107. 
BIRDS OF ARDNAMURCHAN, ARGYLLSHIRE. 349 
Larus fuscus, Linn., Lesser Black-backed Gull. This 
species has also extended its breeding limits to other 
islands in Loch Sunart, 
The following sixteen species, which have been observed since 
1877, now fall to be added to the list, making the total number 
of birds of the peninsula one hundred and thirty-one. The 
numbers are consecutive :— 
116. 
1b. 
118. 
119. 
120. 
121. 
122. 
Sylvia atricapilla (Linn.), Blackcap. One was seen ati 
Mingary by Mr. A. Burn Murdoch in 1881. 
Phylloscopus sibilatria (Bechst.), Wood-warbler. Not 
uncommon in the woods on Loch Sunart side. 
Passer montanus (Linn.), Tree-sparrow. In August, 
1880, I discovered a colony of about twenty pairs 
established at Kilchoan, some of which were breeding 
in the walls of the old church there, and others in the 
thatch of the crofters’ houses. For a further account 
see Proceedings Royal Physical Soc., Edin. VIL, 
p. 196. 
Garrulus glandarius (Linn.), Jay. One appeared at 
Glenborrodale in November, 1883, and remained for 
about a week. 
Corvus monedula, Linn., Jackdaw. A number haunt 
the ruins of Castle Tyrim, the ancient stronghold of 
the Clanranald, at the mouth of the River Shiel, 
from whence they cross to the Ardnamurchan shore. 
A pair frequented the old church at Kilchoan in 1883. 
Aquila chrysaétus (Linn.), Golden Eagle. The Golden 
Eagle has nested on three occasions in Ardnamurchan 
since 1877, viz, on a rock named Craigbuy, on 
Gorteneorn Farm, in 1889, and on the west shoulder 
of Ben Laga in 1893 and 1894, but has not taken 
up a permanent residence. This species is without 
doubt increasing in numbers in the Highlands, while 
its congener, the White-tailed Eagle, is decreasing. 
Cygnus bewicki, Yarrell, Bewick’s Swan. Appears 
frequently in winter. Mr. Ross, gamekeeper, shot 
two out of a flock on a loch at Glenmore, on 12th 
February, 1880, one of which is in my collection, 
