26 THE ZOOLOGIST. 
brenta with five young birds; and on a small pool of shallow water at 
Kautokeino found three Phalaropus fulicarius. Are they sure that the 
identification should not be Anser erythropus and Phalaropus hyperboreus, 
as neither of the first-named species are known to occur on the European 
continent as summer breeders? The question is one of considerable 
interest both to me and to ornithologists generally. If no mistake has 
been made these observations are of great value. All the other species 
which they saw are known as Finmark birds. It may be that the three 
Phalaropes were really fulicarius, either young (not breeding) or already on 
migration.—R. CoLuert (Zoologisk Museum, Christiania). 
Winter Notes from Haddiscoe.—A Swallow, and we suppose it to be 
the last, was busy hawking for flies in the village on November 28th. 
Rather more Snipe than usual have appeared with us this season on the 
marshes, besides some thousands of Lapwings, but Golden Plovers have been 
scarce. Snow Buntings are numerous, and can be seen in very large flocks. ~ 
The loud whistle of a few straggling Curlews have indicated their presence. 
Two Whooper Swaus crossed the marshes on November 29th, and a specimen 
of the Eider Duck was shot on Breydon mud-flats. Whilst out on the 
bicycle on December 5th, I noticed the fir-trees at Herringfleet literally 
swarming with Gold-crested Wrens; I also heard the note of the Little 
Spotted Woodpecker, and observed Jays to be fairly common in woods ; 
several Tree Creepers likewise attracted my attention. At AshbyI rode up 
close to a fine specimen of a White House Sparrow. I have seen three 
White Sparrows during the last six months, and have also an account of 
two residing at the railway-station at Great Yarmouth. This variety seems 
to be locally on the increase at the east end of Fritton Lake, near the 
decoyman’s house. I found a large number of Mallards, Wigeons, Teal, 
Coots, and Moorhens, resting on the water, seemingly enjoying themselves 
within a few paces of the deadly decoy-pipes. Whilst crossing St. Olave’s 
Bridge I heard the scream of a Kingfisher; the bird crossed the river and 
perched upon a yacht. I have seen three Kingfishers lately on the marshes. 
Fieldfares are scarce, and Redwings less in evidence. Owing to the open 
weather, Herons, Moorhens, Rails, &c., are having a good time, and few 
wildfowl have been shot in the district. The game stalls in the market- 
place of Great Yarmouth exhibit some Mallards, Golden Eyes, and Tufted 
Ducks. Woodcocks are conspicuous by their absence. We have had a con- 
siderable number of Partridges and Pheasants, whilst Hares have also 
been found in plenty. The company of Pied Wagtails have been noticed 
daily, and a Common Redshank came quite close to me on December 15th. 
The Snipe have now gone further afield, as have also the majority of 
Lapwings. On December 22nd eight Bean Geese appeared at rather 
a long range, but with small shot from my small-bore gun I succeeded 
