Barred Warbler (2/2)
Curruca nisoria (Bechstein, 1792) (171, 157)
Photo © Rob Stonehouse - Porthhellick, St Mary’s, Isles of Scilly, 20 October 2016
1950-57 RECORDS
172). 1950 Yorkshire Spurn, two, one juvenile caught, 31st July.
(R. Chislett, Naturalist 76: 60; G. H. Ainsworth & R. Chislett, British Birds 44: 230).
History R. Chislett (1951) in the new series of The Naturalist, Vol. LXXVI. p. 60, says: 'A juvenile was caught by J. Cudworth on July 31st at Spurn; and a second bird was seen.'
G. H. Ainsworth & R. Chislett (1951) in British Birds, Vol. XLIV. p. 230, under 'Reports from Observatories, 1950', say: 'A juvenile was caught and another seen by John Cudworth on July 31st.'
174). 1950 Fair Isle Byerwil Moor, first-winter, 23rd August.
(K. Williamson, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Report 1950: 13; K. Williamson, British Birds 44: 226).
History K. Williamson (1950) in the Fair Isle Bird Observatory Report, p. 13, says: 'The first was seen on the 23rd August, when it flew out of the skua-watching hide on the Byerwil moor.'
175). 1950 Fair Isle North Haven area, first-winter, 24th to 31st August, trapped 23rd, 27th and 30th August.
(K. Williamson, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin 1 (6): 4, 9; K. Williamson, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Report 1950: 13; K. Williamson, British Birds 44: 226).
History K. Williamson (1950) in the Fair Isle Bird Observatory Report, p. 13, says: 'The first was seen on the 23rd August...The next evening a bird appeared at the North Haven, and remained on the shore and about the Bird Observatory, haunting the patches of seeding thistles, until 31st (8 days)....The North Haven bird, when examined in the laboratory, was found to have only ten rectrices instead of the usual twelve. This bird was caught by the Yeoman technique and was subsequently retrapped three times, showing a slight but steady gain from 21.7 g. on 23rd to 22.15 g. on 27th and 23.5 g. on the afternoon of the 30th.'
176). 1950 Fair Isle No locality, first-winter, 25th to 27th August.
(K. Williamson, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Report 1950: 13; K. Williamson, British Birds 44: 226).
History K. Williamson (1950) in the Fair Isle Bird Observatory Report, p. 13, says: 'Another was seen from 25th-27th in the crops.'
177). 1950 Isle of May No locality, 31st August to 2nd September.
(A. G. S. Bryson, Scottish Naturalist 63: 59; A. G. S. Bryson, British Birds 44: 228).
History A. G. S. Bryson (1951) in the Scottish Naturalist, Vol. LXIII. p. 59, and in British Birds, Vol. XLIV. p. 228, says: 'One from 31st August to 2nd September.'
178). 1950 Fair Isle No locality, first-winter, 3rd September.
(K. Williamson, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Report 1950: 13; K. Williamson, British Birds 44: 226).
History K. Williamson (1950) in the Fair Isle Bird Observatory Report, p. 13, says: 'Single birds were also seen on 3rd September. All 1st-winter examples.'
179). 1950 Fair Isle No locality, first-winter, 21st September.
(K. Williamson, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Report 1950: 13; K. Williamson, British Birds 44: 226).
History K. Williamson (1950) in the Fair Isle Bird Observatory Report, p. 13, says: 'Single birds were also seen on 21st September. All 1st-winter examples.'
180). 1950 Fair Isle No locality, first-winter, 1st October.
(K. Williamson, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Report 1950: 13; K. Williamson, British Birds 44: 226).
History K. Williamson (1950) in the Fair Isle Bird Observatory Report, p. 13, says: 'Single birds were also seen on 1st October. All 1st-winter examples.'
181). 1951 Fair Isle No locality, three, first-winters, one trapped near Observatory, 25th August, two, 26th August, one 27th August.
(K. Williamson, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin 1 (4): 15; K. Williamson, British Birds 45: 231).
History K. Williamson (1951) in the Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin, Vol. I (IV). p. 15, says: 'Three were seen on August 25th, and the first of these, which showed a partiality for a thistle-bed near the Observatory buildings, was caught in a net draped round the plants for its reception. There were two on the island on 26th and one the next day....The trapped bird weighed 19.55 g., wing length of 85-86 mm., bill 15mm. and tarsi 26 mm.'
K. Williamson (1951) in British Birds, Vol. XLV. p. 231, says: 'Three (one trapped) on August 25th; two on August 26th; one on 27th...'
184). 1951 Fair Isle Ward Hill, first-winter, trapped, 1st September.
(K. Williamson, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin 1 (4): 15; K. Williamson, British Birds 45: 231).
History K. Williamson (1951) in the Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin, Vol. I (IV). p. 15, says: 'On September 1st R. Spencer captured another 1st winter bird in the Ward Hill Trap. It weighed 22.5 g. and had wings of 85-86 mm., bill 15 mm. and tarsi 26 mm.'
K. Williamson (1951) in British Birds, Vol. XLV. p. 231, says: '...another trapped on September 1st.'
185). 1951 Lincolnshire Gibraltar Point, juvenile, trapped, 8th September.
(A. E. Smith, Gibraltar Point Bird Observatory and Field Research Station Report 1951: 22; A. E. Smith & R. K. Cornwallis, British Birds 45: 239).
History A. E. Smith (1951) in the Gibraltar Point Bird Observatory and Field Research Station Report, p. 22, says: 'During small-scale immigration on the afternoon of 8th September a Barred Warbler was trapped and ringed shortly after a Red-breasted Flycatcher. Identity was confirmed by detailed examination of plumage, by wing formula and by wing and tail measurements, all of which are recorded in the logs. From its plumage and its grey-brown iris it was evidently a young bird, but showed faint traces of barring on the flanks. It was also a first record for the Point.'
186). 1951 Shetland Noss, Scousburgh, 1st to 2nd October.
(K. Williamson, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin 1 (5): 8).
History K. Williamson (1951) in the Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin, Vol. I (V). p. 8, says: 'One at Noss, Scousburgh, Oct. 1-2nd.'
187). 1951 Kent Dungeness, 4th October.
(Harrison, 1953).
History Harrison (1953 (2): 183) says: 'Mr. M. L. R. Romer has informed (in litt., 7.x.1951) that he saw and identified a Barred Warbler in the garden of Dungeness Lighthouse on 4th October 1951. It was also seen by Mr. W. S. Nevin, and is the only record of the autumn so far. Mr. Romer's careful description leaves not the slightest doubt as to the identification of the bird.'
188). 1951 Isle of May No locality, trapped, 6th to 8th October.
(K. Williamson, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin 1 (5): 8, 17; A. G. S. Bryson, British Birds 45: 232).
History K. Williamson (1951) in the Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin, Vol. I (V). p. 8, says: 'One trapped Isle of May, Oct. 6th.'
A. G. S. Bryson (1952) in British Birds, Vol. XLV. p. 232, says: 'One, October 6th to 8th October.'
189). 1952 Isle of May No locality, 8th to 9th August.
(K. Williamson, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin 1 (10): 40; K. Williamson, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Report 1952: 31; A. G. S. Bryson, British Birds 46: 425).
History K. Williamson (1953) in the Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin, Vol. I (X). p. 40, says: There was a Barred Warbler on August 8th and 9th.'
A. G. S. Bryson (1952) in British Birds, Vol. XLVI. p. 425, says: 'Voluntary observers again compiled an interesting record of the spring and autumn migrations. A Heligoland trap was built in a gully in the rocks near the harbour during the summer, this being the fourth such trap on the island. The following are among the more unusual records in 1952: Barred Warbler (Sylvia nisoria). One, August 8th to 9th.'
190). 1952 Fair Isle No locality, first-winter, trapped, 20th August.
(K. Williamson, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin 1 (8): 31; K. Williamson, British Birds 46: 423).
History K. Williamson (1952) in the Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin, Vol. I (VIII). p. 31, says: 'A Greenshank came in on the 20th [August], and three each of Knot and Wood Sandpiper were seen next day. The most interesting passerine caught at this time was a 1st-winter Barred Warbler Sylvia nisoria; the prevailing weather and the bird's high weight of 23.3 gm. strongly suggest diurnal passage from Shetland.'
K. Williamson (1952) in British Birds, Vol. XLVI. p. 423, says: 'A first-winter bird trapped on August 20th.'
191). 1952 Lincolnshire Gibraltar Point, juvenile, 23rd to 26th August, trapped 23rd August.
(A. E. Smith, Gibraltar Point Bird Observatory and Field Research Station Report 1952: 19; A. E. Smith & R. K. Cornwallis, British Birds 46: 430).
History A. E. Smith (1952) in the Gibraltar Point Bird Observatory and Field Research Station Report, p. 19, says: 'A juvenile trapped on 23rd August. One (probably the same) seen on 25th and 26th August.'
A. E. Smith & R. K. Cornwallis (1953) in British Birds, Vol. XLVI. p. 430, quote the above.
192). 1952 Fair Isle No locality, trapped, 9th to 10th September.
(K. Williamson, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin 1 (9): 35; K. Williamson, British Birds 46: 423).
History K. Williamson (1953) in the Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin, Vol. I (IX). p. 35, says: 'One, September 9th-10th, 24.64 gm.'
K. Williamson (1952) in British Birds, Vol. XLVI. p. 423, says: 'Another, seen on September 9th and 10th, was also trapped.'
193). 1952 Norfolk Cley-next-the-Sea, first-year, 15th to 28th September, trapped 17th September.
(Anon., Wild Bird Protection in Norfolk 1952: 17; R. A. Richardson, British Birds 46: 432).
