British Bird Calendar. 
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British Bird Calendar. 
Brief notes on Migration Movements, rare visitants, uncommon 
nesting occurrences and general field notes for this calendar should 
reach the Hon. Editor not later than the 28th of each month. The co- 
operation of ail is solicited. 
Marclt 11. — Herons bsen incubating about a week. 
,, 22. — A Nest of Young Thrushes already flown. 
J. S. R., Leadenham, 18/5/'14. 
April 10. — Saw Chimney Swallow. 
12. — Heard Willow Warbler. 
„ 13. — Heard Nightingale. 
14. — Heard Chiff chaff. 
15. — Heard Cuclioo ; saw several Blackcaps in the New Forest. 
,, 24. — Heard Grasshopper Warbler. 
J. W., Ashley, Hants., 4/5 '14. 
April 7. — Saw Robins' nest with three eggs. 
,, 8. — Saw Long-tailed Tit's nest containing eggs. 
,, 9. — Cole Tits began building. 
„ 10. — Blue Tits had commenced building. 
,, 11. — First Swallow seen by me. Magpie's nest with five eggs 
„ 13. — ChilTchaffs and Willow Wrens have arrived. Linnets began 
building . 
„ 15. — Bramblings and Sand Martins seen. 
„ 17. — Saw a Redstart, also some Fieldfares. 
J. S. R., Leadenham, 18'5'M4. 
May 5.- Nightjar heard. 
,, 0. — Saw two Swifts. 
12. --Heard the Turtle Dove. 
J. W. Ashley, Hants., 4/5/' 14. 
May 13. — A Bernicle Goose visited the water in the grounds and 
remained two days . 
J. S. R. Leadenham, 23/5/'14. 
of Waders probably consisted of Ruffs and Reeves. 
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Correspondence. 
IS THE CUCKOO LESS COMMON? 
Sir,— Is it that the Cuckoo is less frequently heard generally, 
or is it only my observation locally ? Every year I hear it less and 
less ; it used to be singing all day long, and most of the night, and now 
there are many days I never hear it at all . It appears to mo to 
arrive much later, too. Twice in my life I have heard it on April 6th, 
only twic«, but one always looks for it soon after then ; this year not 
until the 17th, and none too frequently since, I am sorry to say. Yeg.rs' 
