76 Mr. H. Saunders on the 



north of England. But with the rain-storms prevailing 

 there was little inducement to search for their nest. 



MONTICOLA SAXATILIS (L.) . 



The ''Red''' Rock-Thrush (as it may be called for dis- 

 tinction) was observed when crossing the Col de Tosas ; a 

 fine male hovering for some seconds just below us, and then 

 slowly dropping down into the valley, while later three more 

 were observed. On the French side this species was not 

 seen. 



MoNTlCOLA CYANUS (L.). 



We did not meet with the Blue Rock-Thrush on either 

 side of the extreme east of the Pyrenees, though I had often 

 seen it near Amelie-les-Bains in former years ; but we saw 

 it well on Montserrat, where its presence might have been 

 expected. It was, however, a great surprise to find this 

 species on the fortress of Monte OrguUo, San Sebastian, for 

 I am unaware of any record of its presence in the western 

 district. 



Saxicola cenanthe (L.). 



The Wheatear was observed from Ripoll upward, and 

 became abundant on the higher ground, especially on 

 the top of the Col de Puymorens. We repeatedly noticed 

 what Mr. H. M. Wallis calls the deep electric blue of the 

 back and head in the male, but careful examination with 

 binoculars convinced us that we had to do with no new 

 species. 



Saxicola albicollts, Vieill. 



The Black-eared Wheatear was common on the hillsides 

 between Banyuls and Portboll, and again in the amphitheatre 

 of hills above Gerona ; after which it was not observed. 

 Saxicola stapazina was not identified anywhere. 



Saxicola leucura (Gm.). 



On this occasion I did not meet with the Black Wheatear 

 in the Eastern Pyrenees; but its dark form Mas conspicuous 

 among the rocks near the convent of Montserrat. 