History Anon. (1952) in Wild Bird Protection in Norfolk, p. 17, says: 'An immature at Cley from 15th-28th September. It was ringed on the 17th and seen by a number of ornithologists.'
R. A. Richardson (1953) in British Birds, Vol. XLVI. p. 432, says: 'An immature frequented thorn- and elder-brakes from September 15th-28th, and was ringed on the 17th.'
194). 1952 Fair Isle No locality, 30th September.
(K. Williamson, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin 1 (9): 35; K. Williamson, British Birds 46: 423).
History K. Williamson (1953) in the Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin, Vol. I (IX). p. 35, says: 'Another watched on 30th [September].'
K. Williamson (1952) in British Birds, Vol. XLVI. p. 423, says: 'A third was watched on September 30th.'
195). 1952 Yorkshire Spurn, juvenile, trapped, 2nd October.
(R. Chislett, Naturalist 78: 78; G. H. Ainsworth & R. Chislett, British Birds 46: 427; Chislett, 1952; Mather, 1986).
History R. Chislett (1953) in the new series of The Naturalist, Vol. LXXVIII. p. 78, says: 'One was ringed at Spurn on October 2nd and another on October 3rd. One measured 6 and a quarter inches against the total length given in The Handbook of 6 inches; but other measurements and wing formulae conformed (R.C., R.S., R. S. Pollard, T. M. Fowler).'
196). 1952 Yorkshire Spurn, juvenile, trapped, 3rd October.
(R. Chislett, Naturalist 78: 78; G. H. Ainsworth & R. Chislett, British Birds 46: 427; Chislett, 1952).
History R. Chislett (1953) in the new series of The Naturalist, Vol. LXXVIII. p. 78, says: 'One was ringed at Spurn on October 2nd and another on October 3rd. One measured 6 and a quarter inches against the total length given in The Handbook of 6 inches; but other measurements and wing formulae conformed (R.C., R.S., R. S. Pollard, T. M. Fowler).'
197). 1953 Fair Isle No locality, 14th August to 11th September, trapped 14th August, retrapped three times early September.
(K. Williamson, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin 2: 111; R. K. Cornwallis, British Birds 47: 424).
History K. Williamson (1954) in the Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin, Vol. II. p. 111, says: 'A 1st-winter bird had the misfortune to lose the whole of its tail soon after it was first trapped on August 14th. It remained in the neighbourhood until September 11th, by which time the new rectrices were protruding nearly half-an-inch from their sheaths. Another Barred Warbler was present on August 25th and no fewer than 4 were seen on September 2nd. There were two birds on 10th. The first bird was trapped at 19.72 gm. at 0800 hrs. August 14th, and was retrapped at over 24 gm. on three occasions at the beginning of September.'
R. K. Cornwallis (1954) in British Birds, Vol. XLVII. p. 424, says: 'Only on August 12th-13th, when the coincidence of an anticyclone over southern Scandinavia with low pressures to the west produced for a short time a strong S.S.E. airstream over the North Sea, did a drift movement develop. Then 200+ Crossbills reached Fair Isle and Shetland and these were accompanied by at least two Richard's Pipits, a Barred Warbler and two or three Marsh Warblers...'
198). 1953 Fair Isle No locality, 25th August.
(K. Williamson, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin 2: 111; R. K. Cornwallis, British Birds 47: 424).
History R. K. Cornwallis (1954) in British Birds, Vol. XLVII. p. 424, says: 'Apart from this, none of the Observatories recorded any major "rushes" during the month, and only three other Continental species were recorded - a flava Wagtail of the Blue-headed race at Monks' House on August 25th, another Barred Warbler at Fair Isle on the same day...'
199). 1953 Fair Isle No locality, four, 2nd September.
(K. Williamson, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin 2: 111; R. K. Cornwallis, British Birds 47: 425).
History R. K. Cornwallis (1954) in British Birds, Vol. XLVII. p. 425, says: 'Of birds of Continental origin there were four Barred Warblers at Fair Isle on September 2nd and two on the 10th...'
203). 1953 Fair Isle No locality, two, 10th September.
(K. Williamson, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin 2: 111; R. K. Cornwallis, British Birds 47: 425).
History R. K. Cornwallis (1954) in British Birds, Vol. XLVII. p. 425, says: 'Of birds of Continental origin there were four Barred Warblers at Fair Isle on September 2nd and two on the 10th...'
205). 1953 Kent Sandwich Bay, trapped, 25th September.
(E. H. Gillham, Kent Bird Report 1953: 29-30, 37; D. D. Harber, British Birds 49: 363).
History E. H. Gillham (1953) in the Kent Bird Report, Vol. II. pp. 29-30, says: 'One trapped at Sandwich Bay on Sept. 25. Length 61 in.; Tail 72 mm.; Wing 85 mm.; Tarsus 12 mm.; Bill 12 mm.; Wing formula: third and fourth primary emarginated, fifth obscurely so. Full details and sketch submitted and further notes are given on page 37 (D.F.H., D.J.O., A.P.).'
Further, p. 37, he adds: 'A Barred Warbler was trapped on September 25 and a full description taken. Though identified as a first winter bird its sex was not established. In length, it was approximately 6- inches, and quite a handful. The bill was very stout and the legs strong. The barring was pronounced on the undertail coverts, being formed by dark "V" centres to the feathers. Barring on the flanks was present but obscure.'
206). 1953 At sea Sea area Thames, Smith's Knoll Light-vessel, 26 miles off Norfolk, caught, 4th October.
(D. B. Peakall, British Birds 49: 387).
History D. B. Peakall (1956) in British Birds, Vol. XLIX. p. 387, says: 'This paper sets out the observations made from the Smith's Knoll Light-vessel (52° 43'N., 2° 18'E.) from mid-September to mid-November 1953. The vessel is 26 miles from the Norfolk coast and some 90 miles from Holland. Four observers did spells of a fortnight each: - 17th September to 1st October H. E. Axell. 1st October to 15th October E. G. Longman. 15th October to 29th October J. H. R. Boswall. 29th October to 11th November D. B. Peakall....One was caught at 00.40 hours on 4th October. It had uniform bluish-grey upper-parts, and under-parts uniform off-white; no eye-stripe; bill slender, metallic grey in colour; legs also metallic grey, but with a tinge of flesh colour in the tarsus; iris brown. Measurements: total length 165mm.; wing 85mm.; tarsus 26mm. Identification checked by examination of skins at British Museum (Natural History) (E.G.L.).'
207). 1953 Norfolk Cley-next-the-Sea, 8th October.
(M. J. Seago, Norfolk Bird Report 1953: 42; R. K. Cornwallis, British Birds 47: 427).
History M. J. Seago (1953) in the Norfolk Bird Report, p. 42, says: 'Single first-winter birds at Cley October 8th...(R.A.R.).'
208). 1953 Isle of May No locality, 13th October.
(R. K. Cornwallis, British Birds 47: 427).
History R. K. Cornwallis (1954) in British Birds, Vol. XLVII. p. 427, says: 'On the Isle of May there was an influx of ca. 1,000 Redwings and ca. 500 Blackbirds on the 13th and smaller numbers of Bramblings, Goldcrests, Fieldfares and Robins with a Barred Warbler on the 13th...'
209). 1953 Norfolk Salthouse, 14th October.
(M. J. Seago, Norfolk Bird Report 1953: 42; R. K. Cornwallis, British Birds 47: 428).
History M. J. Seago (1953) in the Norfolk Bird Report, p. 42, says: 'Single first-winter birds at...Salthouse October 14th (R.A.R.).'
210). 1954 Fair Isle No locality, 10th August.
(K. Williamson, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Report 1954: 6; K. Williamson, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin 2: 215; R. K. Cornwallis, British Birds 48: 430-431, 444).
History K. Williamson (1954) in the Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin, Vol. II. p. 215, says: 'Although there was a trickle of migration, mainly of waders, from late in July, the first flush of warbler migration became evident on August 10th when small movements of Willow and Garden Warblers took place, and the first Barred Warbler was seen.'
R. K. Cornwallis (1955) in British Birds, Vol. XLVIII. pp. 430-431, says: 'Consistent westerly weather characterized this period with only a brief interlude on 10th August when a depression moved up the North Sea and brought a small scale drift movement from the Skagerrak to Fair Isle of Willow and Garden Warblers, waders, Herons and a Barred Warbler.'
211). 1954 Highland River Dionard, Sutherland, first-year, 16th August.
(D. I. M. Wallace, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin 2: 211; E. V. Baxter, Scottish Naturalist 68: 6).
History D. I. M. Wallace (1954) in the Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin, Vol. II. p. 211, says: 'This report contains a summary of all observations on migration made in the area of Durness, Sutherland, during the period August 15th to 22nd 1954. The two observers, W. J. Wallace and myself...As the project was very much a "shot in the dark" a gratifying amount of migration was seen. Although the occurrence of two rarities, - a juvenile Barred Warbler Sylvia nisoria at the River Dionard on August 16th, and a Gyr Falcon Falco rusticolus at Strathy Point on 20th, - does tend to colour the general picture...'
E. V. Baxter (1956) in the Scottish Naturalist, Vol. LXVIII. p. 6, says: 'A young bird seen by the River Dionard, N. Sutherland, on 16th August 1954 is the first record for Sutherland (F.I.B.O. Bull., 2: 211).'
212). 1954 Fair Isle No locality, first-winter, trapped, 18th August.
(K. Williamson, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin 2: 219, 229; R. K. Cornwallis, British Birds 48: 431, 444).
