I SPENT the months August-November (inclusive), 1934, on holiday at Salcombe, south Devon. Most of my time was engaged in bird-observing, and the following notes may be of interest:-- CUCKOO (Cuculus c. canorus).--One was calling strongly on Bolt Head, early in the morning, on October 18th. This seems to be an exceptionally late date. GREY PHALAROPE (Phalaropus fulicarius).--Very close view obtai...

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