26 REPORT ON THE MIGRATION OF BIRDS. 
In November, wp to 23d.—Chatffinches at N. Unst on 3d— 
hight N.W., rain—and on 4th at XX VII. Green Linnets at N. 
Unst on 19th November, and at VII. (Sumburgh Head) on 12th. 
Numbers on 5th at XIV. all day, fresh W., clear; and also on ~ 
XXVIL, same day,a few; light W., clear. Latest record of 
Green Linnets, December 18th; but Grey Linnets on 18th 
January 1886, and Redpoles (three) on 23d, at XX VII. 
We have overlooked also a few stray records of “ Bramblings” 
on 6th and 7th April, at XX VIL. ; strong E. winds. 
EMBERIZIDA.—J/n Spring, Snow Buntings. One seen on 
February 7th at XX VII., and five on 27th; a number on 20th 
March at N. Ronaldshay on the island. Gale; sleet—twenty- 
three struck and seven killed. In April two flying about the 
rocks at Sumburgh Head on 6th—+he latest record of the species 
in spring. 
One Reed Bunting at Pentland Skerries on February 27th; S. 
gale and haze on island. Few records of Yellow Bunting in 
February and March, and at XX VII. equally scarce. Only occa- 
sional also in April anywhere, and same to June. Common 
Bunting, first single bird at XIV. on 18th; odd records till June 
on six dates till that time. Winds prevailing from N.E. 
through E. to 8.E. (very likely local movements). 
In Autumn.—sSnow Buntings returned only from XIV. and 
XXVII. in October, but in November at IV., VII, VIIL, X., 
XIV., XV., XX VII. all through the month, but not heavily as 
compared with other years. Rush at VIII. (N. Ronaldshay), 
with S.E. gale ; “flocks” frequent at XIV., XV., not abundant 
at XX VII. during November. In September, afew odd records 
only at VII. (Sumburgh Head) and XX VII. (Isle of May). No 
records later than November 28th. One record of Common 
Bunting at XIV. on 13th November. No records in autumn of 
any other species. 
Addition to Isle of May List—Ortolan Buntings: Two speci- 
mens—one shot 12.30 p.m.; light 8.E., clear, thick fog and heavy 
rain all night. Named iy Mr ree correctly.—J. A. H. B. 
Mr Agnew adds under 29th May: “There are two Ortolan 
Buntings, three Tree Sparrows, and one female Redstart on the 
island since the 23d April. 
ALAUDIDA.—Spring Migration—tIn February records from 
XIV. and XXVII. only; one single bird from the former on 