History K. Williamson (1954) in the Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin, Vol. II. p. 219, says: '...But it cannot explain the remarkable number of Barred Warblers noted during the season, - at least 14 or 15 different individuals seen, of which no fewer than 8 were trapped.'
Further, p. 229, in a graph, under 'Barred Warblers trapped at Fair Isle in Autumn of 1954', says: Aug. 18th. Wing 90 mm.; Bill 15 mm.; Tarsus 27 mm.; Tail 74 mm.; Weight 26.15 gm. Time 0500 hrs. All the birds were in 1st-winter plumage.'
R. K. Cornwallis (1955) in British Birds, Vol. XLVIII. p. 431, says: 'White Wagtails at Fair Isle and Icterine and Wood Warblers at the Isle of May on the 13th, a Barred Warbler at Fair Isle on the 18th...'
213). 1954 Norfolk Cley-next-the-Sea, two, first-years, 19th August.
(R. K. Cornwallis, British Birds 48: 431, 444; M. J. Seago, Norfolk Bird Report 1954: 41).
History R. K. Cornwallis (1955) in British Birds, Vol. XLVIII. p. 431, says: '...and two Barred Warblers at Cley on the 19th were other noteworthy birds during this period.'
M. J. Seago (1954) in the Norfolk Bird Report, p. 41, says: 'Blakeney/Cley area: In August two on 19th (one ringed - P.R.C.).'
215). 1954 Lincolnshire Gibraltar Point, 20th to 22nd August.
(R. K. Cornwallis & A. E. Smith, Gibraltar Point Bird Observatory and Field Research Station Report 1954: 34; R. K. Cornwallis, British Birds 48: 432, 444).
History R. K. Cornwallis & A. E. Smith (1954) in the Gibraltar Point Bird Observatory and Field Research Station Report, p. 34, say: 'One, Gibraltar Point, Aug. 20th-22nd (G.P.).'
R. K. Cornwallis (1955) in British Birds, Vol. XLVIII. p. 432, says: 'On the 20th drift was most marked at Fair Isle but was noted on a smaller scale at all the Observatories...a Barred Warbler at Gibraltar Point.'
Further, p. 444, it is listed as 20th-22nd August.
216). 1954 Fair Isle No locality, 22nd August.
(K. Williamson, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin 2: 219).
History K. Williamson (1954) in the Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin, Vol. II. p. 219, says: '...among the warblers present on 21st...Another Barred Warbler found next day.'
217). 1954 Norfolk Cley-next-the-Sea, two, first-years, 22nd August, one, 23rd August.
(R. K. Cornwallis, British Birds 48: 432, 444; M. J. Seago, Norfolk Bird Report 1954: 41).
History M. J. Seago (1954) in the Norfolk Bird Report, p. 41, says: 'Blakeney/Cley area: ...Two different birds on 22nd (C.O.), one on 23rd (C.O.).'
219). 1954 Northumberland Monks' House, Seahouses, first-winter, 22nd to 23rd August when trapped.
(G. W. Temperley, Transactions of the Northumberland, Durham & Newcastle-upon-Tyne Natural History Society 11: 125; E. A. R. Ennion, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin 2: 298; E. A. R. Ennion, British Birds 48: 185-186).
History G. W. Temperley (1954) in the Transactions of the Northumberland, Durham & Newcastle-upon-Tyne Natural History Society, Vol. XI. p. 125, says: 'Three recorded: - On August 23rd at Monks' House, one caught and ringed....'
220). 1954 Yorkshire Spurn, trapped, 22nd August.
(R. Chislett, Naturalist 80: 89; R. K. Cornwallis, British Birds 48: 432, 444; I. C. T. Nisbet, British Birds 49: 406).
History R. Chislett (1955) in the new series of The Naturalist, Vol. LXXX. p. 89, says: 'Three were caught at Spurn, August 22nd, 23rd, and on the 26th, when two more were seen (J.D.C., G.H.A.).'
R. K. Cornwallis (1955) in British Birds, Vol. XLVIII. p. 432, says: 'On the 22nd the movement was dying out, but a Wryneck was noted at Monks' House, an Icterine Warbler and a Barred Warbler at Spurn...'
221). 1954 Yorkshire Spurn, trapped, 23rd August.
(R. Chislett, Naturalist 80-: 89;R. K. Cornwallis, British Birds 48: 432, 444; I. C. T. Nisbet, British Birds 49: 406).
History R. Chislett (1955) in the new series of The Naturalist, Vol. LXXX. p. 89, says: 'Three were caught at Spurn, August 22nd, 23rd, and on the 26th, when two more were seen (J.D.C., G.H.A.).'
R. K. Cornwallis (1955) in British Birds, Vol. XLVIII. p. 432, says: 'On the 22nd the movement was dying out, but a Wryneck was noted at Monks' House, an Icterine Warbler and a Barred Warbler at Spurn...'
222). 1954 Norfolk Cley-next-the-Sea, two, 24th to 25th August.
(R. K. Cornwallis, British Birds 48: 432, 444).
History M. J. Seago (1954) in the Norfolk Bird Report, p. 41, says: 'Blakeney/Cley area: ...Two-three on 24th to 25th (A.H.D., H.H., M.W.W.).'
224). 1954 Norfolk Holkham, first-year, 24th August.
(M. J. Seago, Norfolk Bird Report 1954: 41).
History M. J. Seago (1954) in the Norfolk Bird Report, p. 41, says: 'Also one at Holkham, August 24th (R.P.B.-O).'
225). 1954 Fair Isle No locality, two, 25th August.
(K. Williamson, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin 2: 216; R. K. Cornwallis, British Birds 48: 432, 444).
History R. K. Cornwallis (1955) in British Birds, Vol. XLVIII. p. 432, says: 'At Fair Isle there was a sizeable movement of Willow Warblers and two Barred Warblers on the 25th...'
227). 1954 Yorkshire Spurn, three, one trapped, 26th August.
(R. Chislett, Naturalist 80: 89; R. K. Cornwallis, British Birds 48: 432, 444; I. C. T. Nisbet, British Birds 49: 406).
History R. Chislett (1955) in the new series of The Naturalist, Vol. LXXX. p. 89, says: 'Three were caught at Spurn, August 22nd, 23rd, and on the 26th, when two more were seen (J.D.C., G.H.A.).'
230). 1954 Northumberland Seahouses, 27th to 29th August.
(G. W. Temperley, Transactions of the Northumberland, Durham & Newcastle-upon-Tyne Natural History Society 11: 125; E. A. R. Ennion, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin 2: 298; R. K. Cornwallis, British Birds 48: 433, 444).
History G. W. Temperley (1954) in the Transactions of the Northumberland, Durham & Newcastle-upon-Tyne Natural History Society, Vol. XI. p. 125, says: 'Three recorded: -...on the 27th one seen at Annestead, N.'
E. A. R. Ennion (1955) in the Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin, Vol. II. p. 298, says: '...another was seen two miles south of the Observatory [Monk's House] from 27th-29th [August].'
231). 1954 Isle of May No locality, 28th August.
(R. K. Cornwallis, British Birds 48: 433, 444).
History R. K. Cornwallis (1955) in British Birds, Vol. XLVIII. p. 433, says: 'During this period a Barred Warbler at Fair Isle on the 29th, a Barred Warbler, a Red-backed Shrike and a Black Redstart at the Isle of May on the 28th, a Wryneck, a Barred Warbler and a Red-backed Shrike at Monks' House on the 27th...'
232). 1954 Norfolk Blakeney/Cley-next-the-Sea area, first-year, 28th August.
(M. J. Seago, Norfolk Bird Report 1954: 41).
History M. J. Seago (1954) in the Norfolk Bird Report, p. 41, says: '...and one on the 28th (H.H.).'
233). 1954 Fair Isle No locality, first-winter, trapped, 29th August.
K. Williamson, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin 2: 219, 229; (R. K. Cornwallis, British Birds 48: 433, 444).
History K. Williamson (1954) in the Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin, Vol. II. p. 219, says: '...But it cannot explain the remarkable number of Barred Warblers noted during the season, - at least 14 or 15 different individuals seen, of which no fewer than 8 were trapped.'
Further, p. 229, in a graph, under 'Barred Warblers trapped at Fair Isle in Autumn of 1954', says: 'Aug. 29th. Wing 85 mm.; Bill 17 mm.; Tarsus 25 mm.; Tail 71 mm.; Weight 21.42 gm. Time 0645 hrs. All the birds were in 1st-winter plumage.'
R. K. Cornwallis (1955) in British Birds, Vol. XLVIII. p. 433, says: 'During this period a Barred Warbler at Fair Isle on the 29th, a Barred Warbler, a Red-backed Shrike and a Black Redstart at the Isle of May on the 28th, a Wryneck, a Barred Warbler and a Red-backed Shrike at Monks' House on the 27th...'
234). 1954 Fair Isle No locality, first-winter, trapped, 3rd September.
(K. Williamson, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin 2: 219, 229).
History K. Williamson (1954) in the Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin, Vol. II. p. 219, says: '...But it cannot explain the remarkable number of Barred Warblers noted during the season, - at least 14 or 15 different individuals seen, of which no fewer than 8 were trapped.' Further, p. 229, in a graph, under 'Barred Warblers trapped at Fair Isle in Autumn of 1954', says: 'Sept. 3rd. Wing 84 mm.; Bill 17 mm.; Tarsus 25 mm.; Tail 68 mm.; Weight 22.49 gm. Time 1130 hrs. All the birds were in 1st-winter plumage.'
235). 1954 Fair Isle No locality, three, two first-winters trapped, 4th September.
(K. Williamson, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin 2: 219, 229; R. K. Cornwallis, British Birds 48: 434, 444).
