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the course they pursue, whether direct, Ranged as a table, our knowledge 

 or embracing any more or less conveni- is little, since a page may contain the 

 ent resting places). whole of it. 



NOTES TO ABOVE TABLE. 



A. Dates of Arrival. The date set first is the earliest in an experience of many years, and 

 can only be equalled by a keen observer residing near the southern coast. When an arrival is 

 satisfactorily authenticated as early as any of the dates put first, it is worthy of note in an 

 ornithological journal. The second date is that by which an observer in an inland or northern 

 county must give up all hope of the species nesting in his district, if previously unobserved. 



B. The notes as to place of landing are from the nature of things unproven, but many 

 recorded observations go to prove their substantial accuracy. 



C. The winter habitat can only be approximately given, pending wider research. 



D. The word " singly " is used in contrast to the " flights," and means that there is no proof 

 of a large flock crossing in company. 



