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



121. Ciconia nigra (L.). Black Stork. 



One individual was observed flying about in tbe low 

 meadows near tbe town on tbe evening of July 30, 1905. 



122. Platalea leucorodia L. Spoonbill. 



In summer the Spoonbill may be seen in great numbers 

 near tbe Kara Su. 



123. Anser (sp. inc.). 



I occasionally observed Geese during tbe winter, but could 

 never identify tbem. 



124. Anas boscas L. Mallard. 



Common on marshy ground and in the fields near the 

 town, where I have heard of its nesting in fairly tall 

 willows. 



125. Querquedula circia (L.). Garganey. 

 Frequently brought to market in winter. 



126. Nettion crecca (L.). Teal. 



Numerous in the Kara Su. I cannot vouch for its 

 occurrence iu winter. 



127. Columba palumbus L. Ring-Dove. 



Fairly common. It nests in the beech-woods on the 

 mountain-slopes, and eggs are obtainable before the middle 

 of May. 



128. Columba cenas L. Stock-Dove. 



A small colony frequents some precipitous rocks on the 

 Resa road, and nights may be seen in the plain. 



129. Turtur communis Selby. Turtle-Dove. 

 Turtle-Doves are first seen about the 19th of April in small 



flights of five or six, and remain till the end of September, 

 when a considerable migratory movement is observable. 

 They frequent ploughed land in spring, but are usually 

 retiring in their habits. 



130. Turtur decaocto (Frivaldsky). Collared Dove. 



A permanent and characteristic resident in the town and 

 its neighbourhood, nesting principally in tall poplars or on 

 window-ledges. The Mussulmans provide boxes and open 



