TWELFTH REPORT OF The Cornwall Bird Watching and Preservation Society. 1942. Edited by B. H. RYVES, D. VALENTINE and H.M. QUICK. The Society has kept its end up well during the fourth year of the War. Membership has more than maintained its level of 1941 and the Balance Sheet tells eloquently of the excellent state of our Funds and gives further testimony to the value of our property, the Walmsley Sanctuary. No new Bird legislation has been enacted during the year. The 0. Regan visited the County again but we have no information of the exact number of Peregrine Falcons shot. The Rooks Order, 1940- As far as we are aware, the provisions of the Order do not appear to have been applied to the Rooks in Cornwall. Protection of Birds. Four Watchers have again been employed, and they have done their work well. Among the notable birds recorded in this Report are a Black Kite from Scilly and Whooper Swans and a Ruddy Sheld-Duck from the Sanctuary. The latter may have been an escape, but the balance of evidence favours its having been a genuine wild bird. Fulmars are recorded again, but there is no evidence yet of breeding having commenced. We proffer the Society's thanks to Mr. Noel Humphrys for his kindness in acting again as Honorary Auditor of the Accounts. As we are going to Press early this year, we are not in receipt of Reports from Clifton College, or from Gresham's School, but we look forward to them in due time. Concurrently with this Report, is published a General Index of the Society's first ten Annual Reports which, it is believed, will fill a long-felt want. It is to be hoped that, in the future, it may be found possible to publish Indexes at more frequent intervals. 2 MEMBERSHIP. We regret to announce the deaths of Mr. H. E. T. Wilkinson, Major John Williams, the Rev. A. A. Woodward and Major W. Luard. The following has resigned membership:—Mrs. Cobbold- Sawle. Four new Members have joined the Society during the year and their names are included in the list below. The total of Ordinary Members is 204, two more than the total of last year. We cannot but regard this as satis­ factory. ***** LIST OF MEMBERS FOR 1942. (a) Honorary Member, Palmer, J. L., Editor-in-Chief, Ministry of Information S. Western Region, 11 Belgrave Road, Bristol 8: (b) Ordinary Members. Adkins, Miss Prudence, Polzeath, Wadebridge. Agnew, Commander P. G., M.P., Trevanion, Camborne. Andrews, A. W., Tregerther, St. Ives. Appleby, Mrs., 8, Bethany Homes, Camborne. Arbon, H. J., Dalswinton, Mawgan, Newquay. Ball, A. Shorland, Little Wood, Lelant. Barker, Miss E. M., Trelan, Lelant. Barnecutt, F. 0., Homefield, 34, North Street, Tywardreath, Par. Bellers, R. W., Harlyn Bay Hotel, near Padstow. Bewes, Mrs. N., Trelil, Marlborough Road, Falmouth. Bickford-Smith, Mrs. G., Trevarno, Helston. Blair, Dr. R. H., Basset Road, Camborne. Blyth, Lt.-Col. J. D., Highclere, Glencairn Park Road, Cheltenham. Bolitho, Lt.-Col. E. H. W., D.S.O., JP. (Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall), Trengwainton, Madron. Bridger, J. A. D., J.P., Pill, Feock, Truro. Brotherton, Miss H. J., Norwood House, Bins wood Avenue, Leamington Spa. /Burden, E. A. R., Tresillian, Trebetherick, Wadebridge. Burden, Mrs. H. G., Tresillian, Trebetherick, Wadebridge. Bury, Miss V. M., Colletts, Westerham, Kent. Butler, Miss F. S., Loe Vean, Feock, Truro. Campbell, Mrs. H. M. E., Trevellan, St. Teath. Carr, Lady N., 108, Grosvenor Road, London, S.W., and Trigg, Rock, Wadebridge. 