen At By Last Seen At By 162 Blackcap Mar. 10 St. Agnes o. Nov. 4 St. Agnes Oo. 163 Whitethroat Apr. 14 St. Agnes o. Oct. 3 St. Agnes Oo. 164 Lesser Whitethroat Apr. 26 St. Agnes o. Nov. 6 St. Agnes H.M.Q. 182 Ring Ousel Mar. 18 St. Agnes o. Oct. 31 St. Agnes O. 186 Wheatear (b) Mar. 12 St. Agnes o. Nov. 4 St. Agnes O. 197 Whinchat Apr. 18 St. Agnes o. Oct. 24 St. Agnes O. 201 Redstart Apr. 18 St. Agnes o. Sept. 30 St. Mary's R.S. 202 Black Redstart Mar. 16 St. Agnes o. Nov. 4 St. Agnes O. 203 Nightingale Sept. 12 St. Agnes O. 220 Swallow (b) Arp. 9 St. Mary's P.Z.M. Nov. 13 St. Mary's P.Z.M. 222 House Martin (b) Apr. 22 St. Martin's o. Oct. 23 St. Agnes O. 223 Sand Martin Apr. 15 St. Mary's R.S. Nov. 13 St. Mary's P.Z.M. 225 Swift (b) S.G.B. Apr. 21 St. Mary's Sept. 20 St. Agnes O. 227 Nightjar O. May 31 St. Agnes 232 Hoopoe Mar. 16 St. Agnes O. Sept. 5 St. Mary's P.Z.M. 239 Wryneck Apr. 30 St. Agnes O. Sept. 21 St. Agnes O. 240 Cuckoo (b) Apr. 17 St. Agnes O. Sept. 18 St. Mary's R.S. 383 Turtle Dove (b) Apr. 20 St. Agnes O. Oct. 7 St. Agnes O. 386 Bar-tailed Godwit Apr. 30 St. Agnes O. Oct. 14 St. Agnes 0. 60 First Seen At By Last Seen At By 387 Black -tailed Godwit Mar. 27 St. Agnes G.G. Oct. 13 St. Agnes O. 389 Whimbrel Apr. 12 St. Agnes O. Oct. 14 St. Agnes O. 398 Jack Snipe

Mar. 10 St. Agnes O. Nov. 4 St. Agnes O.

403 Knot Aug. 15 St. Agnes O. 406 Curlew Sandpiper Oct. 4 St. Agnes O. 407 Little Stint May 1 St. Agnes R.W.E.W. Sept. 4 St. Agnes O. 417 Ruff Oct. 1 St. Agnes O. 421 Common Sandpiper Apr. 14 St. Mary's R.S. Oct. 12 St. Agnes O. 423 Wood Sandpiper Apr. 26 St. Mary's R.S. Aug. 29 St. Agnes O. 424 Green Sandpiper Apr. 14 St. Mary's R.S. Sept. 24 St. Mary's R.S. 467 Sandwich Tern Apr. 18 St. Agnes O. Oct. 13 St. Agnes O. 469 Common Tern (b) Apr. 20 St. Mary's R.S. Oct. 12 St. Agnes O. 470 Arctic Tern May 8 St. Agnes O. Sept. 21 St. Agnes O. 485 Lesser Black-backed Gull (b) Feb. 26 St. Mary's R.S. Oct. 14 St. Mary's R.S. 504 Corncrake May 2 St. Agnes O. Oct. 13 St. Mary's P.Z.M. 520 Quail Apr. 2 St. Mary's P.Z.M.

B.—Passage Migrants and Winter Visitors. Some of all these species stay for the Winter, in large or small numbers. Last Seen At By First Seen At By 21 Siskin Oct. 14 St. Mary's R.S. 42 Brambling Mar. 30 St. Mary's R.S. Oct. 15 St. Agnes O. 61 Last Seen At By First Seen At By 173 Fieldfare May 17 St. Mary's R.S. Oct. 15 St. Mary's R.S. 178 Redwing R.S. May 14 St. Mary's Oct. 13 St. Mary's R.S. 234 Kingfisher R.S. Mar. 22 St. Mary's Aug. 1 St. Mary's R.S. 393 Woodcock O. Oct. 15 Mar. 20 St. Agnes St. Agnes O. 395 Snipe R.S. May 13 St. Mary's Aug. 8 St. Mary's R.S. 403 Knot • Aug. 20 St. Mary's R.S. 404 Dunlin O. June 27 St. Agnes July 28 St. Agnes O. 416 Sanderling June 16 St. Agnes O. July 28 St. Agnes O. 428 Redshank O. May 21 St. Agnes June 16 St. Mary's R.S. 432 Greenshank R.S. Apr. 29 St. Mary's June 17 St. Mary's R.S. 440 Golden Plover R.S. Sept. 17 May 12 St. Mary's St. Agnes O. 444 Grey Plover O. Sept. 10 St. Mary's R.S. May 5 St. Agnes

478 Black-headed Gull R.S. July 7 Mar. 23 St. Mary's St. Mary's P.Z.M.

62 THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE CIRL BUNTING IN CORNWALL

By J. E. BECKERLEGGE.

