150 Birds of Glkncaikn. 



Golden-Ukested Wken' {Regiiliis criskifns). 



The Golden-Crested Wren has not been anything like as 

 numerous, in this locality at least, since tlie great storm of wind 

 in 1S84, possibly attributable to the immense numbers of spruce 

 trees that were blown down and destroyed. 



Wood Pigeon ob Cuhhai' {Coluniba palumbus). 



Very numerous, and apparently on the increase. At present 

 they are in great numbers feeding on the acorns. During the 

 month of May great flocks frequent the beech trees, apparently 

 on their northern flight, as certainly none, or at least very few, 

 of them breed here. During October the flocks consist to a great 

 extent of young birds that have not got their adult plumage, and 

 I have no doubt they are migrants from the northern breeding 

 ground. 



Stock Dove {Co/umba aenas). 



Ten years ago this pigeon was unknown in this locality, but 

 now may be seen in flocks of considerable numbers in the autumn. 

 An odd pair may be seen during the nesting season, but have not 

 heard of their nest having been found, although it is very probable 

 a few do nest. 



Pheasant {Phasmnus co/chiaes). 



Of late years the pheasant has greatly increased, and appears 

 to be taking more to the hilly districts than formerly, staying the 

 whole year round on some of the highest and barest hills where 

 there is no plantation near, roosting on the ground like black game 

 and grouse. It is noticeable that broods brought out on the hills 

 have more birds than those bi'ought out wild in wooded districts. 



Black GroUSi; {Tetmo tetrix). 

 In the past few years black game have been plentiful, and 

 are very liable to increase considerably if protected by those who 

 have shootings leaving the hens free. 



Red Grouse or Moor Cock {Lagopns Sco'ims). 



Has been very plentiful during the past few years, this year 

 probably marking a record. 



PabTKIDGE {Perdix cinerea). 



Wherever there is cropping you may find partridges, and in 



