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TuRDUS Musicus, Song-ThritsJi. 



Alderney. — Many were noted on 25th and 26th 

 September, having arrived on the island during the 

 previous nights. 



TuRDUS iLiAcus, Redwiug. 



Ushant. — Four were seen, and their notes heard, on 

 loth September. This date is decidedly an early one on 

 which to find this bird so far to the south. Many 

 Redwings, however, depart from Iceland during the early 

 days of this month. 



TuRDUS MERULA, Blackbird. 



Alderney. — On 25th and 26th September, many 

 immigrant Blackbirds, chiefly birds of the year, were 

 observed, having arrived during the previous night. 



TuRDUS TORQUATUS, Rmg-Ottzcl. 



Alderney. A single bird was seen on 22nd Septem- 

 ber. On the 26th several were observed in the hedge- 

 rows along with other immigrants, having arrived over- 

 night. These birds were again noted on the 27th. 



Erithacus rubecula, Redbi^east. 



Ushmit. — The Redbreast is fairly common and 

 resident. It was chiefly observed in the neighbourhood 

 of houses, but was by no means confined thereto. 



Saxicola cknanthe, Wheatear, 



Ushant. — Was very abundant as a bird of passage 

 during our sojourn on the island — 9th to 17th Septem- 

 ber. A few males showed traces of the summer dress, 

 but the great majority of the birds seen were in russet 

 plumage. 



Alderney. — The 22nd to 28th of September, still 

 common. 



