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THE SWIFT {Cijpselus apus). 



The records show that this species had begun its return journey by 

 the middle of July, and at the end of that month many miyratory 

 birds were reported from Shropshire and Wilts. 



During the first ten days of August there was a general diminution 

 noted in many counties, such as Berks, Somerset, Shropshire, Wilts, 

 Derby and the Isle of Man ; and birds were noted at Eddystone light 

 (Cornwall) on the 11th and 12th. 



During the rest of August there was a gradual diminution, and in 

 most places by the end of tlie month the last had gone, though a few 

 stragglers were noted early in September. 



THE LAPWING ( Vanellus vulgaris). 



There was evidence to show that this species arrived on the east 

 coast at the end of September and during the whole of October. 



Like many other birds, it was found migrating west in large numbers 

 in front of the cold wave at the end of December. 



