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from the Ripon canal), and Ancyhis fluviatilis. The slugs are Arion 

 ater, A. hortensis, and Limax agrestis. The pond in Rudding Park 

 contains, in addition to some of the fore-named species, Physa 

 hypnorum and A. fluviatilis. In the lake at Plumpton will be found 

 Physa fontinale, and var. curia, Auodofila cygticea and A anatina, both 

 stunted in growth. The land shells to be found en route from Rudding 

 to Plumpton are Vilrina pellucida, Zonites cellarius, Z. alliarius, Z. 

 nitidulus, Z. cryslalliiius, Helix aspersa, and H. nemoralis (sparingly), 

 H. 7'otundata, H. pygfticea, H. pulchella, Pupa iimbilicala, Clatlsilia 

 rugosa, Ziia lubrica, Carychiuin inini)num. Several shells should be 

 looked for and added to this list, amongst v/hich are one or two 

 Vertigoes. For a complete list of the shells found in this district up 

 to date see ' Journ. Conch.', Jan., 1889, pp. 18 to 31. 



Vertebrate Zoology. 



Mr. Riley Fortune writes that the avi-fauna of the district to be 

 visited is very rich. He has recorded in his list over 120 species 

 known to have visited the locality. Among the residents are. Gold- 

 crest, Dipper, Marsh Tit, Hawfinch, Lesser Redpole, Bulfinch, Jack- 

 daw (many curious varieties of which are found in the colony breeding 

 in the viaducts), Crow, Great Spotted, Lesser Spotted, and Green 

 Woodpeckers, Kingfisher, Barn, Tawny and Long-Eared Owls, 

 Sparrowhawk, Kestrel, Wild Duck, Teal, Woodcock, Little Grebe, &c. 

 Among the summer visitors which nest in the district are, Ringouzel 

 Wheatear, Redstart, Lesser Whitethroat, Wood Warbler, Grass- 

 hopper Warbler, Yellow Wagtail, Nightingale, Pied Flycatcher, Swift, 

 Nightjar, Landrail, and Sandpiper. 



The winter visitors are. Siskin, Mealy Redpole, Great Shrike, 

 Crossbill (the latter has nested at Plumpton), Waxwing, Great Snipe, 

 &c., while among the rarer birds the following have occurred. Raven, 

 Hoopoe, Hen Harrier, Common and Rough Legged Buzzards, Gannet, 

 Spotted Crake, Little Crake (said to have nested), White Winged 

 Crossbill and Red-necked Phalarope. 



The list of Mammalia includes the Noctule, Pipistrelle, Long-Eared 

 and Whiskered Bats, Hedgehog, Mole, Shrew, Water Shrew, Fox, 

 Weasel, Stoat, Badger (though believed now extinct). Squirrel, 

 Dormouse, Longtailed Field Mouse, Water Vole, Field Vole, Bank 

 Vole, Hare and Rabbit. 



The Adder, Ring Snake, Lizard and Blind-worm may be found, 

 also the common Frog and Toad, and two species of Newts. 



In the lakes and stream may be found Trout, Perch, Tench, 

 Roach, Dace, Gudgeon, Carp, Pike, Loach, Eels, Bullhead, Minnow, 

 Stickleback, and Lampern. 



Micro-ZooSogy and Micro-Botany. 



There appears to be no information under this heading. 

 Programme of Meetings. 



4-15 p.m. — Conveyances leave Plumpton (Fares i/- each). 



5- o p.m.-Meat Tea, 1/6 each j ^^^ ^^ .^^^ ^^ ^ 



6- o p.m. — Sectional Meetmgs V tt„ . . 

 6-30 p.m. — General Meeting ) -^ fe-- • 



