280 STUDIES IN BIRD-MIGRATION 



the Outer Hebrides — and an adult was captured on 

 31st May 1910. 



Golden Plover, Charadrius pluvialis. — A regular 

 visitor on the spring and autumn passages in small 

 numbers. 



Has appeared in spring from 9th April to 19th June, 

 being most numerous during the latter half of April. 



It has been observed after the breeding-season as 

 early as 29th July, but the autumn movements are 

 chiefly witnessed in September and the first half of 

 October ; the latest date for their observation is 9th 

 November. 



Lapwing, Vanellus vanellus. — Occurs regularly on 

 both passages, chiefly in small parties, rarely in flocks ; 

 and appears in winter during cold and snow. 



In spring it is recorded from 12th March to 5th 

 June, mainly from mid-March and during April ; less 

 frequently in May. 



In autumn it has appeared between 13th September 

 and 20th November, mostly in the latter half of Sep- 

 tember and during October. 



The winter visits are nearly all chronicled for 

 December. 



Turnstone, Strepsilas interpres. — Appears regularly 

 in autumn from 13th August to 19th November, and is 

 observed occasionally in winter. 



Oyster-catcher, Hcematopus ostralegus. — A common 

 summer visitor to the islands for nesting ; arrives in 

 March, the 4th being the earliest record, and departs 

 in August. 



Grey Phalarope, Phalaropus fulicarius. — There are 

 two records of visits paid in May 1906 — a single bird on 

 the 1 8th, and a pair on the 19th. 



