Report on the Migration of Birds in the Spring and Autumn of 1885. Seventh…

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Report on the Migration of Birds in the Spring and Autumn of 1885 by multiple authors is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This report presents detailed observations and analyses related to the migration patterns of birds, specifically covering the migrations noted during the seasons of Spring and Autumn of 1885. It compiles findings from various lighthouses and lightships along the British coasts, documenting significant migratory events and the influence of environmental conditions on these movements. The opening of the report introduces the committee members, who were tasked with collecting and summarizing data on bird migrations for presentation at a later scientific gathering. It details various preparations and the distribution of responsibilities among the researchers regarding the collection of data from specific coastal regions. The text emphasizes the need for meticulous observation and the significance of the findings, setting the stage for a comprehensive analysis of bird migrations based on empirical data gathered during the report’s time frame. (This is an automatically generated summary.)