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Swallow. — Common throughout summer, but only seldom 

 breeds. 



Martin. — Several pairs breed regularly iinder the eaves. 

 I think the latest date of their stay in autumn that I have 

 recorded is November 19th, but I have once or twice seen 

 one later than this outside our limil,s. 



Sand Martin. — Often seen flying round ; their nearest 

 breeding place is about half a mile away. 



Swift. — Very common from about May 1st to about 

 August 26th ; does not breed with us. 



Nightjar. — This species ought hardly to be included, as 

 I have not seen it, but only heard it from our grounds. 



Wood Pigeon. — Very common, and breeds on the tops of 

 tall inaccessible Scotch Firs till very late in the autumn. A 

 nest was blown down in the gale of October 14th last, and I 

 saw pieces of the egg-shells lying beneath the tree. Probably 

 its early and late breeding has something to do with the 

 great increase of numbers everywhere. 



Stock Dove. — I have once or twice been almost sure I 

 have seen this species, but have never been quite certain. 



Turtle Dove. — Comes to our wood every year, but we 

 have never found the nest, so I am doubtful if it breeds. 



Pheasant. — A very occasional visitor. 



Partridge. — Ditto. 



Woodcock. — Has been seen a few times, but I have never 

 seen it myself. 



Heron. — Now and then seen flying over. 



Corn Crake. — Only heard from our grounds at some 

 distance. 



Waterhen. — Seen on a few occasions feeding in the field 

 or on the lawn. 



Wild Duck. — Seen occasionally flying over. 



Wild Goose. — Once or twice seen flying over in a flock 

 at some height ; species uncertain. 



Besides the foregoing, I have on various occasions heard 

 birds calling overhead at night, and have thought I have 

 recognised the notes of Golden Plover, Curlew, Dunlin, and 

 perhaps other species'; but, as I do not feel sufficiently sure 



