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Report on the Migration of Birds in the Spring and Autumn of 1887. Ninth Report (Vol. II, No. 4.)
by J. A. (John Alexander) Harvie-Brown, Richard Manliffe Barrington, William Eagle Clarke, John Cordeaux, Alexander Goodman More
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9 totalREPORT ON THE MIGRATION OF BIRDS IN THE SPRING AND AUTUMN OF 1887.
Mr J. A. HARVIE-BROWN, Mr J. CORDEAUX, Mr R. M. BARRINGTON, Mr A. G. MORE, AND Mr W. EAGLE CLARKE.
PREFACE.
EAST COAST OF SCOTLAND.
EAST COAST OF ENGLAND.
WEST COAST OF SCOTLAND.
WEST COAST OF ENGLAND AND WALES, AND THE ISLE OF MAN.
IRISH COAST.
Legs, Wings, etc., Received—continued.
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In the late 1800s a group of dedicated naturalists set out to chart the seasonal journeys of Britain’s feathered travelers. Working with lighthouse keepers from Scotland, England, Ireland and even the remote Faroe Islands, they recorded nightly counts, weather notes and the routes birds followed as they slipped past the warning lights. The resulting compilation reads like a meticulous travel diary for winged migrants, complete with maps, tables and vivid anecdotal observations.
The report focuses on the spring and autumn passages of 1887, revealing striking patterns such as mass departures from coastal cliffs and unexpected stop‑overs at remote isles. Readers hear the rhythm of numbers rising and falling, the influence of wind and fog, and the quiet dedication of the keepers who logged each sighting by lantern glow. Though a scientific document, its pages pulse with the awe of watching millions of birds trace invisible highways across the sea.
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Report on the Migration of Birds in the Spring and Autumn of 1887. Ninth Report (Vol. II, No. 4.) (Vol. II, No. 4.)
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Tom Cosmas from files made available at The Internet Archive and placed in the Public Domain.
Release date
2021-08-27
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Public domain in the USA.
About the authors
J. A. (John Alexander) Harvie-Brown
1844–1916
A Scottish ornithologist and naturalist, he devoted much of his life to studying birds, migration, and the wildlife of northern Britain and beyond. His books blend careful observation with a real sense of place, making them rewarding for both nature lovers and curious listeners.
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Richard Manliffe Barrington
1849–1915
An Irish naturalist and careful field observer, he helped turn bird migration in Ireland into a subject of serious study. His writing grew out of years of direct work in the landscape, from islands and lakes to mountain districts.
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William Eagle Clarke
1853–1938
An influential British ornithologist and curator, he helped turn the study of bird migration into a careful, evidence-based science. His work drew on years of observation and remains closely linked with the natural history world of late Victorian and early 20th-century Britain.
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John Cordeaux
1831–1899
A Victorian clergyman and naturalist, he became known for careful field observations that helped deepen the study of bird migration in Britain. His work reflects the patience and curiosity of 19th-century ornithology at its best.
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Alexander Goodman More
1830–1895
An Irish naturalist and botanist with a gift for careful observation, he helped document the plants and birds of Ireland in lasting detail. His work bridged field science and scholarship, leaving a clear picture of the natural world of his time.
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