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17. The Blue-throated Warbler. Sylvia suecica. 



This bird seemed quite to take the place of our Robin in 

 these latitudes : in almost evei'y farm-yard, and near every houscj 

 a pair were to be found. They had one remarkable note that 

 particularly attracted our attention. The bird would sit on the 

 top of a bush, every now and then flying up in the air, and 

 utter a note that is best described by saying it was much 

 such a sound as is produced by striking a metal triangle. We 

 first saw the bird May 28th, after which time they were plen- 

 tiful throughout the lower districts. We found only one nest, 

 owing probably to the excessively wet weather that prevailed 

 during our stay. This was situated in the bank of a ditch, and 

 well concealed. 



18. The Whinchat {Saxicola rubetra) appeared first May 

 30th j and after this time a few were always to be seen in the 

 marsh at the back of the town. 



19. The Wheatear. Saxicola cenanthe. 



Very common all over the mountains in the neighbourhood, 

 as elsewhere in Norway. It first appeared May 16th. 



20. The Sedge Warbler [Sylvia phraffmitis) we first saw 

 June 16th. Its haunts seem restricted to some of the warmest 

 and most sheltered valleys. It is far from abundant. 



21. The Willow Wren {Sylvia trochilus) was common after 

 May 30th, the date of its arrival. 



22. The Melodious Willow Warbler. Sylvia hippolais. 

 One specimen of this bird was shot by us ; it was the only 



one that came under our observation during our stay. Its loud 

 and clear note attracted our attention to the spot where it was. 



23. The Marsh Titmouse. Parus palustris. 



One example only of this bird was noticed by us, on June 30th. 



24. The White Wagtail. Motacilla alba. 



Common everywhere, and very tame. In habits and note, 

 the exact counterpart of our English bird. 



25. The Grey-headed Wagtail {Motacilla flava) we first 

 saw May 28th, when three or four flew over our heads. It was 



