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406 (Nor. N.S.). An example of the American variety (L. leucoptera) is said to have been taken on the rigging of a vessel which arrived at Yarmouth in October, 1870 (vide B. of N. vol. iii. p. 413).

Emberiza miliaria. Corn-Bunting.—F.C. Not often observed in this immediate neighbourhood.

E. citrinella. Yellow Bunting.—C. Formerly nested on North Denes. Receives additions in winter from the more northern counties. A very conspicuous tenant of the hedgerows during winter. Local, "Guler"; "Yellowhamrner."

E. cirlus. Cirl Bunting.—R. Two specimens of this bird were obtained by Mr. E.T. Booth at Hickling in the autumn of 1875 (Nor. N.S.). Two males netted on Breydon marshes during severe frost, Jan. 29th, 1888. (Ibid.)

E. hortulana. Ortolan Bunting.—A. An example netted at Yarmouth, April, 1866 (B. of N.). Six are said to have been caught here in May, 1871. One, Lowestoft Denes, May 5th, 1859.

E. schœniclus. Reed-Bunting.—C. Abundant in the neighbourhood of the rivers and broads. I remember several years ago seeing an osier-carr near Acle swarming with them in late autumn; possibly migratory arrivals. Local, "Reed-Sparrow."

Calcarius lapponicus. Lapland Bunting.—N.C. Migrants arrive every winter in greater or less numbers. In October and November, 1892, considerable numbers seen and caught on North Denes. Over fifty taken or shot. More seen in 1893. Are now looked for by birdcatchers, who are not slow to observe distinguishing peculiarities of possible strangers. They mix freely with Snow-Buntings.

Plectrophenax nivalis. Snow-Bunting.—C. In some winters abundant on the marshes and North and South Denes. On the former they industriously feed on the seeds of Astor tripolium; on the latter, on those of various "dune" plants uncovered by the varying winds. Earliest recorded arrival, Sept. 11th, 1897, at Belton. Local, "Snow-bird"; "Snow-bunting"; "Snowmen."

Sturnus vulgaris. Starling.—C. It is most interesting to see in autumn continual parties arriving to roost on the reeds towards sunset in the broadlands. The huge flocks that used to wheel in aerial manoeuvrings over the marshes are not now so frequently seen. Immense numbers arrive in autumn. It is a common thing