30 REPORT ON THE MIGRATION OF BIRDS, 
Kestrel bulk pretty regularly, mostly, however, single birds at 
XIV. and XXVII. in spring. Many daily records no doubt 
refer to the same bird seen over and over again, especially when 
such relate to Sparrow Hawks and Kestrels. Such visits are no 
doubt only of local origin. “Large Hawks” at XXVIL. are not 
Peregrine Falcons, as such are well known to Mr Agnew, but 
probably Buzzards or Harriers. One shot on 11th April un- 
fortunately fell into the sea and was not recovered. A “ Dark- 
Brown Hawk” also noted on 11th March at Isle of May. 
In Autumn.—In August many local visits paid to flights of 
small birds at most insular stations sending returns, especially 
at IV., X. XIV., and XXVIII. Falcons, Hawks, “large and 
small,” few in September, none in October recorded, and a few in 
November. In former years three Eagles used to be seen 
regularly ; are now believed to have been killed out at IV., 
and we know that orders and rewards have been given to 
the gamekeeper there for their destruction, as well as all 
“ vermin.” 
PELECANIDA.—Solan Geese.—Commencing in spring on 26th 
March, three seen flying east at XIV., strong N. wind. We 
may state here that winds seem to affect their passage very 
little at all times. Began to appear flying N. past VIII. (N. 
Ronaldshay) on April 18th, and flying east past XIV. 14th, 
15th, and 20th—winds 8.W. to S.S.E., and back to S.W., on the 
three dates respectively. An April “ flock,” and “ flocks all 
day,’ by the 26th. Before that, usually in afternoons, and not 
in forenoons. In June “the number of Gannets flying, usually 
N. past VIII. increasing;” 10th, 19th, 20th, 25th, “ flock,” 
“ flocks,” “several flocks,’ “three.” July to September, con- 
stant in “flights” of two to twelve. On September 4th, in 
haze and fog, flying N. past XIV., and always N. past VIII. 
Going E. still in October, few in November, and two records in 
December “ seen fishing.” 
ARDEIDA.—At XIX. (Cromarty)seen on shore, 8 P.M., calm, haze. 
Two records in April at Cromarty and Fidra (XXVIII. B.); one 
in May at XX VII. (Isle of May); two in July—12th and 22d— 
flying N.E. at XIV.; three to six records in September at XIX. 
(Cromarty) and XIV.; one in October at XXVII.; and two 
records at XIV. and XXVIL. 
ANATIDA.—Jn Spring.—Between 2d and 19th February, a flock 

