DNIIDSABIRDS 
With which is Incorporated 
“THE ZOOLOGIST.” 
SDITED BY H. F. WITHERBY, F.Z.S., M.B:0.U. 
ASSISTED BY 
Rev. F. C. R. JouURDAIN, M.A., M.B.0.U., AND Norman F, 
TICEHURST, M.A., F.R.C.S., M.B.O.U. 



ConTENts OF NuMBER 7, Vol. XI. DrcremBer 1, 1917. 
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Occurrence of the Buff-backed Heron (4rdeola ibis ibis) in 
Norfolk. By F. W. Smalley, M.B.O.U. ay in Les 146 
John Hunt, 1777-1842. By Capt. Hugh 8. Gladstone, M.A.., 
M:B:O:U., Part II. ae se ae ae ote 3 148: 
Recovery of Marked Birds 3 a . a ae 156, 
Notes :— 
Long Nesting-Season of the Martin (I. Clark) on 2! 160 
Cuckoos’ Eggs and Nestlings in 1917 (J. H. Owen) 160 
Communal Laying by the Sheld-Duck (Dr. J. Wiglesworth) 161 
Leach’s and Storm Petrels in North Lancashire and West- 
morland (H. W. Robinson) .. a =: is ie 162 
A Note on the British Puffin (W. L. Sclater and C. W. 
Mackworth Praed: Dr. E. Hartert) be e = 162 
Moorhen eating Fruit (H. J. Vaughan) 167 
Short Notes :—Spoonbills in Dorset. Glossy igpee in Pemby oke- 
shire. Great Skua in Oxfordshire #2 167 
Letter :—Evidence for the Breeding of the Green Sandpiper 
(H. W. Robinson) a tr ; 168 


A PERSONAL NOTE. 
BY THE EDITOR. 
As I have accepted a commission as Lieutenant, R.N.V.R., for some 
work which will involve my absence from England, I must, with 
zreat regret, temporarily relinquish the editorship of British "Birds. 
The Rev. F. C. R. Jourdain has very kindly agreed to act as editor 
in my absence, and Dr. N. F. Ticehurst will give him as much assistance 
us his present heavy duties will allow. I need hardly assert that 
m leaving the conduct of the Magazine in such capable hands, I have 
she utmost confidence that the standard of accuracy and scientific 
value at which we have always aimed will not in any way be relaxed. 
All MSS. for publication, and all correspondence relating to 
Editorial questions, should be addressed in future to the Rev. F. C. R. 
Jourdain, Appleton Rectory, near Abingdon, Berks, and it is 
particularly requested that such matters only should be addressed 
30 Mr. Jourdain. Correspondence on all other matters, including 
the British Birds Marking Scheme, should be addressed to the 
Publishers, at 326, High Holborn, London, W.C.1. H. F. Wiruersy. 
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