Two years ago a request was made of members to report all occurrences of the Cirl Bunting, as it seemed advisable to know the bird's present status in the County. In presenting this report I feel a little like the ancient Israelites who were bidden to make bricks without straw. Not very much information has come to hand. This is due to two facts :— 1. There are many areas in the County where the bird is absent; 2. There are many areas in the County where observers are absent. First, a brief look at the sort of country that the species likes. There are large areas in the County where we cannot expect to see the bird, for it is a bird which, in the breeding season, favours pasture land well provided with timber. It is especially fond of elms. It is also to be found on bushy slopes, especially where sheltered, on hills and downs. Yapp (Birds and Woods) suggests that in its rather curious distribution in Britain " the bird is distributed according to a combination of sunshine, mild winters and low rainfall " and the desired vegetational cover. The species is not supposed to be a migratory one, but it does tend to wander outside the breeding season, when it may be met with in the open fields, mixing with Yellowhammers and other species. And one was seen migrating or passing through St. Ives in the Autumn of 1960. There is evidence to suggest that its status in the County changes from time to time, and that at present it may be declining in numbers. Rodd (Birds of Cornwall, 1880) says of the Cirl Bunting : " . . . a common bird, generally in Cornwall, and particularly so in the neighbourhood of Penzance." I cannot but feel that Rodd was rather too optimistic in his opinion. Clarke, in the ' Victoria County , 1906,' has this to say : In the systematic list, "Resident, but local: breeds south of , in most years at the Lizard, and sparingly elsewhere on the South Coast: has been seen on the Gannel, near Newquay, and may have nested there." In the introductory article to the systematic list he says, " The Cirl Bunting probably breeds near the mouth of the Gannel, the only locality where it has been seen in ." Of the Tamar-Fowey area he says that it nests regularly in the eastern half of the district. Of the Truro-Falmouth area, " appears to breed 63 every year." Of the Lizard-Land's End area, " is still a summer migrant on the south of the Lizard." Coming to more recent times, Col. Ryves and Miss H. M. Quick, in a paper in ' British Birds,' January, 1946, state : " Increased since 1906, but no great change recently, except local decreases (Land's End and areas). Thinly distrib­ uted, except where there are woody-pasture lands, which it favours. Biggest distribution in mid-Cornwall." That it is still only thinly distributed is borne out by the paucity of records I have received for the years of 1961 and 1962. In 1961, working from east to west, records in the breeding season were received on the South Coast from Fowey, where there was a male in song, and breeding at Ruanlanihorne, Treworthal and Mullion. Inland, a pair bred at Allet. On the North Coast, there were records from Trebetherick, St. Mawgan, and from the Cubert- Newlyn East-Crantock-Newquay area. In fact, the greatest concentration of records came from this latter area, where at least 10 singing males were present. Outside the breeding season, two birds were seen feeding in stubble at Widemouth Bay, Bude. The Allet birds are interesting. I quote Dr. Allsop's notes : " This species was first seen here in the winter of 1957-58; a party of six, with some Yellowhammers, were feeding on hay seeds from food put out for cattle. A pair remained in the neighbourhood throughout 1958-59 winter, and I believed nested in 1960. Although birds were present throughout this period, only in 1958 were young seen, but even then in the following year only one bird was ever heard singing at any time. This state of affairs held until (May) 1961. On the 21st May, 1961, a male was heard and seen singing from its usual perch, a hawthorn tree, but was never heard again during the summer. This was so different from previous years, when song had been heard to some extent in every month of the year, with a minimum in January and February and a maximum in July and August. " On November 22nd, 1961, a short burst of song was heard, and on December 18th a bird was seen and heard singing from a Willow tree for 10 minues. " It would appear that the original male either died or was killed in May after successful breeding, and a young male had now begun to sing or the territory had been taken over by an outsider. The latter seems less likely as it is not a typical Cirl Bunting area, and there can hardly be said to be much pressure on living space by Cirl Buntings." In 1962, records were received of birds in the breeding season at Mawgan Porth (bred), Perranporth (three pairs and breeding presumed), Allet (bred), Rosehill, near Penzance, Porthleven (bred), Helston, Mullion, Landewedack, Smith, Mylor and St. Clement's. After the breeding season, other localities where the Cirl Bunting was seen were Bude, Rock and Lelant, 64 During 1950-60 the bird occurred in many localities where it was not recorded in the last two years. From some of these localities the birds have disappeared, at others it may still be present, with the lack of observers as the cause of lack of recent records. In the Par area, wintering birds were seen on the tennis courts at Par Beach, and in the breeding season on the Gribben peninsula. In the clay-mining area, a singing male was seen and heard at Treverbyn, near Stenalees, in the years 1952-53. In the Truro area, birds on territory were reported from Calenick and Carnon Downs; in the Falmouth area, near Budcck. In the Redruth-Camborne area, a pair at Cambrose until at least 1960, and also at Roseworthy until 1958, since when the locality has not been visited. From the Godolphin district, the bird has not been reported for six years. It also has decreased in the Penzance district, and seems to have decreased very considerably in the Hayle-St. Erth-Lelant- St. Ives area. In 1958-60 the bird was well distributed near the Camel Estuary, on both sides between Wadebridge and the sea, and also seen at Port Isaac. It may well be present in the same numbers, the observer who covered this area having left the County. Reports that the Cirl Bunting was not seen were received from , Gorran Haven, Crowan and St. Ives districts. The general impression I have received from this enquiry can be summed up thus:— 1. The Cirl Bunting has a curiously patchy distribution in the County—there being many places where one might expect to meet the bird. 2. Some of its old localities have been deserted, especially in the St. Ives area. 3. It is liable to appear in new localities, e.g., Allet. 4. It may be a decreasing species, possibly due to the fact that many farmers in the County seem unable to bear the sight of trees and bushes growing along their hedges. There may pos­ sibly even be inter-specific competition with the Yellow- hammer. The Cirl Bunting may be regarded as the Southern European ecological representative of the Yellowhammer, and probably originated from the Yellowhammer/Pine Bunting group through geographical isolation. However, it is interest­ ing to note that Yellowhammers have increased at Allet in the same period as the arrival of resident Cirl Buntings. Any decrease in the County may also be due to the increasing use of chemicals on the land. On the other hand, any decrease may be more apparent than real. A. G. Parsons (in litt) informs me that in his experience of the species in Devon and Cornwall, it has a curious way of moving around, and into quite a large area. The birds 65 get " lost " because the nesting area may be two or three fields in from the roads or footpaths used by observers. 5. The enquiry has re-emphasised the fact that we just haven't enough observers in the County, and that large areas are virtually untouched. In conclusion, I should like to thank members who sent in information, whether of a positive or negative nature. In particular, I would thank Dr. Allsop, Mr. A. H. Granville, Mr. H. Mayer-Gross and Mr. A. G. Parsons for the very full and detailed records sent. Preliminary 1963 records received suggest that the species was not badly hit by the severe 1962-63 winter. REFERENCES Information supplied by : G. Allsop A. H. Glanville Deaconess Hargood-Ash H. Mayer-Gross Miss S. V. Benson A. Jeffries F. E. Carter R. Palmer M. Cummins B. Pattenden N. B. Exelby R. D. Penhallurick R. Harper N. R. Phillips J. C Hillmer E. G. Roper J. S. Gilbert T. R. J. Williams. Handbook of British Birds. Vol. 1. Atlas of European Birds. Birds and Woods. Yapp. The Birds of Cornwall. Rodd. Victoria County History of Cornwall. British Birds. Vol. 39, No. 1, 1946. A Survey of the Status of Birds breeding in Cornwall and Scilly since 1906. Lt.-Col. B. H. Ryves and Miss H. M. Quick.

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Bird Study (Journal of the British Trust for Ornithology).

Books, the property of the late Mr. J. ML. Macmlllan, kindly presented to the Society by Mrs. Macmlllan.

(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. 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. 67 Kindly presented by Mr. A. C. Polwhele: British Waders in their Haunts. S. Bayliss Smith.

Kindly presented by Mr. and Mrs. Thomson: A Book of British Waders. Brian Vesey-Fitzgerald.

Kindly presented by Mr. J. R. Gist: Natural History of Cornwall. William Borlase. Antiquities of the County of Cornwall. William Borlase. Natural History. Rev. J. G. Wood. An anonymous book on Birds.

Kindly presented by Mrs. Weeks: Several copies of "Bird Notes" and "Bird Notes and News."

Kindly presented by Mrs. K. Taylor: Sea Birds. J. Fisher and R. M. Lockley. Broadland Birds. E. L. Turner.

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Bird Books and Journals belonging to the late Mr. T. J. Wlllcocki, kindly presented by Mrs. U. Menhlnlck : British Birds Nests. Richard & Cherry Kearton. Secrets of the Eagle, etc. Gilbert & Brook. Iceland Adventure. A, Beckette. Territory in Bird Life. H. E. Howard. Days with the Golden Eagle. Seton Gordon. A Bird-watcher in Scandinavia. C. Davidson. British Birds —1949-1959. Bird Notes and News — Many years. Severn Wildfowl Trust Reports. Reports of the Devon and Cornwall Bird-watching Societies — Many years. 68 THE SOCIETY'S RULES (Revised to 30th June, 1951) Bulo 1. (Name). The Society shall be called " The Cornwall Bird-Watching: and Preserva­ tion Society." Rulo 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 10/- 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. Rulo 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. 69 BALANCE SHEET YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31st, 1962

RECEIPTS EXPENDITURE £ s. d. £ s. d. Subscriptions ... 168 6 0 775 Reports 140 8 3 Rent of Walmsley Sanctuary ... 52 0 0 Netherton & Worth—Notices of Meetings ... 5 0 3 Donations 10 0 New Register ...... £2 10 6 Sale of Reports 3 2 0 Stationery ...... 7 6 Interest War Loan ...... 31 11 6 2 18 0 Cash at Bank 31st December, 1961 ...... 155 17 1 Subscriptions R. I. Cornwall 6 6 0 „ British Trust Ornithology 2 0 0 S.W. Naturalists 2 15 0 Severn Wildfowl 1 1 0 „ Council for Nature ... 1 0 0 „ Corn. Naturalist 20 0 0 Projector for Lecture 2 0 0 Hayle Estuary Rent 1 0 0 Hayle Estuary Notices and Fixing ... 8 11 0 Wesley—Postages, etc. 64 6 3 Secretary and Treasurer's Postages ... 12 2 9 Expenses Meetings 1 0 0 Bank Charges 5 15 6 Cash at Bank less O/S 107 8 11 Cash in hand ...... 27 13 8 • £411 6 7 £411 6 7

I have examined the above accounts and certify them to be correct. F. H. WILLS, Auditor. LIST OF MEMBERS FOR 1962

* Denotes New Members.

