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In 1868 Capercaillies bred in Torwood for the first time. 

 " Three or four birds are seen frequently by the keeper, and it 

 may be considered as established, as protection is afforded to 

 these birds, and Torwood is in every way suitable for their 

 increase. There can be little doubt they will increase, though 

 perhaps by degrees and slowly." [' Extract from old Note Book 

 on Birds of Stirlingshire; 1868. — J. A. H. B.] 



1869. On Arngomery, close to Garden, the first — a female 

 — was shot also in the " Firs of Kippen " before mentioned. 



1870. First observed on Saucliie property, near Stirling, 

 and became established (35 miles fromO ), probably from the 

 Stirling direction, but also quite possibly from Tulliallan, as 

 birds might be led there through the woods of Dunmore, 

 Polmaise, and Carnock, in the Carse of Stirling. Now (1877) 

 there are about 40 or 50 birds on Sauchie. The first birds 

 seen were two females and one male, and the two hens had 

 nests close to the avenue, and within 100 yards of the house. 



Became established at Torwood, coming doubtless from 

 Saucliie or from Tulliallan direct, or through Sauchie from the 

 Stirling direction.^ 



A female was seen several times on Dunipace by myself, 

 and was afterwards shot on Denovan (38 miles from O ). 



1871. The first seen at Boquhan — a female. Then no more 

 till 1875, when a hen and brood (35 miles from© ). Either 

 come from Garden, marching with it, or direct from Lanrick. 

 Amount of wood limited. I have shot over both Boquhan 

 and Garden, and do not think the birds are ever likely to 

 become numerous. 



A female not unfrequently seen on Larbert House grounds 

 in the autumn, marching on the east with Dunipace ; but the 

 acreage of wood is limited, though possibly large enough to 

 hold a few birds if not much disturbed. There is more of 

 spruce than pine in the covers. 



1 In April I myself saw a female in Torwoorl. {'Note Book,' 1870-71.) 



