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CucuLUS CANORUS, Cuckoo. — There is only a single 

 record — namely, for 23rd May 1907, when several 

 occurred in a rush of migrants between 1.30 and 3 a.m. 



Cypselus apus, Szvift. — Appears regularly in May 

 (earliest record, the 4th), sometimes in great numbers. 

 Many occur in June (24th latest). 



Several appeared on 5th July 1902 ; and it passes at 

 intervals during August to loth September. 



It is chronicled for the night-time (especially the 

 earliest hours of the morning) only. 



Caprimulgus europ^us, Nightjar. — There are two 

 records only. One was killed at the lantern during a 

 rush on 4th May 1887, and another at 4.30 a.m. on 

 loth September 1902. 



Ardea cinerea, Heron. — During the great move- 

 ment on the morning of 13th October 1901, I heard 

 several, at 5 a.m., croaking loudly as they passed. On 

 the 20th, I saw a party proceeding south at 5 p.m. 



TuRTUR turtur. Turtle- Dove. — Regular on passage 

 in spring and autumn. Has occurred from the middle 

 to the end of May, and from 25th September to 13th 

 October. All the records are for night-time. 



Crex crex, Corn-Crake. — Observed at both seasons. 

 In spring it has appeared at dates ranging from 26th 

 April to 1 2th May ; and in autumn from loth September 

 to the end of the month. It is a night visitor only. 



Rallus aquaticus, Water-Rail. — There are several 

 records of the occurrence of this species for the autumn ; 

 but no specimens appear to have been captured. 



Charadrius pluvialis {Golden Plover). — There are 

 only a few records, and these refer to birds passing 

 during May, October, and November. The dates range 

 from 9th May in spring to 7th November in autumn. 



