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up the attempt to build. About the same time another pair 

 started building operations. After a few days' labour had 

 been expended upon it, the nest, which was likewise in an 

 exposed position, was also destroyed. 



WuEATEAR (Saxicola oenanthe). — The Wheatear may be con- 

 sidered one of the rarer summer visitors to the park, as I 

 have only been able to see it on two occasions, viz., in June, 

 1906, and again in July, 1907. 



Robin (Erithacus rubecula). — The Robin is one of our 

 common residents, and begins to sing when the mornings 

 become frosty (28th August, 1907), continuing till well on in 

 spring. Up to the present time I am not certain of its nesting 

 within the park, although I have seen Robins about the 

 rubbish-heap with what appeared to be materials for building. 



Golden-crested Wren (Begulus cristatus). — On 24th 

 February, 1908, after a wild week-end, this interesting bird 

 made its appearance at the south-west corner of the park. It 

 is not only the smallest bird in this country, but also the 

 most diminutive species in Europe. I was sorry that I had 

 not more time to follow its restless movements amongst the 

 trees, as it searched for insects, &c., and uttered its usual 

 cheery notes. 



Willow Wren (Phylloscopus trochilus). — The Willow Wren 

 is a regular summer visitor to the park, and arrives about 

 the beginning of May. A most persistent songster, its loud 

 clear notes are heard throughout summer. It prefers to sing 

 during the heat of the day, when other birds are quiet. The 

 Willow Wren arrived on 15th May, 1907, and occurred very 

 plentifully during the season. On 15th August as many as a 

 dozen birds could be seen together near Mrs. Elder'si statue. 

 Nothing more was seen of them till 21st August, when a pair 

 appeared. This was their last occurrence for the season. 



Hbdge-Sparrow (Accentor modularis). — The Hedge-Sparrow 

 is one of the resident species. At no time, however, can it be 

 said to be common. It is seldom seen during summer. 



