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Grogary (S. Uist) on 22nd September, and Vallay (N. Uist) on 25th 

 September. This species was far below its usual numbers in the 

 autumn of 191 7. 



The Woodcock, Scolopax rusticola. Up to 3rd February small 

 movements, doubtless caused by the severe weather, are recorded 

 from our coast and island stations. On 6th March some Woodcock 

 were on the Isle of May; several at the Little Ross lantern at 

 9 p.m. on 17th March, one or two at Galson (O.H.) from 2nd to 

 10th April, one at the Rhinns of Islay lantern at 4 a.m. on 21st 

 April, two at North Unst on 29th April, and one at the Isle of May 

 on 13th May. 



As might have been expected from the weather condition, the 

 autumn arrival was of very small dimensions. Single birds are 

 recorded from Whalsay Skerries and the Isle of May on 10th October, 

 small numbers from the latter station on 29th October, Swona next 

 day, and Vallay (N. Uist) on 1st November, while a distinct arrival 

 took place from 4th to 9th November at the Isle of May, Dhuheartach, 

 Swona, and Sule Skerry, and from 21st to 29th November at the 

 last-named station, Kyleakin, and Cullen. A single Woodcock 

 visited the Isle of May on the last day of the year. 



The Sandwich Tern, Sterna sandvicensis sandvicensis. First 

 seen in Largo Bay on 25th April, with increases on 27th April and 

 7th May. Last seen Swona and at the mouth of Elliot Water on 

 7th September, and in Largo Bay on 3rd October. 



The Common Tern, Sterna hirundo. First seen at Dundee 

 and the Cromarty Firth on 4th May, and in Largo Bay next day. 

 After this many notes of arrival come, up to 25th May. Last seen 

 near Elliot on 17th September, Cullen 20th September, and Dundee 

 on 29th September. 



The Arctic Tern, Sterna paradiscea. Arrived in North Uist 

 on nth May, Sule Skerry on 16th, and Hellyar Holm on 17th May; 

 large subsequent arrivals are noted up to 25th May. Many Arctic 

 Terns had left Whalsay Skerries by 12th August, and departure 

 continued steadily up to mid-September ; last seen Hellyar Holm 

 on 15th September and Swona next day, while on 20th September 

 twenty "Terns, probably Arctic," were seen going south at Grogary, 

 South Uist. 



The Little Tern, Sterna a/l>i/rons albifrons. Two appeared 

 in Largo Bay on 5th May, four at North Uist on 16th May, and one 

 at Elliot on 22nd May. Last seen at Vallay (O.H.) on 5th August. 



