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was undoubtedly responsible for their being unable to undertake 

 the journey. 



12th. — A flock of Lapwings seen coasting along south, as 

 were also a few Books and Hooded Crows, and a flock of Chaf- 

 finches. A large flock of Starlings flew in a north-east direction 

 over the sea. 



13th. — A large flock of Jackdaws seen flying east ; on reach- 

 ing the sea they wheeled round confusedly for a time, then split 

 up into two flocks, the larger returning inland again, while the 

 rest departed over the sea. Large flocks of Starlings and a few 

 Linnets and Chaffinches were seen coasting north, and a flock of 

 Sky-Larks flew out to sea in a north-east direction. 



15th. — An increase was noted in the number of Pied Wag- 

 tails. A small flock of Eooks flew over the sea north-east, while 

 Linnets and Chaffinches were coasting north ; several flocks of 

 the latter were also noticed moving south. 



17th. — A Grey Wagtail was observed passing. 



20th. — A great movement of Finches south was noted ; the 

 majority were Linnets, with a few Chaffinches and Greenfinches. 

 This movement was also noted on the 21st. 



23rd. — An increase of Pied Wagtails and Goldcrests was 

 noticed. Books, Jackdaws, and Hooded Crows were departing 

 out to sea in a north-easterly direction, while Linnets and Chaf- 

 finches were coasting along south. 



24th. — At Benacre, 6 a.m., the following birds were seen 

 moving : — Several large flocks of Books, among which were a 

 few Hooded Crows and Jackdaws, branched out to sea north- 

 east ; a large number of Starlings taking the same course as 

 Books; a large number of Linnets, a few Chaffinches, Tree- 

 Sparrows, and Larks, all of which were coasting north. A large 

 number of Bedshanks and Wigeon were seen about the marsh- 

 pools. Eight male Wheatears seen. 



26th. — No defined movement of Finches was noted, though 

 there were a number of Linnets and a few Chaffinches on the 

 Denes. A few Meadow-Pipits seen. 



29th. — A great movement of Chaffinches south along the 

 Denes; I watched this passing (which was almost incessant) 

 from 6.15 a.m. till 7.15 a.m., when it practically ceased. Some 

 of the flocks contained over a hundred birds ; they were flying 



