340 The Scottish Naturalist. 



here during' the memorable irruption in the summer of 

 1863. I was unable to gather any authentic informa- 

 tion anent that special visit. Now, however, I am 

 pleased to be able to say that one specimen has been 

 discovered by Mr. Harry Seaton on the 5th June of the ! 

 present year. The bird was described to me, and I had 

 no hesitation in deciding it to be Pallas' Sand Grouse. 

 Mr. Seaton discovered the bird lying on the foot-path 

 known as Hay's Well Road about 9.30 a.m. The 

 carcass was quite warm when found, and the finder con- 

 jectured it had struck the Telegraph wire in its flight ; 

 when it was found the wind was blowing N. E. 



147. Pheasant. Very abundant where preserved for sporting 



purposes, and may be said to be semi-domesticated. 



148. Partridge. Almost every field harbours a covey. It is- 



widely distributed over the whole county. 



149. Common Quail, Although not procured in the im- 



mediate neighbourhood is occasionally shot by sports- 

 men to. the north of Arbroath. I have the date when 

 one of them was shot, viz., 18th Oct., 1884. 



150. Ptarmigan. In the northern parts of our county they 



are regular breeders. 



151. Red Grouse. Breeds annually in Montreithmont Moor 



beyond Friockheim. 



152. Black Grouse. Resident, also breeding en Montreith- 



mont Moor. 



153. Capercaillie. Likewise breeds on Montreithmont Moor. 



The eggs are to be seen in our local Museum that were 

 collected in that district some years ago. 



154. Water Rail. Being seldom seen this is considered a rare 



bird, but this is not so. I have found them year after 

 year. 



155. Landrail. Summer migrant. Common in our fields. 



This year, however, they have been very scarce on the 

 eastern boundary of Arbroath. 



156. Moorhen. Common on all our waters, both streams and 



lochs. It is known as the " Water-hen," without doubt 

 a more appropriate name for the bird. 

 J 57. Coot. Breeds some miles inland ; and is plentiful where 

 found. 



