58 THE CAPERCAILLIE. 



established at Taymouth. At present (1878) said not to be 

 so abundant as twenty years ago. Mark in this connection 

 the migratory movement related by Sir Eobert Menzies 

 {antea, p. 49). 



1842. Arrived at Murtlily, down the Tay valley (23 miles 

 from O , or 30 miles following the river). Were much more 

 numerous here 15-20 years ago than they are at present, but 

 are again on the increase now. They have 3000 acres of 

 wood to thrive in. 



1843.^ One, a female, shot at Craig-y-barns (ut sup.) 



1844. Became estabhshed at Logierait (14 miles from O ). 



1845. Became established at Murthly {ut sup.) An at- 

 tempt was made to introduce them at Stronvar in Balqui- 

 hidder. Mr, David Carnegie brought over two cocks and four 

 hens, and kept them for some years in confinement. (See 

 under account of Eestoration.) Stronvar is 24 miles in a direct 

 line from O , or thereabouts. A male bird was caught alive at 

 Blair Castle (13 miles O ), and was sent back to Taymouth. 

 Became established between Dunkeld and Logierait. Supposed 

 to be at Ochtertyre as early as this ; but it appears doubtful, as 

 on Fowlis Wester, adjoining, we have no account of them before 

 1852. The difference of dates of arrival may, however, be ac- 

 counted for by difference in age of plantations on the estates. 



1847. According to the proprietor's information, first seen 

 at Faskally, at the junction of the Tummell and Garry, in 

 1847. Another account gives 1857 {q. v.) as date of first ap- 

 pearance in the Tummell valley, but judging from other evi- 

 dence, and the continuity of the woods between Faskally and 

 Dunkeld, as well as the comparatively short distance from 

 the centre, (viz. 12 miles, or 18 miles by river), the earlier date 

 must be accepted. From that it reached up the Tummel 



^ Birds sent from Taymouth to Arran. See also under "Arran," and 

 antea, under " Restoration." Arrived at various localities between Dunkeld 

 and Logierait, where they are now resident and abundant. 



