316 STUDIES IN BIRD-MIGRATION 



Fringilla coelebs, Chaffinch, 



Alderney. — Appears to be a decidedly uncommon 

 species on the island : a fact which is probably due to 

 the great scarcity of trees. 



AcANTHis CANNABiNA, Linnet, 



Ushant, — To the Linnet, Ushant offers considerable 

 attractions in its numerous and enclosed furze-coverts, 

 and the bird is consequently common. It was particu- 

 larly abundant during our stay, when the ranks of the 

 home birds were probably recruited by immigrants. 



Emberiza miliaria, C 07^71- B tinting. 



Ushant, — Is common and resident on the island. 



Emberiza citrinella. Yellow Bunti^ig. 

 Ushant. — The Yellow Bunting is also a common and 

 resident species. 



Alauda arvensis. Skylark, 



Ushant. — Though most abundant during the autumn 

 passage, the Skylark is also fairly common as a resident 

 species. Great numbers are said to visit the island 

 during severe winters, when the mainland is under snow. 



MoTACiLLA ALBA, White Wagtail, 



Ushant, — Was numerous as a bird of passage during 

 our sojourn on the island. It was to be seen in parties 

 of from 20 to 30 ; and on some occasions we saw as 

 many as 200 during our rambles. There were probably 

 several hundreds on the island on certain days during 

 our visit. 



MoTACiLLA lugubris, Pied Wagtail, 



Alderney, — Was quite common, and observed, either 

 singly or in family parties, between 22nd and 28th 

 September. Mr Cecil Smith does not mention this 



