A Magnificent Frigatebird was in Hamilton Harbour, Pembroke 25 Oct. Three immature Northern Gannets were seen during the 91/92 winter (only 5 previous records) but two were picked up and died in captivity at BAMZ. A Brant Goose was on Mid-Ocean G.C., Hamilton Parish 31 Oct 1990 to 24 Apr 1991. A Pectoral Sandpiper was at Warwick Pond 14 Dec (EA). A Swallow-tailed Kite was at Port Royal G.C. for a week in early Mar. Single Corn Crakes were found in Southampton 24 Sep (road kill) and rescued from a cat in St.David’s 2 Oct. A Yellow-billed Cuckoo was at Hog Bay Park 14 Dec (SDS). A Ruby-throated Hummingbird was in Paget 2 Nov with two further birds at Wreck Road and Paget Marsh during the 91/92 winter (EA). A Wood Thrush was in the Arboretum, Paget 15 Oct (AD). A Townsend’s Warbler was at Astwood Park, Warwick 22-23 Sep. An Evening Grosbeak was at Port Royal G.C. Southampton 6-9 May(AD).
Observers: Eric Amos, Steven DeSilva, Andrew Dobson, Paul Watson, David Wingate.
