Yellow-browed Warbler (1/2)

Phylloscopidae

Jun 14

Written By Keith Naylor

Phylloscopus inornatus (Blyth, 1842) (173, 55)

Photo © KG Webb - higher Moors, St Mary’s, Isles of Scilly, October 2023

Ex BBRC species 31/12/1962

STATUS

Eastern Palearctic. Monotypic.

OVERVIEW

The most populous passage migrant visiting Britain that arrives from mid-September through to early November.

Between 1967-99 there were twenty wintering records, which has become more prevalent since the BOU (1971) stated only one record winter record in 1967 and almost unknown in spring.

RECORDS

1). 1838 Northumberland St Mary's Island, adult male, shot, 26th September, now at Great North Museum: Hancock, Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

(J. Hancock, Annals of Natural History 2: 310-311; W. Yarrell, Zoologist 1843: 79; "Z." Field 20th May 1865: 360; J. Hancock, Ibis 1867: 252; Yarrell, 1871-85; Hancock, 1874; J. T. T. Reed, Naturalist 13: 76; Howse, 1899; Saunders, 1899; J. M. Charlton, Zoologist 1911: 216; Galloway & Meek, 1983).

History John Hancock (1839) in the Annals of Natural History, Vol. II. pp. 310-311, says: 'I beg to hand you a notice of a very scarce and interesting species of Regulus, which I shot on the banks near Hartley, on the coast of Northumberland, on the 26th of last September; it corresponds exactly with Gould's Regulus modestus, a species so extremely rare, that he considers the individual from which he described as unique in the continental collections.

The description of my bird, which will now entitle this species to a place in the British Fauna, is as follows: Length, 4 and one sixteenth inches; breadth, 6½ in.; tail, 1 and one sixteenth inches; the bill from the gape to the tip nearly seven sixteenths of an inch, and from the tips of the feathers, which extend to the extremity of the nostrils, ¼ in. The whole of the upper plumage a greenish yellow; on the centre of the crown of the head is a streak of paler; a light lemon-coloured streak extends over the eye from the base of the bill to the occiput; a short streak of the same colour passes beneath the eye, and a narrow band of dusky passes through the eye, and reaches the termination of the auriculars. The under parts pale yellow; the ridge of the wing bright lemon colour; wing feathers dusky, edged with pale yellow, becoming broader on the secondaries; two conspicuous bands of lemon colour across the coverts; the wings reach to within ¾ in. of the end of the tail. Bill brown, with the under mandible paler at the base; mouth yellow; legs and toes brown with the under surface of the toes inclining to yellow; claws brown.

Its manners, as far as I had an opportunity of observing them, were so like those of the golden-crested wren, that at first I mistook it for that species. It was continually in motion, flitting from place to place in search of insects on umbelliferous plants, and such other herbage as the bleak banks of the Northumberland coast affords: such a situation could not be at all suited to the habits of this species, and there can be little doubt that it had arrived at the coast previous to or immediately after its autumnal migrations.'

W. Yarrell (1843) in The Zoologist, 1st series, Vol. I. pp. 79-80, says: 'The latest additions to the catalogue of our British birds are the following: - Dalmatian Regulus. (Regulus modestus, Gould). A single specimen of this very rare bird was shot near Hartley, on the coast of Northumberland, by Mr. John Hancock, of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, as recorded in the Annals of Natural History, II. 310.'

"Z" (1865) in The Field of 20th May, Vol. XXV. p. 360, says: '...Mr. R. Swinhoe notices that it "summers in North China and Japan, and is abundant during the cold season throughout Southern China and Formosa. The bird shot by Mr. Hancock, of Newcastle, on the coast of Yorkshire", remarks Mr. Swinhoe, "I had lately the privilege of examining, and find it to be identical with my Chinese examples".'

Alfred Newton (1871-74 (1): 443-444, 4th ed.) in Yarrell's British Birds, says: 'A specimen of this bird was recorded, in the Annals of Natural History (II. p. 310) for December, 1838, by Mr. John Hancock, as having been shot by him on the banks near Hartley, on the coast of Northumberland, September 26th, 1838.

Struck by the likeness which the specimen bore to the figure of a bird described under the name of Regulus modestus or "Dalmatian Regulus" by Mr. Gould in the Twelfth part of his Birds of Europe published in 1837, Mr. Hancock identified his new addition to British ornithology with that species, and his determination way left unquestioned for a long time.

Meanwhile it was shown, in 1840, by Count Keyserling and Prof. Blasius (Wirbelth. Eur. p. lv.) that Mr. Gould's Regulus modestus was no new species at all, but one described many years before by Pallas (Zoogr. Rosso-Asiat. I. p. 499) under the name of Motacilla proregulus, and identified by that naturalist with Gmelin's M. superciliosa, which was founded on the "Yellow-browed Warbler" described by Latham (Gen. Syn. II. p. 459) in 1783, from a Russian example furnished him by Pennant.

In the Zoological Society's Proceedings for 1863 (p. 297) Mr. Swinhoe pointed out that these two were distinct species, and that Pallas's bird can be at once recognized from the other "by its yellow rump-band". Mr. Swinhoe further stated that he had found on examination that Mr. Hancock's specimen was specifically identical with Chinese examples of the Yellow-browed Warbler, a discovery which was subsequently confirmed by that gentleman (Ibis, 1867, p. 253), who also showed that his bird was quite distinct from Mr. Gould's Dalmatian Regulus - and thus that this last name should disappear from the British list.' Further, pp. 447-448 is added Mr. Hancock's description of his specimen [see above].

Hancock (1874: 74-75) says: 'The specimen, figured in Plate VIII, which gives this interesting little bird the right to rank as a British species, I was fortunate enough to shoot, on the 26th of September, 1838, on the sea banks near Hartley, Northumberland, about four miles north of the Tyne. It was catching insects on the tops of the taller herbage; and its actions were as like those of the Golden-crested Wren, that I mistook it at first for one of that species. Its movements were very graceful as it flitted from plant to plant.'

J. T. T. Reed (1887) in the new series of The Naturalist, Vol. XIII. p. 76, under 'Local Specimens of Rare Birds in the Museum at Newcastle-on-Tyne', says: 'Yellow-browed Warbler. Northumberland coast, opposite Bates' Island, shot by Mr. Hancock. This is the first British specimen.'

Howse (1899: 55) in his Index-Catalogue of the Birds in the Hancock Collection, says: 'Case 141. No. 1 (left). Shot on the Northumberland Coast, opposite Bates' (St. Mary's) Island, by John Hancock, Sept, 26th, 1838. Remark. - This is the first British killed specimen on record. See Annals of Nat. Hist., Vol. II. p. 310.'

J. M. Charlton (1911) in The Zoologist, 4th series, Vol. XV. p. 216, says: 'The first specimen obtained in Britain was shot on the sea-banks opposite Bates' (St. Mary's) Island by John Hancock on Sept. 26th, 1838....'

2). 1867 Isles of Scilly St Martin's, two, shot, October.

(E. H. Rodd, Zoologist 1867: 1017; H. S. Harland, Field 8th Feb., 1890: 199; H. S. Harland, Field 15th Feb., 1890: 248; J. H. Jenkinson, Field 12th April 1890: 518; Eds., Ibis 1890: 387-388; H. A. Macpherson, Field 26th Apr., 1890: 594; J. H. Gurney, jun., Zoologist 1895: 100; J. Clark & F. R. Rodd, 1906: 245; Harting, 1901).

History E. H. Rodd of Penzance (1867) in The Zoologist, 2nd series, Vol. III. p. 1017, dated 28th October, 1867, says: 'The other bird, is without doubt, an immature Firecrest from the well-defined white mark over the eye, which the Goldcrest never has.'

H. S. Harland of Brighton (1890) in The Field of 8th Feb., Vol. LXXV. p. 199, says: 'Messrs. Pratt and Sons, of Brighton, have recently had through their hands the following: ...They add that they have also identified what they believe to be the second authentic specimen of the Yellow-browed Warbler that has been obtained in the country. It was shot some years ago in the Scilly Islands.' [We should be glad to have some more information about the last named....- Ed.]

H. S. Harland (1890) in The Field of 15th Feb., Vol. LXXV. p. 248, says: '...As to the Yellow-browed Warbler, it was, as I before stated, shot some years ago in the Scilly Islands, and was only definitely identified the other day by careful comparison with the descriptions given in Yarrell's British Birds and the new catalogue of birds of the Natural History Museum, South Kensington. The only other specimen recorded as taken in Great Britain was captured near Newcastle, Northumberland, some forty or fifty years ago, and is now supposed to be in a private collection.'

J. H. Jenkinson of Crowborough (1890) in The Field of 12th April, Vol. LXXV. p. 518, and in an Editorial (1890) in The Ibis, Vol. XXXII. pp. 387-388, quoting from the Field, of 12th April 1890, p. 518, says: 'In the Field a short time ago it was announced in a letter from Brighton that Messrs. Pratt had identified a bird temporarily in their possession as Phylloscopus superciliosus, the Yellow-browed Warbler, which had been shot several years ago in the Scilly Islands.

More definite information respecting its capture was asked for, but was not given, and it would probably therefore be supposed by readers of the Field that some mistake had been made, and that the bird in question did not belong to this rare species. It is therefore satisfactory to be able to state that Messrs. Pratt were quite right in believing the bird to be the "Yellow-browed Warbler", and that it has been duly identified at the Natural History Department of the British Museum.

The bird was shot in October, 1867, by Mr. A. Pechell, in the Scilly Islands. I found on writing to him, that I had been with him there at the time, and on looking back to my notes of that year, I found that I had written a careful description of the bird, and of its general appearance, &c., before it was shot.

The note especially was observed to be unlike that of either the Goldcrest or Firecrest, and there were other differences, which made it very doubtful whether the bird belonged to either of those species. However, having been sent over to Mr. Rodd, it was settled by him and Mr. Vingoe that it was an immature Firecrest, and as such it has remained in Mr. Pechell's possession ever since.

A few days before this bird was obtained, Mr. Pechell had shot one exactly similar to it, but it was so injured by the shot that no attempt was made to preserve it. I found, a day or two ago, that I had kept a wing of this bird, which is of itself quite sufficient to identify the bird as being of the same species as the other.

These two birds make the third and fourth specimens which have occurred in Great Britain. The first was obtained by Mr. John Hancock in September, 1838, near Newcastle, and appeared in the old editions of Yarrell as the "Dalmatian Regulus", the second example was obtained at Cheltenham in the same month and year as Mr. Pechell's two birds.'

H. A. Macpherson of Carlisle (1890) in The Field of 26th Apr., Vol. LXXV. p. 594, says: 'Mr. A. Pechell's example of the Yellow-browed Warbler appears to have been recorded by the late Mr. Rodd in the Zoologist for 1867, where he speaks of it as "an immature Firecrest, from the well defined white mark over the eye" (6 ib. cit. p. 1017). He refers to it also in his "Annual Summary for 1867-8", published in The Birds of Cornwall, p. 249, as "Fire-crested Wren, a young bird, captured at Scilly". His communication to the Zoologist bears date Oct. 28, 1867.

Mr. Jenkinson is correct in stating that the specimens which he has just recorded are the third and fourth obtained in Britain; but the third bird to be recorded (and fifth British example) was the bird sent to Mr. Harvie-Brown from Sumburgh Head in September, 1886.'

J. H. Gurney, jun., of Keswick Hall, Norwich (1895) in The Zoologist, 3rd series, Vol. XIX. p. 100, says: 'Eleven examples of the Yellow-browed have now been met with in the British Isles, two of which have not been recorded, though obtained twenty-seven years ago. These were shot by Mr. J. H. Jenkinson and Mr. Pechell on the Scilly Islands, October, 1867, the same month which produced one at Cheltenham, and were thought to be only young Firecrests.'

J. Clark & F. R. Rodd (1906) in The Zoologist, 4th series, Vol. X. p. 245, under 'The Birds of Scilly' say: 'Two specimens of the Yellow-browed Warbler were shot on St. Martin's Common by Pechell in October, 1867. One was too badly mutilated for preservation, but the other was kept as an immature Firecrest, and was not identified till 1890.'

4). 1886 Shetland Sumburgh Head, Mainland, adult, obtained, 25th September.

(J. A. Harvie-Brown, Proceedings of the Royal Physical Society of Edinburgh 1885-86: 298, 299; J. A. Harvie-Brown, Zoologist 1886: 487; Evans & Buckley, 1899; Baxter & Rintoul, 1953).

History J. A. Harvie-Brown (1886) in the Proceedings of the Royal Physical Society of Edinburgh, Vol. IX. p. 298, in tabular form, says: 'No. 13. 1886. Sept. 25. Sumburgh Head Lighthouse, Shetland. Yellow-browed Warbler Phylloscopus superciliosus. Ad. not dissected. With a few larks. Caught 2 a.m. Calm, clear, fine.'

Further, p. 299, he adds: 'No. 13. Larks, a few. Reported and sent by Mr. James Youngclause, Sumburgh Head lighthouse, formerly lighthouse-keeper at Monach Island, where, by his account (in litt.), an "identically similar bird" appeared on one occasion previously. [See his letter of 25th September 1886.] At present at Dunipace House. Intended for the Industrial Museum, Edinburgh. (Preserved in alcohol.) Recorded in this Volume (IX. p. 298) of Proc. Roy. Phys. Soc., Edinburgh. Identified by J.A.H.-B. Confirmed by Professor A. Newton, Cambridge. Exhibited, Royal Physical Society, Edinburgh, 17th November 1886.'

