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Apr. 25. Dotterel (Charadrius morinellus) left 1882. (Earliest of six 

 observations, 1836-83.) 



„ 26. Pied Wagtail (MotaciUa luguh-is) appeared 1847. (Latest of 

 twenty-four observations, 1836-87.) 

 Swallow (Hirundo rustica) arrives. (Average date of forty- 

 three observations, 1800-87.) 



Pheasant {Phasianux colcJdcus) had young 1887. (Earliest of 

 six observations, 1839-87.) 



Curlew [Numenius arquata) returned to moors 1872. (Latest 

 of sixteen observations, 1837-87.) 



,, 27. Song Thrush (T^Mj-rfMS 7)msic?ts) had young 1887. (Earliest of 

 ten observations, 1836-87.) 



,, 28. Golden F lover (Char ad^'ius pluvialis) &rst spring notes heard 

 1836. (Latest of eleven observations, 1823-84.) 



Golden Plover [Charadrius 2)lnvialis) seen for first time in 

 spring 1836. (Latest of thirteen observations, 1800-86.) 



Common Sandpiper [Totanus hypoleucus) arrived 1887. 



,, 29. Redwing {Turdus iliacus) left 1879. (Latest of two observa- 

 tions, 1877 and 1879.) 



Yellow Bunting {Emberka citrinella) in song 1837. (Latest 

 of seven observations, 1837-75.) 



Rook {Corvus frugilegus) young appeared outside of nest 1887. 



,, 30. Blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla) began to sing 1881. (Latest of 

 two observations, 1874 and 1881.) 



Tree Pipit [Antlms trivialis) arrived 1887. (Earliest of five 

 observations, 1879-87.) 



Linnet (Linota cannabina) in song 1836. (Latest of four observ- 

 ations, 1836-79.) 



Wild Duck {Anas boscas) had young 1887. (Earliest of three 

 observations, 1877-87.) 



May 1. Blackbird (7'it?YZMS mej'M^a) nested 1837. 



Whitethroat [Sylvia rufa) arrived 1874. (Earliest of sixteen 

 observations, 1857-87.) 



Corn Bunting [Emberiza miliaria) singing 1884. (Latest of 

 four observations, 1849-84.) 



Lapwing ( Vanellus vulgaris) had young 1874. (Earliest of five 

 observations, 1836-81.) 



Landrail [Crex pratensis) arrived 1880. (Earliest of twelve 

 observations, 1800-87.) 



Wild Geese [Anser segetum and Anser brachyrhynchus) seen 

 1884. (Latest of twenty-two observations, 1800-86.) 



,, 2. Chaffinch [Fringilla ccelebs) nested 1857. (Earliest of three 

 observations, 1850-76- ) 



Redstart [Phmiicura ruticilla) arrives. (Average date of 

 seventeen observations, 1850-87.) 



CccKOO (Cuculus canorus) arrives. (Average date of twenty- 

 nine observations, 1821-87.) 



,, 3. Wood Wren (P%Mosco/)M.ss?iitonx) singing 1875. (Earliest of 

 four observations, 1875-87.) 



