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29. Mallard (Anas boscas). — In a reedy pond near Laig 

 House we came across several young birds and also a hatched- 

 out nest on a hill loch. 



30. Common Eider (Somateria mollissima) . — We saw a number 

 of these birds both on the east and west side of the island, and 

 found it nesting on Castle Island. 



31. Eock-Dove (Columba livia). — A large number of these 

 birds frequent the numerous caves, one of which is known as 

 Pigeon Cave, in the high sea-cliffs that terminate the steep slopes 

 from the Scuir on the south side. It is near here that the 

 famous cave penetrating 300 ft. is situated, in which the 

 McDonalds of Eigg were suffocated by the McLeods of Skye 

 when they raided the island. 



32. Red Grouse (Lagopus scoticus). — Although the ground 

 is eminently suited for this species, there appeared to be very 

 few of these birds. 



33. Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus). — We saw several of these 

 among the heather on the hill slopes — a rather unusual situa- 

 tion. No previous record has occurred. 



34. Corn-Crake (Crex pratensis) . — Quite common, especially 

 in the meadows around Laig Bay. During the night the mono- 

 tonous " crek, crek" was almost incessant. 



35. Einged Plover (Mgialitis hiaticola). — One pair on the 

 sandy beach at Kildonan were observed. It seems that never 

 more than the one pair is ever seen here. 



36. Lapwing (Vanellus vulgaris). — Although informed that 

 this bird had been observed in Eigg, Mr. Evans did not see it 

 during his visit. We saw several birds, and on Muck we found 

 a nest with two eggs. 



37. Oystercatcher (Hcematopus ostralegus). — We noticed 

 several on various parts of the coast, and we came on a nest 

 with two eggs close to a colony of Common Gulls. 



38. Eedshank (Totanus calidris). — One bird seen on the south 

 side near the shore. 



39. Common Sandpiper {Totanus hypoleucus). — Observed one 

 pair near Grulin. 



40. Curlew (Numenius arquata). — A number seen feeding on 

 the shore at Kildonan, and others flying across the island. 



41. Common Tern (Sterna Jiuviatilis). — Two or three birds 