History K. Williamson (1954) in the Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin, Vol. II. p. 219, says: '...But it cannot explain the remarkable number of Barred Warblers noted during the season, - at least 14 or 15 different individuals seen, of which no fewer than 8 were trapped.'
Further, p. 229, in a graph, under 'Barred Warblers trapped at Fair Isle in Autumn of 1954', says: 'Sept. 4th. Wing 86 mm.; Bill 16 mm.; Tarsus 25 mm.; Tail 69 mm.; Weight 19.20 gm. Time 0700 hrs. Another: Sept. 4th. Wing 87 mm.; Bill 17 mm.; Tarsus 27 mm.; Tail 72 mm.; Weight 20.27 gm. Time 1515 hrs. All the birds were in 1st-winter plumage.'
R. K. Cornwallis (1955) in British Birds, Vol. XLVIII. p. 434, says: 'Cyclonic drift out of the Skagerrak on a small scale was recorded at Fair Isle and the Isle of May on 3rd and 4th September. Willow Warblers at both stations and three Barred Warblers at Fair Isle were noted among other birds.'
238). 1954 Isle of May No locality, 6th September.
(R. K. Cornwallis, British Birds 48: 435, 444).
History R. K. Cornwallis (1955) in British Birds, Vol. XLVIII. p. 435, says: 'R. K. Cornwallis (1955) in British Birds, Vol. XLVIII. p. 435, says: A similar type of movement but originating further south occurred on the 6th-7th, a Bluethroat, ca. 30 Whinchats and ca. 15 Pied Flycatchers arriving on the Isle of May about 3 p.m. on the 6th...'
239). 1954 Fair Isle No locality, first-winter, trapped, 7th September.
(K. Williamson, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin 2: 219, 229; R. K. Cornwallis, British Birds 48: 435, 444).
History K. Williamson (1954) in the Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin, Vol. II. p. 219, says: '...But it cannot explain the remarkable number of Barred Warblers noted during the season, - at least 14 or 15 different individuals seen, of which no fewer than 8 were trapped.'
Further, p. 229, in a graph, under 'Barred Warblers trapped at Fair Isle in Autumn of 1954', says: 'Sept. 7th. Wing 89 mm.; Bill 16 mm.; Tarsus 26 mm.; Tail 76 mm.; Weight 23.67 gm. Time 0700 hrs. All the birds were in 1st-winter plumage.'
R. K. Cornwallis (1955) in British Birds, Vol. XLVIII. p. 435, says: '...two Icterine Warblers, a Barred Warbler, two Bluethroats, two or three Lapland Buntings and four Wrynecks appearing at Fair Isle on the 7th.'
240). 1954 Northumberland Inner Farne, Farne Islands, 7th September.
(G. W. Temperley, Transactions of the Northumberland, Durham & Newcastle-upon-Tyne Natural History Society 11: 125; G. Hickling, Ornithological Report on the Farne Islands for 1955: 221; E. A. R. Ennion, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin 2: 298; R. K. Cornwallis, British Birds 48: 435, 444).
History G. W. Temperley (1954) in the Transactions of the Northumberland, Durham & Newcastle-upon-Tyne Natural History Society, Vol. XI. p. 125, says: 'Three recorded: -...and on September 7th one seen on the Inner Farne (E.A.R.E.).'
G. Hickling (1955) in the Ornithological Report on the Farne Islands for 1955, p. 221, says: 'An immature bird was seen by E. A. R. Ennion on Inner Farne on September 7th. It frequented the nettle-bed above St. Cuthbert's Cove, from which it was flushed many times.'
241). 1954 Fair Isle No locality, first-winter, trapped, 10th September.
(K. Williamson, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin 2: 217, 219, 229; R. K. Cornwallis, British Birds 48: 435, 444).
History K. Williamson (1954) in the Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin, Vol. II. p. 217, says: 'September 10th marks another small influx which brought 4 Common Whitethroats, a Barred Warbler...' Further, p. 219, says: '...But it cannot explain the remarkable number of Barred Warblers noted during the season, - at least 14 or 15 different individuals seen, of which no fewer than 8 were trapped.'
Further, p. 229, in a graph, under 'Barred Warblers trapped at Fair Isle in Autumn of 1954', says: 'Sept. 10th. Wing 88 mm.; Bill 17 mm.; Tarsus 27 mm.; Tail 72 mm.; Weight 22.40 gm. Time 1420 hrs. All the birds were in 1st-winter plumage.'
R. K. Cornwallis (1955) in British Birds, Vol. XLVIII. p. 435, says: 'On the 10th another small influx confined to Fair Isle brought yet another Barred and several other species of warbler, but the weather conditions on this occasion suggest redetermined passage from Faeroe.'
242). 1954 Shetland Foula, first-year, 18th to 21st September.
(C. K. Mylne, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin 2: 253).
History C. K. Mylne (1954) in the Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin, Vol. II. p. 253, says: 'A young bird from Sept. 18th-21st.'
243). 1954 Fair Isle No locality, 22nd September.
(R. K. Cornwallis, British Birds 48: 436, 444).
History R. K. Cornwallis (1955) in British Birds, Vol. XLVIII. p. 436, says: 'For the next 26 days the weather remained consistently westerly....On the 21st there was a further cyclonic drift from the coast of western Norway round the north-western sector of a depression centred on the sea area Forties. This reached Fair Isle only. Blackcaps predominated and two Siberian Lesser Whitethroats, another Arctic Warbler and a Grasshopper Warbler were recorded. The first few migrant Blackbirds and ca. 150 Snow Buntings appeared and another Barred Warbler and a Red-backed Shrike were found next day.'
244). 1954 Norfolk Cley-next-the-Sea, one/two, first-years, 22nd September.
(R. K. Cornwallis, British Birds 48: 436, 444; M. J. Seago, Norfolk Bird Report 1954: 41).
History M. J. Seago (1954) in the Norfolk Bird Report, p. 41, says: 'In September, one/two on 22nd (P.R.C., R.A.F.C., W.H.D.).'
245). 1954 Fair Isle No locality, first-winter, trapped, 8th October.
(K. Williamson, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin 2: 217, 219, 229; R. K. Cornwallis, British Birds 48: 437, 444).
History K. Williamson (1954) in the Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin, Vol. II. p. 217, says: 'September 10th marks another small influx which brought 4 Common Whitethroats, a Barred Warbler...' Further, p. 219, says: '...But it cannot explain the remarkable number of Barred Warblers noted during the season, - at least 14 or 15 different individuals seen, of which no fewer than 8 were trapped.'
Further, p. 229, in a graph, under 'Barred Warblers trapped at Fair Isle in Autumn of 1954', says: Oct. 8th. Wing 87 mm.; Bill 19 mm.; Tarsus 24 mm.; Tail 74 mm.; Weight 24.23 gm. Time 1345 hrs. All the birds were in 1st-winter plumage.'
R. K. Cornwallis (1955) in British Birds, Vol. XLVIII. p. 437, says: 'Other noteworthy birds recorded during the period were as follows. At Fair Isle a Bluethroat and a Greenland Redpoll on 23rd September, Scarlet Grosbeaks on 26th September and 2nd and 6th October, an Icterine Warbler on 7th October, the eighth Barred Warbler trapped of the autumn on the 8th...'
246). 1954 Fair Isle No localities, two, autumn.
(K. Williamson, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Report 1954: 4).
History K. Williamson (1954) in the Fair Isle Bird Observatory Report, p. 4, says: '...to say nothing of Barred Warbler, of which we trapped 8 out of 16 seen.'
248). 1955 Orkney Rackwick, Hoy, 30th May.
(J. G. Harrison, British Birds 48: 550).
History J. G. Harrison (195) in British Birds, Vol. XLVIII. p. 550, says: 'On 30th May 1955 I saw a Barred Warbler (Sylvia nisoria) at Rackwick, on the island of Hoy, Orkney. The bird was disturbed at close range out of one of the few bushes in the area and then skulked among the others not far away. It was a large-looking warbler, appreciably bigger than a Blackcap, and in flight the longish tail showed white on the outer feathers. Seen through binoculars, the bird was a brownish-grey above, the wings rather browner, with white margins to the wing coverts, which were easily seen. The under-parts were whitish and with rather indistinct barring. In view of this and the browner rather than greyer tone of the back, I believe the bird was a female. The eye showed up prominently as a pale yellow and the legs as a pale brown. The bird was silent all the time I saw it. The wind had been from the east and south-east for the previous five days with typical anticyclone weather, which coincided with an influx of other Continental migrants to the islands.'
249). 1955 Norfolk Warham, first-year, 20th August.
(M. J. Seago, Norfolk Bird Report 1955: 53).
History M. J. Seago (1955) in the Norfolk Bird Report, p. 53, says: 'Also an immature at Warham, August 20th (R.P.B.-O.).'
250). 1955 Northumberland Monks' House, Seahouses, 24th August.
(R. K. Cornwallis, British Birds 50: 109; G. W. Temperley, Transactions of the Northumberland, Durham and Newcastle-upon-Tyne Natural History Society 11: 207).
History G. W. Temperley (1955) in the Transactions of the Northumberland, Durham and Newcastle-upon-Tyne Natural History Society, Vol. XI. p. 207, says: 'On August 24th at Monks' House, one trapped...'
251). 1955 Yorkshire Spurn, 25th to 26th August.
(R. Chislett, Naturalist 81: 73; R. K. Cornwallis, British Birds 50: 110).
