422 THE ZOOLOGIST. 



The Peregrine nested at a spot where, so far as I am aware, 

 no Peregrine has ever nested before — at any rate, there is no 

 record of the fact ; but for obvious reasons the exact locality 

 need not be made public. They successfully reared four young 

 ones, and all six birds were seen on the wing on many occasions. 

 Unfortunately two of the young were shot by a prowling gunner, 

 but the others soon after took their departure. Having there- 

 fore been once successful, I trust they will return and rear full 

 broods every year. At any rate, whether they do or not, 

 steps will be taken to secure their safety both at this spot and 

 on Beachy Head, where they evidently are in sore need of it. 