(a) Honorary Members. Koch, Dr. Ludwig D., Bird Cottage, 39, Walton Avenue, S. Harrow. Hayman, F. H., M.P., 8, West Park, Redruth. Quick, Miss H. M., Priglis Cottage, St. Agnes, Isles of Scilly, via Penzance. (b) Ordinary Members. Abbott, J., Birchen Hey, Frensham, near Farnham, Surrey. •Adams, Flt./Lt, D. W. H., Royal Air Force, St. Eval, Wadebridge. Adkins, Mrs. J. C, Tristram, New Polzeath, Wadebridge. Adkins, Miss M. M., Tristram, New Polzeath, Wadebridge. Adshead, J. W. R., Bosalan, Feock, Truro. Adshead, Mrs. E., Bosalan, Feock, Truro. Allen, W. F., Trelowarren, Mawgan, Helston. Allsop, Dr. G., Five Acres, Allet, Truro. Allsop, Mrs. O. M., Five Acres, Allet, Truro. Almond, Lt.-Col. W. E., Laverock House, St. Breward, near Bodmin. (Joint Hon. Secretary). 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. Anderson, R., The Pent House, Chy-an-Hall, Gulval, Penzance. Anderson, Mrs. J. M., The Pent House, Chy-an-Hall, Gulval, Penzance. Andrews, Miss E., Flat 3, Nancealverne, Penzance. Arnold, R. F., Glen Haven Cottage, Penventinnie Lane, Truro. Appleby, Mrs. E. A., 4, Hadrian's Way, Ebchester, Consett, Co. Durham. Aspinall, Miss H. R. A., Warren Cottage, Cranleigh, Surrey. Austin, P. H., Windsor Bungalow, Bodmin. Aylwin, Mrs. E., Hope House, Bishop's Waltham, Hants. Aylwin, C. D. L., Treyford, Hillside Road, Long Ashton, Bristol. •Backhouse, Mrs. A. V., The Glebe House, Exbourne, Devon. •Backhouse, M. V., The Glebe House, Exbourne, Devon. Baigent, Miss F. M., Flat 3, Gluth, Falmouth Road, Truro. Bailey, Mrs. A., Trevarno, Church Road, Mylor, Falmouth. Balfour, L., Heath End, Checkenden, Reading. Ball, A. Shorland, Littlewood, Lelant. Banks, Miss F. M., 49, Crantock Street, Newquay. •Barnard, Mrs. D. R., Veronica Cottage, , , Truro. Barnes, D. G., Hungerdown, Seagry, Chippenham, Wilts. Barnes, Mrs. R. G., M.B.O.U., Hungerdown, Seagry, Chippenham, Wiltshire. Barnicoat, Miss K. I., 20, Well Way, Newquay. Barrett, W. R., 6, Pengover Road, Addington, Liskeard. Barrett, D. M., 6, Pengover Road, Adington, Liskeard. •Barron, Mrs. N., Poscarn, Port Isaac. Bates, J. H., The Battery, Newquay. •Beaumont, A., Kilcoed, Mylor Downs, Falmouth. •Beaumont, Mrs. E. M., Kilcoed, Mylor Downs, Falmouth. 71 Beckerlegge, The Rev. J. E., B.A., St. Crowan Vicarage, Praze, Camborne. (Joint Hon. Secretary). Beckett, Miss R., Tregullow, Maenporth, Falmouth. Bedell, Miss E. M., Chy-mor, The Wharf. St. Ives. Bell, Major A. M. M., Winton Lodge, Stockbridge, Hants. Bennett, W. C, 70, Fore Street, Newquay. Bennett, Mrs. W. H., 43, Polkirt, . Bennetts, Mrs. W. M., 5, Old Falmouth Road, Truro. Bere, R. M., C.M.G., M.A., West Cottage, Bude Haven. Bertram, Lt.-Col. W. R., Old Quay House, Lelant, via Hayle. Bertram, Mrs., Old Quay House, Lelant, Hayle. Beswetherick, A. T., St. Anthony, St. Mawgan, Newquay. Beswetherick, R. J., 21, Broadclose Hill, Bude. Betteridge, Miss R. H., 40, St. Nicholas Street, Bodmin. Bewes, Mrs. N., Trelil, Marlborough Road, Falmouth. Bickersteth, Mrs. H. M., Little Trengilly, Constantine, near Fal­ mouth. Bickford-Smith, M. G., Trevarno, Helston. Bickford-Smith, Mrs. G., Trevarno, Helston. Biddle, N. H., Rosedene, Raginnis Hill, , Penzance. Birtill, Mrs. R. G., Cothelstone, Landeryon Gardens, Penzance. Blair, A. B., c/o Roslyn, Carrallack Terrace, St. Just, Penzance. Blair, J. K., c/o Roslyn, Carrallack Terrace, St. Just, Penzance. Blair, Dr. R. H., M.B.O.U., Roslyn, Carrallack Terrace, St. Just-ln- Penwith, Penzance. (Chairman). Blair, Mrs. D., M.B.E., Roslyn, Carrallack Terrace, St. Just-ln- Penwith, Penzance. Blake, F. J., 5, Turf Street, Bodmin. Blight, Mrs. Beryl, 12, Killivose Road, Camborne. Blight, Miss F., 46, Bodmin Road, St. Austell. Bolitho, Lt.-Col. Sir E. H. W., K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O., J.P. (Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall). Trengwainton, Madron. (President). Bolitho, R. J. B., Rosil Minw, Jersey, Channel Islands. Bonham, C. O., 3, Tettenhall, West Hill Road, Woking, Surrey. Booth-Jones, Mrs. M., Undertown, Trebetherick, Wadebridge. Brand, R. H., 10, Deinol Road, Bangor, North Wales. Bray, A. C, Trevenwith, Church Cove, The Lizard. Brenton, G., 5, Dark Lane, . •Brewer, S. E., Avery House, . Bridger, J. A. D., J.P., Pill, Feock, Truro. Bridger, Mrs. J. A. D., Pill, Feock, Truro. Brooks, Mrs. A., Meadowside, Mount Ambrose, Redruth. Brotherton, Miss H. J., Burwage House, Martello Park, Canford Cliffs, Bournemouth. Brown, Dr. H. Vivian, Catesby, Wadebridge. Bryant, D. D., Gwarder, Perranporth. Burden, E. A. R., Tresillian, Trebetherick, Wadebridge. Burgess, Miss D., Trenadlyn, , near Falmouth. Bury, Miss V. M., Red Rock, Topsham, Devon. Buscombe, A. J., Trelevra Farm, Golden Bank, Falmouth. Butcher, Miss R. J., 14, Gloucester Road, Ealing, London, W.5. Butler, Miss F. S., Trevalva, Green Close, 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. 72 Cadbury, C, Beaconwood, Rednal, Birmingham. Cameron, Mrs. M. Fisher, Bridge Cottage, Perran-ar-Worthal, Truro. Campbell, Mrs. H. M. E., Trevellan, St. Teath. Carr, Lady N., Trig, Rock, Wadebridge. Carter, Mrs. F. E., M.B.O.U., Kestrels, Widemouth, Bude. Catchpole, Mrs. I. M., Chyals, Portmellon, Mevagissey. Cavendish, Mrs. D., Constantine Bay Cottage, near Padstow. Chamberlain, Miss M., Richmond, Tower Road, Newquay. Champion, R. F., 11, Bissom, Penryn. Chapman, Mrs. M. R., Chalfont Cottage, Carbis Bay. •Childs, Miss Anne, Trenley, Seymour Road, Mannamead, Plymouth. Chipman, H. J., Burford, Alexandra Place, Penzance. Clague, W. D., Lamana, Hannafore, . Clarke, A. C, Trerose, Mawnan, Falmouth. Clarke, R. K., The Tower, Saltash. Cleave, H. P. O., M.B.O.U., Trevanion, Wadebridge. Clift, Miss F. H. L., Brentwood, Florence Terrace, Falmouth. Coad, R. T., Rosslyn, Dunvegan Road, Penryn. Cock, E. M., Penlee Lodge, Trewithen Road, Penzance. Coe, Miss M. E., Windyridge, 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. Corderoy, P., Higher Bosavern, St. Just, Penzance. Cordiner, Miss E. G., Trevelyan Cottage, Roseudgeon, Penzance. Cotterill, F. N., 14, Gibson Way, Porthleven, Helston. Crabb, R. E., 6, Dean Terrace, Liskeard. *Crapp, Miss V. I., The Bungalow, Upton Cross, Liskeard. Croft, Brig.-Gen. W. D., C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O., The Anchorage, Mawnan, near Falmouth. Cross, D., Fugler's Close, Portloe, Truro. •Crowley, Patrick, Trevol House, . Cuddy, Mrs. M., 7, Lafrowda Terrace, St. Just, Penzance. Cummins, M. A. L., Treworthal Cottage, Ruan Highlanes, Truro. Cunningham, Miss D., c/o Lloyds Bank Ltd., Penzance. Curber, R. M., 11, Weatherly Avenue, Odd Down, Bath, Somerset. Curnow, Dr. R. N., Orleigh, Bolenna, Perranporth. Cutlack, R. A., Lamorna Cottage, Trevone Bay, Padstow.

*Dady, W. A., Brinkwells, Mowbray Gardens, Dorking, Surrey. Dakin, E. T., 22, Carminow Way, Newquay. Dakin, Mrs. W. M., 22, Carminow Way, Newquay. Daniel, F. C, 38, Fairfield Road, Bude. Daniel, W. J., Hardware Stores, Downderry, Torpoint. Daniel, R. J., Maytree Cottage, Downderry, Torpoint. Davey, Miss E., Goonvrea House, St. Agnes, Cornwall. Davey, Miss R. I., Solvia, Cross Street, Helston. David, Mrs. E. M., Skippers Cove, Trebetnerick, Wadebridge. Day, Mrs. G. M., Cotwood, Ponsanooth, Truro. •Dennis, Raymond, 21, Castle Road, Penzance. Devonshire, G. R. P., 22, Chapeldown Road, Torpoint, Cornwall. Dickson, Mrs. D., Curgurrell Corner, Portscatho, near Truro. Dover, Mrs. A. B., Trewithian, Portscatho. Drew, Miss, 53, Morrab Road, Penzance. 73 Drew, S. J., 33, Tregunnel Way, Newquay. Dutton, Mrs. E. B., Glebe Cottage, St. Mabyn, Bodmin. *Dyer, D. O., Kenwyn, Fore Street, Copperhouse, Hayle.