History R. Chislett (1956) in the new series of The Naturalist, Vol. LXXXI. p. 73, says: 'Occurred at Spurn on August 25th and 26th'
R. K. Cornwallis (1955) in British Birds, Vol. L. p. 110, says: 'At Spurn, a Barred Warbler on the 25th-26th [August].'
252). 1955 Fair Isle No locality, trapped, 26th August.
(K. Williamson, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin 3: 58; R. K. Cornwallis, British Birds 50: 110).
History K. Williamson (1955) in the Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin, Vol. III. p. 58, says: 'It is likely that the first of the autumn Barred Warblers Sylvia nisoria, trapped on August 26th, was a drift-migrant from Denmark in this anticyclonic airflow...'
R. K. Cornwallis (1957) in British Birds, Vol. L. p. 110, under '21st-30th August 1955', says: 'Although no drift from the Continent developed on any scale, a number of interesting birds were recorded, viz: - at Fair Isle, a Barred Warbler and a Rose-coloured Starling on the 26th, another Barred Warbler and a Turtle Dove (a rarity on Fair Isle) on the 27th, and two Barred Warblers on the 30th.'
253). 1955 Northumberland Monks' House, Seahouses, 26th August.
(G. W. Temperley, Transactions of the Northumberland, Durham and Newcastle-upon-Tyne Natural History Society 11: 207).
History G. W. Temperley (1955) in the Transactions of the Northumberland, Durham and Newcastle-upon-Tyne Natural History Society, Vol. XI. p. 207, says: 'On August 24th at Monks' House, one trapped and on the 26th another.'
254). 1955 Fair Isle No locality, 28th August.
(K. Williamson, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin 3: 58; R. K. Cornwallis, British Birds 50: 110).
History K. Williamson (1955) in the Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin, Vol. III. p. 58, adds: 'There was a second Barred Warbler on 28th…'
R. K. Cornwallis (1957) in British Birds, Vol. L. p. 110, under '21st-30th August 1955', says: 'Although no drift from the Continent developed on any scale, a number of interesting birds were recorded, viz: - at Fair Isle, a Barred Warbler and a Rose-coloured Starling on the 26th, another Barred Warbler and a Turtle Dove (a rarity on Fair Isle) on the 27th, and two Barred Warblers on the 30th.'
255). 1955 Norfolk Blakeney Point, first-year, trapped, 28th August.
(M. J. Seago, Norfolk Bird Report 1955: 53; R. K. Cornwallis, British Birds 50: 110).
History M. J. Seago (1955) in the Norfolk Bird Report, p. 53, says: 'Blakeney Point: An immature on August 28th (ringed - C.O.).'
256). 1955 Northumberland Fenwick, 28th August.
(G. W. Temperley, Transactions of the Northumberland, Durham and Newcastle-upon-Tyne Natural History Society 11: 207).
History G. W. Temperley (1955) in the Transactions of the Northumberland, Durham and Newcastle-upon-Tyne Natural History Society, Vol. XI. p. 207, says: 'On August 28th at Fenwick, N., one seen in a garden.'
257). 1955 Norfolk Blakeney Point, two, first-years, 29th August, one 30th August.
(M. J. Seago, Norfolk Bird Report 1955: 53; R. K. Cornwallis, British Birds 50: 110).
History M. J. Seago (1955) in the Norfolk Bird Report, p. 53, says: 'Blakeney Point: Two immatures on August 29th and singly on 30th (C.O.).'
259). 1955 Suffolk Walberswick, immature, trapped, 29th August.
(F. K. Cobb, Suffolk Bird Report 1955: 352).
History F. K. Cobb (1955) in the Suffolk Bird Report, p. 352, says: 'An immature trapped at Walberswick on Aug. 29th (D.B.C.).'
260). 1955 Fair Isle No locality, two, 30th August.
(K. Williamson, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin 3: 58; R. K. Cornwallis, British Birds 50: 110).
History K. Williamson (1955) in the Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin, Vol. III. p. 58, says: 'Two Barred Warblers...on the 30th.'
R. K. Cornwallis (1957) in British Birds, Vol. L. p. 110, under '21st-30th August 1955', says: 'Although no drift from the Continent developed on any scale, a number of interesting birds were recorded, viz: - at Fair Isle, a Barred Warbler and a Rose-coloured Starling on the 26th, another Barred Warbler and a Turtle Dove (a rarity on Fair Isle) on the 27th, and two Barred Warblers on the 30th.'
262). 1955 Norfolk Blakeney Point, first-year, 7th September.
(M. J. Seago, Norfolk Bird Report 1955: 53; R. K. Cornwallis, British Birds 50: 110).
History M. J. Seago (1955) in the Norfolk Bird Report, p. 53, says: 'Blakeney Point: an immature, September 7th (T.H.B.).'
263). 1955 Fair Isle No locality, two, 8th September.
(K. Williamson, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin 3: 58; R. K. Cornwallis, British Birds 50: 110).
History K. Williamson (1955) in the Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin, Vol. III. p. 58, says: '...a light airstream late on September 7th; but there was practically no cloud and the wind was very light in the Skagerrak, and arrivals next morning were few, two each of Barred and Garden Warblers being the only passerines of interest.'
R. K. Cornwallis (1957) in British Birds, Vol. L. p. 110, under '1st-13th September 1955', says: 'During this period the weather was mainly westerly except on the 7th and 8th when an anticyclone developed over the central North Sea, and this was followed by the passage of an occluded front across the North Sea on the 9th. Although drift under the influence of this anticyclone was only on a small scale, since skies were clear on the Continental coast, the following birds were noted: - at Fair Isle, a Barred Warbler.'
265). 1955 Lincolnshire Gibraltar Point, 8th to 10th September.
(R. K. Cornwallis & A. E. Smith, Gibraltar Point Bird Observatory and Field Research Station Report 1955: 18; R. K. Cornwallis, British Birds 50: 110).
History R. K. Cornwallis & A. E. Smith (1955) in the Gibraltar Point Bird Observatory and Field Research Station Report, p. 18, say: 'GP, 8-10/9.'
266). 1955 Shetland Kergord, Mainland, 9th and 12th September.
(C. K. Mylne, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin 3: 62).
History C. K. Mylne (1956) in the Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin, Vol. III. p. 62, says: 'On arrival in Shetland some evidence of migration was seen, especially on two visits to the big plantations at Kergord. Barred Warbler, September 9th and 12th.'
267). 1955 Fair Isle No locality, trapped, 15th September.
(K. Williamson, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin 3: 59).
History K. Williamson (1955) in the Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin, Vol. III. p. 59, says: 'Two Barred Warbler were also trapped on 16th (after one on 15th).'
268). 1955 Fair Isle No locality, two, trapped, 16th September.
(K. Williamson, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin 3: 59; R. K. Cornwallis, British Birds 50: 111).
History K. Williamson (1955) in the Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin, Vol. III. p. 59, says: 'Two Barred Warbler were also trapped on 16th (after one on 15th).'
270). 1955 Norfolk Blakeney Point, first-year, 16th September.
(M. J. Seago, Norfolk Bird Report 1955: 53; R. K. Cornwallis, British Birds 50: 111).
History M. J. Seago (1955) in the Norfolk Bird Report, p. 53, says: 'Blakeney Point: an immature, September 16th (M.M., C.O.).'
271). 1955 Northumberland Bamburgh, 16th September.
(G. W. Temperley, Transactions of the Northumberland, Durham and Newcastle-upon-Tyne Natural History Society 11: 207).
History G. W. Temperley (1955) in the Transactions of the Northumberland, Durham and Newcastle-upon-Tyne Natural History Society, Vol. XI. p. 207, says: 'On September 16th one was seen on the Farne Islands and another at Bamburgh.'
272). 1955 Northumberland Farne Islands, 16th September.
(G. W. Temperley, Transactions of the Northumberland, Durham and Newcastle-upon-Tyne Natural History Society 11: 207).
History G. W. Temperley (1955) in the Transactions of the Northumberland, Durham and Newcastle-upon-Tyne Natural History Society, Vol. XI. p. 207, says: 'On September 16th one was seen on the Farne Islands and another at Bamburgh.'
273). 1955 Northumberland Monks' House, Seahouses, two, 16th September.
(R. K. Cornwallis, British Birds 50: 111; G. W. Temperley, Transactions of the Northumberland, Durham and Newcastle-upon-Tyne Natural History Society 11: 207).
History G. W. Temperley (1955) in the Transactions of the Northumberland, Durham and Newcastle-upon-Tyne Natural History Society, Vol. XI. p. 207, says: 'On August 24th at Monks' House, one trapped and on the 26th another; on September 16th, two.'
275). 1955 Shetland Foula, juvenile, 16th September.
(K. Williamson, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Report 3: 35).
History K. Williamson (1956) in the Fair Isle Bird Observatory Report, p. 35, says: 'There was a party of 10 Lapland Buntings on September 16th and other rarities including a Barred Warbler, Scarlet Grosbeak and Red-breasted Flycatcher.'
276). 1955 Lincolnshire Gibraltar Point, 18th September, two, 19th September.
(R. K. Cornwallis & A. E. Smith, Gibraltar Point Bird Observatory and Field Research Station Report 1955: 18; R. K. Cornwallis, British Birds 50: 111).
History R. K. Cornwallis & A. E. Smith (1955) in the Gibraltar Point Bird Observatory and Field Research Station Report, p. 18, say: 'GP...18/9 and two 19/9.'
278). 1955 Dorset Portland Bill, first-year, 29th September and 3rd to 4th October, trapped 29th September.
(J. S. Ash, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin 3: 91; K. B. Rooke, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Society 77: 73).
