72 STUDIES IN BIRD-MIGRATION 



Martins were observed capturing the numerous flies 

 that were hatching out of the decaying seaweed at 

 high-water mark. 



27^^ May. — South-east breeze, with haze. 



The birds to-day are : two Turtle-Doves, two 

 Common Whitethroats, and a male Redstart. 



2Zth May. — Strong westerly breeze. Nothing worth 

 recording. 



29/^ May. — South-west breeze ; hazy. 



The following birds seen : male Blackbird, Sedge- 

 Warbler, Garden-Warbler, Willow- Warbler, Spotted 

 Flycatcher, and Turnstone. 



Tfith May. — Wind south-east, with fog. 



The birds in to-day are : a Lesser Whitethroat, a 

 Short-eared Owl, a Cuckoo, a Common Whitethroat, 

 three Golden Plovers, and several Whimbrels. 



2i\st May. — With the light easterly wind overnight, 

 many birds have arrived. 



An adult male Red-spotted Bluethroat was seen to 

 good advantage, likewise a Black Redstart. The other 

 arrivals are : Blackcaps, two females ; Sedge- Warblers, 

 two ; several Lesser Whitethroats ; two Scaups, male and 

 female ; and two Redshanks. In the evening a small 

 stranger was observed at fairly close quarters through 

 the field-glasses, and there can be no doubt that it was 

 an adult male Red-breasted Flycatcher. This bird 

 would occasionally erect its tail almost, if not quite, 

 above the level of its head ; and its other actions greatly 

 resembled those of the Spotted Flycatcher. 



\st June. — The easterly wind continues, and despite 

 a raw, damp fog, many immigrants are in evidence. 



About a dozen Red - spotted Bluethroats were 

 seen in different parts of the island. These birds, 



