Report on the Migration of Birds in the Spring and Autumn of 1884. Sixth Report (Vol. II No. 1)

** "Report on the Migration of Birds in the Spring and Autumn of 1884. Sixth Report" by J. A. (John Alexander) Harvie-Brown is a late 1800s scientific report, detailing a committee's research on bird migration within the UK, specifically collecting data at lighthouses and lightships. Opening with the study's background and the names of involved ornithologists, the report records sea bird sightings from the steamship 'Marathon', noting species, dates, and locations witnessed during specific voyages. With observational notes, the report presents bird types most often seen during the spring and autumn migrations and contemplates environmental effects on migratory patterns, demonstrating the period's blend of methodical scientific inquiry with emerging ornithological fascination. **