J. A. Harvie-Brown of Dunipace, Larbert (1886) in The Zoologist, 3rd series, Vol. X. p. 487, says: 'An adult bird of the Yellow-browed Warbler, Phylloscopus superciliosus, occurred at the lantern of Somburgh [sic] Head lighthouse on the 25th September last. It was caught and forwarded to me for identification in the flesh, and is now in the collection at Dunipace House, preserved in spirits, as it was too far gone for skinning. It was sent by Mr. James Youngclause, formerly lighthouse keeper at Monach Island, where, by his account, a precisely similar bird appeared on one occasion previously. It was in company with a few larks at the time of its striking.'

Evans & Buckley (1899: 77) say: 'On September 25th, 1886, Mr. Youngclause obtained a specimen of this bird at Sumburgh Head Lighthouse, and sent it in the flesh to Harvie-Brown for identification; it was subsequently recorded in the Proc. Roy. Phys. Soc. of Edinburgh for 1885-86, p. 298.'

5). 1892 Lincolnshire North Cotes, shot, 7th October.

(G. H. Caton Haigh, Zoologist 1892: 413; J. Cordeaux, Naturalist 19: 10; J. Cordeaux, Zoologist 1895: 58; Harting, 1901).

History G. H. Caton Haigh of Grainby Hall, Great Grimsby (1892) in The Zoologist, 3rd series, Vol. XVI. p. 413, says: 'On Oct. 7th I shot a specimen of Yellow-browed Warbler, Phylloscopus superciliosus, from a hedge near the sea-bank at North Cotes. It flew out of the hedge as I was walking along the bank, and I saw at once, from its quick and even flight and brighter colour, that it was not a Goldcrest. There was a fresh west breeze blowing at the time, and no sign of migration among the smaller birds, which were singularly scarce in the sea-side hedges. Probably this bird had crossed on the previous day, when the wind blew lightly from the east, bringing with it the first Snow Bunting.'

John Cordeaux of Eaton Hall, Retford (1893) in the new series of The Naturalist, Vol. XIX. p. 10, says: 'Yellow-browed Warbler. Oct. 7th. Mr. Haigh has recorded in The Zoologist, 1892, p. 413, having shot one from a hedge near the sea-bank at North Cotes. In his letter to me announcing the capture, he says: "It is the fattest little bird I ever skinned".'

J. Cordeaux (1895) in The Zoologist, 3rd series, Vol. XIX. p. 57, adds this record to his Humber district Fauna.

6). 1894 Norfolk Cley-next-the-Sea, male, killed, 1st October, now at Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery (Acc. No. 1954Z1.1015).

(J. H. Gurney, jun., Field 3rd Nov., 1894: 706; J. E. Harting, Zoologist 1894: 459-460; J. H. Gurney, jun., Zoologist 1895: 100; Harting, 1901; Pashley, 1925; Watson, 2010).

History J. H. Gurney, jun., of Keswick Hall, Norwich (1894) in The Field of 3rd Nov., Vol. LXXXIV. p. 706, says: 'On Oct. 1 a Yellow-browed Warbler (Phylloscopus superciliosus) was shot on the coast of Norfolk by a labouring man, who merely wanted to empty his gun, little dreaming what a rare bird he was firing at. Unfortunately, his piece was charged with No. 5 shot, which somewhat mutilated the specimen, but it has been well restored by Mr. H. Pashley, taxidermist, who forwarded it to me for comparison and examination. This with the three mentioned by Mr. Boyes at Beverley in The Field of Oct. 27, and two noticed in Dr. R. B. Sharpe's new Handbook, as having been obtained in Ireland and the Scilly Islands, makes ten occurrences altogether of this little Siberian warbler, six of which have been found on the east coast of England.'

J. E. Harting (1894) in The Zoologist, 3rd series, Vol. XVIII. pp. 459-460, says: '...Mr. J. H. Gurney in The Field of Nov. 3rd, announced that on Oct. 1st one of these little birds was shot on the coast of Norfolk by a labouring man, who fired at it merely for the purpose of unloading his gun! As ten instances of the occurrence of this species in the British Islands have now been made known, its claim to be regarded as a British bird, which for a quarter of a century remained doubtful, may now be said to be established.'

J. H. Gurney, jun., of Norwich (1895) in The Zoologist, 3rd series, Vol. XIX. p. 100, adds: 'The latter was shot by a labouring man who only wished to empty his gun, and little thought that he was firing at the first Norfolk example of Phylloscopus superciliosus. It has the stripe on the crown very faint, and is probably a young bird.'

Pashley (1925) says: '1894. October 1st. The first Yellow-browed Warbler for Norfolk was taken on this date. This bird was shot with a 10-bore gun and very large shot. Its head was nearly severed and the rump and intestines almost entirely shot away, so the sex could not be determined. I have known several good and rare birds shot in the same way as this. The man who shot it fired off his battered old muzzle loader at the first bird he saw rather than take it home loaded. It was such a weapon as few people would care to fire off. This bird is in Mr. Connop's Museum.' Further, under 'List of Cley Birds', he adds: '(a male).'

Watson (2010) in detailing the W. R. Lysaght collection in the Birmingham Museum lists a female specimen obtained at Cley, Norfolk, on 1st October 1894, without further detail.

Comment Preserved by H. N. Pashley of Cley, Norfolk. Male or female?

7). 1894 Yorkshire Near Beverley, three males, all shot: 8th, 13th and 15th October.

(F. Boyes, Field 27th Oct., 1894: 668; W. E. Clarke, Naturalist 20: 368; J. E. Harting, Zoologist 1894: 459-460; R. Bowdler Sharpe, Bulletin of the British Ornithologists' Club 4: 9-10; J. Cordeaux, Zoologist 1895: 58; J. H. Gurney, jun., Zoologist 1895: 100; Harting, 1901; Nelson, 1907).

History F. Boyes of Beverley (1894) in The Field of 27th Oct., Vol. LXXXIV. p. 668, says: 'I have the pleasure of recording, for the first time, the occurrence of the above little bird at Beverley. Mr. George Swailes, the nurseryman here, had heard a bird with a strange note in one of his nurseries for about a week, and on Oct. 8 he shot it, and sent it for me to look at. It is an undoubted specimen of the above species, which may be said to be intermediate between the Willow Wren and the Goldcrest. It is in excellent plumage, and dissection proved it to be a young male. Although Mr. Gätke states it to be of regular appearance every autumn in Heligoland, it seems to be of exceedingly rare occurrence in this country. Since writing the above two others have been shot by Mr. Swailes in the same locality.'

Wm. Eagle Clarke of Edinburgh (1894) in the new series of The Naturalist, Vol. XX. p. 368, dated 14th November, 1894, says: 'Mr. George C. Swailes informs me that he obtained three examples of this rare little Eastern Asiatic bird (Phylloscopus superciliosus) in his nursery gardens at Beverley on the 8th, 13th, and 15th of October last; and he asks me to record the interesting fact in the Naturalist. This bird is an addition to the Fauna of Yorkshire; though it is believed - and, no doubt with very good reason - to have been seen on at least one occasion, yet it has never before been obtained in the county. The occurrence of three specimens in the same locality of so rare a visitor to Britain is also extremely interesting, and it is one that is unprecedented in the bird's history as a British species. One of these specimens, a fine male, has been acquired for the collection of British Birds in the Edinburgh Museum. All three specimens were males.'

J. E. Harting (1894) in The Zoologist, 3rd series, Vol. XVIII. pp. 459-460, says: '...On Oct. 8th, Mr. Swailes, an observant nurseryman, at Beverley, hearing the note of a small warbler which was unfamiliar to him, shot the bird, and sent it for identification to Mr. F. Boyes, who pronounced it to be Phylloscopus superciliosus, and on communicating this information, Mr. Swailes found and shot two others in the same locality. Mr. Boyes having reported this interesting occurrence in The Field of Oct. 27th.'

R. Bowdler Sharpe, Editor (1894) in the Bulletin of the British Ornithologists' Club, Vol. IV. pp. 9-10, at the 21st Meeting of the Club held on 19th December 1894 at the Restaurant Frascati, London, says: 'Mr. J. E. Harting exhibited a specimen of the Yellow-browed Warbler (Phylloscopus superciliosus), shot near Beverley by Mr. Swailes of that place.'

J. Cordeaux (1895) in The Zoologist, 3rd series, Vol. XIX. p. 58, adds this record to his Humber district Fauna.

J. H. Gurney, jun., of Norwich (1895) in The Zoologist, 3rd series, Vol. XIX. p. 100, says: 'October. Three were shot on the 8th, 13th and 15th, in South Yorkshire, probably part of the same migratory flock, which indeed reached Italy, where, as I learn from the Rev. H. A. Macpherson, one was killed between Nice and Genoa about the third week in October. The head stripe is barely perceptible in one of the Beverley trio, which, through the intervention of Mr. F. Boyes, I obtained from Mr. George Swailes.

Eleven examples of the Yellow-browed Warbler have now been met with in the British Isles, two of which have not been recorded, though obtained twenty-seven years ago. These were shot by Mr. J. H. Jenkinson and Mr. Pechell on the Scilly Islands, October, 1867, the same month which produced one at Cheltenham, and were thought to be young Firecrests (cf. Birds of Cornwall, p. 249). One of Mr. Swailes birds was exhibited by Mr. Harting to the British Ornithologists' Club, and he has commented on this, and on its recent occurrence in Norfolk (Zool., 1894, p. 459). With the Yellow-browed Warbler the Norfolk register is brought up to 298, to which Dr. Sharpe now tells us we may add Holböll's Redpoll (British Birds, I. p. 47).'

Accepted locally (Nelson 1907 (1): 80).

10). 1905 Fair Isle No locality, male, shot, 25th September, now at National Museums of Scotland (NMSZ 1905.126.49).

(W. E. Clarke, Annals of Scottish Natural History 1906: 21; H. F. Witherby & N. F. Ticehurst, British Birds 1: 82; Clarke, 1912; Forrester & Andrews et al., 2007).

History Wm. Eagle Clarke (1906) in the Annals of Scottish Natural History, Vol. XV. p. 21, says: 'Among the most interesting of the many migrants which came under our notice on 25th September was a male of this pretty little Siberian species. This I had the good fortune to obtain among a patch of potatoes. I found it by no means a confiding bird, but, on the other hand, an extremely restless one; and though I recognised it at once, I was for a time very doubtful if I should succeed in securing it for the Museum collection. The only previously known Scottish specimen was obtained within sight of Fair Isle, namely, at Sumburgh Head, Shetland, and at an almost identical date, so far as the day and month are concerned, i.e. on 24th September 1886.'

Admitted by H. F. Witherby & N. F. Ticehurst (1907) in British Birds, Vol. I. p. 82, under 'On the More Important Additions to our Knowledge of British Birds since 1899'.

Forrester & Andrews et al. (2007 (2): 1236) add: 'Specimen now at National Museums of Scotland (NMSZ 1905.126.49).'

11). 1905 Isles of Scilly Tresco, adult male, obtained, 1st October.

(J. Clark & F. R. Rodd, Zoologist 1906: 245; H. F. Witherby & N. F. Ticehurst, British Birds 1: 82).

History J. Clark & F. R. Rodd (1906) in The Zoologist, 4th series, Vol. X. p. 245, under 'The Birds of Scilly', say: 'On Oct. 1st, 1905, an adult male was obtained at Tresco by David Smith [gamekeeper there], who knocked it down with a stick as it flew out of a hedge.'

Admitted by H. F. Witherby & N. F. Ticehurst (1907) in British Birds, Vol. I. p. 82, under 'On the More Important Additions to our Knowledge of British Birds since 1899'.

Comment David Smith was 86 years old when he knocked it down (Ibis, 1919, p. 132).

12). 1906 Fair Isle No locality, six, between 19th and 25th September, some remaining to early October.

(W. E. Clarke & N. B. Kinnear, Annals of Scottish Natural History 1906: 21, 237; W. E. Clarke, Annals of Scottish Natural History 1907: 74; J. Paterson, Annals of Scottish Natural History 1907: 136; H. F. Witherby & N. F. Ticehurst, British Birds 1: 82).

History Wm. Eagle Clarke & N. B. Kinnear (1906) in the Annals of Scottish Natural History, Vol. XV. p. 236, say: 'During a recent visit to Fair Isle for the purpose of observing the migration of birds, we were fortunate enough to come across a number of interesting species, some of which are extremely rare visitors to Scotland, and two of them quite new to its avifauna....Another visitor of very uncommon occurrence was the Yellow-browed Warbler (Phylloscopus superciliosus), and of this no less than six examples were seen between 19th and 25th September....Specimens of all the species named have been presented by us to the collections of the Royal Scottish Museum.'

Wm. Eagle Clarke (1907) in the Annals of Scottish Natural History, Vol. XVI. p. 74, says: 'In the autumn of 1906 no less than six of these birds came under our observation during the latter half of September and the early days of October, and, no doubt, several others escaped notice. They all frequented the plots of potatoes and turnips, and were extremely shy and restless, and hence very difficult to approach.'

Admitted by John Paterson of Glasgow (1907) in the Annals of Scottish Natural History, Vol. XVI. p. 134, in the annual 'Report on Scottish Ornithology'.

