THE FLANNAN ISLES 281 



Woodcock, Scolopax rusticula. — Occurs regularly on 

 the autumn passage, in small numbers, at dates ranging 

 from 1 6th October to i8th November. It has been 

 known to appear in December during snow. 



There are no records of visits during the spring 

 migration northwards. 



Common Snipe, Gallinago gallinago. — A regular and 

 frequent visitor in small numbers during the periods of 

 passage. 



In spring they pass on their way northwards from 

 mid- March, during April, and sometimes as late as nth 

 May. 



The autumn return movements commence in mid- 

 September, and are in progress until late November. 

 There are a few records of appearances in late July, 



During cold snaps and snow it appears in consider- 

 able numbers, and in company with other species 

 similarly affected ; such visits have been known to occur 

 as late as 27th February in 1905, when many appeared 

 during snow. 



Jack Snipe, Gallinago gallinula. — Though common 

 and regular on its autumn passage, it has very seldom 

 been detected on its way north in spring. Occasionally 

 occurs in some numbers during cold periods in winter. 



The autumn movements are chronicled as from 14th 

 September to 20th November, the chief period being 

 the latter half of September and during October. A 

 remarkable visitation on 17 th September 1904 has 

 already been described (pp. 260-1). 



The only spring record is for a single bird on 25th 

 May 1907. 



Dunlin, Tringa alpina. — A few appear annually in 

 spring and autumn, and rarely in winter. It has 



