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spring, and I think it played havoc with the 
nests of the Canadian geese ; at any rate, we 
found the eggs in many of the nests broken, and 
I watched the bird making a thorough search of 
the island.” (Zook, May, 1911). This bird was 
seen by one of us (S.H.L.). 
On Dec. 17th, 1912, an immature Glaucous 
Gull was seen off the harbour’s mouth at 
Gorleston (B.B.R.). 
Gull, Iceland. — Mr. E. C. Saunders reports that an adult 
Iceland Gull was shot on the river Thurne, near 
Yarmouth, on Jan. 29th, 1909. (Zook, Ap., 1910). 
SKUA, Great. — A Great Skua was found dead on the beach 
betweeen Cromer and Mundesley by Mr. H. 
Cole on Jan. 28th, 1912. (Zook, May, 1913). 
SKUA, Long-tailed.- — An immature Long-tailed Skua 
( Stercorarius parasiticus) was shot at Blakeney 
by Mr. G- F Arnold on Sept. 7th, 1912. (c/. 
“ British Birds,” Vol. VI., p. 225). 
Diver, Great Northern. — An immature Great Northern 
Diver was obtained on Breydon on Dec. 17th, 
1912 (B.B.R.). 
Grebe, Black-necked. — A pair were seen swimming on one 
of the Broads by Rev. M. C. H. Bird on 
May 11th, 1911. (Zook, Ap., 1912). 
Heron, Common. — On Ap. 24th, 1910, one of us (S.H-L.) 
counted 86 nests at the Church Wood heronry, 
Reedham. These nests appeared to be all 
occupied. 
HERON, Squacco. — “ I learn on good authority than an adult 
male Squacco Heron ( Ardeola r. ralloides) was 
taken near Horning, Norfolk, on July 5th, 1912.” 
(H. W. Robinson, “ British Birds,” Vol. VI., 
p. 122). This bird was dissected by Mr. Bonhote, 
who found indications of its being a non-breeder. 
