348 Notes on the Ornithology of Sardinia. 



the Gull then seemed perfectly satisfied and content, and flew 

 away, taking no further notice of him. The Bald Coot gra- 

 dually recovered j and after swimming about for a few mo- 

 ments, his senses being evidently in a confused condition, he 

 got up and flew away as if nothing had happened. It is 

 curious that a few moments before I had wounded a Coot — 

 which fell dead about a quarter of a mile from me, and, before 

 I could reach the spot, was nearly devoured by a pair, of 

 these Gulls. 



251. Larus fuscus. 



Not uncommon in autumn [Car a). 



252. Larus marinus. 

 Not common. 



253. RlSSA TRIDACTYLA. 



The occurrence of this Gull is doubtful. 



-f- 254. Thalassidroma pelagica. 

 Common round the coast. 



255. OCEANITES OCEANICA. 



There is an undoubted specimen of this rare European 

 visitant in the museum at Cagliari, first identified by Dr. Sal- 

 vadori. It is stated to have been killed near the town. 



256. PUFFINUS CINEREUS. 



Very common all round the coast. I have noticed them 

 especially off the S.W. corner of the island. 



257. PUFFINUS ANGLORUM. 



Common round the coast at all seasons. 



258. Alca torda. 

 Of rare occurrence. 



259. Fratercula arctica. 

 Rare and accidental. 



260. Fratercula glacialis. 



There is a specimen under this name in the museum ; but 

 I think it is nothing but an ordinary variety of the preceding 

 species. 



