470 REPORT OF FIELD MEETINGS. 



Widdrington Station to Druridge Bay, proceeding leisurely by 

 the beach to the village of Cresswell, situated a short distance 

 to the south. 



After lunch, the grounds of Cresswell Hall, by the kind 

 permission of Mr, Mangin, the agent, were visited. As a 

 contrast to the bleak nature of the adjoining coast line, the 

 timber here is very fine, consisting of firs, pines, yews, and 

 other conifers. 



After a pleasant walk by way of the Lyne Burn our party 

 reached Newbiggin, a very enjoyable meeting ending the 

 field work of the season. 



The foUowinsf birds were noted : — 



Kestrel 



Curlew (several flocks) 



Linnet 



Whinchat (a lingering migrant) 



Blue Titmouse 



Marsh Titmouse 



Kittiwake 



Herring Gull 



Lesser Black-backed Gull 



Wild Duck (Mallard) 



Oyster Catcher 



Redshank 



Ringed Dotterel 



Dunlin 



Sanderlinsf 



In October the season of flowers is almost over, but the 

 following were still in bloom : — 



White Campion, Lychnis vespertina. 



Yarrow, Achillea Millefolium, 



Knapweed, Cetttaiirea nigra. 



Chickweed, Stellaria media. 



Greater Stitchwort, Stellaria Holostea. 



Fool's Parsley, ^thtisa Cynapittm. 



Oat's Ear, Hypochceris radicata. 



Autumnal Hawkbit, Apargia ajihtmnalis. 



Mouse-eared Hawkweed, Hieracinm Pilosella. 



Smooth Hawk's-beard, Crcpis virens. 



Sow Thistle, Sonchus oleraceus. 



Ragwort, Senecio yacolnca. 



The courtesy accorded, the kind assistance given by the 

 members who accompanied me at the diff"erent meetings, and 

 the admirable arrangements made by our secretary (Mr. 

 Robson), rendered my duties both light and agreeable. 



