Report on the Migration of Birds in the Spring and Autumn of 1886. Eighth Report / (Vol. II, No. 3.)

Name: Report on the Migration of Birds in the Spring and Autumn of 1886. Eighth Report / (Vol. II, No. 3.)
Author: J. A. Harvie-Brown

By J. A. Harvie-Brown

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A committee report collects and analyzes observations of bird migration recorded at lighthouses and lightships around the British and Irish coasts during spring and autumn 1886. It compiles station-by-station schedules and diary entries, tabulates species occurrences and migration timing, maps stations, and correlates movements with prevailing weather patterns. Regional sections cover east and west coasts of Scotland, England, Wales, the Isle of Man, and Ireland, with contributors organizing returns and noting local abundance, breeding notes, and notable sightings. The volume also discusses methodology, requests for improved coverage, and presents summarized data useful for tracking seasonal migration trends.

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.