Earl, Miss E. D., Sycamore Cottage, Perran-ar-Worthal, Truro. Eden, Mrs. R. The Hon., Beaumont House, Roydon, Essex. Edward-Collins, Major-General C. E., Trewardale, Blisland. Edward-Collins, Mrs., Polgwin, Bodmin. Eliott, Miss R. E., Tristram, New Polzeath, Wadebridge. Elliott, Miss H., Gwavas, Villa, 1, Norton Terrace, Penzance. Elliott, Mrs., Eastnor Cottage, New Polzeath, Wadebridge. Elvins, M. L., 54, Cliff Street, Mevagissey. English, Miss D. M., Tresco, Higher Trehaverne, Truro. Enys, Miss J., Tremedden, Woodiane, Falmouth. Evans, H. Cresswell, Loo Meadow, Gerrans, Portscatho. * Evans, Mrs. H. Cresswell, Loo Meadow, Gerrans, Portscatho, Truro. Evans, Mrs. G. E. M., Abington, Perranuthnoe, Penzance. Evans, P., Beach Cafe, Lelant, St. Ives. Exelby, B. J., Naimi Tal, Mullion. Exelby, W. B., Naini Tal, Mullion. Eyre, C. V., Trelawden, St. Minver, Wadebridge.

Farrant, A. A., Roskrow, Penryn. Farrant, Miss B., Roskrow, Penryn. *Fell, Miss Laura, 1, Avenue Road, Falmouth. 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., Y Bryn Pwll, Abergaveny, Monmouthshire. Flawn, Mrs. E. G., Y Bryn Pwll, Abergaveny, Monmouthshire. Fleet, R., Treliske School, Truro. Foster, Miss L., Oak Cottage, Lostwithiel. Fox, Mrs. G. R., Trewardreva Manor, Constantlne, Falmouth. Fox, Mrs. J. M. K., Penjerrick, Falmouth. Fox, Miss M. V., 4, Woodiane Crescent, Falmouth.

Gait, Mrs. J. M., 26, St. George's Villas, Truro. Gallagher, J. D., Kinsale, Eastbourne Close, St. Austell. Gallup, Mrs. J. P., Blackdown House, near Mary Tavy. Garnett, J., Penhale, Wadebridge. Garnish, W. J., 34, Moorland Road, St, Austell. Gaskell, Mrs. A. W., New London, Trevellas, St. Agnes. Gatiss, J. W., 10, Albany Place, Falmouth. Gatiss, T. R., 10, Albany Place, Falmouth. George, H. G., Primrose House, Sennen, Penzance. George, Mrs. R., Primrose House, Sennen, Penzance. *Gibbs, Mrs. J. P., 22, Carminow Way, Newquay. Gilbert, J. S., 7, Ocean Crescent, Porthleven, Helston. Gill, Mrs. M. E., Riverside, Lelant. Gimson, Miss M. E., Greengates, Trevone, Padstow. Girling, Rev. C. A. W., Kalira, Moorland Road, Par. Gist, J. R., Valiona. Kelly Bray, Callington. Glanville, A. H., Neeham, Newlyn East, near Newquay. 74 Glazebrook, B. R., Brynbella, St. Asaph, North Wales. Goddard, W. J., Cheyney, Constantine Bay, Padstow. Goddard, Mrs. E. M., Cheyney, Constantine Bay, Padstow. Goodman, Miss M. E., Dilkhusha, Perrancombe, Perranporth. Goodsell, R., 24, Bellevue Road, Saltash. Gould, Miss D., Elstree, Wootton, New Milton, Hampshire. Grand, Mrs. Irene, Coolgrena, Trebetherick, Wadebridge. Graves, Miss L. I., 14, Trehaverne Terrace, Truro. Greenland, Mrs. E. M., Wayside, Low Street, Hardingham, Norwich. •Griffiths, A. B., 71, Mounts Bay Road, Alverton, Penzance. •Griffith, D. W. J., Greenacre, St. Clement, Truro. Griffiths, E., 4, Westbourne Terrace, New Road, Saltash. Grogono, Miss M. D., The Croft, My lor, near Falmouth. Grove, E. A., Pyott's Cottage, Airlie Road, Winchester. Guttridge, Mrs. E. M., Pendarves, Tresillian, Truro. Gwinn, R. F., White Wings, Trebetherick, Wadebridge.

Hadden, R. G., The White House, Pengersick, Germoe, Penzance. Hair, Dr. J. A. G., The Retreat, Yelverton, Devon. Hair, Mrs., The Retreat, Yelverton, Devon. Hall, J., Chief Secretary, R.S.P.C.A., 105, Jermyn Street, London, S.W.I Hall, W. J., 9, South Road, Histon, Cambs. Halsey, Miss V. M., Windmill House, St. Minver, Wadebridge. Hambly, A. C, 59, Fore Street, Redruth. 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. Hargood-Ash (Deaconess), D., B.Sc, Penhaver House, Gorran, St. Austell. •Harper, R. A., The Rosary, Bolingey, Perranporth. Hartley, The Rev. P. H. Trahair, M.B.O.U., Badingham Rectory, Woodbridge, Suffolk. Harvey, Mrs. A. S., Rosehill Cottage, Padstow. Harvey, Revd. B. F., Owls, Trenance, Mawgan Porth, Newquay. Harvey, Mrs. B. F., Owls, Trenance, Mawgan Porth, Newquay. •Harvey, Dr. D., Melness, St. Columb. Harvey, Miss E. I., Rosehill Cottage, Padstow. Harvey, G. H., Trenance, Hawkins Road, Penzance. Harvey, Mrs., Trenance, Hawkins Road, Penzance. Harvey, L. A., University College, Exeter. Hawke, C. J., Lloyds Bank, Redruth. Hawkes, Mrs. J., 30, Purley Burry Avenue, Purley, Surrey. •Holdway, Miss A. A., Hayman, Mrs., M.B.E., J.P., West Park, Redruth. Healey, D. G., 51, Dunheved Road, Launceston. •Healey, Dr. D. J., North Hill, Launceston. Heath, Dr. C, Ashneld House, Falmouth. •Heath, Miss Margorie, Binks, The Wood, Arbrook Lane, Esher, Surrey. Heath, V. H., Riviera Gardens, St. Mawes. Hemsley, G., Stoptide, Rock, Wadebridge. Henry, G. M., Ainsgarth, Constantine, Falmouth. Henwood, P. H., Linkinhorne, Callington. Hepburn, Miss E. M., 6, Avenue Road, Teddington, Middlesex. 75 Hewish, E. W., 2, Inglewood, Torwood Gardens Road, Torquay. Hicklin, Mrs. J. M., 47, Old Coach Road, Playing Place, Kea, near Truro. * Hicks, Mrs. Alice, The Lighthouse, St. Agnes, Isles of Scilly. Hicks, F. D. H., The Lighthouse, St. Agnes, Isles of Scilly. Hicks, Mrs. S. L., Paradise Cottage, Ruan High Lanes, near Truro. Hicks, Mrs. P., 8, Harbour View Crescent, Penzance. Higgs, Mrs., Whistow, Lanlivery, Bodmin. Higman, N., 23, Chester Way, Newquay. Higman, Mrs. J., 23, Chester Way, Newquay. Higman, S. M., 36, Barnard Road, Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire. Hiller, C. M., Gernick Field, Newlyn, Penzance. Hillmer, J. C, 31, Priory Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire. *Hobbs, A. E., 9, Church Park, Bodmin. Hogan, Miss C. E., 46, Polkyth Road, St. Austell. Hoggins, H. S., 13, Wadebridge Road, St. Mabyn. *Holdway, Miss A. A., The Cellars, Church Cove, The Lizard, Helston. Holmes, D. P., Dwina, Barncoose Lane, Illogan Highway, Redruth. Holmes, W. A., 17, Carvosa Road, Truro. Hopewell, A., 13, Grove Hill Drive, Falmouth. Hopkins, A. M., Sea Winds, Mile End, The Lizard. Hopkins, Mrs. G. M., Sea Winds, Mile End, The Lizard. Horder, P. T., Avaion, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth. Holder, Mrs. J., Avaion, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth. *Horrel, J., 38/39, Wodehouse Terrace, Falmouth. Hosking, A. C, Wyndhurst, Goldsithney, Penzance. Hosking, H. H., 8, Ferndale Road, Church Crookham, Aldershot, Hants. Howard, H., Tresawle, The Lizard. Howard, Mrs., Tresawle, The Lizard. Howell, J. E., Windyridge, St. Mawes, Truro. Howell, J. O., Windyridge, St. Mawes, Truro. Howland, Miss E. R., Chy-an-Garth, Feock, Truro. Hunkin, Miss G., Fern Glen House, St. Ives. Hunt, O. D., 2, East Wing, Antony House, Torpoint. Hurreil. H. G., M.B.O.U., Moorgate, Wrangaton, Plymouth. Hutchings, W. J., Trelawny, The Gernicks, Newlyn, Penzance. Hutt, J. E. E., 33, Malville Road, Falmouth. Hyde, Mrs. H. N., 4, Mill Lane, Tregony, Truro.