Admitted by H. F. Witherby & N. F. Ticehurst (1907) in British Birds, Vol. I. p. 82, under 'On the More Important Additions to our Knowledge of British Birds since 1899', who add: 'Nine authentic occurrences of this Siberian Warbler had been previously recorded in England, one in Scotland, and one in Ireland.'

18). 1906 Argyll Skerryvore Lighthouse, Tiree, Inverness-shire, found dead, 21st September.

(J. Tomison, Annals of Scottish Natural History 1907: 25, 51; J. Paterson, Annals of Scottish Natural History 1907: 136; J. Morton Boyd, British Birds 51: 108).

History James Tomison (1907) in the Annals of Scottish Natural History, Vol. XVI. pp. 25, and with much the same detail, p. 51, says: 'One was captured on the night of the 20th Sept. 1906, or, to be more particular, at 2 a.m. of 21st. On the same night there was a rush of Pipits, Wheatears, White Wagtails, and amongst the dead on the trimming-path this rare and interesting visitor was found. It was identified by Mr. Eagle Clarke.'

Admitted by John Paterson of Glasgow (1907) in the Annals of Scottish Natural History, Vol. XVI. p. 136, in the annual 'Report on Scottish Ornithology', and by H. F. Witherby & N. F. Ticehurst (1907) in British Birds, Vol. I. p. 82, under 'On the More Important Additions to our Knowledge of British Birds since 1899', also, by J. Morton Boyd (1958) in British Birds, Vol. LI. p. 108, under 'The Birds of Tiree and Coll'.

19). 1907 Isle of May No locality, seen, 29th to 30th September, when shot.

(L. J. Rintoul & E. V. Baxter, Annals of Scottish Natural History 1908: 15-16; Eds., British Birds 1: 296; J. Paterson, Annals of Scottish Natural History 1908: 135; Bolam, 1912; H. F. Witherby, British Birds 6: 133).

History L. J. Rintoul & E. V. Baxter (1908) in the Annals of Scottish Natural History, Vol. XVII. pp. 15-16, say: 'This most interesting little Asiatic warbler was first seen on the morning of Sunday, 29th September (S.E. wind, light). It was in the hemlock-tangle, where it stayed for a time, and we got an excellent view of it. It was a very neat little bird, and seemed neither tired or shy. We then completely lost sight of it, but either it or another appeared next day out of a turnip-patch, took flights to the telephone wire, then down to the cabbages, the stem of a dock, and finally to a sow-thistle, where it appeared to be catching insects, and where we luckily secured it.'

In an Editorial (1908) in British Birds, Vol. I. pp. 295-296, they say: 'Miss L. J. Rintoul and Miss E. V. Baxter, two very keen and competent ornithologists, following Mr. Eagle Clarke's example, have spent a month (September 9th - October 8th, 1907) in bird-watching on an island. The Isle of May was the chosen station, and the results were really remarkable, as the following records will show. Yellow-browed Warbler (Phylloscopus superciliosus) - One was seen on September 29th, and one (probably the same) shot on September 30th.'

Admitted by John Paterson (1908) in the Annals of Scottish Natural History, Vol. XVII. p. 135, in the annual 'Report on Scottish Ornithology'.

H. F. Witherby (1912) in British Birds, Vol. VI. p. 133, in a review of the Birds of Northumberland and the Eastern Borders, by George Bolam, 1912, says: 'There are, too, some careless quotations; thus, on p. 52, a Yellow-browed Warbler recorded by the Misses Rintoul and Baxter in the Annals of Scottish Natural History (1908, p. 15), as seen on the Isle of May on September 29th, 1907, is ascribed to Mr. John Paterson, who was only the compiler of the records for the year, and in mentioning the occurrence on p. 135 (not 134) of the same volume of our contemporary, Mr. Paterson gave a reference to the original record. There are several similar mistakes in the book.'

20). 1907 Fair Isle No locality, seen, 13th October.

(W. E. Clarke, Annals of Scottish Natural History 1908: 80; Eds., British Birds 1: 296; H. F. Witherby, British Birds 1: 382).

History Wm. Eagle Clarke (1908) in the Annals of Scottish Natural History, Vol. XVII. p. 80, says: 'In the autumn of 1907, this interesting little migrant either did not occur, or escaped notice, until 13th October when a single bird was observed.'

Admitted in an Editorial (1908) in British Birds, Vol. I. p. 296.

H. F. Witherby (1908) in British Birds, Vol. I. p. 382, says: 'None were seen until October 13th, when a single bird was observed.'

21). 1907 Fair Isle No locality, two, 21st October.

(W. E. Clarke, Annals of Scottish Natural History 1908: 80; Eds., British Birds 1: 296; J. Paterson, Annals of Scottish Natural History 1908: 135; H. F. Witherby, British Birds 1: 382).

History Wm. Eagle Clarke (1908) in the Annals of Scottish Natural History, Vol. XVII. p. 80, says: '...and two on the 21st [October].' Admitted in an Editorial (1908) in British Birds, Vol. I. p. 296.

H. F. Witherby (1908) in British Birds, Vol. I. p. 382, says: 'Two birds seen on the 21st [October].' Admitted by John Paterson (1908) in the Annals of Scottish Natural History, Vol. XVII. p. 135, in the annual 'Report on Scottish Ornithology'.

23). 1907 Fair Isle No locality, seen, 22nd October.

(W. E. Clarke, Annals of Scottish Natural History 1908: 80; Eds., British Birds 1: 296; J. Paterson, Annals of Scottish Natural History 1908: 135; H. F. Witherby, British Birds 1: 382).

History Wm. Eagle Clarke (1908) in the Annals of Scottish Natural History, Vol. XVII. p. 80, says: '...Single examples were also seen on 22nd [October].' Admitted in an Editorial (1908) in British Birds, Vol. I. p. 296.

H. F. Witherby (1908) in British Birds, Vol. I. p. 382, says: 'Single birds seen on the 22nd [October].' Admitted by John Paterson (1908) in the Annals of Scottish Natural History, Vol. XVII. p. 135, in the annual 'Report on Scottish Ornithology'.

24). 1907 Fair Isle No locality, seen, 29th October.

(W. E. Clarke, Annals of Scottish Natural History 1908: 80; Eds., British Birds 1: 296; J. Paterson, Annals of Scottish Natural History 1908: 135; H. F. Witherby, British Birds 1: 382).

History Wm. Eagle Clarke (1908) in the Annals of Scottish Natural History, Vol. XVII. p. 80, says: '...Single examples were also seen on 29th [October].' Admitted in an Editorial (1908) in British Birds, Vol. I. p. 296.

H. F. Witherby (1908) in British Birds, Vol. I. p. 382, says: 'Single birds seen on the 29th [October].' Admitted by John Paterson (1908) in the Annals of Scottish Natural History, Vol. XVII. p. 135, in the annual 'Report on Scottish Ornithology'.

25). 1907 Norfolk Blakeney, shot, 29th October.

(J. H. Gurney, jun., Zoologist 1908: 132; Eds., British Birds 2: 34; Pashley, 1925).

History J. H. Gurney, jun., of Keswick Hall, Norwich (1908) in The Zoologist, 4th series, Vol. XII. p. 132, says: 'October 29th. S.E., 5. A Yellow-browed Warbler shot at Cley (Pashley); the other Norfolk example was obtained on Oct. 1st, 1894.'

In an Editorial (1908) in British Birds, Vol. II. p. 34, they say: 'One was shot at Cley on October 29th. This is its second occurrence in Norfolk.'

Pashley (1925) says: '1907. October 29th-31st. On the 29th a Yellow-browed Warbler.' Further, under 'List of Cley Birds', he adds: '...now in the Connop collection.'

Comment Preserved by H. N. Pashley, Cley, Norfolk.

26). 1908 Isle of May No locality, male, obtained, 22nd September.

(E. V. Baxter, Annals of Scottish Natural History 1908: 5, 11; Eds., British Birds 2: 346; W. R. Ogilvie-Grant, Bulletin of the British Ornithologists' Club 26: 241; J. Paterson, Annals of Scottish Natural History 1909: 199).

History E. V. Baxter (1909) in the Annals of Scottish Natural History, Vol. XVIII. pp. 5, 11, says: 'I arrived on the island on 10th September and stayed till 9th October. I was alone for the first fortnight, but my cousin, Miss Jackson, of Swordale, was with me for the latter half of my visit....I saw this most attractive little warbler on four occasions. I was standing in the lighthouse garden just as it was getting dusk on the evening of 22nd September, when a Yellow-browed Warbler flew over my head and settled on a patch of bare earth; though it was difficult to see it, I managed to secure it.'

In an Editorial (1909) in British Birds, Vol. II. p. 346, Witherby admits this record. Admitted by John Paterson (1909) in the Annals of Scottish Natural History, Vol. XVIII. p. 199, in the annual 'Report on Scottish Ornithology'.

27). 1908 Norfolk Cley-next-the-Sea, pair, shot, 23rd September, one now at Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery (Acc. No. 1954Z1.1016).

(F. I. Richards, British Birds 2: 200; J. H. Gurney, jun., Zoologist 1909: 131; W. R. Ogilvie-Grant, Bulletin of the British Ornithologists' Club 26: 241; Pashley, 1925; Riviere, 1930; Watson, 2010).

History F. I. Richards (1908) in British Birds, Vol. II. p. 200, says: 'My son (W. R. G. Richards) shot a female Yellow-browed Warbler (Phylloscopus superciliosus) and Pinchen (a well-known local fowler) shot a male of the same species.'

J. H. Gurney, jun., of Keswick Hall, Norwich (1909) in The Zoologist, 4th series, Vol. XIII. p. 131, says: 'September 23rd. S., 1....One feature of the inrush was the suddeness with which these various species demonstrated their presence in the salt-wort bushes, which Mr. Richards and his son and Ramm knew to have been empty a short time before. Apart from great numbers of Redstarts...Yellow-browed Warblers (2)...Mr. Ramm told me that some of these little birds seemed to drop down into the salt-wort bushes from the sky, but one or two at a time, and so small are they that no one sees them until they are already in the shelter of the bushes.'

Pashley (1925) says: '1908. September 23rd. 2 Yellow-browed Warblers.' Further, in his 'List of Cley Birds', he adds: '...now in the Connop collection.'

Watson (2010) in detailing the W. R. Lysaght collection in the Birmingham Museum lists a specimen obtained at Cley, Norfolk, on 23rd September 1908, without further detail.

Comment Preserved by H. N. Pashley, Cley, Norfolk. A male shot by Mr. W. R. Richards and a female shot by Mr. R. Pinchin.

29). 1908 Yorkshire Near Spurn, adult male, shot, 23rd September.

(A. R. Gale, British Birds 2: 201; Eds., Naturalist 65: 120; W. R. Ogilvie-Grant, Bulletin of the British Ornithologists' Club 26: 241; Mather, 1986).

History Arthur R. Gale (1908) in British Birds, Vol. II. p. 201, says: 'On September 23rd, 1908, I shot in Holderness, Yorkshire, on the sea coast, a male (apparently adult) of the Yellow-browed Warbler (Phylloscopus superciliosus). The yellow bars on the wings attracted my attention, as the bird fluttered up from some buckthorn bushes, the flight much resembling that of the Willow-Wren. A thick sea-fog prevailed, following a night of heavy rain, the wind being slight, and from the south-east. The bird was identified in the flesh by Mr. H. F. Witherby, who kindly prepared the skin for me. The gizzard was full of small flies and other minute insects.'

W. H. Pearsall & W. R. Grist, Editors (1940) in the new series of The Naturalist, Vol. LXV. p. 120, say: 'The generous loan by Mr. H. F. Witherby of his notebook containing records made at Spurn more than thirty years ago....Yellow-browed Warbler (September 23rd, 1908).'

30). 1908 Isle of May No locality, male, obtained, 24th September.

(E. V. Baxter, Annals of Scottish Natural History 1908: 11; Eds., British Birds 2: 346; W. R. Ogilvie-Grant, Bulletin of the British Ornithologists' Club 26: 241; J. Paterson, Annals of Scottish Natural History 1909: 199).

Comment Miss Annie Jackson later became the wife of Richard Meinertzhagen.

31). 1908 Norfolk Cley-next-the-Sea, seen, 24th September.

(J. H. Gurney, jun., Zoologist 1909: 132; W. R. Ogilvie-Grant, Bulletin of the British Ornithologists' Club 26: 241; Riviere, 1930).

History J. H. Gurney, jun., of Keswick Hall, Norwich (1909) in The Zoologist, 4th series, Vol. XIII. p. 132, says: 'September 24th. S., 1. Another Yellow-browed Warbler was identified by a reliable observer.'

32). 1908 Fair Isle No locality, seen, 25th September.

(Clarke, 1912).

History Clarke (1912 (2): 85) under 'A Year at Fair Isle' in George Stout's diary of 1908, says: '25th September - Yellow-browed Warbler, one on face of north-west cliffs.'

33). 1908 Isle of May No locality, male, another, 25th September.

34). 1908 Fair Isle Various localities, three, seen, 27th September.

(Clarke, 1912).

History Clarke (1912 (2): 87) under 'A Year at Fair Isle' in George Stout's diary of 1908, says: '27th September - Foghorn going until 2.30 pm. South-east, light air; fine. Yellow-browed Warblers, three seen; one on rocks near Lighthouse, very tame, and allowed close approach; flicked its wings like a Willow Warbler; the other two were on the face of the cliffs.'

37). 1908 Fair Isle Near Lighthouse, seen, 28th September.

