observed in the Ionian Islands, ^'c. 233 



122. Cole Titmouse. [Parus ater.) 

 Occasionally seen in Corfu in winter. 



123. Blue Titmouse. {Parus cceruleus.) 

 Common, and resident -in Corfu and Epirus. 



124. Long-tailed Titmouse. {Parus caudatus.) 

 Common in winter in Ei)irus. 



125. Bearded Titmouse. {Parus hiarmicus.) 



I observed several of this species about the banks of the Lake 

 of Scutari in Albania proper in August 1857. 



126. Pexduline Titmouse. {Parus pendulinus.) 

 Common in the great marshes at the mouth of the Acheron 



in Epirus in winter, and I believe resident there. It is curious, 

 that, though I am acquainted with many apparently equally 

 suitable haunts for this species in Epirus, the above is the only 

 locality in that country in which I have ever seen or heard of it. 



127. Golden-crested Wren. {Regulus a-istatus.) 

 Common in the evergreen coverts of Epirus in winter. 



128. Dipper. {Cinclus aquaticus.) 



Common on the mountain streams of Albania and Epirus. 



129. Golden Oriole. {Oriolus galbula.) 



This species arrives in Corfu and Epirus about the middle of 

 April, and is eagerly sought after by i\\e, ' cacciatoi-i ' ioi- the 

 market. I think very few remain to breed in the island; but I 

 have often observed them on the mainland in May and June. 

 1 always found it very difficult to get a shot at these birds ; for 

 immediately they discover that they are pursued, they ensconce 

 themselves in the thickest covert at hand, and nothing will 

 induce them to quit it. They have, besides the musical whistle 

 from which they take their French, Italian, Spanish, and Greek 

 name, a very peculiar guttural chatter, which I have often heard 

 within a few yards, though I could not see the bird, or force it 

 to take wing. In September they are very abundant in the 

 gardens of Corfu, and are very fat, and delicious eating. I 

 never could obtain an adult specimen at that season ; though I 

 have seen dozens hanging up in the market, they were all birds 



