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at Upwc}', about 3 feet above the water and 15 feet from the 

 entrance. (N. M. R.) 



Dartford Warbler {Melizophilus imda/us, Bodd.).— A pair 

 seen on the Sandbanks, Poole Harbour, first on March 28 and 

 subsequently. (G. R. P.) 



Haavfinch {Coccfl/Jiraiisfes vulgaris, Pallas). — One seen 

 February' 24 at Pulham. (}. R.) 



Rook {Coitus fn/gilcgus, L.). — Twice in one week I watched 

 a Heron {Ardca cincrca, L.), worried by a couple of Rooks. The 

 bird screamed with fright at every attack. That drew my 

 attention first. (J. R.) 



Swallow {Hinuido rustica, L.), and Swift [Cypsclus apus, 

 L.). — In spite of a strong gale (N.E., veering gradually to E.S.E.), 

 that raged throughout May 5, an immense immigration of 

 Swallows and Swifts was in progress all day long at Corfe Castle. 

 They were all coming from the south ; that is from the direction 

 of the English Channel, which lies about four miles away, and 

 heading northwards, mostly at a low elevation, past my house, 

 which was in the direct line of flight. Large numbers of 

 Swallows and moderate numbers of Swifts, together with a 

 single House-martin, were obsen-ed, but all merely passed by, 

 intent on their journey, without showing any inclination to loiter 

 on the way. It is quite likely that other House-martins were 

 among the immigrants, though whilst I was watching them only 

 one came near enough for certain recognition. (E. R. B.) 



Lesser Spotted Woodpecker {Dcndrocopus minor, L.). — 

 Seen March 4, at Pulham. This bird seems to breed here every 

 year now. (J. R.) 



Partridge {Pcrdix cincrea, Latham). — Very scarce in Sep- 

 tember at Chard, the wet cold summer having drowned and 

 killed many of the young birds. (E. S. R.) 



Whoibrel [Xumefiiiis phiropus. L.) — Parkstone, April 29. 

 (G. R. P.) 



Glaucous Gull {Lams glauciis, Fab.)- — A specimen was 

 seen and watched for a considerable time at the distance of 

 only a few yards, near Portland Breakwater, by Lieut. C. E. 