Ironside, Miss J., 8, Market Street, Leicester.

Jackson, Mrs. D., Hermitage, St. Mawes. Jackson, Mrs. E. D. M., Druids House, Penryn Street, Redruth. Jago, T. B., J.P., 2, The Godolphin, Marazion. James, W. J., 130, Sunrising, East Looe. Jeacock, Miss Y., Twyford, Perranwell Station, Truro. Jeffreys, A. H., C.B., Doom Bar House, Trebetheriok, Wadebridge. Jeffreys, Mrs. D. B., Doom Bar House, Trebetherick, Wadebridge. Jenkins, Miss E., Loo Meadow, Portscatho, Truro. *Jenkinson, Miss K., Trelintie, Tredragon Road, Mawgan Porth, Newquay. 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. 76 Johns, Miss L. A., Carnkie, 25, Hillcrest Avenue, Truro. Johns, Mrs. S. D., Carnkie, 25, Hillcrest Avenue, Truro. •Johnson, A. H., Manor House, Weston-upon-Trent, Stafford. Johnson, Mrs. E. M., Budock Vean Cottage, Mawnan, Falmouth. Johnson, Miss E., Gwel Towans, Treloyhan, St. Ives. Johnson, Dr. D. L., Relubbas Lane, Goldsithney, Penzance. Johnstone, G., Oxford and Cambridge University Club, Pall Mall, London, S.W.I. Jones, Miss M. J., St. Piran Lodge, Lelant, St. Ives. Jose, Mrs. E., Bolenowe Farm, Troon, Camborne. Julyan, W. J., Elm View, Carthew, St. Austell.

•Kendall, F. H. C, 31, Victoria Road, Bude. Kendall, J. R., Croft Michael Farm, Troon, Camborne. Kennedy, W. P., la, Vivian Terrace, Truro. Kernick, Mrs. A. J., 7, Margaret Avenue, St. Austell. Key, T. M. T., Lis Escop, Truro. Khan, R., Tregurthen, Camborne. King, B., Meyfield, Uplands Road, Saltford, Bristol. Kirby, Mrs. M., Bishops Quay, St. Martin, near Helston. Kitson, Miss D. H., Rectory, Long Rock, Penzance. Kitto, J. H., 30, Lyndhurst Road, Stretford, Manchester. Knock, R. H., Thimble Hall Cottage, Penshurst, near Tonbridge, Kent.

Lainchbury, G. C, Trevanson, Wadebridge. Lambert, Miss O. R. A., Woodland View, Old Falmouth, Road, Truro. Langdon, F. C, 3, Waterlane, Delabole. Langham, C. H., Carmeal, Breage, Helston. Lawry, F. J., Mount View, St. Hilary, Goldsithney, Penzance. Lawson, H. B., Churchmead, Pirbright, Surrey. Lee, R. W., 11, Greenway Avenue, London, E.17. 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. Lewis, Mrs. D. J., Coombe Gate House, Tremar Coombe, Liskeard. Lewis, R. A., Coombe Gate House, Tremar Coombe, Liskeard. Liddicoat, R. O., Sunnyside, Trenance, Mawgan Porth, Newquay. Lightfoot, Miss J., Greengates, Trevone, Padstow. •Lloyd, D. E. B., The Deerkeeper's Lodge, Stoneliegh, Coventry, Warwickshire. Lock, A. A., 4, Glenwood Road, Mannamead, Plymouth. •Longman, A. V., Lincoln House, Tintagel. Luck, Mrs., Golant, Fowey. Lynch, Mrs. M. P., Flat 3, The Firs, King's Road, Penzance. Lyne, Miss R., 8, Strangways Terrace, Truro. Lyster, Major P. G., The White House, Marazion.

Mackenzie, Mrs. A. C, Millefleur, Penmere, Falmouth. Mackenzie, Mrs. K., Trewetha, near Port Isaac. Mackenzie, P. Z., Penold Farm, St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly. 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. 77 Manvell, Mrs. E., Luccombe Knap, near Minehead, Somerset. Marshall, Sir Douglas, M.P., House of Commons, Westminster, London. Marshall, E. J., 41, Castle Hill, Bodmin. *Martindale, Mrs. E. M., The Retreat, Heamoor, Penzance. Martyn, S. A., Pen-y-Bryn, Wadebridge (Hon. Treasurer). Martyn, Mrs. M. M., Pen-y-Bryn, Wadebridge. Mason, Mrs. M. E., Treloyhan Lodge, St. Ives. Masters, Miss N. W., 16, West Park, Egloshayle, Wadebridge. McKie, Dr. D., 18, Brookland Hill, London, N.W.ll. Meares, R. H., 2, Western Terrace, Falmouth. Meares, Mrs., 2, Western Terrace, Faymouth. *Mendels, Mrs. L. P., Castle Fields, Fowey. Menhinick, Mrs. E. E., Lerryn Cottage, Wadebridge. Middlemass, Miss D. I., Two Gables, Trelyon, St. Ives. Milward, A., Polventono, Porthgwarra, Porthcurnow. Milward, Mrs. L. M., Polventon, Porthgwarra, Porthcurno. *Milner, Horace, Triwithen Cove House, Portscatho. Miners, W. T., Ivydene, Marazion. Mischler, S. M., Copeland Court, Cathedral School, Truro. Mitchell, H. B., Treloweth House, Hayle. Mollison, J. E., 7, South Street, Barnstaple, Devon. Moor, Miss M. R., 13, St. Austell Street, Truro. Morris, H. J., Ranau, Penwethers, Kea, Truro. Moy, E. T., Minions, Constantine Bay, Padstow. Moy, Mrs. K. S., Minions, Constantine Bay, Padstow. Mudford, Miss P. M., Honniton, Shipton on Stour, Warwickshire.

Nash, K. O., 20, Regent Terrace, Penzance. Neale, Mrs. E., Polgwynne, Feock, Truro. New, L. P., St. Enodoc Hotel, Rock, Wadebridge. Newton, Miss M. G., 43, Bodmin Road, St. Austell. Nicholls, Miss C, Delancey, Lostwithiel. •Nicholson, Lady, E. O., Winaloe, Polzeath, Wadebridge. Nicholson, Miss I. G., 16, Coombe Road, Saltash. *North, Vivian, Trevady, 35, Tredova Crescent, Falmouth. Nowell-Usticke, Miss P., Farthings, Uplands Crescent, Truro. Oakley, Mrs., Whitebays, Trebetherick, Wadebridge. !Oates, David Jnr., 6, Treneglos Road, Gulval, Penzance. Oates, K. E., Penlyne, 39, Higher Lux Street, Liskeard. Ockford, G. A., 28, Sydney Road, Newquay. Oliva, Mrs. A. K., The Maggie, Lelant, St. Ives. Oliver, J. C. C, Idris, Carbis Bay. !Oughton, Mrs. C. S., 15, Shepherds Way, Rickmansworth, Herts.