History K. B. Rooke (1955) in the Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Society, Vol. LXXVII. p. 73, says: 'A first-winter bird at the Old Low Light, Portland Bill, Sept. 29th (J.F.M., K.B.R.), was trapped and ringed later in the day, and seen before release by a number of observers (incl. A.J.B., M.D.C., A.T.). A few fleeting glimpses of the same bird (presumably - as ring seen) on Oct. 3rd and 4th (K.B.R. et al.)....The first Dorset record.'
279). 1955 Northumberland Monks' House, Seahouses, 7th October.
(R. K. Cornwallis, British Birds 50: 111; G. W. Temperley, Transactions of the Northumberland, Durham and Newcastle-upon-Tyne Natural History Society 11: 207).
History G. W. Temperley (1955) in the Transactions of the Northumberland, Durham and Newcastle-upon-Tyne Natural History Society, Vol. XI. p. 207, says: 'On August 24th at Monks' House, one trapped and on the 26th another; on September 16th, two; October 7th, one.'
280). 1955 Dorset Portland, adult, 9th October.
(J. S. Ash, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin 3: 91; K. B. Rooke, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Society 77: 73; Boys, 1973).
History K. B. Rooke (1955) in the Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Society, Vol. LXXVII. p. 73, says: '...Another (adult - showing white on outer tail-feathers) seen in same place [Old Low Light], Oct. 9th (J.S.A., J.A.W.).'
281). 1955 Norfolk Blakeney Point, first-year, 24th October.
(M. J. Seago, Norfolk Bird Report 1955: 53; R. K. Cornwallis, British Birds 50: 113).
History M. J. Seago (1955) in the Norfolk Bird Report, p. 53, says: 'Blakeney Point: an immature, October 24th (W.E.).'
282). 1955 Norfolk Cley-next-the-Sea, first-year, trapped, 24th October.
(M. J. Seago, Norfolk Bird Report 1955: 53; R. K. Cornwallis, British Birds 50: 113).
History M. J. Seago (1955) in the Norfolk Bird Report, p. 53, says: 'One ringed at Cley, October 24th (J.I., C.O.).'
283). 1955 Norfolk Blakeney Point, first-year, 25th October.
(M. J. Seago, Norfolk Bird Report 1955: 53; R. K. Cornwallis, British Birds 50: 113).
History M. J. Seago (1955) in the Norfolk Bird Report, p. 53, says: 'Blakeney Point: an immature, October 25th (D.S.).'
284). 1956 Isle of May No locality, 23rd August.
(W. J. Eggeling, Edinburgh Bird Bulletin 7: 19; W. J. Eggeling, Scottish Naturalist 69: 132, 137).
History W. J. Eggeling (1957) in the Edinburgh Bird Bulletin, Vol. VII. p. 19, under 'Isle of May, Autumn 1956', says: 'Each of the days, August 23rd - 26th, produced something good; a Wryneck and a Barred Warbler on the 23rd - (in company with Pied Flycatchers, Redstarts, Garden Warblers and Whinchats).'
W. J. Eggeling, Scottish Naturalist 69: 132, says: 'Only one of the year.'
285). 1956 Norfolk Blakeney Point, first-year, 30th August.
(M. J. Seago, Norfolk Bird Report 1956: 48).
History M. J. Seago (1956) in the Norfolk Bird Report, p. 48, says: 'Blakeney Point: Immature: One, August 30th.'
286). 1956 Norfolk Blakeney Point, two first-years, 31st August, one, 1st to 2nd September.
(M. J. Seago, Norfolk Bird Report 1956: 48).
History M. J. Seago (1956) in the Norfolk Bird Report, p. 48, says: 'M. J. Seago (1956) in the Norfolk Bird Report, p. 48, says: 'Blakeney Point: Immatures: Two on 31st August and one, September 1st-2nd (C.O.).'
288). 1956 Norfolk Holme, one/two, first-year, 1st to 2nd September.
(M. J. Seago, Norfolk Bird Report 1956: 48; K. Williamson, British Birds 52: 347).
History M. J. Seago (1956) in the Norfolk Bird Report, p. 48, says: 'Holme: 1-2, September 1st-2nd. (C.B.C.).'
289). 1956 Northumberland Inner Farne, Farne Islands, three, first-years, 3rd September, one remaining to 4th September.
(K. Williamson, British Birds 52: 347; G. W. Temperley, Transactions of the Northumberland, Durham and Newcastle-upon-Tyne Natural History Society 12: 52; G. Hickling, Ornithological Report on the Farne Islands for 1956: 13-14).
History G. W. Temperley (1956) in the Transactions of the Northumberland, Durham and Newcastle-upon-Tyne Natural History Society, Vol. XII. p. 52, says: 'Between August 29th and September 12th, at least nine were seen on the Inner Farne, Holy Island and Fenwick, N. (E.A.R.E., B.L. et al.).'
G. Hickling (1956) in the Ornithological Report on the Farne Islands for 1956, pp. 13-14, says: 'The unusually heavy passage of early September resulted in the appearance of large numbers of warblers on Inner Farne. On September 3rd there were some twenty Willow Warblers, six Garden Warblers, two Whitethroats, a hen Blackcap and three immatures Barred Warblers on the island. The Willow and the Garden Warblers, and the Whitethroats, were still present next day, and one of the Barred Warblers...Incidentally, this is the third successive year that Barred Warblers, which had not previously been recorded, have been seen on the Farnes.'
Comment No further information is available on the recorded nine. We have three here, singles at Fenham and Fenwick and Holy Island. Presumably, the other missing three would be on Holy Island rather than Fenwick, however Kerr (2003) states the first for Holy Island as 1913 with six in 1975 and no mention of any in between.
292). 1956 Yorkshire Masham, trapped, 4th September.
(R. Chislett & E. W. Taylor, Naturalist 82: 66; K. Williamson, British Birds 52: 347).
History R. Chislett & E. W. Taylor (1957) in the new series of The Naturalist, Vol. LXXXII. p. 66, say: 'One in R.C.'s garden at Masham on September 4th, just before a big storm, was very tired, perched on the raspberry canes before the trap and was easily driven in. It measured 6 and three-eighths inches in total length, with a wing measurement of 85 mm. The wing-formula conformed to that stated in the Handbook. It was a young bird with brown eyes, and white and buffish-white underparts. This is the first inland Yorkshire record for the species. Possibly it came inland at Teesmouth. Early on the next morning it was much more lively.'
K. Williamson (1959) in British Birds, Vol. LII. p. 347, says: 'The Inner Fame had as many as 3 on the 3rd, and a tired bird trapped near Ripon, Yorkshire, on the next day may have crossed the coast at the same time.'
293). 1956 Suffolk Benacre, trapped, 5th September.
(K. Williamson, British Birds 52: 347; F. K. Cobb, Suffolk Bird Report 1956: 23).
History F. K. Cobb (1956) in the Suffolk Bird Report, p. 23, says: 'One ringed at Benacre, Sept. 5th (A.G.H.).'
294). 1956 Norfolk Morston, first-year, 6th September.
(M. J. Seago, Norfolk Bird Report 1956: 48; K. Williamson, British Birds 52: 347).
History M. J. Seago (1956) in the Norfolk Bird Report, p. 48, says: Morston: An immature, September 6th. (H.H.).'
295). 1956 Northumberland Fenham, 8th September.
(K. Williamson, British Birds 52: 347).
History K. Williamson (1959) in British Birds, Vol. LII. p. 347, says: 'Single birds were seen at Fenwick and Fenham, Northumberland, on the 8th [September].'
296). 1956 Northumberland Fenwick, 8th September.
(K. Williamson, British Birds 52: 347; G. W. Temperley, Transactions of the Northumberland, Durham and Newcastle-upon-Tyne Natural History Society 12: 60).
History K. Williamson (1959) in British Birds, Vol. LII. p. 347, says: 'Single birds were seen at Fenwick and Fenham, Northumberland, on the 8th [September].'
G. W. Temperley (1956) in the Transactions of the Northumberland, Durham and Newcastle-upon-Tyne Natural History Society, Vol. XII. p. 52, says: 'Between August 29th and September 12th, at least nine were seen on the Inner Farne, Holy Island and Fenwick, N. (E.A.R.E., B.L. et al.).'
297). 1956 Dorset Portland Bill, first-year male, 9th to 10th September, trapped 9th September.
(K. D. Smith & J. S. Ash, British Birds 51: 28; A. J. Bull et al., Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Society 78: 46; K. Williamson, British Birds 52: 347; K. D. Smith, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin 3: 158).
History A. J. Bull (1956) in the Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Society, Vol. LXXVIII. p. 46, says: 'Portland Bill: a first-winter male trapped on Sept. 9th was still present next day. Another 1st winter bird seen, Oct. 12th. On Oct. 21st a third (1st w) was caught and ringed (P.B.O.). These are the 3rd, 4th and 5th records for the county.'
K. Williamson (1959) in British Birds, Vol. LII. p. 347, says: 'The only Barred Warbler recorded on the south coast was one at Portland on 9th September.'
298). 1956 Norfolk Holme, first-year, 9th to 10th September.
(M. J. Seago, Norfolk Bird Report 1956: 48; K. Williamson, British Birds 52: 347).
History M. J. Seago (1956) in the Norfolk Bird Report, p. 48, says: 'Holme: 1-2, September 9th-10th. (C.B.C.).'
299). 1956 Northumberland Holy Island, 11th September.
(K. Williamson, British Birds 52: 347).
History K. Williamson (1959) in British Birds, Vol. LII. p. 347, says: 'Single birds were seen at Fenwick and Fenham, Northumberland, on the 8th [September] and one at Holy Island on the 11th.'
300). 1956 Pembrokeshire Skokholm, juvenile, trapped, 12th September.
