ESSEX BIRD-MIGRATION.
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1883. Rook : With scarcely an exception at all stations
between the Spurn and South Foreland, from the last week
in September to the end of the third week in November ; the
rushes correspond with those of the Hooded Crow.
1884. Hooded Crow : During the latter half of October the
rush appears to have been continuous night and day. The
main body came in from Flamborough Head to the coast of
Essex, comparatively few north of Flamborough or south of the
Thames, the chief lines of flight S.E. to N.W., E. to W., and S. to
N.W.
1885. Carrion-Crow : Tongue L.V., 11th December, one on
deck ; great numbers of Black Crows are recorded at various
stations, which may refer to this or the Rook. Hooded Crow :
First at Hasbro' L.V. 2nd October, small flocks all day S.E. to
N.W. Great numbers in October at various stations, chiefly
between the Humber and Thames and an almost continuous rush
between 15th and 17th. A very considerable immigration in
November specially from 9th to 12th. Rook : Immense numbers
at various stations in October and November, with continuous
rushes corresponding with those of the Hooded Crow.
1886. Hooded Crow : Crows generally : From Whitby to
the South Foreland at several stations ; throughout October
and in lesser numbers to 16th November. Rook : At several
stations in October and in large numbers between Spurn and
the South Foreland ; migration continued up to 16th November.
1903. Kentish Knock : A few Jackdaws appeared from the
east at 4.25 p.m. on 17th October and others followed and were
flying round the ship until 5 a.m. on the 18th. Two were
captured. The first Rooks appeared in small numbers from
the east at 5 p.m. on 17th October. Later several appeared at
the lantern and flew in the rays of light from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m.
on the 18th, an adult being captured.
1907. 9th October, Galloper L.V. : Carrion Crow passing
to west.
10th October, Galloper L.V. : Flocks of Carrion Crows with
Sparrows and Starlings to west.
12th and 13th October, Galloper L.V. : Flocks of "Crows"
with Starlings and Skylarks throughout the day.
1908. 3rd September, Kentish Knock : A flock of "Crows"
to W. Wind S. 3, clear, overcast.