MIGRATION AT THE SPURN LIGHTHOUSE rn 1897-98. 
| By Joun CorpveEavux, F.R.G.S., M.B.O.U. 
I am again (as in 1896) indebted to Mr. W. G. Cawnter, one 
of the light-keepers of the Spurn, for the following notes of birds 
observed by him at the Light in 1897 and part of 1898 :— 
FEBRUARY, 1897. 
15th.—A few Starlings struck, and a Thrush killed. 
Marcu. 
30th.—One Lapwing, one Grey Plover, one Little Grebe, two 
Larks, one Fieldfare, and several Chaffinches struck and were 
killed. Wind W.N.W., overcast, and drizzling rain. 
APRIL. 
18th.—The Ringed Plovers are breeding; several nests have 
from one to two eggs. 
19th.—A very large flock of Dunlins on the coast. 
27th.—Lesser Tern seen for the first time. 
28th.—Several Redstarts, Warblers, and Chiffchaffs struck. 
S.W. breeze, very gentle; night very dark. 
“May. 
6th.—Several Chiffchaffs struck. Overcast, W., gentle breeze. 
8th, 2a.m.—Several Chiffchaffs and Redstarts striking. 8.8. W., 
gentle, overcast. 
26th.—Sedge Warblers, Whitethroats, and Redstarts flying 
around lantern. Light air from S.; night very dark. 
we 
JUNE. ie 
17th.—Swift killed at lantern ; several flying around. 
JULY. 
1st.— Young Starling killed against lantern. N.H. (4), overcast 
and drizzle, 