3 Carr, Mrs. G. W., Lanhael, Polperro. Chilcott, H. T., Penlee, Truro. Clarke, A. C, Trerose, Mawnan, Falmouth. Cleave, H. P. 0., Mansfield House, Kendrick Road, Reading. Clemens, Mrs. H. W., 11, Thistle Grove, London, S.W.10. Coombs, Dr. C. J. F., Perran-ar-Worthal, Truro. Cooper, Miss B. B., Heyle, Helford Passage, Falmouth. Cox, A. H. Machell, The Quarry, Yealmpton, Plymouth. Croggon, Miss T., Pare Marras, Grampound. Crossman, A. L., Meadowside, Ruan Minor, Helston. Crossman, Mrs., Meadowside, Ruan Minor, Helston. Cuningham, Miss D. W., c/o. Lloyds Bank Ltd., Penzance, Dana, R. W., O.B.E., Cockmoyle, Rock, Wadebridge. Dana, Mrs., Cockmoyle, Rock, Wadebridge. Darroch, Mrs. A., Haldon, Pentire, Newquay. Davey, Miss E., Goonvrea House, Goonvrea, St. Agnes. David, the Rev. F. P., Culver Cottage, Winchester and Cove Cottage, Polzeath, Wadebridge. David, Mrs., Culver Cottage, Winchester, and Cove Cottage, Polzeath, Wadebridge. Dawe, J. N., Whincroft, Holnicote Road, Bude. de Bertodano, the Lady Sylvia, Treahor Vean, Constantine, near Falmouth. de Maupas, Guy, Trenance, Mevagissey. Dorrien-Smith, Major A. A., D.S.O., J.P., Tresco Abbey, Isles of Scilly. Edward-Collins, R. F., Polgwin, Bodmin. Edward-Collins, Mrs., Polgwin, Bodmin. Foot, Isaac, Pencrebar, Callington. Foster, Miss M. P., Penmilder, Liskeard. Foster, R., Spring Bank, Flushing, Falmouth. Foster, Mrs., Spring Bank, Flushing, Falmouth. Foster, Miss Ida M. R., Langurra, Crantock, Newquay. Gallup, Mrs. J. P., Langstone Manor, Brentor, near Tavistock, Devon. Gardner, Miss D., Bunny's Hall, Falmouth. Gellatly, Miss D., New Close, Mawgan, Newquay. Gellatly, Miss N., New Close, Mawgan, Newquay. Gill, Mrs. M. E., Riverside, Lelant. Graham, Dr. C. I., 5, St. Sampson's Terrace, Golant, Par. Grand, Mrs. Irene, Coolgrena, Trebetherick, Wadebridge. Green, Dr. A. B., Acton Castle, Perranuthnoe, Marazion. Greenland, Mrs. E. M., Highways, Cubert, Newquay. Gunning, Canon J. O., The Rectory, Mawgan, Newquay. 4 Gunning, Mrs., The Rectory, Mawgan, Newquay. Hambly, Dr. E. H. T., Halwyn House, Port Isaac. Hambly, Dr. Trevan, White House, Port Isaac. Hammond, E., la, Trelowarren Street, Camborne. Hankey, Mrs. F., Laregan, Penzance. Hargreaves, J., Welltown Manor, Bos castle. Hartley, P. H. Trahair, Bulbeck Mill House, Barrington, Cambs. Harvey, Mrs. A. S., Rosehill Cottage, Padstow. Harvey, Miss E. I., Rosehill Cottage, Padstow. Harvey, G. H., Trenance, Hawkins Road, Penzance. VHarvey, Mrs., Trenance, Hawkins Road, Penzance. Hawkey, W. J. M., 32, Cliff Road, Newquay. *Hawkey, Mrs., 32, Cliff Road, Newquay. Hayman, Mrs., 3, West Park, Redruth. Helmore, Mrs. E. L., Trehane Cottage, Polzeath, Wadebridge. Henderson Bull, Mrs., Marlborough Road, Falmouth. Hendy, E. W., Holt Anstiss, Porlock, Somerset. Henwood, T. L., Vallis, 46, Ennor Road, Newquay. Hepburn, Mrs. B., Rock, Wadebridge. Hepburn, Miss E. M., Rock, Wadebridge. Hepburn, Ian, Laxton House, Oundle, Northants. Hewish, E. W., 2, Bank Street, Newquay. Hocking, Mrs. L., 11, Headland Road, Newquay. Holman, J. L., Rosewarne, Camborne. Hony, Miss M., Rock, Wadebridge. Horsnaill, Miss F., Fairlight, Praa Sands. Humphrys, N., c/o. Lloyds Bank, St. Blazey. Humphrys, The Rev. H. W., Cedar Point, Cossington, Bridgewater. Hunt, Miss H. M., Heath Farm, Tiptree, Essex. Hurrell, H. G., Peverell Park