(P. E. Davis, British Birds 50: 205; Field Studies Council, Skokholm Bird Observatory Report 1956: 12; Lovegrove, Williams & Williams, 1994).
History P. E. Davis (1957) in British Birds, Vol. L. p. 205, says: 'At Skokholm the period 9th-12th September 1956 was one of outstanding interest, with considerable variety of common migrants and four species which are major rarities in Wales. Two juvenile Ortolan Buntings (Emberiza hortulana) were seen on the 9th, four on the 11th, and three on the 12th. A Bluethroat (Cyanosylvia svecica), a juvenile Melodious Warbler (Hippolais polyglotta) and a juvenile Barred Warbler (Sylvia nisoria) were all present on the 12th. Two of the Ortolans and the Barred Warbler were caught in mist-nets, and the Melodious Warbler in the Heligoland trap. The Bluethroat remained until the 15th, but was not trapped. The Barred Warbler was the second recorded in Wales, and the Bluethroat only the third. Of the birds caught, the Ortolans weighed 24.8 and 25.7 gm., with wing-measurements of 87.5 mm. in both cases; the Melodious weighed 9.6 gm., wing 64.5 mm; and the Barred Warbler weighed 29.6 gm., wing 88 mm.'
301). 1956 Norfolk Holme, two, first-years, 23rd September.
(M. J. Seago, Norfolk Bird Report 1956: 48).
History M. J. Seago (1956) in the Norfolk Bird Report, p. 48, says: 'Holme: two, September 23rd. (C.B.C.).'
303). 1956 Dorset Portland Bill, first-year, 12th October.
(K. D. Smith & J. S. Ash, British Birds 51: 28; K. D. Smith, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin 3: 158; A. J. Bull et al., Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Society 78: 46).
History A. J. Bull (1956) in the Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Society, Vol. LXXVIII. p. 46, says: 'Portland Bill: a first-winter male trapped on Sept. 9th was still present next day. Another 1st winter bird seen, Oct. 12th. On Oct. 21st a third (1st w) was caught and ringed (P.B.O.). These are the 3rd, 4th and 5th records for the county.'
304). 1956 Dorset Portland Bill, first-year, trapped, 21st October.
(K. D. Smith & J. S. Ash, British Birds 51: 28; K. D. Smith, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin 3: 158; A. J. Bull et al., Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Society 78: 46).
History A. J. Bull (1956) in the Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Society, Vol. LXXVIII. p. 46, says: 'Portland Bill: a first-winter male trapped on Sept. 9th was still present next day. Another 1st winter bird seen, Oct. 12th. On Oct. 21st a third (1st w) was caught and ringed (P.B.O.). These are the 3rd, 4th and 5th records for the county.'
305). 1956 Lincolnshire Saltfleetby-Theddlethorpe area, 11th November.
(R. K. Cornwallis & A. E. Smith, Gibraltar Point Bird Observatory and Field Research Station Report 1956: 24).
History R. K. Cornwallis & A. E. Smith (1956) in the Gibraltar Point Bird Observatory and Field Research Station Report, p. 24, says: 'S-T Reserve, 11/11 (K.A.); a late record.'
306). 1956 Fair Isle No locality, trapped, autumn.
(K. Williamson, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Report 1955-56: 28).
History K. Williamson (1956) in the Fair Isle Bird Observatory Report, p. 28, under 'Total of Birds Ringed at Fair Isle 1956', says: 'This year we caught only a single Barred Warbler.'
307). 1957 Outer Hebrides St Kilda, trapped, 13th August.
(W. J. Eggeling, Scottish Birds 1: 61).
History W. J. Eggeling (1958) in Scottish Birds, Vol. I. p. 61, says: 'One on 13th August, and one from 28th August to 2nd September 1957. Both examined in the hand.'
308). 1957 Fair Isle No locality, 22nd August.
(P. E. Davis, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Report 1957: 16).
History P. E. Davis (1957) in the Fair Isle Bird Observatory Report, p. 16, says: 'A Barred Warbler on the 22nd.'
309). 1957 Kent Dungeness, juvenile, trapped, 22nd August.
(E. H. Gillham, Kent Bird Report 1957: 33).
History E. H. Gillham (1957) in the Kent Bird Report, Vol. VI. p. 33, says: 'A juvenile trapped and ringed at Dungeness on Aug. 22 (H.E.A.) is fully described in the observatory's log.'
310). 1957 Outer Hebrides St Kilda, trapped, 28th August to 2nd September.
(W. J. Eggeling, Scottish Birds 1: 61).
History W. J. Eggeling (1958) in Scottish Birds, Vol. I. p. 61, says: 'One on 13th August, and one from 28th August to 2nd September 1957. Both examined in the hand.'
311). 1957 Kent Sandwich Bay, juvenile, trapped, 30th August.
(E. H. Gillham, Kent Bird Report 1957: 33).
History E. H. Gillham (1957) in the Kent Bird Report, Vol. VI. p. 33, says: '...A detailed description of another juvenile, caught at Sandwich Bay on Aug. 30 (A. Pettet, J.T.R.S.) has been received. Tail: 70 mm. Wing: 87 mm.; 3rd and 4th primaries obviously emarginated and 5th possibly slightly emarginated; 2nd., 0.5 mm. longer than 3rd; 3rd, 1.5 mm. longer than 4th; 4th, 2-3 mm. longer than 5th; 6th, 3 mm. longer than 7th. This bird was very similar to the one handled by A. Pettet in the same locality on Sept. 25, 1953, and these three records are the only fully authenticated ones in the past six years.'
312). 1957 Fair Isle No locality, four, 31st August.
(P. E. Davis, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin 4: 16; P. E. Davis, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Report 1957: 17).
History P. E. Davis (1958) in the Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin, Vol. IV. p. 16, says: 'Four, 31st August.'
316). 1957 Suffolk Minsmere, 3rd or 4th September.
(Anon., Bird Notes 1957: 281; F. K. Cobb, Suffolk Bird Report 1957: 23).
History Anon. (1957) in Bird Notes, under 'Minsmere Bird Reserve, 1957', p. 281, says: 'Mr. Eric Simms saw a Barred Warbler in the tamarisks by the sluice on 4th September.'
F. K. Cobb (1957) in the Suffolk Bird Report, p. 23, says: 'One at Minsmere on Sept. 3rd (R.S.P.B.).'
317). 1957 Fair Isle No locality, 5th September.
(P. E. Davis, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Report 1957: 17; P. E. Davis, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin 4: 17).
History P. E. Davis (1958) in the Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin, Vol. IV. p. 16, says: 'One September 5th.'
318). 1957 Yorkshire Spurn, 8th and 9th September.
R. Chislett, Naturalist 83: 65).
History R. Chislett (1958) in the new series of The Naturalist, Vol. LXXXIII. p. 58, says: 'Recorded at Spurn on September 8th, 9th and on the 13th.'
319). 1957 Yorkshire Spurn, 13th September.
(R. Chislett, Naturalist 83: 65).
History R. Chislett (1958) in the new series of The Naturalist, Vol. LXXXIII. p. 58, says: 'Recorded at Spurn on September 8th, 9th and on the 13th.'
320). 1957 Fair Isle No locality, one, 17th September, three, 18th September.
(P. E. Davis, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Report 1957: 18; P. E. Davis, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin 4: 8, 16).
History P. E. Davis (1958) in the Fair Isle Bird Observatory Bulletin, Vol. IV. p. 8, says: 'Already, on the 18th, there were two north-eastern species, Scarlet Grosbeak (three immatures) and Little Bunting. Most other species seen on the previous day had slightly increased (Barred Warblers to three).' Further, p. 16, he adds: 'Up to three daily September 17th to 20th.'
323). 1957 Isle of May No locality, trapped, 20th September.
(W. J. Eggeling, Edinburgh Bird Bulletin 8: 43).
History W. J. Eggeling (1958) in the Edinburgh Bird Bulletin, Vol. VIII. p. 43, under 'Isle of May Report, 1957', says: 'Throughout the 20th [September] the wind was easterly and the sky overcast with drizzle. Not long after the wind had changed, a big movement began...an immature Barred Warbler (Sylvia nisoria) and a Brambling were ringed.'
324). 1957 Fife Fife Ness, 22nd September.
(J. Hoy, Scottish Birds 1: 19).
History J. Hoy (1958) in Scottish Birds, Vol. I. p. 19, says: 'At Fife Ness on 22nd September 1957, George Dick and I saw an extremely skulking bird frequenting the gorse. In size it compared, say, with a Corn Bunting Emberiza calandra and was larger than the House Sparrows and Garden Warblers that were about. On being flushed, six or seven times, it was seen to have the typical warbler flight, though rather heavy, and the habit of always diving for cover, so that we were never lucky enough to put glasses on it. Its most striking feature was the general colour, a very noticeable light or ash grey. G.D. noted whitish at the sides of the tail. We are of the opinion that this bird was a Barred Warbler Sylvia nisoria.
Strong easterly winds had been blowing for three days before, and Barred Warblers were seen on the Isle of May during the same period. Other migrants seen at Fife Ness the same day were Goldcrests, Pied Flycatchers, Redstarts, Garden Warblers, Blackcaps and a single Lesser Whitethroat.'
325). 1957 Norfolk Blakeney Point, first-year, 22nd September.
(M. J. Seago, Norfolk Bird Report 1957: 42).
History M. J. Seago (1957) in the Norfolk Bird Report, p. 42, says: 'A single juvenile at Blakeney Point on 22nd September (C.O.).’
326). 1957 Norfolk Holme-next-the-Sea, first-year, 22nd September.
