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observed in the Vicinity of Wei Hai Wei. 
Turtur orientalis. 
The Eastern Turtle-Dove is a fairly common breeding 
species about Wei Hai Wei, but in the month of September 
its numbers are largely augmented by migrants from the 
north. As early as the first week in September some of 
these birds were observed crossing the Gulf of Pechili from 
Manchuria on their southward journey, but many were 
noticed as arriving about the end of that month at North- 
East Promontory. In the last-named locality the birds did 
not remain, but rapidly moved on to fresh places. This 
species occurs in winter as far south, at least, as Hong Kong. 
These birds are usually met with in scattered pairs during 
the summer months, but in the autumn small parties are 
the rule, and large flocks were not at any time observed. 
The nest is very like that of the Common Turtle-Dove of 
Europe, and is placed in a tree at an elevation of from twelve 
to eighteen feet. 
The eggs, generally bluntly oval in shape, are, of course, 
white, and as a rule two in number, though sometimes only 
one is incubated. The earliest date for eggs is May 20tli 
and the latest August 24th, the majority are laid in June. 
There is little doubt that this species is double-brooded. 
Turtur humilis. 
The Chinese Red Dove occurs somewhat rarely about Wei 
Hai Wei, and is said to remain throughout the winter. It 
breeds in similar situations to Turtur orientalis , and lays, as 
a rule, two eggs. The earliest date for eggs is May 15 th 
and the latest August 24th. 
Five specimens vary in length from 1*14 to 1*03 and in 
width from *86 to ’82. 
Ph&sianus torquatus. 
There was a locality, about twelve miles from Shi Tao, 
where the Chinese Pheasant was at one time resident and 
fairly abundant. The Chinese, however, took to beating the 
birds out of cover at all seasons, and then flying Peregrine 
Falcons at them, by which means they have effectually 
wiped them out. 