Page, Dr. H. H., Trehurst, 4, Millbourne Lane, Esher, Surrey. Palmer, A. R., Half-Acre, Rose Hill, Penzance. Palmer, Miss E. M., Higlmeld, Sandford Hill, Bridgwater. Parke, Mrs. E. F., Lower Tregorland, St. Just Lane, Truro. Parker, G. A., Gwel-an-mor, Mylor, Falmouth. Parrinder, E. R., M.B.O.U., Trewent, 91, Weald Road, Sevenoaks, Kent. Parrinder, Mrs. E. D., Trewent, 91, Weald Road, Sevenoaks, Kent. Parry, F. R., M.B.E., Franchis, Cury Cross Lanes, Helston. Parry, Mrs. F. R., Franchis, Cury Cross Lanes, Helston. 78 Parsons, A. G., The Bungalow, Trewirgie, Redruth. (Joint Hon. Secretary). Patten, A. W., Roughtor Farm, Camelford. Pattenden, B., 17, Lanoweth Road, Penzance. Creswell Payne, H. M., Eliot Garth, 15, Edgcumbe Gardens, New­ quay. Creswell Payne, Mrs. H. M., Eliot Garth, 15, Edgcumbe Gardens, Newquay. Paynter, Miss E. M., Kilbroney, Week St. Mary, Holsworthy. Pearse, Miss M., Mildren House, 6, Church Street, N. Liskeard. Peart, R. H., 38, Prospect Park, Exeter. Pellow, Miss M., Tyringham Place, Lelant. Penhallurick, R. D., School House, Hoel Fair, Llandaff, Cardiff. Peters, Mrs. M., 97, Meneage Street, Helston. Peters, M. J., The Old Police House, Lower Town, Lelant, St. Ives. Peters, W. R., 9, Stanford Terrace, Penzance. Phillips, A. C. J., Trevelyn, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth. Phillips, D. H., Buena Vista, Mount Ambrose, Redruth. Phillips, N. R., Chy and Creet, Penbeagle, St. Ives. (Joint Hon. Secretary). Phillips, Mrs. N., Chy an Creet, Penbeagle, St. Ives. Phillips, Mrs. N. E., Airport Lane, St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly. Phillips, Miss R. M., Pare Vean, Stonefield, near Oxford. Pickthall, Miss E. G., Missenden, Mylor Bridge, Falmouth. Pierson, T. A., The Anchorage, St. Ives. Pilkington, Major R. C. L., Holl House, Stanstead Abbotts, near Ware, Herts. 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. *Pomery, R. P., 5, Upland Crescent, Tregolls Road, Truro. Pool, Miss L. A. I., Langarth, Tregurthen Road, Camborne. Powell, A. B., River Bank, Coombe Road, Saltash. Powell, Mrs. E., Chard School, Chard, Somerset. Price, O. F., Fern Cottage, Carlidnack, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth. Prideaux, V., Stamford, Tregolls Close, Truro. Prior, Mrs. E. J., Bishop's Hill, Polzeath, near Wadebridge. Pryor, Lady Rachel, Bishops Hill, Polzeath, Wadebridge. Probert, J. F. C, 1, Penventon Terrace, Redruth. Pyper, J. L., 8, Home Park Road, Saltash.

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. Race, A., Landrethek, Dustory Road, Crantock, Newquay. Race, Miss N. J., Landrethek, Dustory Road, Crantock, Newquay. Rae, Miss Mary, Whitehouse, Rock, Wadebridge. Rait Kerr, Mrs. H., M.B.O.U., 62, Northgate, Prince Albert Road, London, N.W.8. Reed, Dr. J., West Heath Avenue, Bodmin. Reed, Mrs. M., Broadhanger, Froxfleld, Petersfield, Hampshire. *Reed, M. J., 17, The Valley, Porthcurnok, Penzance. Rendell, L. W., Turlea, Stokeclimsland, Callington. Richards, P. H., Lake View, Tory, Ponsanooth, Truro. 79 Richards, B. A., 10, Adelaide Street, Camborne. Richards, Mrs. E. W., 10, Adelaide Street, Camborne. Richards, Miss J. A., 10, Adelaide Street, Camborne. 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 Vere, Crossfield, Mawnan, Falmouth. Robson, The Hon. Mrs. Denis, Wakerley Manor, Oakham, Rutland­ shire. Rogers, C. T. H., Carwinnion, Mawnan Smith, near Falmouth. Rogers, Mrs. E. A., 7, King Square, Bridgwater. Rogers, Miss Marjorie, Milgey, Newquay. Roper, Capt. E. G., D.S.O., D.S.C., Polmayne, St. Minver. Roper, P., Beechlands, Wood Meadow, Feock, near Truro. Roper, Mrs. C. B., Beechlands, Wood Meadow, Feock, near Truro. Roseveare, C. R., St. Thomas' Road, Launceston. Rosewarne, J. N., Cliffside Private Hotel, Perranporth. Rosewarne, Miss I. M., Cliffside Private Hotel, Perranporth. Rowe, E. A., Barclays Bank House, Camborne. Rowe, W. S., 1, Ivor Close, Alderney Road, Guildford, Surrey. Ryan, K. P., Westbourne, Trelissick, Hayle. Ryves, Mrs., Scarteen, Headland Avenue, Seaford, Sussex.

Salm, Mrs. R., 35, Tredova Crescent, Falmouth. Salmon, R. J., Claremont, Churchtown, Lanivet, Bodmin. Samuel, Miss B. F. M., 27, Yew House, Shardelers Road, London, S.E.14. Sanders, Mrs. H., Park and Bouncey, St. Clement, Truro. Sargent, H. B., 8, Bayview Terrace, Porthleven, Helston. Savage, B. F., 15, Victoria Parade, Torquay. Sawle, A. C, Kenwyn, 21, Ashford Crescent, Mannamead, Plymouth. Scoble, Miss L. W., 41, Broad Park, Launceston. Seager, t)r. A. F., Farm House, Vicarage Road, Egham, Surrey. Seddon, Miss H., 17, The Warren, St. Ives. Sellon, Miss M. D., Windyridge, Polzeath, Wadebridge. Sewart, Miss D., Lower Treneague, Wadebridge. Sexton, Miss, West Cornwall School, Penzance. * Sheer, S., Springside, Foxhole, St. Austell. *Sheppard, J. H., 6, Tamar View, Launceston. Sherlock, A., 1, Tremelling Villa, Mt. Ambrose, Redruth. Sherlock, Mrs. J. J., 1, Tremelling Villas, Mount Ambrose, Redruth, Simms, G. W., Little Trefewha, Praze, Camborne. Skilbeck, Miss A. T., Trevanson, Wadebridge. Smart, Mrs. K. I., Ty Bryn, St. Ives. Smith, A. V., Telford, Hill Barton Road, Exeter. Smith, F. R., Telford, Hill Barton Road, Exeter. Smith, Miss J., Hodkinson, Seagulls, Porthilly Lane, Rock, Wade­ bridge. * Smith, D. F., 17, Fuller Road, Perranporth.

Smith, Miss K. H.t 69a, Madeley Road, Ealing, London, W.5. Smith, Miss M. Hill, Windmill House, St. Minver, Wadebridge. Smithies, F., The Old House, Rilla Mill, Callington. * Smyth-Osborne, Mrs. G. W., Charlestown Hill Cottage, St. Austell. Soper, Miss M. B., Fiona, Rock, Wadebridge. Southgate, Mrs. M., Dawn 'o Day, Gwavas Road, Newlyn, Penzance. *Spear, Miss Margaret, E„ Trenley, Eastbourne Road, St. Austell. 80 *Spearpoint, F., Woodstock, 1, Avenue Road, Falmouth. Spenlove-Spenlove, Mrs. B., Orchard Flower Farm, Madron, Penzance. •Spenlove-Spenlove, Miss J., The Orchard, Madron, Penzance. Spencer, C, Bickland Water Farm, Budock, Falmouth. Squire, Lt.-Col. E. K., Willow Gates, Rock, Wadebridge. Squire, Mrs. D., Willow Gates, Rock, Wadebridge. Staal, C, Cotehele House, Callington. Staal, Mrs. J., Cotehele House, Callington, Stafford, Mrs. P., Truro Vean, Truro. Stafford, Miss P., 15, Berry Road, Newquay. Staite, Mrs. F. A., Carlidnack, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth. Stauffer, Miss M. V., 22, Victoria Road, St. Austell. Steele, Lieut. W., D.C.L.I., The Barracks, Bodmin. Stephens, T. J., Sunny Acre, Gweek, Helston. Stevens, C. J., F.Z.S., M.B.O.U., 2, Gordon Ter., Lamb Park, Par. Stevens, Miss J., Morwenna, My lor, Falmouth. Stokes, Miss S., Tregurrian, Newquay. Stone, G. H., 29, Molesworth Street, Wadebridge. Stone, Mrs. G. H., 29, Molesworth Street, Wadebridge. •Strange, Mrs. P. Oldham, Hillocks, Rock, Wadebridge. Sutton Nelthorpe, J. W., Temple House, Harbury, Warwickshire. Sykes, A. N., Thorpe End, Almondbury, Huddersfield. Symons, R., Spray View, St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly. Symons, Mrs., Spray View, St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly.

