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



earlier, as the migratory Thrushes, Blackbirds, Fieldfares, 

 &c., do not put in an appearance before that date. When 

 Waxwings come they are also constantly caught. 



Pied Flycatcher. 



One on migration 1 September, one seen 25 September. 

 " One male seen May 1914" (V.). 



Spotted Flycatcher. 



One seen 31 August, one on 27 September. "Not 

 common as a breeding species" (D-)* '^ Breeds" (Th.). 

 " Fairly common on Texel ; also breeds on Terschelling, 

 Ameland, and Schiermonnikoog " (L.J.). 



Swallow. 



Was still common up to the end of August. Noted on 

 most days in September in small numbers. On 2Q Septem- 

 ber it was passing south along the sea-wall all day ; last 

 noted on 3 October. " Common as a breeding species and 

 on migration" (D.). "Breeds" (Th.). " Very common ; 

 also breeds on all the other islands" (L.J.). 



House-Martin. 



Seen nearly every day in the village, but in no great 

 numbers, up to the end of August 1906. Single passing 

 migrants noted on 26 and 27 September were alone observed 

 inl908. " Breeds commonly "(D.). " Breeds '^ (Th.). "Less 

 common than the Swallow on Texel ; also breeds on Ter- 

 schelling, Ameland, and Schiermonnikoog" (L.J.). 



Sand-Martin. 



A few seen on several occasions. No colonies met with 

 and likely breeding-places few ; possibly the birds may 

 use a suitable artificial bank ; one near the old decoy was 

 said to be utilized by them. " Common in some places 

 and in some years" (D.). "Breeds" (Th.). "Several 

 small colonies at the north and absent from the other islands " 

 (L.J.). Davies records a large colony near De (Jocksdorp in 

 a low turf-wall. 



