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THE BIRDS OF DORSET. 



YELLOWHAMMEK. Emheriza citrinelJa, L. 



Yarrell, ii. p. 43 ; Ilarting, p. 26; Dresser, iv. p. 171 ; Seehohn, 

 ii. p. 160; Ibis List, p. 60; Pulteneifs List, p. 11. 



A well-known resident, flocking in winter, when 

 it may often be found in the rickyards with Sparrows, 

 Greenfinches, and Chaffinches. 



CIEL BUNTING. Emheriza cirlus, L. 



Yarrell, ii. p. 50 ; Harting, p. 26 ; Dresser, iv. p. 177 ; Seebohm, 

 ii. p. 156; Ibis List, p. 60. 



The Cirl Bunting is resident, and not uncommon 

 in Dorsetshire in the neighbourhood of the coast. 

 It is not readily distinguished from the Yellow- 

 hammer by an ordinary observer. The chief feature 

 of distinction is a black streak on each side of the 

 face, and a black patch on the chin. One was 

 shot at Poxwell (Rev. O. P. Cambridge), and others 



