124 REPORT ON THE MIGRATION OF BIRDS. 
usual observed. September 14th, ditto. From the beginning of 
September to November 2d, observed passing the Bishop Rock. 
On the 1st of October, scores going W. all day (Bishop Rock). 
Ardea cinerea, Heron—Sprrinc: March 20th, Langness, the 
Herons which wintered in the neighbourhood departed. 
AuTUMN.—August 2d, Langness, five appeared at 10 A.M. 
August 21st, one at St Tudwal’s Island. 
“Geese.’—October 3d, Cumberland, the first “ Grey Geese” 
heard at Rockliffe. October 16th, one “ Wild Goose” at Lang- 
ness; 17th, St Bees and Bideford, “Grey Geese” observed. 
After this date, “Geese” became abundant, and the dates are 
not of any significance. 
Bernicla leucopars, Bernacle Goose.—SpPRING: April 2d, Cum- 
berland, a flock flew over Stanwix in a N.W. direction. 
AUTUMN.—October 1st, Cumberland, Allonby ; October 6th, 
heard at Rockliffe ; October 16th, arrived in great numbers on 
the Solway. 
Bermicla brenta, Brent Goose-—November 14th, Cumberland, 
one shot at Rockliffe. 
Mareca penelope, Widgeon.—March 31st, Cumberland, about 
one hundred at Ravenglass. September 5th, five on the Solway. 
October 6th, a great many, along with Teal, at Rockliffe. 
Chaulelasmus streperus, Gadwall.—January 3d, Cumberland, a 
female, inland at Hetheregill. 
Querquedula crecca, Teal—September 25th, St Bees, two. 
October 6th, Cumberland, many, along with Widgeon at 
Rockliffe. November 16th, Godrevy, a flock. 
Clangula glaucion, Golden-Eye.—Sprine : Cumberland, many 
passing Rockliffe along with Widgeon and Geese on night of 
April 17th; six at Monkhill, April 29th. 
AUTUMN.—October 22d, Cumberland, five on the Eden. 
“ Black Duck” [Hdemia mgra]—August 31st, Dee L.v., ap- 
peared, and were observed in numbers throughout the winter. 
Mergus serrator, Red-Breasted Merganser.—Merionethshire, 
stayed at Penrhyndendraeth until May 9th, on which date a 
flock was seen. 
Perdiz cinerea, Partridge.—March 14th, St Tudwal’s, one on 
the island at 3 P.M. 
Coturnix communis, Quail_—October 2d, Bideford, a female 
killed at lantern at 11 P.M. 