Tamblyn, J. T., Carbeile House, Torpoint. Taylor, Mrs. K., Greengates, Lower Sea Lane, Charmouth, Dorset. Taylor, Mrs. Wynne, 26, Downs View, Bude. Teague, Miss K. E., Glamis Road, Newquay. Thomas, Mrs. R., Trevitho, Pentire Avenue, Newquay. Thompson, Miss M. S., M.A., Trewoon, Poldhu Cove, Mullion. Thomson, B., Loe Wall, Feock, Truro. Thomson, Mrs. M., Loe Wall, Feock, Truro. Thwaites, R. E., Windrush, Greenwith, Perranwell Station, Truro. Thwaites, Mrs. M., Windrush, Greenwith, Perranwell Station, Truro. Thwaites, P. R., Windrush, Greenwith, Perranwell Station, Truro. Titmuss, Miss M., 69a, Madeley Road, Ealing, London, W.5. Todd, D. A., 96, Footscray Lane, Sidcup, Kent. 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, Mrs. M., Rocklands, Carrallack, St. Just. Tregenza, L. A., Boslandew, Paul, Penzance. Tregenza, V. L., Barclays Bank, Camelford. Tregenza, Mrs. M. L. G., Barclays Bank, Camelford. Tregenza, W. A., Boslandew House, Paul, Penzance. Treleaven, R. B., M.B.O.U., Rockmount, Dutson Road, Launceston. Tremethick, M. R., 8, West Terrance, Newlyn, Penzance. •Trenerry, G. G., 104, Trelawney Road, Peverell, Plymouth. Trevethan, Wing/Cmdr., R. M., The Tower, Victoria Cottages, Falmouth. Trinick, M. E. N., Newton, Lanhydrock, Bodmin. Trudglan, Dr. H. M., 2, Marcus Hill, Newquay. Tunnard, John, Tredinnick, Lamorna, Penzance. 81 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., M Shangri-la," Reskadinnick, Camborne. Turner, H. J., 4, Fore Street, St. Ives. Turner, R. G., 18, Four Ashes Road, Bentley Heath, Knowle, near Birmingham.

*Uffindell, D. C, The White House, Par Lane, Par.

Veal, Mrs. L. E., 3, Glyddinis, Rock Road, St. Minver, Wadebridge. Venn, Mrs. G. M„ The Studio, Morreps, Lelant, near St. Ives. Vernon-Betts, Major R. J., 2, Trendreal Gardens, Penzance. Vessey, Mrs. N A. M., Weir Cottage, Restromguet. Vince, A. A. P., JL4, Church Hill, Winchmore Hill, London, N.12. Visick, H. A., 7, Pydar Street Truro. Visick, Mrs. M. P., Trendain, Perranwell Station. Vivian, Nancy, Lady, M.B.E., Windyrush, Treyarnon Bay.

Waithman, J. S., Tallands, Higher Polscoe, Lostwithiel. Waithman, Mrs. R. M., Tallands, Higher Polscoe, Lostwithiel. Wakefield, H., St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly. Walker, A. F., Melbourne Cottage, Boscastle. Walker, Mrs. M. I., Melbourne Cottage, Boscastle. Wall, Mrs. E. M., Caerleon, Trebetherick, N. Cornwall. Wallis, Miss D., Valley Edge, Trethevy, Tintagel. Ward, J. H., Flat 1, 43, 's Lane, London, N.W.3. Ward, Mrs. P., Pendragon Cottage, Tintagel. Ware, E. H., Puffins, Woodbury, near Exeter. Warner, G. Macd., Clapper, Wadebridge. Warnington, Miss E. M., St. David's Flat, Fowey. Watson, H. G., Worthylands, Trebetherick, Wadebridge. Watson, Mrs. M. N., Worthylands, Trebetherick, Wadebridge. *Watt, Mrs. V. M., Sea Mills, St. Issey, Wadebridge. Watts, W. S., Pare Vean, Trevone, Padstow. Watts, Mrs., Pare Vean, Trevone, Padstow. Webb, Miss, Lowway, Swanpool, Falmouth. Webster, Rev. G. M., Faire, Downderry, Torpolnt. 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. R. E., 12, Grovehill Crescent, Falmouth. Westmacott, Miss E., 3, Southgate Place, Launceston. Westrup, Miss E., Lamorna Gate, St. Buryan. Whelan, Miss E. M., 6 Coombe Road, Saltash. Whiffen, Miss O. E„ Dolphin Cottage, Porthgwarra, Porthcurno. Whitaker, Miss D., Redstone, Polmear Road, Par. Whitaker, Miss G. E., Redstone, Polmear Road, Par. White, Miss A., Eaglescliff, Mountstephen Close, Edgecumbe Road, St. Austell. White, C. J., Point Cottage, Porth Navas, Falmouth. White, Mrs. R. M., Point Cottage, Porth Navas, Falmouth. White, G. P., Peswar Gwyns, Phillack, Hayle. White, Mrs., Peswar Gwyns, Phillack, Hayle. White, Mrs. N., The Lodge, St. Anthony-in-Roseland, Portscatho. White, Miss P. J., Old Quay House, Hayle. 82 Whittingham, Miss M., Penwarren, Crackington Haven, Bude. Wilkinson, Mrs., Windmill, St. Minver. Willcocks, Mrs. B., Little Strand, Rook, Wadebridge. Willcocks, W. C, 12, Beacon Hill, Bodmin. Willcocks, Mrs. G. H., 12, Beacon Hill, Bodmin. Willcocks, Miss E. G., Estia, Highcliff, Polzeath, near Wadebridge. Willet, Miss R. J. W., Rosemain, St. Minver, Wadebridge. Williams, Mrs. Charles, Trewidden, Buryas Bridge, Penzance. Williams, G. L., Jolly's Bottom Farm, Chacewater, Truro. Williams, R. W. E., Allerford Lake House, Portgate, Lewdown, Okehampton. Williams, T. R. J., M.Sc, A.R.I.C., Tean, 24, Orchard Road, House, Nailsea, Somerset. Willmore, Miss M., 4, Florence Terrace, Falmouth. Willyams, Mrs., Carnanton, St. Columb. Wills, F. H., Cliff Villa, Wadebridge. Wilson, Mrs. E. L. J., 52, Church Street, Padstow. Wilson, Miss K. Orr, 12, Compton Avenue, Plymouth. Wilson, Mrs. B., Tregara, The Lidden, Penzance. Wilson, Miss B., Tregara, The Lidden, Penzance. Wilson, J. H., Tregara, The Lidden, Penzance. Wiltshire, L. V., Ministry of Agriculture, Bridge Chambers, Truro. Winn, D., 9, Dracaena Avenue, Falmouth. 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. Worth, Miss V., 34, Tredova Crescent, Boscawen Park, Falmouth. Wright, Miss P. L., 57, Abingdon Villas, Kensington, London, W.8. Wright, Miss R., Anchorage, North Parade, Falmouth. Wyatt, R. A. D., Bonython Manor, Cury Cross Lanes, Helston. Wynn-Werninck, Mrs., Old Cottage, Pentire Glaze, St. Minver.

Young, Mrs. E. A., Polventor, Condor Villas, Budock Water, near Falmouth. *Young, H. A., Westerly, Goldsithney, Penzance. Young, Miss M. L. E., Trevone, Bell's Hill, Mylor Bridge, Falmouth.

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

83 THE COMMITTEE FOR 1962 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: The Rev. J. E. Beckerlegge (Records) N. R. Phillips, Esq. (Members' List) Lt.-Col. W. E. Almond (General) A. G. Parsons, Esq. (Protection)

Committee Members: Dr. G. Allsop, Col. Bertram, Mrs. Birtill, Dr. Coombs, Capt. Cresswell-Evans, Mr. W. J. Goddard, Miss M. J. Jones, Mr. R. Khan, Miss E. G. Pickthall, Mr. T. J. Stephens, Mrs. Visick.

THE COMMITTEE FOR 1963 President: Lt.-Col. Sir Edward Bolitho, K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O., J.P.

Chairman: Dr. R. H. Blair

Honorary Treasurer: W. J. Goddard, Esq.

Joint Honorary Secretaries: The Revd. J. E. Beckerlegge (Records) N. R. Phillips, Esq. (Membership) A. G. Parsons, Esq. (Protection)

Committee Members: Dr. G. Allsop, Col. Bertram, Mrs. Birtill, Mrs. Carter, Dr. Coombs, Capt. Cresswell-Evans, Mr. A. Jeffries, Mr. M. B. Pattender, Miss H. M. Quick, Mr. C. J. Stevens, Miss E. M. Whelan, Mrs. P. Visick. 84 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 44 Common"; there is no cross indexing—e.g., " Tit, Blue." The number following the name of each bird is the same as that at the left-hand margin of the pages containing records of birds: and the letters following the number—e.g., CN, are abbrevia­ tions for the different sections of the Report. CN Cornish Notes ... Pages 6—39 CAD Arrival and Departure of Cornish Breeding Migrants ... Pages 40—44 SI Scilly Isles Notes ... Pages 45—58 SAD Arrival and Departure of Scilly Isles Breeding Migrants ... Pages 59—62 To use the Index find the name of the bird of which records are wanted: the letters following its name indicate in which sec­ tions of the Report that bird is recorded: the record in any section can then readily be found preceded by the key number. The key number is the same for any bird in all the sections, being the "check-list numbers " from Volume V of the " Handbook."

