A MONTH ON KENTISH KNOCK LIGHTSHIP 39 



Both adults and young were seen not unfrequently from 

 22nd September onwards. They were always fishing 

 singly near the ship. 



Uria troile, Covimon Gitillemot. — Not uncommon 

 off the edge of the sand, where the shallow water prob- 

 ably affords good fishing ground. These birds, and 

 others seeking similar situations, were most numerous 

 during strong westerly winds, when the east side of the 

 sand afforded shelter and the possibility of obtaining food. 



Alca torda, Razorbill.- — The same remarks apply 

 to this species as to the last. 



Fratercula arctica, Ptiffin. ■ — A single bird seen 

 on the wing on loth October was the only record. 



The following additional species have also been 

 observed at this lightship. Some of them were sent to 

 me after I left the vessel, while the records of the rest 

 have been culled from the schedules of observations 

 furnished to the British Association's Committee from 

 1880 to 1890. 



Fringilla montifringilla, Brambling, — The wings 

 of six Bramblings killed at the lantern on 9th October 

 1887 were sent to Mr Cordeaux. Hundreds of birds 

 were present at the light on this occasion. 



Parus major. Great Titmouse} — Five on deck at 

 midday on 26th November 1903. One of these, an 

 adult female, allowed itself to be captured, and was sent 

 to me. "■ All the birds were of the same species, and 

 uttered a note like a Chaffinch" (G. E. Highton). 



Sylvia borin. Garden Warbler. — One struck the 

 lantern on the morning of 4th May 1904, and was sent 

 to me. 



1 Probably the typical Continental race. 



