BIRDS FREQUENTING ELDER PARK, GOVAN. 217 



Lapwing (Vanellus vulgaris). — A few odd birds were seen 

 during the spring and autumn of 1906. I have no records 

 fur 1907. On 13th January, 1908, three Lapwings came in 

 overhead, and were in the act of alighting on the south side 

 of the park, but having been disturbed they immediately Hew 

 outwards agaiji. On 8th February a flock of about thirty, 

 and another of thirteen, passed over the park from south to 

 north, flying very low. On 30th March, during a gale from 

 the south-west, a pair of Lapwings crossed the park in a 

 westerly direction. 



Black-headed Gull (Larus ridibundus J .—This bird can be 

 seen daily at the jDond, except during the breeding season, 

 when it only occurs occasionally. During the months of 

 summer one is almost sure to see at least one pair about the 

 pond; but in winter, especially during stormy weather, they 

 are very common, and may be watched skimming over the 

 pond and whirling up to a great height. On 14th November, 

 1907, during stormy weather, as many as a dozen could be 

 observed at the pond. 



Common Gull (Larus canus). — During the summer this 

 species may sometimes be seen on the grass patches, and is 

 not uncommon in the fields outside the park. 



Hkrking Gull (Larus argentatus). — This is the commonest 

 of the Gulls, and can be seen almost daily, especially during 

 the months of winter and spring, passing and repassing across 

 the park. Very seldom do they alight, although an occasional 

 bird may be seen about the pond during summer. In the 

 winter time the Gulls frequenting the* pond are usually young 

 birds in immature plumage. 



Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscusj. — Single birds 

 have been seen on the grass lawns a few times during summer. 



To this list of forty species a few more might doubtless be 

 added by careful observation. I have been informed by Mr. 

 Angus M'Leod, who has also devoted some attention to Elder 

 Park, that he has seen the Tree Creeper (Certhia familiaris) 