(Clarke, 1912).

History Clarke (1912 (2): 87) under 'A Year at Fair Isle' in George Stout's diary of 1908, says: '28th September - South-east, breezy; dull cooler; wind more southerly at night. Foghorn at 7.30 pm. Yellow-browed Warbler on face of cliffs near lighthouse.'

38). 1908 Fair Isle No locality, seen, 30th September.

(Clarke, 1912).

History Clarke (1912 (2): 88) under 'A Year at Fair Isle' in George Stout's diary of 1908, says: '30th September - South, light, dull; south-west, rain in afternoon; fine later. Yellow-browed Warbler in potatoes.'

39). 1908 Yorkshire Near Spurn, adult male, shot, 30th September.

(H. F. Witherby, British Birds 2: 201; Eds., Naturalist 65: 120; W. R. Ogilvie-Grant, Bulletin of the British Ornithologists' Club 26: 242; Mather, 1986).

History H. F. Witherby (1908) in British Birds, Vol. II. p. 201, says: 'On September 30th I had the good fortune to obtain a Yellow-browed Warbler near the same place as the one recorded above. The weather was (and had been) clear and hot, with a light southerly breeze. There was very little movement of birds apparent, and the Yellow-browed Warbler was quite alone, and was very lively. Its gizzard was full of small flies, and the bird was fat, so that it may well have been travelling down the coast in a leisurely fashion. It was a male and, judging by the texture of the skull, which I have always found an infallible test, an adult.'

40). 1908 Norfolk Cley-next-the-Sea, male, shot, 2nd October, now at Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery (Acc. No. 1954Z1.1014).

(F. I. Richards, British Birds 2: 201; J. H. Gurney, jun., Zoologist 1909: 133; W. R. Ogilvie-Grant, Bulletin of the British Ornithologists' Club 26: 242; J. H. Gurney, jun., British Birds 12: 245; Pashley, 1925; Riviere, 1930; Watson, 2010).

History F. I. Richards (1908) in British Birds, Vol. II. p. 201, says: 'Since leaving Norfolk I have had word from Ramm that he shot another Yellow-browed Warbler (a mature male) on October 2nd.'

J. H. Gurney, jun., of Keswick Hall, Norwich (1909) in The Zoologist, 4th series, Vol. XIII. p. 133, says: 'October 2nd. Very warm, the temperature rising to 78.4º, the highest October reading Mr. Preston has known....Today another Yellow-browed Warbler occurred.'

J. H. Gurney, jun. (1919) in British Birds, Vol. XII. p. 245, admits this as one of four previous occurrences for Norfolk. Pashley (1925) says: '1908. October 2nd. A Yellow-browed Warbler.' Further, in his 'List of Cley Birds', he adds: '...now in the Connop collection.'

Watson (2010) in detailing the W. R. Lysaght collection in the Birmingham Museum lists a male specimen obtained at Cley, Norfolk, on 2nd October 1908, without further detail.

Comment Preserved by H. N. Pashley, Cley, Norfolk. Shot by Mr. E. Ramm.

41). 1908 Isle of May No locality, found dead, 3rd October.

(E. V. Baxter, Annals of Scottish Natural History 1908: 5, 11; Eds., British Birds 2: 346; J. Paterson, Annals of Scottish Natural History 1909: 199).

42). 1908 Fair Isle No locality, seen, 7th October.

(Clarke, 1912).

History Clarke (1912 (2): 91) under 'A Year at Fair Isle' in George Stout's diary of 1908, says: '7th October - South, light; brilliant day. Yellow-browed Warbler, one in garden.'

43). 1908 Fair Isle No locality, seen, 17th October.

(Clarke, 1912).

History Clarke (1912 (2): 93) under 'A Year at Fair Isle' in George Stout's diary of 1908, says: '17th October - With the south wind, an immigration has taken place; weather very cold. Yellow-browed Warbler, one was observed busily engaged seeking for food in company with several Goldcrests in one of the wildest parts of the island. When disturbed, it flew to the nearest cliffs.'

44). 1908 Lincolnshire North Cotes, found dead, 19th October.

(G. H. Caton Haigh, British Birds 2: 233; J. H. Gurney, jun., Zoologist 1909: 134; W. R. Ogilvie-Grant, Bulletin of the British Ornithologists' Club 26: 242).

History G. H. Caton Haigh (1908) in British Birds, Vol. II. p. 233, says: 'On October 19th last I found a Yellow-browed Warbler (Phylloscopus superciliosus) dead in a hedge near the sea-bank at North Cotes. There was a great migration of birds in progress at the time. There were Song-Thrushes in thousands, hundreds of Robins and Goldcrests, and in less numbers Redwings, Blackbirds, Ring-Ousels, Grey Crows, Chaffinches, Greenfinches, and Twites, with a few Bramblings, Wheatears, Rock-Pipits, Woodcocks, Merlins, and Black Redstarts. This is the second appearance of the Yellow-browed Warbler in the county.'

J. H. Gurney, jun., of Keswick Hall, Norwich (1909) in The Zoologist, 4th series, Vol. XIII. p. 134, says: 'October 19th....Mr. Caton Haigh, who reports it as being the second big general rush in North Lincolnshire, picked up a dead Yellow-browed Warbler in that county.'

45). 1908 Fair Isle No locality, seen, 20th October.

(Clarke, 1912).

History Clarke (1912 (2): 94) under 'A Year at Fair Isle' in George Stout's diary of 1908, says: '20th October - Southerly gale continues; wet forenoon. Yellow-browed Warbler, one.'

46). 1909 Isle of May No locality, ten, between 16th September and 24th October.

(L. J. Rintoul & E. V. Baxter, Annals of Scottish Natural History 1910: 5-9; W. R. Ogilvie-Grant, Bulletin of the British Ornithologists' Club 28: 214).

History L. J. Rintoul & E. V. Baxter (1910) in the Annals Scottish Natural History, Vol. XIX. p. 4-10, say: 'This autumn (1909) we again returned to the Isle of May, spending six weeks there from 13th September to 28th October....We landed on the island about 2 p.m. on 13th September and at once set out to see what birds were present....The 15th was a very poor day, but on the 16th we saw...a Yellow-browed Warbler in the lighthouse garden. It was an extremely restless little bird, flitting here and there and uttering its curious note, a loud ringing "pee", audible a long way off; it was an extraordinarily strong note for so small a bird....After a poor day on the 23rd we had a fine lot of birds on the 24th, the new arrivals including...another Yellow-browed Warbler....25th September was a day with light east wind and fog in the morning and evening; it was one of our red letter days. On going out we found a Yellow-browed Warbler....Sunday 26th was another good day...We also observed two Yellow-browed Warblers. These last-named are self-assertive little birds; one of them wanted to sit on a twig that had already been appropriated by a Lesser Whitethroat, and the impertinent mite hustled and bustled poor curruca till it had to quit, leaving superciliosus in possession....On 27th September we saw only one Ring Ouzel, and the Warblers were much the same as yesterday except that we saw three Yellow-browed Warblers instead of two....There were a great many Turdinae on the 28th September....The Warblers seen included two Yellow-browed Warblers....On 2nd October another Yellow-browed Warbler appeared; we found it hopping about among the oat stooks in one of the gardens....On 24th October another Yellow-browed Warbler had arrived, and was seen flitting about the rocks.'

W. R. Ogilvie-Grant, Editor (1911) in the Bulletin of the British Ornithologists' Club, Vol. XXVII. p. 214, on the unexpected occurrences for 1909, says: 'At least ten individuals were noted on the Isle of May (Fife): single birds were seen on September 16th, 24th, 25th and 30th and on October the 24th, while two were seen on September 26th and 28th and three on October the 27th.

56). 1909 Highland Swordale, Ross & Cromarty, two: male, shot, 23rd September; female, shot, 27th September.

(A. C. Jackson, Annals of Scottish Natural History 1910: 55; Eds., British Birds 3: 379; H. S. Gladstone, Ibis 1910: 567; W. R. Ogilvie-Grant, Bulletin of the British Ornithologists' Club 27: 214; Baxter & Rintoul, 1953).

History Annie C. Jackson (1910) in the Annals of Scottish Natural History, Vol. XIX. p. 55, says: 'On 23rd September I observed, and afterwards obtained a Yellow-browed Warbler (Phylloscopus superciliosus). The bird in question was searching for insects among the currant bushes in a garden on the coast of East Ross-shire. It was fairly tame, and did not seem to mind my presence. The bird proved to be a male.

The weather at the time was fine, rather hazy, the wind being south, light. On 27th September I saw another Yellow-browed Warbler in the same garden, but it was very wild and would not admit of approach, but flew over the garden wall and disappeared. In the afternoon I located it again in a field of turnips near by, and after a long chase the bird was procured. It turned out to be a female.'

[These are the first records for the autumn of the occurrence of this interesting migrant on the mainland of Scotland. - Eds.]

In an Editorial (1910) in British Birds, Vol. III. p. 379, they say: 'Miss Annie C. Jackson records (Ann. Scot. Nat. Hist., 1910, p. 55), that she procured a male Phylloscopus superciliosus on September 23rd, 1909, on the coast of east Ross-shire, and a female in the same locality on September 27th.'

H. S. Gladstone of Capenoch, Thornhill (1910) in The Ibis, Vol. LII. p. 567, says: 'In the Ibis of April, 1910, Vol. IV. p. 359, it is stated of two Yellow-browed Warblers (Phylloscopus superciliosus) from East Ross-shire that they are "the first known to have occurred on the Scottish Mainland". May I point out that these birds were recorded in the Annals of Scottish Natural History, 1910, p. 55, as "the first record for the autumn of the occurrence of this interesting migrant on the mainland of Scotland", and that the first actual record of the Yellow-browed Warbler on the mainland of Scotland, as also its first occurrence in spring in the British Isles, were recorded in the Annals of Scottish Natural History, 1909, p. 183. The date of this interesting occurrence was April 11th, 1909, near Lockerbie, Dumfriesshire.'

W. R. Ogilvie-Grant, Editor (1911) in the Bulletin of the British Ornithologists' Club, Vol. XXVII. p. 214, on the unexpected occurrences for 1909, says: 'Single birds were also recorded from the east-Ross-shire coast on September 23rd and 27th.'

58). 1909 Fair Isle No locality, four, between 28th September to 4th October.

(E. V. Baxter & L. J. Rintoul, Annals of Scottish Natural History 1910: 134; Eds., British Birds 4: 289; W. R. Ogilvie-Grant, Bulletin of the British Ornithologists' Club 27: 214; Bedford, 1937).

History E. V. Baxter & L. J. Rintoul (1910) in the Annals of Scottish Natural History, Vol. XVIII. p. 134, in the annual report for 1909, says: 'Four on Fair Isle between 28th September and 4th October.'

In an Editorial (1911) in British Birds, Vol. IV. p. 289, they say: 'Four at Fair Isle between September 28th and October 4th.'

W. R. Ogilvie-Grant, Editor (1911) in the Bulletin of the British Ornithologists' Club, Vol. XXVII. p. 214, on the unexpected occurrences for 1909, says: '...four from Fair Isle between the 28th of October and the 4th of November.'

Mary, Duchess of Bedford (1937: 8-9) says: 'On Friday, the 24th, [September 1909], I landed on Fair Isle...After breakfast I clean my boots, chop firewood, and perform sundry other duties before my morning's bird-watching....The only very rare bird I have seen alive myself is the Yellow-browed Warbler.'

Further, p. 10, Mary, Duchess of Bedford adds: 'On October 3rd I put up a Reed Bunting and a Short-eared Owl in the bracken, and another Reed Bunting in the potatoes on the 4th; I also shot a Yellow-browed Warbler in the potatoes.'

62). 1909 Lincolnshire North Cotes, male, shot, 12th October.

(G. H. Caton Haigh, British Birds 3: 224; W. R. Ogilvie-Grant, Bulletin of the British Ornithologists' Club 27: 214).

History G. H. Caton-Haigh (1909) in British Birds, Vol. III. p. 224, says: 'On October 12th I shot a Yellow-browed Warbler (Phylloscopus superciliosus) at North Cotes. It was a very fine example and proved to be a male. There was very little migration in progress, only a few Thrushes, Rock-Pipits, and Grey Crows coming in. A fresh south wind was blowing and there had been a gale from the same quarter on the previous day.'

W. R. Ogilvie-Grant, Editor (1911) in the Bulletin of the British Ornithologists' Club, Vol. XXVII. p. 214, on the unexpected occurrences for 1909, says: '...and one was shot on the north coast of Lincolnshire on October the 12th.'

63). 1910 Suffolk Near Southwold, seen, 3rd September.

(J. G. Tuck, British Birds 4: 151; J. H. Gurney, jun., Zoologist 1911: 168; W. R. Ogilvie-Grant, Bulletin of the British Ornithologists' Club 30: 268; Ticehurst, 1932; Payn, 1978).

History J. G. Tuck (1910) in British Birds, Vol. IV. p. 151, says: 'On September 3rd, when walking along the edge of the low cliffs about a mile to the north of Southwold, a small bird rose almost at my feet, and settled on a plant a few yards away, allowing me a short but very clear view. The bright greenish-yellow colour, double bar on wings and eye-streak showed that it was undoubtedly a Yellow-browed Warbler (Phylloscopus superciliosus), a bird not previously recorded for this county, though there are several Norfolk records. It flew away, and I lost sight of it in a field of cabbages.'