Villa, Plymouth. Ivens-Knowles, Mrs. F., C.B.E., M.S., F.C.O.G., Killagorden, Truro. Ivimey, F. Fairfax, The Fort, Newquay. Jeffreys, A. H., 13, Cheyne Gardens, Chelsea, S.W.3, and Doom Bar House, Trebetherick, Wadebridge. Jeffreys, Mrs. D. B., 13, Cheyne Gardens, Chelsea, S.W.3, and Doom Bar House, Trebetherick, Wadebridge. Jenkin, Mrs., 11, Headland Road, Newquay. Jenkin, Miss F. J., The Cottage, Newquay. .Jenkin, L., 11, Headland Road, Newquay. Johnstone, G., Oxford and Cambridge University Club, Pall Mall, S.W.I. 5 Kitto, J. H., Mawgan, Manor Road, St. Albans. Lane, Mrs. A. B., Blackdowns, Moreton-in-Marsh, Glos. Langham, C. H., Carmeal, Breage, Helston. Lawson, H. B., Churchmead, Pirbright, Surrey. Leach, Major A. Croome, Clifton College, Bude. Lethbridge, Miss D. M. B., J.P., Tregeare, near Launceston. Maclaren, P. I. R., Loenoweth, Feock, Truro. Maclaren, Mrs. Malcolm, Loenoweth, Feock, Truro. Macmillan, J. Melrose, J.P., Trehane Cottage, Polzeath, Wadebridge (Hon. Treasurer). Macmillan, Mrs., Trehane Cottage, Polzeath, Wadebridge. Magson, Dr. E. H., Truro School, Truro. Makepeace, Mrs., Trewint Lake, St. Minver, Wadebridge.'Markland, F. J. C, Bank House, Falmouth, Markland, Mrs., Bank House, Falmouth. Marley, Miss K. R., Millingey, St. Issey, Padstow. Marshall, H., F.Z.S., Trevenys, St. Agnes, and 34, Noble Street, London, E.C.2. May, Miss M., Glyddins, St. Minver. McCorkindale, Miss E., Trebetherick, Wadebridge. Meares, R. H., 2, Western Terrace, Falmouth. Meares, Mrs., 2, Western Terrace, Falmouth. Meates, B. Crossley, Machan, Manaccan, Helston. Mischler, S. M., Trewinnard Court, Truro. Mollison, Mrs. B. M., Innesfree, Polzeath, Wadebridge. Moon, Dr. H. J., Mossdale, Ullswater, Penrith, Cumberland. Moor, Miss M. R., St. Clement, Truro. Nalder, G. F., 7, Pydar Street, Truro. Oxley, Mrs. C. A., Brentwood, Trevelga Road, Newquay. Pagan, Miss E. L., Callater Cottage, King's Mead, Painswick, Glos. Parmenter, L., 94, Fairlands Avenue, Thornton Heath, Surrey. Parrinder, E. R., 27, Gwalior House, Chase Road, Southgate, N.14. Parrinder, Mrs. E. D., 27, Gwalior House, Chase Road, South- gate, N.14. Payne, R. W., Pendarves House, Tolver Place, Penzance. Pearce, Mrs. M. J., Faralong, Rock, Wadebridge. Penrose, G., County Museum, Truro. Pocock, R. M., Rest Harrow Cottage, Newquay. Pocock, Mrs. R. W., Rest Harrow Cottage, Newquay. Polwhele, A. C, O.B.E., J.P., Polwhele, Truro (President), Polwhele, Mrs., Polwhele, Truro. Price, 0. F., Fern Cottage, Carlidnack, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth. 6 Pyemont, the Rev. E. C. H., Pentree, Flexbury Park Road, Bude. Quick, Miss H. M., Clarence Cottage, Penzance (Hon. Asst. Secretary). Reith, Charles, 73, Ladbroke Grove, London, W.ll, and Wrens, Polzeath. Rice, H., Roscarrick, St. Mawes. Roberts, Miss D. W., Rosevine, Trevone, Padstow. Robertson, Mrs., Trewint Lake, St. Minver, Wadebridge. Rogers, Miss F., The Crossways, Falmouth. Rosewarne, E. L., Chy-an-Goon, Connor Downs, Hayle. Rosewarne, Mrs., Chy-an-Goon, Connor Downs, Hayle. Rougier, Mrs. F., Trerose Vean, Mawnan, Falmouth. Ryves, Lt.-Col. B. H., Mawgan, Newquay (Joint Honorary Secretary). Ryves, Mrs., Mawgan, Newquay. Seaton, Lady, Bosahan, Helston. Sellon, Miss M. D., Windyridge, Polzeath, Wadebridge. Sewart, Miss D., Lower Treneague, Wadebridge. Short, Mrs. L. N., Rock, Wadebridge. Simms, G. W., Little Trefewha, Praze, Camborne.