256 THE BIRDS OF LEICESTERSHIRE. 



20. — The Wood Wren, (Silvia sibilatrix.) Rare. I have only one 

 observation of it. In 1879, it was seen in Gumley Wood by 

 Rev. A. Matthews, whose intimate acquaintance with birds, 

 both in this county and for many years previously in Oxford- 

 shire, is a sufficient guarantee for the correctness of the note. 



21. — The Whinchat, (Pratincola rubetra. ) In no great abundance, but 

 seen most seasons, about the last week in April. 



22. — The Spotted Flycatcher, (Muscicapa grisola.) One of the latest 

 of the summer migrants to arrive, not appearing till the first 

 week in June, but still a regular visitor. There was a nest 

 in my garden during the past summer. 



23. — Pied Flycatcher, (Muscicapa atricapilla.) Very rare. Only seen 

 once during twenty-five years observation, in 1870. 



2-1. — The Landrail, (Cre.r pratensis.) The neighbourhood does not 

 seem attractive to them, but a few come every year ; not often 

 heard till the first week in June, though I have seen a specimen 

 in the bird-stuffer's hands as early as April 29th. No doubt 

 they are here some time before they make themselves known. 



25. — The Nightjar, (Caprimulgus Europceus.) I have never seen this 

 bird alive myself, but my friend, Rev. A. Matthews, has 

 observed it on several occasions on the outskirts of GumleyAVood. 



26. — The Redbacked Shrike, (Lanvus Collurio.) Not very common, 

 but a few specimens are usually to be seen. They appear 

 about the first week in May. 



27. — The Turtle Dove, (Columba turtur,) though not in any number, 

 yet visits us regularly every summer, and breeds here. 



28. — The White Wagtail (Motacilla alba) comes and departs with 

 Motacilla Eaii. Has been more abundant of late years. 



29. — The Reed Warbler, (Salicaria strepcra.) I have never seen this 

 bird in this part of the county, for the sufficient reason that 

 there are no reed beds in the neighbourhood ; but my friend, 

 Rev. A. Matthews lias seen and heard it in the northern 

 division of Leicestershire, when he has been insect hunting, so 

 that I claim a place for it among the Leicestershire migrants. 



30. — The Ring Ouzel, (Turdus tonjuatus.) Very uncommon. The only 

 record I have is " one shot May, 1871, by the keeper, in 

 Gumley Wood." It is now in the collection of Rev. A. 

 Matthews.* 



31. — The Quail (Coturnix communis) used to be more frequently met 

 with years ago. Yet it is still sometimes found. 



32. — Common Sandpiper (Totanus hypoleucos.) Seen regularly every 

 summer. Breeds at the Saddingtou Reservoir. 



33. — The Hobby (FaZco subbuteo) has been noted on several occasions 

 at Gumley Wood, by Rev. A. Matthews. A male was shot 

 April, 1880, at Rothley, and is now in my collection. 



34. — The Garganey, (Anas circia.) Rare. I shot four at Saddmgton 

 Reservoir, in July, 1868. 



* Since tho abovo was in type, I have heard of two inoro specimens of the 

 Ring Ouzel, one at Gumley and one at Nosoloy. 



