Guillemot, _Lomvia troile_, Linn.--At South Stack they are mentioned in
same note as Razorbills as leaving in beginning of August. At Holyhead,
Sept. 1st, large flocks of Guillemots and Puffins, fresh N.E. breeze,
clear. At Milford, on same date, it is noted that "several during the
past week struck the lantern windows at night; they annually do so at
this time and no other." At Morecambe, Sept. 20th, a great number of
Divers (? Guillemots), with Gulls and Skuas, and so to 26th, when a few
Divers throughout the day. At Hartland Point diving birds were observed
near the shore in January, 1882. At Skerries Guillemots and Puffins are
reported as remaining nearly the year round. (But if not all the year,
when do they leave and when return? Could this be noticed for next
year's report?)
Puffin, _Fratercula arctica_, Linn.--At Holyhead, Sept. 1st, large
flocks with Guillemots. At Morecambe, Sept. 28th, small flocks of Gulls
and Puffins continuous, and, on Oct. 1st to 28rd, flocks with Gulls
seen in vicinity.
Birds unknown.--At Hartland Point, Oct. 27th, grey bird at midnight
struck the lantern, fresh E. breeze. At Bardsey Mr. Bowen says grey
birds, &c., are resident. Are Grey Crows meant? At Air, Oct. 29th,
flocks of birds unknown passed before daylight, mod. N.E. breeze.
At Scilly, Oct. 18th, a few migrants later part of the month. At
Morecambe, Oct. 20th, small flocks of small birds going E.S.E., 8.30
a.m., strong S.E. by E. breeze, clear, a little misty.
Additional Remarks.
Holyhead, Menai, and St. Bees are reported as unfavourable stations
for observation. From Bull Point Mr. Knott writes:--"Very few birds to
be seen. It is a north aspect; more to be seen with a south aspect."
And from Great Castle Head Mr. Spicer writes:--"This being an inland
lighthouse there is scarcely a bird to be seen for days, and then by
chance you might see some away in the fields."
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