(M. J. Seago, Norfolk Bird Report 1957: 42).
History M. J. Seago (1957) in the Norfolk Bird Report, p. 42, says: 'A single juvenile at Holme on 22nd September (C.B.C.).'
327). 1957 Northumberland Monks' House, Seahouses, first-winter, trapped, 25th September.
(F. G. Grey, Transactions of the Northumberland, Durham & Newcastle-upon-Tyne Natural History Society 12: 215).
History F. G. Grey (1957) in the Transactions of the Northumberland, Durham & Newcastle-upon-Tyne Natural History Society, Vol. XII. p. 215, says: 'The only example for the year, a first-winter bird ringed at Monks' House, N., on September 25th. (E.A.R.E.).’
328). 1957 Lincolnshire Gibraltar Point, 1st October.
(R. K. Cornwallis & A. E. Smith, Gibraltar Point Bird Observatory and Field Research Station Report 1957: 20).
History R. K. Cornwallis & A. E. Smith (1957) in the Gibraltar Point Bird Observatory and Field Research Station Report, p. 20, say: 'GP., 1/10.'
NOT PROVEN
0). c. 1839 Cambridgeshire Newnham, near Cambridge, shot, undated.
(Anon., Proceedings of the Zoological Society 1879: 219; Smart, 1886; H. Seebohm, Ibis 1891: 585; Saunders, 1899).
[KAN].
History Anon. (1879) in the Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London, p. 219, at a meeting held on 4th March 1879, says: 'Prof. Newton, M.A., F.R.S., Vice-President, exhibited (on behalf of Mr. John Robinson, of Trinity Hall, Cambridge) a specimen of Sylvia nisoria, remarking: "This specimen was formerly the property of Mr. Germany, for many years the highly-respected porter of Queens' College, who in the course of a long life formed a considerable collection of birds nearly all obtained by himself in and near Cambridge, and also stuffed by himself. At his death, more than twenty years ago it passed, with many others of his specimens, into the possession of an old friend of his, Mr. Elijah Tarrant, of whom Mr. John Robinson, an undergraduate of Trinity Hall, bought it about a twelve month since. Up to this time no one seems to have known what the bird was though some ingenious person had hazarded the suggestion that it was a variety of the Nightingale.
Soon after, it was seen by Mr. Frederick Bond, F.Z.S., who at once recognized it as Sylvia nisoria and was good enough to advise its being shown to me. It was accordingly brought to me by Mr. Doggett, a bird-stuffer at Cambridge, in whose hands Mr. Robinson had placed it for remounting and I immediately made all the inquiries I could about it. It appears that it was shot by Germany, a long time before his death, a garden at a place known as "Paradise", not far from Queens' College.
Tarrant tells me that he remembers seeing it directly after it was mounted, if not before the skin was taken off, and that Germany said he had much difficulty in shooting it, owing to the thick foliage in which the bird kept, being obliged at last to fire when it was so close to him that it was greatly damaged by the shot.
Any one who examines the specimen will see that its condition corroborates this last statement, as it has lost a considerable number of feathers from the head especially near the gape, and several rectrices are wanting. But I see no reason for doubting any particular of the story as told to me. I have satisfied myself that on the part of no one has there been an attempt to make money out of it; and in further confirmation thereof I would call attention to the glass eye which has been inserted into the specimen. This has the iris of a pale yellow which we know to be the colour in Sylvia nisoria, but a colour so uncommon in species of the family that an English bird-stuffer would hardly have thought of using it had he not been prompted by finding an iris of this colour in the bird when fresh.
I may add that the specimen, from its plumage, seems to have been a male; and, so far as Tarrant recollects, it was shot in spring or early summer; but as its death took place possibly forty years ago, he cannot be at all certain on this point".'
Smart (1886: 23) says: 'In addition to the occurrence at Cambridge when it was shot by a Porter of Queen's College forty years ago; and made known for the first time by Professor Newton in 1879; and concerning the authenticity of which occurrence Mr. Seebohm expresses himself satisfied.'
Saunders (1899: 51, 2nd ed.) says: 'On March 4th, 1879, Professor Newton exhibited at a meeting of the Zoological Society a specimen of the Barred Warbler which had been shot many years previously in a garden near Queen's College, Cambridge.'
Comment Frederick Doggett, taxidermist, of Cambridge, also preserved the rejected 1880 Crested Lark that had been found alive on a nest in Cambridgeshire, and the 1882 Short-toed Lark, from inland Cambridgeshire. Probably imported. Not acceptable.
0). 1894 Yorkshire Easington, seen, autumn.
(J. Cordeaux, Zoologist 1895: 57).
[Cordeaux, 1899].
History J. Cordeaux (1895) in The Zoologist, 3rd series, Vol. XIX. p. 57, says: 'In the autumn of 1894 Mr. Jalland saw a bird, presumably of this species, in a hedge close to the village of Easington, but failed to get it.'
Cordeaux (1899: 4) makes no mention of this record in his listing for Yorkshire.
Comment Not specifically identified. Not acceptable.
0). 1902 Sussex St. Leonards-on-Sea, seen, 31st October.
(Walpole-Bond, 1938).
[E. M. Nicholson & I. J. Ferguson-Lees, British Birds 55: 299-384 HR].
History Walpole-Bond (1938 (2): 25) says: 'But for Sussex there is one notice only and that merely a sight record - 31/x/1902, St. Leonards-on-Sea, M. J. Nicoll. But Nicoll's work in the field was of so admirable an order that I at any rate have not the least hesitation in leaving the species unbracketed (in litt.).'
Comment Hastings Rarity. Not acceptable.
0). 1907 Kent Woodchurch, two, males, shot, 24th June.
(E. N. Bloomfield, Hastings & East Sussex Naturalist 1: 124-125; H. F. Witherby & N. F. Ticehurst, British Birds 1: 56; Harrison, 1953).
[E. M. Nicholson & I. J. Ferguson-Lees, British Birds 55: 299-384 HR].
History E. N. Bloomfield (1907) in the Hastings & East Sussex Naturalist, Vol. I. pp. 124-125, says: 'I am again indebted to Messrs. N. F. Ticehurst, W. Ruskin Butterfield and Walter Field for the following notices of rare birds which have occurred in our own and in neighbouring districts. In the neighbouring districts - Sylvia nisoria, Bech., Barred Warbler, two males at Woodchurch, June 24th, 1907.'
Admitted by H. F. Witherby & N. F. Ticehurst (1907) in British Birds, Vol. I. p. 56, under 'On the More Important Additions to our Knowledge of British Birds since 1899', who add: 'These are the first recorded for Kent, and they are also the first occurrences of this bird in spring, previous examples having been obtained in the autumn.'
Comment Hastings rarities. Not acceptable.
0). 1924 Northumberland Holy Island, seen, 27th September.
(W. G. Watson, British Birds 19: 20; Perry, 1946).
[Kerr, 2003].
History W. G. Watson (1925) in British Birds, Vol. XIX. p. 20, says: 'Barred Warbler (Sylvia n. nisoria), - On September 27th a large Warbler with a long tail and noticeably pale back was beaten out of the hedges several times, but could not be obtained owing to its skulking habits. Dr. Eagle Clarke, who was with me at the time, considered it to belong to this species.'
Perry (1946) under 'Appendix C' has a record by Geoffrey Watson on Holy Island in 1924 on 27th September.
Locally, not recorded in Kerr (2003: 69).
Comment Not specifically identified. Not acceptable.
0). 1935 Fair Isle Various localities, forty, 1st September.
(Baxter & Rintoul, 1953).
[Pennington et al., 2004].
History Baxter & Rintoul (1953) say: 'Sometimes it appears in some numbers, at least forty were seen on Fair Isle, on 1st September, 1935.'
Pennington et al. (2004) states that George Stout claimed these 40 individuals, but such large numbers are unlikely. Not acceptable.
0). 1940 Shetland Lunna House, Mainland, two, 22nd August, fourteen, four obtained, 26th August, two, 28th August, one, 29th August.
(R. Meinertzhagen, Ibis 83: 105-117; Baxter & Rintoul, 1953; Venables & Venables, 1955).
[Pennington et al., 2004].
History R. Meinertzhagen (1941) in The Ibis, Vol. LXXXIII. pp. 116, says: 'On 22 August two Barred Warblers (Sylvia n. nisoria) arrived during the night. On the 26th fourteen were in our garden. On the 28th there were still two, and on the 29th a single bird arrived. Of four obtained, all were immature birds.'
Baxter & Rintoul (1953) say: 'Sometimes it appears in some numbers...and on 26th August, 1940, fourteen were in a garden on Lunna Head, Shetland.'
Pennington et al. (2004) states that the report of 14 at Lunna House on 26th August 1940 seems unlikely.
Comment Any record associated with the author is not to be trusted (A. G. Knox, Ibis 135: 494, 495). Not acceptable.
0). 1943 Hampshire Mansbridge, adult, trapped, October, had been ringed near Venice, Italy on 24th July 1943.
(Clark & Eyre, 1993).
[Clark & Eyre, 1993].
History Clark & Eyre (1993) state that an adult that had been ringed near Venice, Italy on 24th July 1943 was caught at Mansbridge in October, 1943. Because autumn adults are so rare in this country reservations have been expressed; also no ring is available for inspection.
0). 1948 Fair Isle No locality, trapped, autumn.
(K. Williamson, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Report 1954: 10).
[Pennington et al., 2004].
History K. Williamson (1954) in the Fair Isle Bird Observatory Report, p. 10, in a table of previous occurrences states that one was trapped in 1948. However, it was not accepted locally (Pennington et al. 2004).