J. H. Gurney, jun., of Keswick Hall, Norwich (1911) in The Zoologist, 4th series, Vol. XV. p. 168, says: 'September 3rd. W.N.W., 3. Yellow-browed Warbler at Southwold in Suffolk (J. G. Tuck).'

W. R. Ogilvie-Grant, Editor (1912) in the Bulletin of the British Ornithologists' Club, Vol. XXX. p. 268, on the unexpected occurrences for 1910, says: 'One seen, Southwold (Suffolk), September 3rd.'

Accepted locally (Ticehurst 1932: 147).

64). 1910 Norfolk Cley-next-the-Sea, seen, 16th September.

(J. H. Gurney, jun., Zoologist 1911: 168; Eds., British Birds 5: 83; W. R. Ogilvie-Grant, Bulletin of the British Ornithologists' Club 30: 268; S. H. Long & B. B. Riviere, Transactions of the Norfolk & Norwich Naturalists' Society 9: 787; Pashley, 1925).

History J. H. Gurney, jun., of Keswick Hall, Norwich (1911) in The Zoologist, 4th series, Vol. XV. p. 168, says: 'September 16th. N.E., 5. Mr. Richards identified a Yellow-browed Warbler on the coast.'

In an Editorial (1911) in British Birds, Vol. V. p. 83, they say: 'A Yellow-browed Warbler (Phylloscopus superciliosus) and an Ortolan Bunting (Emberiza hortulana) were "identified" by Mr. F. Richards at Cley, on September 16th.'

Admitted S. H. Long & B. B. Riviere (1914) in the Transactions of the Norfolk & Norwich Naturalists' Society, Vol. IX. p. 787, under 'Additions to Part XI (Sixth List) 1909-13'.

Pashley (1925) says: '1910. September 18th. Mr. Arnold told me he saw a Yellow-browed Warbler.'

W. R. Ogilvie-Grant, Editor (1912) in the Bulletin of the British Ornithologists' Club, Vol. XXX. p. 268, on the unexpected occurrences for 1910, says: 'One seen, N. Norfolk coast, September 16th.'

65). 1910 Lincolnshire North Cotes, male, 3rd October.

(G. H. Caton Haigh, British Birds 4: 209; J. H. Gurney, jun., Zoologist 1911: 168; W. R. Ogilvie-Grant, Bulletin of the British Ornithologists' Club 30: 268).

History G. H. Caton-Haigh (1910) in British Birds, Vol. IV. p. 209, says: 'On October 3rd, 1910, I shot a Yellow-browed Warbler (Phylloscopus superciliosus) in the bottom of a thick hedge near the sea-bank at North Cotes, Lincolnshire. The bird was a male and very fat. There was no migration in progress at the time as a heavy westerly gale was blowing, but there was a light east wind on the night of the 1st. This is the fourth Lincolnshire example of this little warbler. I obtained it for the first time on October 7th, 1892, and from that time I saw no more of the species for sixteen years, when I found one dead on the coast on October 19th, 1908, and shot a third on October 12th of the following year, all four examples having been killed within a mile of the same spot.'

J. H. Gurney, jun., of Keswick Hall, Norwich (1911) in The Zoologist, 4th series, Vol. XV. p. 168, says: 'October 3rd. Yellow-browed Warbler in Lincolnshire (Caton Haigh).'

W. R. Ogilvie-Grant, Editor (1912) in the Bulletin of the British Ornithologists' Club, Vol. XXX. p. 268, on the unexpected occurrences for 1910, says: 'One shot, N. E. Lincoln coast, October 3rd.'

66). 1911 Fair Isle No locality, 11th October.

(H. F. Witherby, British Birds 6: 167; W. R. Ogilvie-Grant, Bulletin of the British Ornithologists' Club 32: 279).

History H. F. Witherby (1912) in British Birds, Vol. VI. p. 167, on a review of 'Report on Scottish Ornithology in 1911, including Migration', by Evelyn V. Baxter and Leonora J. Rintoul, 1912, says: 'Yellow-browed Warblers (Phylloscopus s. superciliosus) were noted on Fair Isle on October 11th and 16th, 1911, the only records for Scotland for the year.'

W. R. Ogilvie-Grant, Editor (1913) in the Bulletin of the British Ornithologists' Club, Vol. XXXII. p. 279, on the unexpected occurrences for 1911, says: 'Fair Isle, October 11th.'

67). 1911 Fair Isle No locality, 16th October.

(H. F. Witherby, British Birds 6: 167; W. R. Ogilvie-Grant, Bulletin of the British Ornithologists' Club 32: 279).

W. R. Ogilvie-Grant, Editor (1913) in the Bulletin of the British Ornithologists' Club, Vol. XXXII. p. 279, on the unexpected occurrences for 1911, says: 'Fair Isle, October 16th.'

68). 1912 Lincolnshire North Cotes, shot, 25th September.

(G. H. Caton Haigh, British Birds 6: 313; F. L. Blathwayt, Transactions of the Lincolnshire Naturalists' Union 3: 36; W. R. Ogilvie-Grant, Bulletin of the British Ornithologists' Club 34: 270).

History G. H. Caton Haigh (1913) in British Birds, Vol. VI. p. 313, says: 'On September 25th, 1912, I shot a Yellow-browed Warbler (Phylloscopus s. superciliosus) in a thorn-hedge near the sea bank at North Cotes. There was a fresh east wind blowing, and the weather was fair, but very few birds were moving, a single Redstart, two Ring-Ouzels, and half a dozen Goldcrests being the only migrants seen during the day. This is the first example which has appeared here in September, the previous occurrences having taken place during the following month.'

F. L. Blathwayt (1913) in the Transactions of the Lincolnshire Naturalists' Union, Vol. III. p. 36, says: 'Among the rare birds obtained or seen on the N. E. Lincolnshire coast this autumn are the Yellow-browed Warbler on September 25th (the fifth Lincolnshire example).'

W. R. Ogilvie-Grant, Editor (1914) in the Bulletin of the British Ornithologists' Club, Vol. XXXIV. p. 270, on the unexpected occurrences for 1912, says: 'One shot, N. Cotes (Lincoln), September 25th.'

69). 1913 Fair Isle No locality, 22nd September.

(W. E. Clarke, Scottish Naturalist 34: 55; Eds., British Birds 7: 349; Baxter & Rintoul, 1914).

History Wm. Eagle Clarke (1914) in the Scottish Naturalist, Vol. XXXIV. p. 55, says: 'In addition to the birds specially treated of, the following uncommon species also occurred. In Autumn. Yellow-browed Warbler.'

Baxter & Rintoul (1914: 11) under 'Uncommon Visitors and Birds New to Faunal Areas', say: 'Yellow-browed Warblers occurred on Fair Isle on 22nd September (1. 1914. 55).'

70). 1913 Isle of May No locality, three: one, 25th September, three, 30th September.

(E. V. Baxter & L. J. Rintoul, Scottish Naturalist 34: 108-109; Eds., British Birds 8: 22).

History E. V. Baxter & L. J. Rintoul (1914) in the Scottish Naturalist, Vol. XXXIV. pp. 108-109, say: 'The 30th was the best day; ...three Yellow-browed Warblers.'

In an Editorial (1914) in British Birds, Vol. VIII. p. 22, they say: 'Miss E. V. Baxter and Miss L. J. Rintoul give (Scot. Nat., 1914, pp. 106-111) an interesting report of the most important occurrences of birds at the Isle of May in 1913....The following are noteworthy: - One on Sept. 25th and three on the 30th.'

73). 1913 Orkney Auskerry, 29th September.

(W. E. Clarke, Scottish Naturalist 34: 7; Eds., British Birds 7: 303; Baxter & Rintoul, 1953; Booth, Cuthbert & Reynolds, 1984).

History Wm. Eagle Clarke (1914) in the Scottish Naturalist, Vol. XXXIV. p. 7, says: 'The first known visit of this native of Siberia to the Orkney Islands occurred on 29th September, when one was found in a patch of nettles - one of the very few spots affording shelter in the island.'

In an Editorial (1914) in British Birds, Vol. VII. p. 303, they say: 'Mr. Clarke now (Scot. Nat., 1914, pp. 5-8) gives a remarkable list of other rare and interesting migrants noted on the island in the autumn of 1913. Of these the following are the most interesting: - Yellow-browed Warbler (Ph. s. superciliosus). - One on Sept. 29th.'

74). 1913 Fair Isle No locality, 7th October.

(W. E. Clarke, Scottish Naturalist 34: 55; Eds., British Birds 7: 349; Baxter & Rintoul, 1914).

Baxter & Rintoul (1914: 11-12) under 'Uncommon Visitors and Birds New to Faunal Areas', say: 'Yellow-browed Warblers occurred on Fair Isle…7th October (1.1914. 55).'

75). 1913 Borders Manse of Lauder, Roxburghshire, seen, 15th October.

(W. McConachie, Scottish Naturalist 34: 68; Eds., British Birds 7: 349; Baxter & Rintoul, 1953).

History W. McConachie of the Manse of Lauder (1914) in the Scottish Naturalist, Vol. XXXIV. p. 68, says: 'With reference to the note by Mr. Bartholomew in the January number of the Scottish Naturalist, may I place on record that I saw a Yellow-browed Warbler last autumn in my Manse grounds. Strange to say, the date exactly coincides with that given for the Kirkcudbright record - the 15th October. The note, a nervous, plaintive weet! weet! heard through the open door was recognised at once as unfamiliar. On going outside I saw the bird flying about a clump of rhododendrons, and watched him later in some low trees through field glasses. There could be no doubt about the species, which was familiar from book plate and mounted specimen. The nervous, insistent note hardly ceased, and the bird itself was very restless, and very much at home. At last it rose into the higher trees still calling, and soon disappeared. No warblers had been in evidence for some time before this.'

In an Editorial (1914) in British Birds, Vol. VII. p. 349, they say: 'The following interesting records have been published in recent issues of the Scottish Naturalist. All the references given refer to the volume for 1914. Yellow-browed Warbler. A bird watched on October 15th, 1913, at Lauder (Berwickshire) was identified as being of this species, "familiar from book plate and mounted specimen". Its note is described as a plaintive "weet, weet", "a nervous and insistent note" (W. McConachie, p. 68).'

76). 1914 Fair Isle No locality, 8th October.

(W. E. Clarke, Scottish Naturalist 35: 104; Eds., British Birds 9: 75).

History Wm. Eagle Clarke (1915) in the Scottish Naturalist, Vol. XXXV. p. 104, says: 'The systematic investigations on the migration of birds at Fair Isle in 1914 were carried out by Mr. Jerome Wilson, who has acted as observer for several years.

To the information afforded by Mr. Wilson's daily register of ornithological events must be added a series of notes kindly contributed by the Duchess of Bedford, who visited the island in spring. Yellow-browed Warbler.

This is another visitor from the north-east, which in recent years has become annual in its occurrence in the autumn. Occasionally a few are seen in a day, but more often single birds. In 1914 two appeared, one on 8th October and another on the 28th of that month.'

In an Editorial (1915) in British Birds, Vol. IX. p. 75, they say: 'Mr. W. Eagle Clarke contributes an interesting paper on the more uncommon visitors to Fair Isle during 1914 (Scot. Nat., 1915, pp. 101-105). Mr. Jerome Wilson acted as regular observer - and apparently a very efficient one - during this year, while the Duchess of Bedford, who visited the island in the spring, added a valuable series of notes. We append below brief extracts of the more important records in this report, all being for the year 1914. Yellow-browed Warbler (Ph. s. superciliosus). - One October 8th, one 28th.'

77). 1914 Fair Isle No locality, 28th October.

(W. E. Clarke, Scottish Naturalist 35: 104; Eds., British Birds 9: 75).

78). 1915 Lincolnshire North Cotes, 18th September.

(J. H. Gurney, jun., Zoologist 1916: 204, 262; G. H. Caton Haigh, British Birds 11: 280).

History J. H. Gurney, jun., of Keswick Hall, Norwich (1916) in The Zoologist, 4th series, Vol. XX. p. 204, says: 'Yellow-browed Warblers are recorded to have to have visited...Lincolnshire.'

Further, p. 262, he adds: 'October 12th....A much earlier occurrence was noted in Lincolnshire on September 18th by Mr. Caton Haigh.'

G. H. Caton Haigh (1918) in British Birds, Vol. XI. p. 280, says: 'I find I have omitted to place on record the occurrence of a Yellow-browed Warbler (Phylloscopus s. superciliosus) at North Cotes, on September 18th, 1915, and also of a Barred Warbler (Sylvia nisoria) at the same place on October 20th, 1916. Both species have appeared so frequently that they may be considered almost as regular visitors to this county, and would, no doubt, be found on any part of the East Coast if carefully watched for.'

79). 1915 Orkney Swona, seen, 6th October.

(J. Bain, Scottish Naturalist 36: 23; Eds., British Birds 9: 303; Baxter & Rintoul, 1953).

History John Bain from Swona (1916) in the Scottish Naturalist, Vol. XXXVI. p. 23, says: 'On 6th October I was taking my usual turn round the island, beating up the turnip and potato patches, though in no great hope of seeing anything uncommon, nothing having been on the island for the last week, in spite of the wind being easterly. However in the last patch of turnips I flushed a Yellow-browed Warbler (Phylloscopus superciliosus).'

In an Editorial (1916) in British Birds, Vol. IX. p. 303, they say: 'Mr. J. Bain records (Scot. Nat. 1916, p. 23) the presence of a Phylloscopus superciliosus on Swona, Orkney, on October 6th, 1915.'

