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occurred three times during winter. One was killed 

 at the lantern (and sent) on 17 th December 1908; 

 another was observed off the island on 5th January 

 1909 ; and a female was captured (and sent) on 15th 

 February 1904. 



ScoLOPAx RUSTICULA, Woodcock. — A regular visitor 

 on its autumnal migrations, sometimes appearing in con- 

 siderable numbers. The dates of these visits range from 

 30th September to loth November. A few have occurred 

 during snow, in December, January, and February. 



It is irregular in its visits when migrating north in 

 spring, but has been observed from 28th March to 

 nth May. 



Gallinago gallinago, Common Snipe. — A winter 

 resident, arriving late in August and during September, 

 and departing in April. 



Also a visitor on its spring and autumn passages, 

 appearing during April (but has occurred as late as nth 

 May), September, and October. 



Gallinago gallinula. Jack Snipe. — I saw two on 

 the island on 22 nd September 1904, and these, along 

 with one recorded for the 20th of the same month in 

 1906, are the only known visits of this species. It is 

 probably not so infrequent in its visits as the records 

 would lead one to suppose. 



Tringa alpina, Dunlin. — There are no entries in 

 the schedules relating to this species, but Mr Tomison 

 remarks that it comes periodically. I saw several 

 during my visit on 22 nd September 1904. 



Tringa maritima. Purple Sandpiper. — A winter 

 resident. The earliest visitors arrive in August from 

 the 4th onwards ; the bulk appear in September. They 

 take their leave of the island in April. 



