BIRDS. 37 
2133. Cypselus melba (Z.). White-bellied Swift. 
Accidental visitant from Central and Southern Europe, of 
rare occurrence. 
Ripponden, near Halifax, one caught by the late Mr. 
Priestley, in the autumn of 1872, is now in his widow's 
possession (Rawson, MS.). 
Scarborough, one, first seen on the 17th of April, 1880, 
remaining for a fortnight (West, Zool., 1880, p. 407). In 
a letter to me, Mr. West so accurately describes the bird 
as to leave no doubt as to its identification. 
Hornsea Mere, one seen by Mr. F. Boyes. 
134. Acanthyllis caudacuta (Za¢h.). Needle-tailed Swift. 
Fam. CAPRIMULGIDA. 
135. Caprimulgus europeus Z. Common Nightjar. 
Summer visitant, decidedly local in its distribution, and not 
numerous, affecting the woodland, moorland, and fell 
districts. 
136. Caprimulgus ruficollis Zzmm. Russet-necked Night- 
Jar. 
Order 3.. PICI. 
Fam. PICIDZ. 
Sub-fam. PICZNA. 
137- Dryocopus martius (Z.). Great Black Woodpecker. 
Doubtful ; if it occurs at all is an accidental visitant from 
Continental Europe, of extremely rare occurrence. Is 
said to have occurred in the following instances :— 
Yorkshire, once in (Fothergill, Ornith. Brit., 1799, p. 3). 
Yorkshire, one shot (Yarrell, 1843, i 128). 
- Yarm, two seen (Hogg, Zool., 1845, p. 1107). 
Ripley, one killed, March 1846 (Garth, Zool., 1846, p. 1298). 