80). 1915 Orkney Pentland Skerries, obtained, 8th October.

(J. G. Thomson, Scottish Naturalist 36: 24; Eds., British Birds 9: 303; Baxter & Rintoul, 1953).

In an Editorial (1916) in British Birds, Vol. IX. p. 303, they say: 'Mr. J. G. Thomson (t. c., p. 24) obtained one on October 8th and saw two others on the 9th at Pentland Skerries.'

81). 1915 Orkney Pentland Skerries, two, seen, 9th October.

(J. G. Thomson, Scottish Naturalist 36: 24; Eds., British Birds 9: 303; Baxter & Rintoul, 1953).

History John G. Thomson from the Pentland Skerries Lighthouse (1916) in the Scottish Naturalist, Vol. XXXVI. p. 24, says: 'On 8th October I procured a bird in the lighthouse garden, and not being very sure what it was, I sent it to Mr. Eagle Clarke, who kindly informs me that it was a Yellow-browed Warbler (Phylloscopus superciliosus). The following day two more were seen catching flies in the garden; I had no difficulty in getting quite close to them, and having had an excellent view of them, have no doubt that they belonged to the same species.'

In an Editorial (1916) in British Birds, Vol. IX. p. 303, they say: 'Mr. J. G. Thomson (t. c., p. 24) obtained one on October 8th and saw two others on the 9th at Pentland Skerries.'

83). 1915 Suffolk Aldringham, shot, 12th October.

(J. K. Stanford, British Birds 9: 184; J. H. Gurney, jun., Zoologist 1916: 204, 262; Ticehurst, 1932).

History J. K. Stanford (1915) in British Birds, Vol. IX. p. 184, says: 'On October 12th, 1915, I shot a Yellow-browed Warbler (Phylloscopus s. superciliosus) in a garden at Aldringham, Suffolk, about a mile from the sea. This bird was in the upper branches of a large willow-tree, and attracted me on two occasions by its shrill single call-note, which it uttered repeatedly. In the Ann. Scot. Nat. (1910, p. 4) the Misses Rintoul and Baxter mention that a Yellow-browed Warbler was heard to utter a "loud ringing "pee" audible a long way off". Though this species has probably been overlooked, there is only one previous record for Suffolk, one being observed by the Rev. J. G. Tuck near Southwold on September 3rd, 1910.'

J. H. Gurney, jun., of Keswick Hall, Norwich (1916) in The Zoologist, 4th series, Vol. XX. p. 204, says: 'Yellow-browed Warblers are recorded to have to have visited Suffolk, Lincolnshire and Kent, but none were noted in Norfolk.' Further, p. 262, he adds: 'October 12th. A Yellow-browed Warbler shot in Suffolk (C. B. Ticehurst), for which the high wind yesterday morning (S.S.E., 5) may have been responsible.'

Accepted locally by Ticehurst (1932: 147) who adds: '...now in my collection.'

84). 1915 Shetland Lerwick, Mainland, female, obtained, 18th October.

(G. W. Russell, Scottish Naturalist 36: 24; Eds., British Birds 9: 303).

History George W. Russell of Lerwick (1916) in the Scottish Naturalist, Vol. XXXVI. p. 24, says: 'A Yellow-browed Warbler (Phylloscopus superciliosus), a female, was procured at Lerwick on the 18th of October.'

In an Editorial (1916) in British Birds, Vol. IX. p. 303, they say: 'Mr. G. W. Russell records (l. c.) that one was procured at Lerwick, Shetland, on October 18th.'

85). 1916 Shetland Lerwick, Mainland, 18th October.

(Pennington et al., 2004).

History Pennington et al. (2004) states there was one at Lerwick on 18th October, 1916.

86). 1918 Norfolk South Denes, Great Yarmouth, 21st October.

(J. H. Gurney, jun., British Birds 12: 245; Allard, 1990).

History J. H. Gurney, jun., of Norwich (1919) in British Birds, Vol. XII. p. 245, says: 'On October 21st Mr. Vincent identified one on Yarmouth South Denes, and at the same time a Black Redstart, three Redstarts, a Pied Flycatcher, and a number of Robins. There had been a high wind the preceding evening (northeast, force 5), which had evidently brought birds from the Continent, and as there was rain and mist they settled on the first land they came to.

Of the Yellow-browed Warbler there have been four previous occurrences - October 1st, 1894, wind N.E., force 4 (N.N.E., 3 the previous evening). October 29th, 1907, wind S.E., 5 (S., 4 the previous evening). October 2nd, 1908, wind S.E., 2 (S.E., 2 the previous evening). September 16th, 1910, wind N.E., 5. These five records make it pretty clear therefore that an east wind is what is needed to bring them to Norfolk.'

Comment Gurney seems to make an erroneous statement here as there were four individuals in 1908 all of which he passed comment on in various publications.

87). 1919 Lincolnshire North Cotes, obtained, 1st October.

(F. L. Blathwayt, Transactions of the Lincolnshire Naturalists' Union 1919: 39; Eds., British Birds 16: 329; Witherby, 1920-24).

History F. L. Blathwayt (1919) in the Transactions of the Lincolnshire Naturalists' Union, 1919: 39, says: 'Concerning the 1919 autumn migration Mr. Haigh reports: - October 1: Yellow-browed Warbler (the seventh Lincolnshire record).'

In an Editorial (1923) in British Birds, Vol. XVI. p. 329, they say: 'Mr. G. H. Caton-Haigh informs us of three specimens of Phylloscopus humei praemium obtained by him at North Cotes; the first on October 1st, 1919, does not appear to have been previously recorded.'

88). 1920 Shetland Lerwick, Mainland, 3rd October.

(E. V. Baxter & L. J. Rintoul, Scottish Naturalist 41: 107; Eds., British Birds 16: 30; Witherby, 1920-24).

History E. V. Baxter & L. J. Rintoul (1921) in the Scottish Naturalist, Vol. XLI. p. 107, in the annual report, say: 'A Yellow-browed Warbler (Phylloscopus humei praemium) occurred at Lerwick on 3rd October.'

In an Editorial (1922) in British Birds, Vol. XVI. p. 29, in a Review of the 'Report on Scottish Ornithology in 1920, including Migration', by Evelyn V. Baxter and Leonora J. Rintoul, they say: 'One at Lerwick on October 3rd.'

89). 1921 Isle of May No locality, 20th September.

(L. J. Rintoul & E. V. Baxter, Scottish Naturalist 42: 72; Eds., British Birds 16: 315; Witherby, 1920-24).

History L. J. Rintoul & E. V. Baxter (1922) in the Scottish Naturalist, Vol. XLII. p. 72, in the annual report, say: '...a Yellow-browed Warbler was at this station [Isle of May] on 20th September.'

In an Editorial (1923) in British Birds, Vol. XVI. p. 315, in a Review of the 'Report on Scottish Ornithology in 1921, including Migration', by Leonora J. Rintoul and Evelyn V. Baxter, they say: 'One on the Isle of May on September 20th.'

90). 1921 Lincolnshire North Cotes, obtained, 23rd September.

(J. H. Gurney, jun., British Birds 15: 286; Eds., British Birds 16: 329; Witherby, 1920-24).

History J. H. Gurney, jun. (1922) in British Birds, Vol. XV. p. 286, says: 'No Red-breasted Flycatchers or Yellow-browed Warblers were seen this year, but one of the latter was obtained in Lincolnshire by Mr. Haigh.'

In an Editorial (1923) in British Birds, Vol. XVI. p. 329, they say: 'Mr. G. H. Caton-Haigh informs us of three specimens of Phylloscopus humei praemium obtained by him at North Cotes...the second on September 23rd, 1921, was mentioned without date in Mr. Gurney's 'Ornithological Notes from Norfolk' for 1921 (Vol. XV. p. 286).'

91). 1922 Isle of May No locality, four/five, between 24th September and 1st October, including at least four, 28th September.

(E. V. Baxter & L. J. Rintoul, Scottish Naturalist 43: 68; H. F. Witherby, British Birds 17: 195; Witherby, 1920-24; Rintoul & Baxter, 1935; Baxter & Rintoul, 1953).

History E. V. Baxter & L. J. Rintoul (1923) in the Scottish Naturalist, Vol. XLIII. p. 68, in the annual report, say: 'Yellow-browed Warblers frequented the Isle of May from 24th September to 1st October, as many as four or five being seen on the 28th.'

H. F. Witherby (1924) in British Birds, Vol. XVII. p. 195, in a Review of the 'Report on Scottish Ornithology in 1922, including Migration', by Evelyn V. Baxter and Leonora J. Rintoul, says: 'Several Isle of May between September 24th and October 1st, as many as four or five being seen on the 28th.'

Rintoul & Baxter (1935) say: 'On 28th September 1922 on the Isle of May we saw four or five of them on the island.'

95). 1922 Lincolnshire North Cotes, obtained, 28th September.

(J. H. Gurney, jun., British Birds 16: 232; G. H. Caton Haigh, Transactions of the Lincolnshire Naturalists' Union 1922: 179; Eds., British Birds 16: 329; Witherby, 1920-24).

History J. H. Gurney, jun., of Norwich (1923) in British Birds, Vol. XVI. p. 232, in the Norfolk Annual Report, says: 'On August 28th, the wind being S.W. in Lincolnshire, and W.2 at Cromer, I went down to the shore but saw nothing except a Death's Head Moth which had been caught on a boat. Mr. Caton Haigh was more fortunate in Lincolnshire since he secured a Yellow-browed Warbler near Grimsby.'

G. H. Caton Haigh (1922) in the Transactions of the Lincolnshire Naturalists' Union, 1922: 179, says: 'The first movement began on September 2nd...This movement lasted till the 30th, being strongest on the 28th, when a Yellow-browed Warbler occurred, and a flock of White-fronted Geese was seen.'

In an Editorial (1923) in British Birds, Vol. XVI. p. 329, they say: 'Mr. G. H. Caton-Haigh informs us of three specimens of Phylloscopus humei praemium obtained by him at North Cotes...the third on September 28th, 1922, was reported erroneously by Mr. Gurney (antea, p. 232) as having been obtained on August 28th.'

96). 1922 Northumberland Holy Island, male, obtained, 29th September.

(Anon., History of the Berwickshire Naturalists' Club 25: 224; W. G. Watson, British Birds 16: 325-326; Witherby, 1920-24; G. W. Temperley, Naturalist 71: 98; Galloway & Meek, 1983).

History Anon. (1923-25) in the History of the Berwickshire Naturalists' Club, Vol. XXV. p. 224, it says: 'Mr. Bolam brings to my notice...Mr. W. G. Watson also obtained a Yellow-browed Warbler on 29th September [on Holy Island, 1922].'

W. G. Watson (1923) in British Birds, Vol. XVI. p. 325, under 'Notes from Holy Island, 1922, they say: 'Single birds were obtained on September 29th and 30th and October 7th. All were males....Dr. W. Eagle Clarke, who stayed on the island from September 18th to October 2nd, during which period the majority of the more interesting observations were made, kindly identified for me all the birds obtained.'

G. W. Temperley (1945) in the new series of The Naturalist, Vol. LXXI. p. 98, in the Northumberland Annual Report for 1944, says: '...It was not recorded again until 1922 and 1923 when four specimens were obtained on Holy Island by Geoffrey Watson.'

97). 1922 Northumberland Holy Island, male, obtained, 30th September.

(Anon., History of the Berwickshire Naturalists' Club 25: 224; W. G. Watson, British Birds 16: 325-326; Witherby, 1920-24; Galloway & Meek, 1983).

98). 1922 Northumberland Holy Island, male, obtained, 7th October.

(Anon., History of the Berwickshire Naturalists' Club 25: 224; W. G. Watson, British Birds 16: 325-326; Witherby, 1920-24; Galloway & Meek, 1983).

W. G. Watson (1923) in British Birds, Vol. XVI. p. 325, under 'Notes from Holy Island, 1922, they say: 'Single birds were obtained on September 29th and 30th and October 7th. All were males....Dr. W. Eagle Clarke, who stayed on the Island from September 18th to October 2nd, during which period the majority of the more interesting observations were made, kindly identified for me all the birds obtained.'

99). 1922 Fife Lahill, Largo, seen, 23rd October.

(L. J. Rintoul, Scottish Naturalist 43: 11; Eds., British Birds 17: 42; E. V. Baxter & L. J. Rintoul, Scottish Naturalist 43: 68; Witherby, 1920-24; Rintoul & Baxter, 1935; Baxter & Rintoul, 1953; Smout, 1986).

History L. J. Rintoul (1923) in the Scottish Naturalist, Vol. XLIII. p. 14, says: 'While we were on the Isle of May this autumn (1922) we saw quite a number of Yellow-browed Warblers (Phylloscopus humei praemium), nevertheless I was surprised, although much delighted, to see one here (at Lahill, Largo), on 23rd October, playing about on a yew tree in the den. This is the first time the species has been recorded from the mainland of Forth....The one which visited us on 23rd October fed quietly about in a yew tree, searched for insects almost like a Goldcrest, then suddenly dashed off to hunt like a Chaffinch of a plane tree near, and I saw it no more.'

In an Editorial (1923) in British Birds, Vol. XVII. p. 42, they say: 'Miss L. J. Rintoul, who is well acquainted with Phylloscopus h. praemium on migration at the Isle of May, watched a bird of this species in her garden at Largo on October 23rd, 1922 (Scot. Nat., 1923, p. 11). Miss Rintoul describes the Yellow-browed Warbler as very restless, bold and fearless, and often driving away much larger birds.'

