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flower (Zrollius Europeus, L.) and wood cranesbill (Geranium 
sylvaticum, L.), both characteristic plants of the sides of mountain 
streams. On the higher parts of the hills the crowberry 
(Empetrum nigrum, L.) and the cowberry (Vaccinium Vitis-Idea, 
Z.) were found ; and on the rocks, at an elevation of about one 
thousand feet, the beautiful lady’s cushion (Saxifraga hypnoides, 
Z.) is very abundant. The parsley fern (Cryptogramme crispa, 
Zr.) occurs on the tall slopes of Duncomb. A _ considerable 
number of birds (thirty-seven species in all) was reported as 
having been observed by the ornithologists present. These 
included the kestrel, sparrow hawk, tree pipit, spotted fly- 
catcher, golden plover, redshank, and redstart. A_ small 
breeding colony of the black-headed gull occurs on an island in 
Loch Humphrey. On the occasion of the first excursion the 
abundance of the small heath butterfly (Canonympha pamphilus) 
was remarked upon. 
From the summit of Duncomb a magnificent view to the north- 
ward is obtained, and, as on both occasions the Society was 
fortunate as regards weather conditions, the members of the party 
were amply rewarded for their climb by a glorious panorama, 
including Loch Lomond with its islands and the grand background 
of the Highland mountains. From here, on the first occasion, 
the party proceeded eastwards, crossing the Auldmurroch Burn, 
and returning via Milngavie. On the second occasion the 
return journey was made from Loch Humphrey southwards to 
Old Kilpatrick by a road which passes round the shoulder of the 
hill overlooking the Clyde above Bowling, from which a grand 
view was obtained. A great abundance of vernal whitlow-grass 
(Draba verna, L.) was noted along this road. 
Besides the two excursions mentioned, the same localities have 
been visited, once by the ornithological section on 6th May, 1893, 
and once by the botanical section on 6th May, 1905. 
Of the numerous glens of the Kilpatrick Hills, the one 
which has received the largest share of attention from various 
sections of the Society is Murroch Glen. Although numerous 
sectional excursions have been made, however, the Society has 
only once had a general excursion to this interesting locality, 
namely, on roth September, 1892. On this occasion the party 
walked from Dumbarton station to Murroch Farm, near the 
