observed in the Islands of Malta and Gozo. 151 



into my hands, which had been shot at the Salini, on the north 

 coast of Malta, some time before. 



209. Stercorarius pomarinus. (Pomarine Skua.) 

 Schembri notices the capture of a single individual at sea, 



twenty miles to the northward of this island. 



210. Larus fuscus. (Lesser Black-backed Gull.) 



Rather rare. Mr. W. C. P. Medlycott shot one in the winter 

 of 1858. I have seen several at different times in the winter of 

 1859-60, and in May 1861 and 1863. In May 1863, two 

 fine examples appeared daily, for upwards of a week, in the 

 Marsamuscetto Harbour, in company with several Herring-Gulls ; 

 and one of them was shot by Lieut. Sperling, R.N., of H.M.S. 

 ' Icarus.' 



211. Larus argentatus. (Herring-Gull.) 



One of the commonest Gulls here in winter and spring, 

 when it may be seen daily in the harbours and round the coast. 

 It becomes very scarce in summer and autumn ; but a few breed 

 annually in the precipitous cliffs on the southern coast of both 

 Malta and Gozo. I have an egg of this bird, taken here, and 

 have seen several others. The Maltese call all the Gulls by the 

 general name of Gauja. 



212. Larus audouini. (Audouin's Gull.) 



I have a note from Mr. Tristram saying that he had observed 

 this species at Malta. 



213. Larus canus. (Common Gull.) 



Schembri says it is common in autumn and winter. There 

 is a specimen in the Malta Museum. 



214. Larus tridactylus. (Kittiwake Gull.) 



Schembri records the capture of one in January 1843. It is 

 said to be common at Gibraltar. 



215. Larus gelastes. (Slender-billed Gull.) 



There are two Malta-killed specimens in the University Mu- 

 seum. I believe that I have seen it several times flying about 

 the harbours, but never succeeded in shooting one. 



216. Larus melanocephalus. (Adriatic or Mediterranean 

 Gull.) 



