150 THE ESSEX NATURALIST.
in October ; great rush from 10th to 13th inclusive, from E. to
W. and to W.S.W.
1883. With few exceptions were recorded at all our east
coast stations, and often in immense numbers, the occurrences
being far too numerous to chronicle. The bulk crossed in
September, October and November, less in December, the line
of flight and rushes corresponding with those of the Lark, with
which species they are frequently associated.
1884. Immense rushes in October more or less over the
whole coast-line and during the latter half of the month almost
continuous night and day.
1885. At twenty-one stations. Dudgeon L.V. 10th July,
three young alighted on vessel and then to W.N.W. None is
recorded in August and September till the 28th at the Shipwash
L.V., some flights ; enormous numbers in October, especially
from the 12th to 19th, frequently associated with Larks, and
large numbers of both killed at the light-vessels ; proportionately
less in November, with heavy rushes from 12th to 23rd.
1886. The main immigration was in three great rushes in
October, more or less observed at sixteen stations between the
Farn and Channel Islands from 1st to 8th, 15th to 23rd, and
28th to 30th ; few to 11th November.
1903. Kentish Knock : First observed on 24th September,
but down to 8th October single birds only were seen, passing
occasionally to both the south-south-west and west during the
daytime. On 8th October small parties passed from east to
west, and this, the first decided movement in this direction, was
followed by others of considerable magnitude. On 10th October
there was another considerable fall in temperature, which was
followed on the 11th by the greatest diurnal movement of birds
that Eagle Clarke had ever witnessed. So numerous were the
Starlings composing some of the bands that when first observed
in the distance they resembled dark clouds. There were also
westward flights of considerable magnitude on the 12th and
15th. On 17th some were passing to W. in spite of a somewhat
high northerly wind. This species participated in the great night
movement of 17th/18th October.
1906. October, this species was noted migrating in flocks
along the east coast, Lincoln to Kent. Especially extensive