430 Major W. ft. Thompson on the [Ibis, 
Cinclus cinclus britannicus. The Dipper. 
Mr. Cecil Smith states in regard to this bird : “ Captain 
Hnbbach writes me word he saw one in Alderney in the 
winter of 1861-1862.” This is the only record of this bird, 
and I do not think it now occurs. 
Troglodytes troglodytes. The Wren. 
A common resident. I do not think its numbers are 
affected by migration. 
Muscicapa grisola. The Spotted Flycatcher. 
A common bird of passage. I do not know that it ever 
remains to breed. 
Muscicapa atricapilla. The Pied Flycatcher. 
A few occur annually as birds of passage. Mr. Eagle 
Clarke records one in “ female ” plumage, as seen by himself 
and his friend Mr. Laidlaw in the island on the 27th of 
September, 1898. 
Hirundo rustica. The Swallow. 
A common summer visitor. 
Delichon urbica. The Martin. 
Mr. Cecil Smith says of this bird : “ It is spread over all 
the islands, but confined to certain spots in each. In 
Alderney there were a great many nests about Scott’s Hotel 
and a few more in the town.” None of these birds are 
breeding here this year (1920). I have been round the whole 
town and carefully inspected Scott’s Hotel, and there is no 
sign of a nest, nor are there any birds about. Unfortunately 
I did not pay much attention to this bird last year, but do 
not think it bred, as otherwise there should be some sign of 
the old nests under the eaves of the houses. I cannot under¬ 
stand why it should not breed here, as conditions appear 
suitable, and it is a common bird of passage. This year a 
large flock remained several weeks on the island, and indeed 
did not depart until the 24th of May, when they all left 
together. 
