It was not until the end of the eighteenth century that migration as an explanation for the winter disappearance of birds from northern climes was accepted. Thomas Bewick's A History of British Birds (Volume 1, 1797) mentions a report from "a very intelligent master of a vessel" who, "between the islands of Minorca and Majorca, saw great numbers of Swallows flying northward", and states the situation in Britain as follows: COUNT 5
QSN1 When was migration finally accepted? ANS1 the end of the eighteenth century QSN2 Who wrote A History of British Birds? ANS2 Thomas Bewick QSN3 What year was Thomas Bewick's book published? ANS3 1797 QSN4 Where were Swallows seen flying? ANS4 between the islands of Minorca and Majorca QSN5 Which directions were the Swallows flying? ANS5 northward