Admitted by E. V. Baxter & L. J. Rintoul (1923) in the Scottish Naturalist, Vol. XLIII. p. 68, in the annual report.

100). 1923 Fair Isle No locality, five, seen: two, 21st September; one, 22nd September; two, 28th September.

(J. H. Stenhouse, Scottish Naturalist 43: 173; Eds., British Birds 18: 113; E. V. Baxter & L. J. Rintoul, Scottish Naturalist 44: 107).

History J. H. Stenhouse (1923) in the Scottish Naturalist, Vol. XLIII. p. 173, says: 'In autumn of the present year I paid a visit to Fair Isle, and remained there from 6th September to 4th October....It may be of interest to state that among the arrivals from the Continent were five Yellow-browed Warblers (Phylloscopus i. inornatus).'

In an Editorial (1924) in British Birds, Vol. XVIII. p. 113, they say: 'Fair Isle - Surgeon Rear-Admiral J. H. Stenhouse, who paid a visit to Fair Isle from September 6th to October 4th, 1923, records (Scot. Nat., 1923, p. 173) having observed ...five Yellow-browed Warblers (Phylloscopus h. praemium).'

E. V. Baxter & L. J. Rintoul (1924) in the Scottish Naturalist, Vol. XLIV. p. 107, in the annual report, say: 'Two Yellow-browed Warblers at Fair Isle on 21st and 28th September, and one on 22nd September.'

105). 1923 Isle of May No locality, 25th September.

(E. V. Baxter & L. J. Rintoul, Scottish Naturalist 44: 107).

History E. V. Baxter & L. J. Rintoul (1924) in the Scottish Naturalist, Vol. XLIV. p. 107, in the annual report, say: 'One at the Isle of May on 25th September.'

106). 1923 Lincolnshire North Cotes, shot, 12th October.

(G. H. Caton Haigh, British Birds 17: 186; Witherby, 1920-24).

History G. H. Caton Haigh (1924) in British Birds, 17. p. 186, says: 'The Yellow-browed Warbler (Phylloscopus h. praemium) occurred in Lincolnshire this autumn. On October 12th, 1923, I shot a very pretty bright-coloured example in a hedge at North Cotes. There was little migration in progress, a few Robins and Blackbirds, and I saw the first Rock-Pipit and Jack Snipe. The wind was S.E. with heavy rain.'

107). 1923 Lincolnshire North Cotes, shot, 19th October.

(G. H. Caton Haigh, British Birds 17: 186; Witherby, 1920-24).

History G. H. Caton Haigh (1924) in British Birds, 17. p. 186, says: 'The Yellow-browed Warbler (Phylloscopus h. praemium) occurred in Lincolnshire this autumn....On October 19th I shot another of these birds. It was not so brightly coloured as the one shot on the 12th and scarcely showed the pale stripe on the crown. It was almost in the same spot as the previous bird. There were few small birds travelling, but I saw a Redstart and shot a Mealy Redpoll. There was, however, a very heavy passage of Redwings, Starlings, Larks, Linnets and Lapwings in progress. The wind was light S.W., but had been S.E. through the previous night.'

108). 1923 Northumberland Holy Island, male, obtained, 19th October.

(W. G. Watson, British Birds 18: 19; Galloway & Meek, 1983).

History W. G. Watson (1924) in British Birds, Vol. XVIII. p. 19, under 'Notes from Holy Island, 1923', says: 'One on October 19th.'

109). 1925 Fair Isle No locality, 17th September.

(J. H. Stenhouse, Scottish Naturalist 46: 8; Scottish Naturalist 46: 73; Eds., British Birds 20: 28; Williamson, 1965).

History J. H. Stenhouse (1926) in the Scottish Naturalist, Vol. XLVI. pp. 7-8, says: 'In the autumn of 1925 I revisited Fair Isle, remaining there five weeks, from 3rd September to 7th October....During calm weather on the 17th [September], a Yellow-browed Warbler (Phylloscopus i. inornatus) arrived.'

In an Editorial (1926) in British Birds, Vol. XX. p. 28, they say: 'In the same issue of the Scottish Naturalist (pp. 7-10) Surgeon Rear-Admiral J. H. Stenhouse gives his observations at Fair Isle during a visit from September 3rd to October 7th, 1925....Other birds of interest were: - a Yellow-browed Warbler (Phylloscopus h. praemium) on September 17th.'

E. V. Baxter & L. J. Rintoul (1926) in the Scottish Naturalist, Vol. XLVI. p. 73, in the annual report, say: 'Yellow-browed Warblers, single birds, in each case, were reported from Fair Isle on 17th, 19th and 20th September and 24th November.'

110). 1925 Fair Isle No locality, 19th September.

(J. H. Stenhouse, Scottish Naturalist 46: 8; E. V. Baxter & L. J. Rintoul, Scottish Naturalist 46: 73; Eds., British Birds 20: 28; Williamson, 1965).

History J. H. Stenhouse (1926) in the Scottish Naturalist, Vol. XLVI. pp. 7-8, says: 'In the autumn of 1925 I revisited Fair Isle, remaining there five weeks, from 3rd September to 7th October....and on the 19th [September], another Yellow-browed Warbler.'

111). 1925 Fair Isle No locality, 20th September.

(E. V. Baxter & L. J. Rintoul, Scottish Naturalist 46: 73).

History E. V. Baxter & L. J. Rintoul (1926) in the Scottish Naturalist, Vol. XLVI. p. 73, in the annual report, say: 'Yellow-browed Warblers, single birds, in each case, were reported from Fair Isle on 17th, 19th and 20th September and 24th November.'

112). 1925 Fair Isle Various localities, fourteen, seen, 1st October.

(J. A. Stout, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Report 1998: 23).

History James A. Stout (1998) in the Fair Isle Bird Observatory Report, p. 23, says: 'One day Stenhouse and I were going along the edges of a potato patch and counted 14 Yellow-browed Warblers in that one place and in the next turnip patch we had a Paddyfield Warbler.'

Comment The Paddyfield was seen on 26th September and shot on the 1st October 1925.

126). 1925 Fair Isle No locality, 24th November.

(E. V. Baxter & L. J. Rintoul, Scottish Naturalist 46: 73; Williamson, 1965).

127). 1926 Fair Isle No locality, three, seen, between 8th September and 6th October.

(J. H. Stenhouse, Scottish Naturalist 47: 53; Eds., British Birds 21: 20).

History J. H. Stenhouse (1927) in the Scottish Naturalist, Vol. XLVII. p. 53, says: 'I revisited Fair Isle in the autumn of 1926, remaining on the island from 8th September to 6th October....There were few rarities: three Yellow-browed Warblers were observed.'

In an Editorial (1927) in British Birds, Vol. XXI. p. 20, they say: 'Fair Isle. - Surgeon Rear-Admiral J. H. Stenhouse records (Scot. Nat., 1927, pp. 53-4) the occurrence of the following scarce visitors to Fair Isle in the autumn of 1926: - Yellow-browed Warbler (Ph. h. phaemium). - Three were observed between September 8th and October 6th.'

130). 1926 Isle of May No locality, at least three, 26th to 28th September.

(E. V. Baxter & L. J. Rintoul, Scottish Naturalist 47: 135).

History E. V. Baxter & L. J. Rintoul (1927) in the Scottish Naturalist, Vol. XLVII. p. 135, in the annual report for 1926, say: 'Yellow-browed Warblers on the Isle of May (three or four) from 26th to 28th September.'

133). 1927 Fair Isle No locality, seen, 25th September.

(E. V. Baxter & L. J. Rintoul, Scottish Naturalist 48: 108).

History E. V. Baxter & L. J. Rintoul (1928) in the Scottish Naturalist, Vol. XLVIII. p. 108, in the annual report for 1927, say: 'A Yellow-browed Warbler was seen on Fair Isle on 25th September.'

134). 1927 Fair Isle No locality, seen, 8th October.

(E. V. Baxter & L. J. Rintoul, Scottish Naturalist 48: 108).

History E. V. Baxter & L. J. Rintoul (1928) in the Scottish Naturalist, Vol. XLVIII. p. 108, in the annual report for 1927, say: 'A Yellow-browed Warbler was seen on Fair Isle on 8th October.'

135). 1928 Fair Isle No locality, two, seen, 22nd September.

(J. H. Stenhouse, Scottish Naturalist 49: 9; E. V. Baxter & L. J. Rintoul, Scottish Naturalist 49: 112; Eds., British Birds 24: 32).

History J. H. Stenhouse (1929) in the Scottish Naturalist, Vol. XLIX. p. 9, says: 'During last autumn there was very little migration at Fair Isle. I spent three weeks on the island, from 15th September to 4th October....on the 22nd [September] and two Yellow-browed Warblers were seen.'

Admitted by E. V. Baxter & L. J. Rintoul (1929) in the Scottish Naturalist, Vol. XLIX. p. 111, in the annual report for 1928, who say: 'Yellow-browed Warbler from 20th to 28th September.'

In an Editorial (1930) in British Birds, Vol. XXIV. p. 32, in a Review of 'Report on Scottish Ornithology in 1928, including Migration', by Evelyn V. Baxter and L. J. Rintoul, they say: 'Yellow-browed Warbler (Phylloscopus h. praemium). - At Fair Isle, September 20th to 28th.'

Comment Baxter & Rintoul completely changed the original story, but I am staying with it.

137). 1928 Fair Isle No locality, four, seen, 28th September.

(J. H. Stenhouse, Scottish Naturalist 49: 9).

141). 1930 Fair Isle No locality, four, seen, 18th September.

(J. H. Stenhouse, Scottish Naturalist 51: 46; Eds., British Birds 25: 26).

History J. H. Stenhouse (1931) in the Scottish Naturalist, Vol. LI. pp. 45-46, says: 'At Fair Isle notes were taken during the period by Mr. George Stout, and it is from his diary, which has been forwarded to me, that the following details have been extracted....On the 18th the chief visitors were again Larks and Pipits, but many other species were also present. The weather conditions were very bad, and after midday observations were hopeless....among the rarer birds noted were four Yellow-browed Warblers.'

In an Editorial (1931) in British Birds, Vol. XXV. p. 26, they say: 'At Fair Isle four were observed during a rush of birds on September 18th, 1930 (J. H. Stenhouse, Scot. Nat., 1931, p. 45).'

145). 1930 Lincolnshire North Cotes, shot, 15th October.

(G. H. Caton Haigh, Transactions of the Lincolnshire Naturalists' Union 1930: 186).

History G. H. Caton Haigh (1930) in the Transactions of the Lincolnshire Naturalists' Union, 1930: 186, says: 'On 15th I shot a Yellow-browed Warbler at North Cotes.'

146). 1932 Lincolnshire North Cotes, obtained, 12th October.

(G. H. Caton Haigh, British Birds 26: 253).

History G. H. Caton Haigh (1933) in British Birds, Vol. XXVI. p. 253, says: 'On October 12th, 1932, I obtained an example of the Yellow-browed Warbler at North Cotes. It was in a thorn hedge close to the sea-shore. It was a rather dull-coloured bird, with little trace of the pale stripe on the crown and the eye stripes less yellow than usual. There was practically no migration in progress, the only other migratory birds seen were a few Rock Pipits and a single Redstart, while a few Geese, Lapwings and Golden Plovers were passing over to N.W. The wind was light S.W. and the weather fine. This is, I believe, the twelfth Lincolnshire example.'

147). 1936 Fair Isle No locality, two, seen, 13th September.

(G. Waterston, Scottish Naturalist 57: 74).

History G. Waterston (1937) in the Scottish Naturalist, Vol. LVII. p. 74, under 'Bird Notes from Fair Isle, 1936', says: 'Two were seen on the west cliffs by George Waterston, Dennis Q. Sandeman, L. S. V. Venables and George Stout on 13th September.'

149). 1936 Isle of May No locality, seen, 19th to 22nd September, two, seen, 20th September, both trapped.

(Midlothian Ornithological Club, Scottish Naturalist 57: 52, 55; Eds., British Birds 31: 123).

History Midlothian Ornithological Club (1937) in the Scottish Naturalist, Vol. LVII. p. 52, in the Isle of May Bird Observatory Autumn Report for 1936, say: '...On the 19th a Yellow-browed Warbler (P. i. inornatus) was on the island. Two were seen on the 20th and one on the 21st and 22nd.' Further, p. 55, under "Ringing", they add two were ringed.'

In an Editorial (1937) in British Birds, Vol. XXXI. p. 123, they say: 'The Report by the Midlothian Ornithological Club of migration observations in the autumn of 1936 on the Isle of May (Scot. Nat., 1937, pp. 51-5) contains a number of interesting items. The members of the Club were assisted by some fourteen other observers....a Yellow-browed Warbler on September 19th, 21st and 22nd.'

151). 1941 Devon Sidmouth, seen, 19th November.

(W. L. Colyer, British Birds 35: 181; F. C. Butters, E. W. Hendy, R. W. Howell & H. G. Hurrell, Devon Bird-Watching and Preservation Society Report 1941: 42; Moore, 1969).

