1831 Montagu, G. & Rennie, J. Ornithological Dictionary of British Birds. 2nd Edn. London
This early work refers to four species in Shropshire; Scooper (Avocet), Great Created Grebe, White-tailed Eagle and Laughing (Black-headed) Gull.
We are indebted to Simon Holloway for bringing this item to our attention.
