310 STUDIES IN BIRD-MIGIiATION 



as late as the first week in May. The earlier move- 

 ments are those of returning British birds, the later 

 ones of birds traversing- our shores on passage to the 

 north and east. 



In autumn a few are observed in July, from the 

 second week onwards. It is frequent in its visits in 

 August, but the emigratory movements do not commence 

 in earnest until September, and, along with those of the 

 passage birds, last until the second week in November. 



In winter it is noted moving south and west during 

 cold periods in November, January, and February. 



Fringilla coiLEBS, Chaffiuck. — Has only been 

 observed as an autumn emigrant participating in the 

 orreat niofht rushes southwards. The dates of its 

 recorded appearances range from 30th September to 

 7th November. 



Fringilla montifringilla, Brambling. — There are 

 several instances of its occurrence and occasional capture 

 during the spring and autumn passage movements. 



In spring its appearances date from 19th April to 

 the end of the month ; and in autumn from 27th October 

 to mid- November. 



Chloris chloris, Greenfinch. — Only recorded for 

 the autumn of 1904, when single specimens were 

 captured at the lantern on 2nd and 20th October. 



Carduelis carduelis. Goldfinch. — A rare visitor 

 in autumn, when it has been captured at the light in 

 October and early November — wings sent. 



AcANTHis CANNABiNA, Linnet. — Has been noted on 

 a few occasions in spring and autumn. The records are 

 for 5th April, :24th September, and 14th and 15th 

 October. On the last-named dates, I saw a few passing 

 south at 7 A.M, 



