the head and throat being far more glossy than is usual in such birds, and the feathers of the back and under parts were of a peculiarly rich coppery tint. The Chinese strain was forcibly shown on each side of the neck by a marked patch of white, as in old cock birds.
Eagle.—A bird of this kind, most probably a Sea Eagle, was seen on the 22nd in the parish of Burlingham.
Woodcock.—We had no Woodcocks to speak of till after the 24th, when, after a long continuance of winds from the S. and S.W., it changed suddenly to N. and N.W., with a slight frost. A good sprinkling was then reported from various parts of the coast, and others have been met with since. Five or six couples were in Norwich Market for sale on December 1st.
December.
Great Northern Diver.—An immature bird of this species was killed on the 13th as far up the Yare as the entrance to Surlingham Broad.
Late Swallow.—A young bird fell down the shaft of a chimney in this city on the 9th December.
Great Gray Shrike.—An adult female of this species was shot at Flordon about the 18th.
Arrival and Departure of Migrants, as observed chiefly in
the Vicinity of Cromer and Norwich.
August 16th. On this early date, about 10 a.m., a very considerable number of House Martins collected on the roof of a chapel close to the City Gaol, at Norwich, from whence, in about an hour's time, they took their departure; and after this date only a few stragglers were seen on that side of the city.
August„ 29th. Swifts last seen at Norwich.
September9th. Last Wheatear seen at Northrepps.
September„13th. Several Turtle Doves seen at Northrepps.
September„15th. Last Redstart seen at Northrepps.
September„16th. Last Spotted Flycatcher seen at Northrepps; at Norwich on the 9th.
October2nd. A few Hooded Crows seen, apparently first migratory arrival.
October„6th. Hooded Crows seen all day passing westward.
