302 BIRDS OF THE DISTRICT. 
Breeds abundantly on the Ince and Helsby marshes [R.N.] 
In the Delamere district, by Little Budworth Mill Pond 
[A.P.W. ] 
In Wales, on the banks of the Dee, near Wrexham [A.D.]; 
and common and general in Mr. Ruppy’s district, where it 
nests under the shelter of a furze bush or tuft of grass [T.R.] 
Not noted at Colwyn Bay [A.O.W.] or Llandudno [H.T.] 
* Plectrophenax nivalis. Snow BuntTine. 
Noted by BRocKHOLEs as ‘‘a rather scarce winter visitor” 
(Br. p. 7.) 
Mr. NicHoLtas CooKE mentions a specimen caught at 
Leasowe, December, 1866 (Zanc. Nat. Journ., Jan., 1867, p. 104.) 
One was taken on the Sandhills at New Brighton a few years 
ago [W.B.] 
Mr. J. F. Ropinson captured two out of a flock that he 
observed for two days, at Frodsham, in the severe winter of 
1880-1 (Manchester City News, August 19th, 1882) [T.A.C.] 
Often in winter, along the shore at Pensarn. Mr. HANNAH 
(Abergele) writes—‘‘I have myself seen them three or four 
winters, and often hear of them. My friend saw some this 
winter (1893-94.) The specimens I have were shot on 
November 30th and December zoth, 1888.” Mr. A. O. WALKER 
observed it some years ago at Bagillt; shot a specimen on the 
shore at Colwyn Bay, January 11th, 1894 [Coll. G.M.]; and 
observed two more a week later. 
The late Mr. J. Price.mentions having seen it ‘‘ when a 
schoolboy, on the banks of the Afon Ganol, Llandrillo, near 
Colwyn Station” (Lanc. Nat. Journ, May, 1867, p. 129.); and 
Mr. STIVENS has one shot by Mr. Prick, out of a flock of five 
or six, between Llandudno and the Little Orme, about 1873. 
Visited Llandudno during a severe winter about 15 years ago 
ir. 
: Is eatealle shot on the Berwyns [T.R. ] 
Observed twice at Maesmor [W.]J.K. ] 
At Wrexham, a flock seen repeatedly 20 years ago in winter 
[A.D.] Mr. R. H. V. Kyrxe has seen three near Nant-y-ffrith 
Reservoir, in November. 
Mr. A. T. Jens (Ellesmere), in an address on the birds of the 
lake district about Ellesmere and the hill district about 
Llansilin, says—‘‘ I have seen Snow-Buntings twice on a high 
hill near Llansilin.” 
* Sturnus vulgaris. STARLING. 
Common everywhere. ‘An abundant resident and partial 
migrant. Countless thousands congregate in the autumn 
evenings to roost at Caldy and Thurstaston. The majority of 
these migrate before winter begins.”’ (Br. p. 8.) 