American Golden Plover. 442 SI American Green-winged Teal. 320 CN American Pectoral Sandpiper. 411 CN SI American Stint. 408 SI Arctic Skua. 493 CN SI Arctic Tern. 470 CN SI CAD SAD Avocet. 451 CN Balearic Shearwater. 356 CN Barnacle Goose. 311 CN Barn Owl. 254 SI Bar-tailed Godwit. $56 CN SAD Bee Eater. 231 CN Bewick's Swan. 301 CN SI Bittern. 297 CN SI Blackbird. 184 CN Blackcap. 162 SI CAD SAD Black-tailed Godwit. 387 CN SAD Black-headed Gull. 478 CN SAD 85 Black-necked Grebe. 374 CN Black Guillemot. 501 CN Black Redstart. 202 CN SAD Black Tern. 462 CN SI SAD Black-throated Diver. 378 CN Blue-headed Wagtail. 84 CAD SAD Blue-throat. 205/6 SI Bobolink. SI Bonopartes Sandpiper. 414 SI Brambling. 42 CN SI CAD SAD Brent Goose. 312/3 CN Buff-breasted Sandpiper. 418 SI

Canada Goose. SI Caspian Tern. 466 SI Carrion Crow. 3 SI Chaffinch. 41 CN Chiffchaff. 129 CN SI CAD SAD Chough 41. CN Coal Tit. 100/1 CN Collared Dove. CN SI Common Snipe. 395 SAD Common Scoter. 339 CN SI Common Sandpiper. 421 CN CAD SAD Common Tern. 469 CN CAD SI SAD Coot. 511 CN Corn Bunting. 43 CN Cory's Shearwater. 362 CN Corncrake. 504 CN SI SAD Crossbill. 36 CN SI Cuckoo. 240 CAD SAD Curlew Sandpiper. 406 CN SI SAD

Dipper. 218 CN Dotterel. 446 SI Dunlin. 404 SAD • Eider. 337 CN

Fieldfare. 173 CN CAD SAD Firecrest. 128 CN SI Fulmar. 368 SI 86 Garganey. 322 CN CAD Gadwall. 318 CN Garden Warbler. 161 CN CAD SAD Glaucous Gull. 487 CN SI Goldeneye. 332 CN SI Golden Oriole. 17 CN SI SAD Golden Plover. 440/1 CN CAD SAD Goosander. 342 CN Grasshopper Warbler. 145 CN CAD SAD Great Black-backed Gull. 486 SI Great Crested Grebe. 370 CN Great Grey Shrike. 114 CN Great Northern Diver. 376 CN CAD SI Great Reed Warbler. 147 CN SI Great Shearwater. 360 SI Great Snipe. 394 SI Great Skua. 491 CN SI Greater Yellowlegs. 427 CN Great Spotted Woodpecker. 237 CN SI Greenish Warbler. 134 SI Greenland Wheatear. 187 CN Greenshank. 432 CN SAD Green Sandpiper. 424 CN SAD Green Woodpecker. 235 SI Grey Lag Goose. 303 CN Grey Phalarope. 400 CN SI Grey Plover. 444 CN SAD Guillemot. 498/9 CN

Hen Harrier. 273 Heron. 289 CN Herring Gull. 482 CN Hobby. 261 CN SI Hoopoe. 232 CN SI SAD House Martin. 222 CAD SAD House Sparrow. 61 CN

Iceland Gull. 488 CN Icterine Warbler. 155 SI

Jackdaw. 5 SI Jack Snipe. 398 CN SI SAD 87 Kestrel. 263 SI Kingfisher. 234 SI SAD Kittiwake. 489 CN SI Knot. 403 CN CAD SI Lapland Bunting. 58 CN Lapwing. 449 CN Leach's Petrel. 351 CN Lesser Black-backed Gull. 485 CN SAD Lesser Whitethroat. 164 SI SAD Lesser Spotted Woodpecker. 238 CN Linnet. 30 CN Little Auk. 502 CN Little Egret. 292 SI Little Grebe. 375 CN SI Little Gull. 477 CN Little Stint. 407 CN SI SAD Little Tern. 471 CN SI CAD Long-tailed Duck. 334 CN Long-tailed Skua. 494 CN

Mallard. 317 CN Manx Shearwater. 355 CN SI Mediterranean Black-headed Gull. 479 CN Marsh Harrier. 271 CN SI Marsh Warbler. 150 SI Merlin. 262 CN SI Melodious Warbler. 156 SI Montagu's Harrier. 272 CN SI Mute Swan. 302 CN

Nightingale. 203 SI SAD Night Heron. 295 SI Nightjar. 227 SAD

Olivaceous Warbler. 157 SI Ortolan Bunting. 50 CN SI

Peregrine Falcon. 259 CN SI Pied Fly-catcher. 123 CN SAD Pied Wagtail. 90 CN SAD Pink-footed Goose. 307 SI Pintail. 325 CN CAD SI Pochard. 328 CN CAD 88 Pomarine Skua. 492 CN SI Puffin. 503 CN Purple Heron. 290 SI Purple Sandpiper. 415 CN CAD Quail. 520 CN SI SAD Razorbill. 496 CN Raven. 1 CN SI Red-headed Bunting. 47 SI Red-backed Shrike. 119 SI Red-breasted Fly-catcher. 125 CN SI Red-breasted Merganser. 343 CN SI Red-crested Pochard. 327 CN Red-eyed Vireo. SI Red-necked Grebe. 371 CN Red-necked Phalarope. 401 SI Redpoll. 23 CN Redshank. 428 CN SAD Redstart. 201 CN SAD Red-throated Diver. 379 CN Red-footed Falcon. 265 SI Reed Bunting. 55 CN SI Reed Warbler. 149 CN SI CAD SAD Redwing. 178/9 CN CAD SAD Richard's Pipit. 73 CN Ring Ousel. 182 CN SAD Robin. 208 CN Rook. 4 SI Roseate Tern. 468 CN SI Ruff. 417 CN SAD Rustic Bunting. 53 SI Sabine's Gull. 474 CN Sanderling. 416 CN SAD Sand-Martin. 223 CN CAD SAD Sandwich Tern. 467 CAD SAD Scarlet Grosbeak. 34 SI Scaup Duck. 331 CN SI Sedge Warbler. 153 CAD SAD Serin. 31 SI Shag. 348 CN Shelduck. 315 CN SI 89 Short-eared Owl. 251 CN Shoveler. 326 CN Siskin. 21 CN SAD Skylark. 70 CN Slavonian Grebe. 373 CN CAD Smew. 344 CN Snow Bunting. 59 CN SI CAD SAD Song Thrush. 175/7 CN Sooty Shearwater. 363 CN Sparrowhawk. 277 SI Spoonbill. 287 CN Spotted Crake. 505 SI Spotted Fly-catcher. 121 CN CAD SAD Spotted Redshank. 431 CN SI Starling. CN Stock Dove. 381 CN Stonechat. 198 CN Stone Curlew. 456 CN Storm Petrel. 350 CN Swallow. 220 CN SI CAD SAD Swift. 225 CAD SAD

Tawny Pipit. 74 SI Teal. 319 CN Tree Pipit. 75 CN CAD SAD Tree Sparrow. 62 SI Tufted Duck. 330 CN CAD Turnstone. 402 CN SI CAD Turtle Dove. 383 CN SAD

Velvet Scoter. 340 CN SI

Water Pipit. 79 CN Wheatear. 186 CAD SAD Whimbrel. 389 CN SAD Whinchat. 197 CN SAD White-fronted Goose. 304 CN SI Whitethroat. 163 CAD SAD White's Thrush. 172 CN White Wagtail. 91 CN SAD Whooper Swan. 300 CN Wigeon. 323 CN CAD 90 Willow Warbler. 132 CAD SAD Willow Tit. 108 CN Wilson's Phalarope. CN Woodchat. 116 SI Woodcock. 393 CN SAD Wood Sandpiper. 423 CN SAD Wood Warbler. 135 CN SAD Wryneck. 239 CN SAD

Yellow Bunting. 44 SI Yellow-browed Warbler. 137 SI Yellow Wagtail. 88 CN CAD SAD

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