364 Lieut. C. B. Ticehurst on the [Ibis, 



followed by many more, 5-9 October, 1908. Breeds (Th.), 

 but not common (L.J. & D.). Absent from the other 

 islands as a breeding species (L.J.). 



Redwfng. 



First arrivals on 3 and 4 October, followed by many more 

 on 5-10, 1908. 



Fieldfare. 



" Seen on spring migration ^' (V.). 



Blackbird. 



Arrived at much the same time as the Song-Thrush ; in- 

 creased in numbers on 10 October, 1908 ; not seen in 190G. 

 " Rare as a breeding species, common as a migrant" (D.). 

 "Breeds" (Tb.), "but not common ; single pairs breed on 

 Ameland also" (L.J.). 



Ring-Ouzel. 



Two examples on the northern sea-wall on 24 September, 

 another on the 26th, 1908 ; several in the Thrush migration 

 early in October. 



Wheatear. 



A few still to be seen along the banks and roadsides at 

 the end of August 1906, but no migratory movement noted. 

 In September 1908 notably increased numbers were recorded 

 for the 22nd and 24ih, which quickly passed on, and a few 

 were seen to arrive from the north-east over the water on 

 the 25th. "Breeds commonly" (D.). "Breeds'' (Th.). 

 "Also on all the other islands " (L.J.). Those we met with 

 were of the common race. 



Stonechat. 



" Probably breeds " (V.). 



AVhinchat. 



Not uncommon in August 1906 in the dunes in Slufter- 

 bollen, a few also in the cultivation. " Breeds fairly 

 commonly on Texel and the other islands'' (L.J.). 



