992 ' William Wilson. 



On the other hand the Green-Billed Gull Larus canus in- 

 creased greatly. Over twenty years ago causing decided interest 

 in it. Staying part of the Summer inland and it is believed nesting 

 on some of the moors. Descending occasionally to mill dams, or 

 other accumulations of Water. Finding much of its food on the 

 fields where agricultural operations are in process. It has con- 

 tinued a regular migratory representative. The previous two 

 being only casual visitors as it once was. I believe these birds 

 also search for addled eggs. 



We have now touched in a general way upon all the orders 

 represented in this country. As our object has been virtually to 

 confine ourselves to our own observations we have followed the 

 Classification of Professor Macgillivray, who divides them into 

 Land and Water Birds. Basing his system upon the nature of 

 their food. Or their structure as adapted for food. We do not 

 profess to give a complete account of their changes. But we 

 have given as much as we consider a great part. And we now 

 touch upon a minor point or two. 



In the case of two birds which sing in winter — Cantatrices 

 — the Dipper Cinclus europaeus which has been stationary since 

 I recollect. Which is protected; being subject to be interfered 

 with. During nesting time. We have also heard of a cry being 

 got up of some mischief it does as an excuse for shooting it. 



The other Robin Redbreast Erithacus rubecula is not pro- 

 tected but remains in similar form and numbers. We might add 

 to this the European Wren Anorthura troglodytes. We retouch 

 Tits Parinae as irregular in visiting and in nesting. I have had 

 a nest one year not the next. One visit of the Marsh Tit Parus 

 palustris. One Specimen of Plain Crowned Kinglet Begulus 

 modestus, I believe. Deglubritrices. There are two Yellow 

 Bunting Erïiheriza citrinella and Chaffinch Fringilla coelebs 

 bearing no change. We take the Green finch Chlorospiza chloris 

 as one which maintains its position. Appearing at irregular times. 

 We might quote a Warbler, White throated Sylvia cinerea, we 

 think, which has extended in a small way in our time. 



We also return to our Gallinule Gallinida chloropus as having 

 been once charged with mischief in breaking out in eating grain; 

 while in stook. It is with some Golden Plovers and our next 

 to notice, the only permanent resident water birds. That is Wild 

 Ducks — remarkable for us having also tame ones. Also as 

 minor artificial rearing for sport goes on. Some of these latter fly 

 away. While some will attach themselves more or less to tame 

 ones. But add to the spoiling of Rooks. Yet, as said we see 

 no substantial change on our wild ones. 