History W. L. Colyer (1942) in British Birds, Vol. XXXV. p. 181, says: 'On opening my front door during the afternoon of 19th November 1941, a small warbler was observed to be searching a rose-bush a few yards away, in my garden at Sidmouth, Devon. A long, very distinct yellowish-white superciliary stripe, two whitish wing-bars separated by a brownish-black band on each wing, green upper-parts greenest on rump, and whitish under-parts showed it to be a Yellow-browed Warbler. The bird was not alarmed at my presence, but flew to a bush of Cerastostigma only 6 ft. from me and 3 ft. in height, investigated several twigs, and then moved to a boundary hedge of the garden where I lost sight of it.

Immediate reference to The Handbook of British Birds confirmed the identification. The bill of this bird appeared to be slightly curved, probably the culmen only, and not as straight as in the figure of the male on Plate 34, which otherwise it closely resembled.'

F. C. Butters, E. W. Hendy, R. W. Howell & H. G. Hurrell (1941) in the Devon Bird-Watching and Preservation Society Report, p. 42, quote from British Birds. It was accepted locally (Moore 1969).

152). 1944 Northumberland Holy Island, two, seen, 9th September.

(S. E. Cook, British Birds 38: 255; G. W. Temperley, Naturalist 70: 98; Galloway & Meek, 1983).

History Stephen E. Cook (1945) in British Birds, Vol. XXXVIII. p. 255, says: 'On 9th September 1944, I identified, and had under observation for some time, two Yellow-browed Warblers on Holy Island, Northumberland. The light was very good and at times the birds were from ten to fifteen feet from me, searching for food, and their movements were very similar to those of the Goldcrest Regulus regulus. With a good glass the pale superciliary stripe and the double wing-bars were very noticeable. The flight when they left the two sycamore trees on which they were observed was also like that of a Regulus. They were silent: I did not hear any call.'

G. W. Temperley (1945) in the new series of The Naturalist, Vol. LXX. p. 98, in the Northumberland Annual Report for 1944, says: 'On September 9th, S. E. Cook, of the Hancock Museum, identified two birds on Holy Island....The first British record was a specimen obtained by John Hancock at Hartley, on September 26th, 1838. It was not recorded again until 1922 and 1923 when four specimens were obtained on Holy Island by Geoffrey Watson.'

154). 1944 Fair Isle No locality, seen, late October.

(G. Waterston, British Birds 38: 228).

History G. Waterston (1945) in British Birds, Vol. XXXVIII. p. 229 under 'Notes from Fair Isle, 1939-45', says: 'Yellow-browed Warbler - One seen by James Stout at the end of October, 1944.'

155). 1946 Isle of May No locality, trapped, 29th September to 3rd October.

(H. F. D. Elder, Scottish Naturalist 60: 179; Eggeling, 1985).

History H. F. D. Elder (1948) in the Scottish Naturalist, Vol. LX. p. 178, says: 'One from 29th September to 3rd October was trapped and examined in the hand.'

Eggeling (1985: 136, 2nd ed.) adds: '...trapped 30th September.'

156). 1946 Isle of May No locality, trapped, 13th October.

(H. F. D. Elder, Scottish Naturalist 60: 179; Eggeling, 1985: 136).

History H. F. D. Elder (1948) in the Scottish Naturalist, Vol. LX. p. 178, says: 'One on 13th October was trapped and examined in the hand.'

157). 1948 Fair Isle Lower Leogh, seen, 26th to 27th September.

(K. Williamson, Scottish Naturalist 61: 25, 134; Eds., British Birds 42: 368).

History Kenneth Williamson (1949) in the Scottish Naturalist, Vol. LXI. p. 25, under 'Fair Isle Bird Observatory Report for 1948', says: 'Field Characters. - Good views were had by K. Williamson, R.A. Richardson and L.S.V. Venables, of a single bird in roots at Lower Leogh on 26th and 27th September. It was a neat, compact little bird, slimmer and slightly larger than a Goldcrest, and giving a general impression of a tiny and very active Chiffchaff. Olive-green upper parts, conspicuous white superciliary stripe and double wing-bars (the one formed by the tips of the greater coverts being the wider and more obvious) were the main features. The under parts were whitish, washed yellowish green. The bird varied its mouse-like running among the drills by leaping up from the ground to two or three feet, fly-catching: once, as it took a fly, there was an audible snap of the bill. It was a great skulker, never perching in the open for more than a second or two. Call Note. - C. B. Ticehurst (A Systematic Review of the Genus "Phylloscopus", pp. 103, 105) says the call note of the nominate race was well rendered by Brooks as "weest".

Our bird had a distinctly disyllabic note, a sweet, high pitched, and rather loud "tu-ee".' Further, p. 134, Williamson changes the date to '27th and 28th September.'

158). 1948 Yorkshire Spurn, trapped, 7th October.

(R. Chislett, Naturalist 74: 60; Eds., British Birds 43: 62).

History R. Chislett (1949) in the new series of The Naturalist, Vol. LXXIV. p. 60, says: 'A bird was caught and ringed at Spurn on October 7th (G.R.E., W.F.F., etc.) - the first of the species to be recorded for many years.'

In an Editorial (1950) in British Birds, Vol. XLIII. p. 62, in a Review of the above, they say: 'There are a number of interesting records from Spurn, namely in 1948, a Yellow-browed Warbler (one ringed, Oct. 7th, the first recorded for many years).'

159). 1949 Fair Isle No locality, one to three daily, 19th to 28th September, three, 21st September.

(K. Williamson, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Report 1949: 9; K. Williamson, British Birds 43: 49).

History K. Williamson (1949) in the Fair Isle Bird Observatory Report, p. 9 says: '...on 21st September there were three Yellow-browed Warblers in the crops that day.'

K. Williamson (1950) in British Birds, Vol. XLIII. p. 49, says: '...from one to three were present from September 19th-28th....The only call-note, noted by several observers, was a high-pitched "weest".

In addition to the yellowish-white wing-bars, which appear to vary individually in size (especially the upper bar), the wide sweep of the superciliary stripe is an excellent field-mark. The birds are fond of leaping up after passing flies, the action being accompanied by an audible snapping of the bill.'

162). 1949 Isle of May No locality, three, trapped, 21st and 22nd September.

(H. F. D. Elder, Scottish Naturalist 62: 102; H. F. D. Elder, British Birds 43: 206).

History H. F. D. Elder (1950) in the Scottish Naturalist, Vol. LXII. p. 102, under 'Isle of May Bird Observatory Report', for 1949, says: 'Three on 21st and 22nd September. Presumably all trapped.'

H. F. D. Elder (1950) in British Birds, Vol. XLIII. p. 206, says: 'Three on September 21st and 22nd.'

165). 1949 Isle of May No locality, another, unringed, between late September and late October.

(H. F. D. Elder, Scottish Naturalist 62: 102; H. F. D. Elder, British Birds 43: 206).

History H. F. D. Elder (1950) in the Scottish Naturalist, Vol. LXII. p. 102, under 'Isle of May Bird Observatory Report for 1949', says: 'One unringed passed through between late September and late October.'

H. F. D. Elder (1950) in British Birds, Vol. XLIII. p. 206, says: '...At least six individuals passed through, five ringed and one unringed.'

166). 1949 Devon Lundy, 6th to 7th October.

(H. Boyd, British Birds 43: 215; H. J. Boyd, Lundy Field Society Report 1949: 11, 20; M. Brooks-King, Devon Bird-Watching and Preservation Society Report 1949: 19; Moore, 1969).

History Hugh Boyd (1950) in British Birds, Vol. XLIII. p. 215, says: 'One seen October 6th and 7th, recognized by its small size, pale yellow superciliary stripe and double wing-bar. Its note, heard only three times in long periods of watching, was a high, melodious and remarkably loud "tsweep".'

H. J. Boyd (1949) in the Lundy Field Society Report, p. 20, says: 'The bird of October 6th and 7th was, on each of the three occasions on which it was watched, frequenting a clump of Salix. Though it allowed of close approach it proved difficult to watch because of its rapid and erratic movements among the leaves, for the most part at the top of the trees. Its call, uttered infrequently, was a high, melodious, and remarkably loud "tsweep". The legs appeared yellowish-brown, like those of a pale Willow Warbler, not greyish-brown as described in the Handbook.'

M. Brooks-King (1949) in the Devon Bird-Watching and Preservation Society Report, Vol. XXII. p. 19, says: 'Lundy, Oct. 6, 7, one (H. Boyd, of Bristol).'

167). 1949 Isle of May No locality, trapped, 6th October.

(H. F. D. Elder, Scottish Naturalist 62: 102; H. F. D. Elder, British Birds 43: 206).

History H. F. D. Elder (1950) in the Scottish Naturalist, Vol. LXII. p. 102, under 'Isle of May Bird Observatory Report for 1949', says: 'One trapped on 6th and 7th October.'

H. F. D. Elder (1950) in British Birds, Vol. XLIII. p. 206, says: '...one on 6th and 7th October.'

168). 1949 Yorkshire Spurn, two, one trapped, 6th October.

(R. Chislett, Naturalist 75: 12; G. H. Ainsworth & R. Chislett, British Birds 43: 209; Chislett, 1958; Mather, 1986).

History R. Chislett (1950) in the new series of The Naturalist, Vol. LXXV. p. 12, says: 'A bird caught in the Spurn (Warren) Trap on October 6th by A. L. Chislett and E. Holmes and correctly named by them, was placed in a box for inspection by those who were working the Point trap at the time. The greater wing-coverts had broad creamy-yellow tips, those to the median coverts were narrower and less conspicuous; but together produced the double wing-bar. An inconspicuous but distinct pale yellowish line centred the brownish-green crown. The eyestripe was broad, yellowish; the back and tail coverts pale brownish-green, tail feathers blackish -brown, underparts white tinged yellowish, tarsi brown, bill brownish with an almost salmon tinge at the base of the lower mandible. After being released the bird’s points were studied as it flitted about some bushes; and Messrs. E. R. Parrinder, F. M. Gurteen, I. J. Ferguson-Lees and G. Beven had no difficulty in identification of a second Yellow-browed Warbler which showed its yellowish wing-bars later in the same day in bushes north of Kilnsea (R.C.).'

G. H. Ainsworth & R. Chislett (1950) in British Birds, Vol. XLIII. p. 209, say: 'Two birds were seen on October 6th. One of them, having been trapped by E. Holmes and Mrs. A. L. Chislett, who named it correctly, was ringed and inspected by R. Chislett and others, both in the hand and in bushes; so that Messrs. Parrinder, Ferguson-Lees, Gurteen and Beven had no difficulty in recognizing a second double-barred Phylloscopus as it flitted in a bush at close quarters before them a mile further north on the same day. The wind direction was east-south-east. This species also occurred in 1948, and has been recorded very occasionally about Spurn for more than 40 years. That intensive watching will eventually prove the species to be of yearly occurrence is quite possible.'

Chislett (1952: 93) adds: 'Another was seen later in the day in some bushes north of Kilnsea by E. R. Parrinder, I. J. Ferguson-Lees and others.'

Chislett (1958: 22) says: 'This was the first bird seen on the day and trapped later in the day with a Willow Tit (G. R. Edwards).' Further, p. 24, he adds: 'Mrs. Chislett and E. Holmes trapped this bird on the 6th October, 1949, at Spurn,' and further, p. 63, he adds: '...it was caged temporarily for the benefit of the rest of us.'

170). 1949 Isle of May No locality, trapped, 7th October.

(H. F. D. Elder, Scottish Naturalist 62: 102; H. F. D. Elder, British Birds 43: 206; Eggeling, 1985).

History H. F. D. Elder (1950) in the Scottish Naturalist, Vol. LXII. p. 102, under 'Isle of May Bird Observatory Report for 1949', says: 'One trapped on 6th and 7th October.'

H. F. D. Elder (1950) in British Birds, Vol. XLIII. p. 206, says: '...one on 6th and 7th October.'

Eggeling (1985: 140, 2nd ed.) adds: '7th October - Another Yellow-browed Warbler...obligingly entered the traps.'

171). 1949 Lincolnshire Gibraltar Point, 7th October.

(A. E. Smith, Gibraltar Point Bird Observatory and Field Research Station Report 1949: 18; A. E. Smith & C. L. Ottaway, British Birds 43: 212).

History A. E. Smith (1949) in the Gibraltar Point Bird Observatory and Field Research Station Report, p. 18, says: 'One, in company with Goldcrests, on 7th October.'

A. E. Smith & C. L. Ottaway (1950) in British Birds, Vol. XLIII. p. 212, say: 'One, in company with Goldcrests (Regulus regulus), on October 7th.'

172). 1949 Fair Isle No locality, between 12th and 16th October.

(K. Williamson, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Report 1949: 9; K. Williamson, British Birds 43: 49).

History K. Williamson (1950) in British Birds, Vol. XLIII. p. 49, says: '...another was recorded between October 12th and 16th.'

173). 1949 Isle of May No locality, trapped, 24th October.

(H. F. D. Elder, Scottish Naturalist 62: 102; H. F. D. Elder, British Birds 43: 206).

History H. F. D. Elder (1950) in the Scottish Naturalist, Vol. LXII. p. 102, under 'Isle of May Bird Observatory Report for 1949', says: 'One trapped on 24th October.'

H. F. D. Elder (1950) in British Birds, Vol. XLIII. p. 206, says: '...and one on October 24th.'

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Keith Naylor

Yellow-browed Warbler (1/2)

Phylloscopus inornatus (Blyth, 1842) (173, 55)

Eastern/Western Bonelli's Warbler sp.

Yellow-browed Warbler (2/2)