by a gamekeeper at Haverland; but having since ascertained that several Owls of the same species were turned off, not long since, on Lord Kimberley's estate at Wymondham, it is impossible to decide if this individual has strayed from this neighbourhood or has occurred as a voluntary migrant.
Late Occurrence of Fieldfares.—About the middle of May a large flock of Fieldfares appeared at Sheringhani, no doubt coming from the south, and remained about the park for several days. After the main body had left, a straggler was seen, by Mr. H.M. Upcher, on June 2nd.
Osprey.—About the close of the month an Osprey was observed at Hoveton, perching on some oaks on the lawn of Mr. Blofeld's residence; and a few days later, one—probably the same—was seen at Coltishall.
Arrival and Departure of Migrants, as obbeeved chiefly in the Vicinity of Cromer and Norwich.
March | 5. | Hooded Crow, departure first observed at Northrepps; on the 27th a considerable flock took their departure; seven seen at Northrepps on the 23rd April; and three on May 16th. |
March„ | 28. | Chiffchaff heard at Northrepps. |
April | 4. | Two Willow Warblers seen at Northrepps. |
April„ | 6. | Blackcap (male) seen at Northrepps. |
April„ | 8. | House Martin seen at Coltishall, aud Ring Ouzel at Sheringham. |
April„ | 8. | Nightingale heard at Thorpe, near Norwich; and in neighbouring localities on the 10th and 12th; at Keswick on the 13th. |
April„ | 9. | Redstart seen at Keswick, and at Norwich on the 11th. |
April„ | 14. | Cuckoo heard at Northrepps. |
April„ | 20. | Sand Martin seen at Gunton |
April„ | 21. | Two Swallows seen at Keswick. |
April„ | 23. | Garden Warbler seen at Norwich. |
May | 6. | Turtle Dove heard. |
May„ | 7. | Hobby seen at Northrepps. |
May„ | 8. | Wood Warbler seen at Northrepps. |
May„ | 15. | Swifts first seen at Cromer, and at Norwich on the 26th. |
May„ | 17. | Spotted Flycatcher seen. |
May„ | 22. | Red-backed Shrike seen at Cringleford, and at Northrepps on the 25th. |