cliff." Menyanthes trifoliata will be in flower in the pools above mentioned, and 
with it, a Sparganium (whether simplex or minimum it is desirable to know) will 
also be found. Eriophorum latifolium was in flower when the Y.N.U. last visited 
Filey on 1st of June. 
Without wishing to add a tinge of mystery to the paragraph, the writer, and 
others, would be glad to know if, as is stated, it is true that Gagea Jascicularis [vel 
lutea) has actually been found in the district, and whether it is in a North or East 
Riding habitat. A specimen voucher at the meeting would be welcomed, and 
Scarborough botanists who are in the know would be thanked. 
Mosses and Hepatics. — W. Ingham, 6. A., writes: — I found the 
following on the boulder clay cliffs, almost all in 1897 : — 
Mosses. — Ditrichum flexicaule, Dicranella varia, Barbuld tophacea forma luxurians 
(very tall), and the type in fruit, B. fallax, Trichostomum crispulum, Weber a albicans, 
Bryum p aliens, B. pseudo-triquetrum, B. capillare, Thuidium tamariscinum, Camptothe. 
ciiim lutescens, Brachythecium albicans, B, rutabulum, B. velutinum, B. purum (robust 
form), Eurhychiunt, pralongum, E. striatum, E. ruscijorme, Amblystegium serpens, 
A . filicinum, Hypnum polyganum, H. stellatum, H. cupressiforme vars. resupinatum, 
fili forme, and tectorum. 
Hepatics. — Aneura latifrons, A. pinguis var. denticulata, a.nd Pellia Fabbroniana. 
In Primrose Valley — Weisia viridula, Ulota phyllantha, and the Hepatic 
Frullania dilatata. 
VERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY.— The Vertebrate Section will probihly be 
officially represented 
Mammals. — The following have been noted, Hare, Rabbit, Hedgehog, 
Stoat, Weasel, Fox, Water Vole, Mole, Long-tailed Field Mouse, Field Vole, 
Pipistrelle and Noctule Bats. 
Birds. — Mr. Riley Fortune, writes : — Members will probably be most 
interested in the cliff-breeding birds, and as the visit is timed when the 
birds in the Bempton Cliffs are busy with family matters, a day spent with them 
will amply repay the visitor. In addition to the vast number of Guillemots, 
Razorbills, Puflins and Kittiwakes, the following may ba looked for in the cliffs : 
Carrion Crow, Jackdaw, Rock Dove, Stock Dove, House Martin, Rock Pipit, Tree 
Sparrow, Kestrel, etc., and no doubt a glimpse will be obtained of the Peregrine 
Falcons nesting here. In the little ravines many small birds will be noted, and 
between Filey and Speeton, amongst the rough ground on the cliff tops, the 
Stonechat, Corn Bunting and Teal may be seen. To the north of Filey many 
Herring Gulls nest in the cliffs, and also a small colony of Cormorants, and I 
have once known a pair of Lesser Black-back Gulls nesting here. Herring Gulls 
may often be seen raiding the eggs at Bempton. 
Reptiles.— There are records of the Toad, Frog, Great crested and 
Smooth Newts, Lizard and Slowworm. 
GONCHOLOGY.— This Section will be officially represented by one of 
its Secretaries, Mr. J. A. Hargreaves. 
Rev. F. H. Woods, B.D., writes: — Land and Freshwater Mollusca. — The 
cliff banks with patches of marsh abound with Succinea elegans. There is also a 
considerable quantity of Clausilia rugosa and Pupa on the drier parts. Helix 
arbustorum is very abundant on the grassy slopes of the chalk cliffs beyond 
Speeton. Bulimus obscurus occurs in the Primrose Valley. Mr. J. A. Hargreaves 
adds: — South of Filey, Vertigo antivertigo and V. pygmaea occur. In the ditches 
on the Carrs inland are both Valvata, most of the Planorbes, including P. fontanus 
and several Limnaeas, L. palustris being particularly abundant. The River 
Hertford yields Anodonta with several varieties, and U. pictorum with its var. 
curvirostris. 
Marine Mollusca — There is a fairly rich fauna of Marine Mollusca in 
and about the Brig and Spittal Rocks, but the neap tides will not be favourable 
to shore work. A large variety of microscopic shells are to be found in the 
debris washed up near the neck of the Brig. Mr. Hargreaves adds :— Near the 
Brig should be found My a arenaria, Cultellus pellucidus, Tellimya ferruginosa, G. 
erroensis, E. helicina, Z. crispata, and Sepiola scandica. 
