72 REPORT ON THE MIGRATION OF BIRDS. 



only ; at Bona, Skye, and at Dhuheartach same date. (Scarce 

 this season, at least, as seen on migration.) Most of the records 

 here apply, and bulk with Curlew. Sandpipers, Eedshanks, 

 Dunlins at several stations also. 



Sturnin^e and Larid^e. — Nothing of much fresh interest 

 Besides commoner species, the following are noticed : — Boat- 

 swain Birds (15th August, at Skervuile) ; Skuas and "Dirty 

 Aliens," " Small Gulls " (at Skervuile, 17th July) ; Iceland 

 Gulls (Rhinns of Islay), etc. 



Alcid^e, Colymbid^e. — Unusually abundant in Autumn at 

 most stations, but do not warrant special remark here. 



