288 STUDIES IN lilRD-IMIGRATION 



became overcast, and *Song-Thrushes, Mistle-Thrushes, 

 Redwings, *Skylarks, ^Starlings, *Meadow-Pipits, and 

 some undetermined passerines appeared and were 

 observed until 3,30 a.m. This was the first movement 

 in which birds of passage were undoubtedly present — 

 that is to say, species (the Redwing, for instance) 

 which, having arrived in Britain from further north, had 

 traversed our shores and were seeking more southerly 

 winter quarters. 



loth to nth October. — During passing showers, 

 from 7.15 P.M. to 9 P.M., Song-Thrushes and Skylarks 

 were present. At 4 a.m., under similar conditions, 

 several Starlings were flying round the lantern. (Wind 

 W.S.W., light breeze.) 



12th October. — During slight showers, between 

 midnight and 2.30 a.m.. Pipits, Starlings, and Song- 

 Thrushes were flying in the rays. (Wind S.S.E., light 

 breeze ; dark ; clear). 



Next followed the chief movement witnessed at 

 the Eddystone. This great southerly flight commenced 

 at 7.15 on the night of 12th October, and continued 

 without a break until 5.45 on the morning of the 13th. 

 The weather was favourable for both emigration and 

 observation. The wind was a gentle breeze from the 

 north-east, and the very slight haze which prevailed 

 made it necessary to burn full power in the lamps, 

 whose rays were thus doubly brilliant, and hence 

 extraordinarily attractive, as they streamed out upon 

 an atmosphere eminently suited for rendering them 

 exceptionally conspicuous. 



The first migrants to appear were a few Starlings, 

 and from 7,30 these birds were present in numbers down 

 to almost the very close of the movement. They were 



