140 THE SCOTTISH NATURALIST 



The Water Rail, Rallus aqiiaticus aqiiaticus. Single birds are 

 reported from Noss Head on 12th January and 24th October, and 

 from Little Ross on i6th November. 



The Coot, Fulica atra atra. One is recorded from the Isle of 

 May on 23rd May. 



The Red Grouse, Lagopus scoticus. A Red Grouse visited 

 Noss Head on 15th and i6th January. 



