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are 7 which I have enclosed by brackets as they are doubtful 

 examples. 



Out of this number 55 are resident, 9 are summer 

 visitors, and the remainder migrants winter visitors or 

 mere stragglers to the island. My list has been compiled 

 from over ten years' personal experience in the district and 

 from the help of my brother's notes and observations both 

 during and prior to that period. 



And finally, before presenting my list, I would take this 

 opportunity of thanking all those who have so kindly given 

 me help in its compilation. 



Reference Books. 



1. Birds of the West of Scotland, by R. Gray, 187 1. 



2. Vert. Fauna of O.H., by Harvie Brown and Buckley. 



3. Wild Sport in the O.H., by C. V. A. Peel. 



4. Wild Sport with Gun, Rifle, and Salmon-Rod, by G. W. 



Hartley, 1903. 



B = Breeding. 



Titrdus musicus, Linn. Song-thrush. (B.) Common. The 

 Hebridean race, Titrdus m. hebridensis, Clarke, being resident 

 most abundant in the vicinity of townships, dwelling-houses, and 

 old stone dikes. An immigration of lighter coloured thrushes takes 

 place along with the Redwings in the autumn ; these, however, never 

 remain in the islands for any length of time. 



Turdus iliacus, Linn. Redwing. A common autumn migrant, 

 but only in small parties, rarely exceeding a dozen. 



Turdus pilaris, Linn. Fieldfare. Autumn migrant and winter 

 visitor. Most numerous at New Year time, and is very common 

 from then till the middle of February. Immense flocks appear, 

 especially in misty weather, rarely accompanied by other species. 



Turdus merula, Linn. Blackbird. (B.) Fairly common. Now 

 breeding in increasing numbers, but less evident than the Song- 

 thrush. 



Saxicola cenanthe, Linn. Wheatear. (B.) Summer visitor. 

 Arriving in large numbers towards the end of April and departing 

 before the September gales. 



Pratincola rubetra, Linn. Whinchat. Rare. Occasional 

 examples are observed during the autumn migration never later 

 than 15th September. 



