Report on the Migration of Birds in the Spring and Autumn of 1882. Fourth Report

Name: Report on the Migration of Birds in the Spring and Autumn of 1882. Fourth Report
Author: J. A. Harvie-Brown

By J. A. Harvie-Brown

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A committee-compiled report organizes observations made at lighthouses and lightships around the British, Irish, and nearby island coasts during the spring and autumn migration period, arranged by regional sections. It presents station-by-station returns recording species seen, specimen deposits, numbers, flight directions, and prevailing weather, and notes patterns of arrival and departure. The report highlights routes and concentration points of migrants, records unusual occurrences, assesses gaps in coverage, and recommends more consistent directional and observational reporting to improve understanding of coastal migration dynamics.

About the Author

J. A. Harvie-Brown

J. A. Harvie-Brown was a Scottish ornithologist known for his detailed studies on bird migration in the late 19th century. His significant contributions include a series of reports documenting the migration patterns of birds during the spring and autumn seasons from 1879 to 1887. These reports not only provided valuable data for the scientific community but also highlighted the importance of observing and understanding avian behavior in relation to environmental changes. Harvie-Brown's work remains a notable part of ornithological literature, reflecting the early efforts to systematically study and record bird migrations.