174 BIRD LIFE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR 



August 17th. — Cirl Bunting sings. 



18th. — Young Bullfinches still in the nest. 



19th. — Young Greenfinches of late brood ready 



to fly. 

 20th. — Swift last seen (average date). 

 21st. — Coal Tit's note heard. 

 22nd. — Dipper or Water Ouzel sings. 



Sand Martins congregate to roost in reeds. 

 23rd. — A late Goldfinches' nest with eggs. 



House Martins congregate. 

 24th. — Tree Creeper sings. 

 25th. — Golden Plover flocking. 

 26th. — Grey Wagtail returns from its breeding- 

 haunts. 

 29th. — Some Ring Doves still coo. 

 31st. — Common Bunting sings. 



