WHITETHROAT. LESSER WHITETHROAT. 1 9 



Sub-family— SYLVINIA. 



Genus— SYLVIA. 



SYLVIA CINEREA— WHITETHROAT. 



The sporting Whitethroat on some twig's end borne, 

 Pour'd hymns to freedom and the rising morn. 



Bloomfield— <S)3nni7. 



This bird may be seen creeping through the bushes and 

 brambles, of almost every hedgerow in the county, towards the end 

 of April. It sings merrily, and often on the wing. Few days pass 

 in spring, when its well-known rattling song may not be heard. 



Away, away, 

 With spirits gay, 

 O'er land and sea we come. 

 Once more our wearied wing to rest 

 In that one spot that we love best, 

 Our long sought home. 



Evans— bong's of the Birds. 



The Whitethroat is no favourite with gardeners, for, though 

 it is usually an insect feeder, yet in the autumn it brings all its 

 brood to prey upon any fruit it finds in the gardens. 



SYLVIA CURRUCA— Lesser Whitethroat. 



For 'midst the yellow bloom the assembled chats, 

 Wave high the tremulous song, and with shrill notes, 

 But clear and pleasant, cheer the extensive heath. 



Charlotte Smith — The Heath. 



This bird is really very common throughout the county, says 

 xMr. Ley, " as anyone who can distinguish its rattle from the confused 

 loquacious song of the Whitethroat will testify." It is, however, 

 far more shy than its congener, concealing itself in the thick hedges, 

 or low bushes. 



