1304 Birds. 



towards the end of summer or rather later ; a considerable number 

 were obtained in the autumn of 1841 in almost all the different stages 

 of plumage, from the birds of the year to those which had acquired the 

 full adult plumage. 



The last example of which we are aware occurred in September, 

 1844, and is noticed at page 793 of the ' Zoologist.' 



Marsh Harrier, Circus ceruginosus. Breeds in most of the marshy 

 districts of the county, where it was formerly very common, but has 

 now become much less so. It remains in Norfolk through the year, 



Hen Harrier, Circus cyaneus. The hen harrier is also found in 

 Norfolk throughout the year, and nests in the more marshy districts, 

 but is not a numerous species. 



Montagu's Harrier, Circus Montagui. A few pair breed in some of 

 the fens in the south-western part of Norfolk, and remain in the county 

 throughout the year, 



An example was killed at Brundall on the 10th of June, 1845, and 

 four others were observed near the spot at the same time, and for 

 several days afterwards. 



Scops Eared Owl, Scops Aldrovandi. There are two well-authenti- 

 cated instances of the occurrence of this bird near the town of Yar- 

 mouth, and we know of two specimens which are said to have been 

 killed near Norwich. 



Long-eared Owl, Otus vulgaris. This owl is a regular and rather 

 numerous autumnal visitant. Some few remain throughout the year, 

 chiefly frequenting the vicinity of our northern coast, and nesting in 

 those parts of the fir-plantations in whicji the trees are young and 

 thick. 



Short-eared Owl, Otus brachyotus. The short-eared owl is also a 

 regular and numerous autumnal visitant, arriving on our coast about 

 the third week in September. A few pair stay through the year and 

 breed in the fenny parts of the south-west of Norfolk. Their eggs have 

 also been occasionally taken in the neighbourhood of the coast. 



Barn Owl, Stria: Jiammea. Common throughout the year and 

 breeds with us. We know an instance of a pair of these birds having 

 nested and brought up their young, three in number, in a state of con- 

 finement. 



Tawny Owl, Syrnium stridula. Conimon throughout the year, and 

 breeds in the county. We have known this owl to nest in a deserted 

 rabbit or fox's hole on the side; of a wooded hill near the coast. The 

 nest was about two feet from the mouth of the hole. 



Snowy Owl, Surma nyctea. Two instances are on record of the 



