300 Mr. P. J. C. McGregor on Birds observed 



85. Cypselus apus (L.). Swift. 



By no means common as a summer visitor, but observed 

 in some numbers on migration in autumn. 



86. Cypselus melba (L.). Alpine Swift. 



Fairly common, practically taking the place of the 

 Common Swift. It nests in the minarets of the town, and 

 is abundant in the villages, where the only conceivable 

 breeding-places are hollow tree-trunks. The earliest date of 

 observation was April 30, 1904, and I saw a large flight in 

 the mountains on September 21. 



87. Caprimulgus europteus L. Nightjar. 

 Observed regularly during the summer. 



88. Dendrocopus lileordi Sharpe & Dresser. Lilford's 

 Woodpecker. 



The environs of Monastir are not of a nature to attract 

 Woodpeckers, but on October 28, 1903, I was fortunate 

 enough to secure a fine specimen of this species in a wooded 

 meadow close to the town. I have on two subsequent 

 occasions heard what I took to be the call of Lilford's 

 Woodpecker. 



89. Gecinus viridis (L.). Green Woodpecker. 



On March 22, 1904, while inspecting the ruined village of 

 Ghiavat on the Resna road, I saw a Green Woodpecker 

 among the elms in the churchyard. 



90. Alcedo ispida L. Kingfisher. 



Only twice observed, on both occasions in winter. 



91. Coracias garrulus L. Roller. 



Arrives about the beginning of May and, although not 

 very common, is always to be seen where there are suitable 

 nesting-places. 



92. Merops apiaster L. Bee-eater. 



In 1904 a small flock passed over my house on May 9, 

 and on May 15 I saw another flock, mingled with Alpine 

 Swifts, over the parade-ground. In 1905 I saw a few in 



May. 



