2698 The Zoologist— August, 1871. 



Birds observed in the Vicinity of Glenarm. By J. Brunton. 



Golden Eagle. — Two specimens were obtained here about thirty 

 years ago. 



Whitetailed Eagle. — Four specimens obtained here about 

 fifteen years ago ; one being trapped lost a leg : it was kept in 

 confinement for a year, then it made its escape. 



Peregrine Falcon. — A fevp pair breed annually on the sea-cliffs; 

 they ai-e not so plentiful as they were a iow 3'ears ago, being 

 greatly persecuted. 



Merlin. — Great numbers of these birds are destroyed annually, 

 principally females shot off their nests, which they build among 

 the heath. 



Kestrel. — Not at all uncommon, breeding among the sea-cliffs. 



Sparrowhmvk. — Plentiful through the woods; they are much 

 persecuted, indeed all the hawk family are destroyed wheuever 

 they are met with. 



Buzzard. — A few of these birds are shot annually. 



Hen Harrier. — Rather scarce in this locality, Ouly about two 

 pairs breed on the mountains ; both their nests were destroyed ; 

 one nest with seven eggs, Juue, 1871. 



Marsh Harrier. — Was not uncommon and bred on the moun- 

 tains. Owing to the vigilance of keepers it has been rendered 

 almost extinct. 



Barn Oicl. — Very scarce. 



Shorteared Oul. — Occasionally obtained here. 



Longeared Owl. — Plentiful through the woods. April 27. 

 Three young and three eggs from one nest. 



Spotted Flycatcher. — Annually migratory. 



Dipper.— \^\G\\Uk\\ along the course of the river. April 7. Old 

 nest of last year with five eggs. 



Missel Thrush. — Common. 



Fieldfare. — Common in winter, when a good number are 

 obtained for the table. A large flock seen on the 22ud of April. 



Song Thrush. — A common resident. 



Redwing. — Common in winter; remain very late in the spring. 



Blackbird. — A common resident. 



Ring Ouzel. — Annually migratory; breed in uiountain rocks. 

 May 13. Nest with four eggs. 



