430 Major W. R. Thompson on the [Ibis, 



Cinclus cinclus britannicus. The Dipper. 



Mr. Cecil kSinith states in regard to this bird: "Ca[)tain 

 Hubbach writes me word he saw one in Alderney in the 

 winter of 1861-1862." This is the only record of this bird, 

 and I do not think it now occurs. 



Troglodytes troglodytes. The Wren. 



A common resident. I do not think its numbers arc 

 affected by migration. 



Muscicapa grisola. The Spotted Flycatcher. 

 A connnon bird of passage. I do not know that it over 

 remains to breed. 



Muscicapa atricapilla. The Pied Flycatcher. 



A few occur annually as birds of passage. Mr. Eagle 

 Clarke records one in " female " plumage, as seen by himself 

 and his friend Mr. Laidlaw in the island on the 27th of 

 September, 1898. 



Hirundo rustica. The Swallow. 

 A common summer visitor. 



Delichon urbica. The Martin. 



Mr. Cecil Smith says of this bird : *' It is spread over all 

 the islands, but confined to certain spots in each. In 

 Alderney there were a great many nests about Scott's Hotel 

 and a few more in the town." None of these birds are 

 breeding here this year (1920). I have been round the whole 

 town and carc^f ally inspected Scott's Hotel, and there is no 

 sign of a nest, nor are there any birds about. Unfortunately 

 I did not pay much attention to this bird last year, but do 

 not think it bred, as otherwise there should be some sign of 

 the old nests under the eaves of the houses. I cannot under- 

 stand why it should not breed here, as conditions appear 

 suitable, and it is a common bird of passage. This year a 

 large flock remained several weeks on the island, and indeed 

 did not depart until the 24th of May, when they all left 

 together. 



