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Pied Wagtail (M. lugubris ). — Some moving along to the 
south on September 28th, and a single bird seen coasting to 
the south with the migrant “ finch” flocks on October 19th. 
On March 22nd one was seen coasting to the north. This 
species almost entirely leaves us for the winter, only an odd 
bird being seen occasionally at that season. 
Grey Wagtail (M. melanope ). — A passing migrant seen on 
September 20th, and several were noted at Yarmouth on 
November 9th. Some spend the winter in the neighbour- 
hood. 
Yellow Wagtail ( M . ran ). — This species was not seen on 
migration ; a few still in their haunts by September 12th. 
Some had arrived at their nesting places by April 22nd. 
Meadow Pipit (Anlhus pratensis ). — The first migrants were 
seen on September 11th and 13th, when a fair number had 
arrived, and a further migration took place on the 15th, 
when great numbers were present. On the 18th I saw some 
depart to east over the sea. This species continued to be 
numerous till the 22nd, arrivals and departures perhaps 
going on each day. On the 26th there was a further 
increase, some passed on to the south, and to the end of the 
month they were numerous ; on the 29th some were observed 
coasting to the south. By October 3rd most had passed on, 
but there were further migrations on October 11th, 12th, 
15th, and 19th, when flocks were again seen flying south. 
The last influx noticed was on October 25th. In the spring 
the first influx was noted on March 28th and a further 
increase on April 1st. On the 2nd and 13th some were seen 
coasting to the north. There was a further increase on 
the 16th. 
Rock Pipit (A. obscurus). — On October 11th two or three 
passing migrants were noted, and one was seen on November 
6th; on the 17th two passing along to the south at 
Yarmouth. A passing migrant Was seen on March 12th and 
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