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big by the constant friction. There was a hole in the lower 
mandible caused by the shank being now and again forced 
through it. For a “ Saddle-back ” it was exceedingly light 
— weighing but ij lb. 
January 6th. Found dead Pear Crabs ( Hyas ) and an 
Edible Crab washed up on the beach. 
“ Pink ” shrimps — /Esop’s Prawn — (Pnndalus annulicornis ) 
— were being somewhat abundantly taken by the shrimpers, 
an early record. I found a number in berry, as I also did in 
February. 
Fieldfares hunting around fresh-thrown mole-heaps, on 
the off-chance of something turning up. January 16th. 
January 23rd. Examined some Sprats, finding several 
with milt, others with ova, well developed. 
Same date, an Iceland Gull ( Lams leucopterus) was shown 
me in the flesh. 
February 6th. Market glutted with Wood- Pigeons ; many 
good ones, and many badly-plumaged. Probably a partial 
migration. 
Saw six Sheld-ducks on Breydon, February 13th. 
Considerable flocks of Ringed Plovers and Dunlins on 
Breydon, March 13th. 
During the latter part of March flocks of Corvidce dropped 
in from sea, presumably tired individuals on migration, 
breaking the journey northwards. 
April 10th. A few trays of “ Plovers’ eggs ” in the market. 
April 18th. Three Spoonbills, restless and shy, on Breydon. 
I watched them feeding for some considerable time. On the 
24th I saw two which, on being disturbed, rose to a great 
height, ascending in widening circles, and finally passed out 
of sight, making southward, probably for the Aide. With 
their wings distended, their tails spread and apparently resting 
on their straightened legs, these birds sailed smoothly, now 
and again going into the wind as I have observed in the Great 
Skua. The uniformity of action in individuals is a strongly 
marked trait, and can only be accomplished by what a friend 
designates “ telepathic communication.” They came back 
