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4th Nov., and another on the 8th of the same month. A few 

 others were also taken. 



TuRDUs viscivoRus (Ibis, 186 Ij p. 63). In the last week 

 of October 1873, one of these Thrushes was brought to the 

 market, and Capt. Feilden obtamed specimens at the game- 

 stalls on the 18th and 27th Nov. 



TuRDUs PILARIS (Ibis, 1864, p. 64) . This Thrush has visited 

 us earlier and in greater numbers than usual this winter (1873) . 

 Capt. Feilden first observed it in the market on the 21st Nov. 

 He afterwards saw it on the following dates : — 25th Nov. 

 (one specimen) ; 28th ditto (four specimens) ; 11th Dec. (one 

 specimen) ; 20th Dec. (two specimens). 



TuRDus iLiAcus (Ibis, 1864, p. 64). Two specimens were 

 seen by the above-mentioned gentleman in the market on the 

 17th and 30th Dec, 1873. 



Accentor modularis (Ibis, 1864, p. 67). Obtained a spe- 

 cimen in the market on the 8th Feb., 1870. Another ex- 

 ample was shot on the 17th Dec, 1873, by Capt. Feilden when 

 out shooting with me at the Inquisitor^'s Palace. A third was 

 obtained by him in the market on the 28th Dec, 1873. 



Sylvia melanocephala (Ibis, 1864, p. 69) . From its well- 

 known habits in other parts of the Mediterranean, there is no 

 doubt this bird would regularly breed here if left undisturbed, 

 as it is generally to be met with in pairs as the breeding-sea- 

 son approaches. Winter, however, is the season when it is 

 oftenest seen. From the appearance of a female obtained 

 this year as late as the 7th May, I have little doubt she had 

 a nest. On the 9th Capt. Feilden shot a fine male, and we 

 saw or heard two or three others. I noticed it this year as 

 late as the middle of May. I only once heard it sing while 

 hovering in the air like S. conspicillata. Its song is rather 

 singular, flute-like, and melodious, but not very prolonged. 

 This was in April. Its call and alarm notes are familiar to 

 most people who have gardens and take notice of their fea- 

 thered visitors. 



