GIBRALTAR. 
. THERE are few better places for birds than Gibraltar. The 
number of species enumerated in Irby’s recent publication— 
the “Ornithology of the Straits of Gibraltar”—proves it. 
No doubt this is in a measure from its geographical situa- 
tion. Hoopoes, Bee-eaters, and other birds, halt here for a 
few hours on their passage. Some meet a premature death 
by coming in contact with the panes of the lighthouse on 
Europa point; others pass north and spread themselves 
over Spain, France, and England; others again may settle 
down in the vicinity. 
In January, 1870, I was detained some days by an over- 
due steamer, and found plenty to do in rambling over the 
rock, and making notes on its zoology. 
PORCUPINE. 
One stuffed specimen killed on the Rock. 
MONKEY. 
I saw nine Monkeys at the back ofthe Rock, which I 
was told was about all there were. They are strictly pre- 
served. I was very fortunate in seeing them, as many 
visitors hunt-the Rock for them in vain. 
BONELLI'S EAGLE, Wisaetus fasciatus (V.). 
From that noble look-out—the signal station—many a 
