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17. Phylloscopus rufus (Beclist.). 



Andorra. — The Chiffchaff was common in the woodlands, 

 w^here it ranges as high as 4750 feet. 



Upper Ariege. — Common in the woods about Tarascon 

 and Ax. Occurs in the beech-region above Ax to 4150 feet. 



18. Phylloscopus trochilus (Linn.). 



Andorra. — The Willow Wren was only heard once or 

 twice in the w^oodlands on the north side of the valley oppo- 

 site the town o£ Andorra. 



Upper Ariege. — Once heard — in the coppice on the west 

 side of the valley at Ax, 



This species is evidently a rare summer bird in the heart 

 of the Pyrenees. 



19. Phylloscopus sibilatrix (Bechst.). 



Andorra. — Common in the woodlands from San Julia to 

 Andorra, and in the pine-forests at Escaldas and Canillo, 

 where the Wood Wren ranges up to 5700 feet. 



Upper Ariege. — Abundant in the w^oodlands about Ax and 

 Tarascon. Not observed above 3000 feet, nor in the pine- 

 forests. 



Perpignan. — Common in the great trees forming the grand 

 avenue in the town. 



20. Hypolais polyglotta (Vieill.). 



Mediterranean Region. — A male Avas shot in an orchard at 

 Argeles-sur-Mer on the 30th of May. The song of this bird 

 much resembles that of the Sedge Warbler, though it is 

 readily distinguishable. 



21. Acrocephalus turdoides (Meyer). 

 Mediterranean Region. — The Great Reed Warbler was 



fairly abundant in the reed-beds which extend from the em- 

 bouchure of the River Tech southwards to Argeles-sur-Mer. 

 A nest with five eggs was found on the 29th of May. 



22. Accentor modularis (Linn.). 



Andorra. — The Hedge Accentor was fairly common, but 

 not observed below 4000 feet, in the valley near Encamp. 

 It w^as frequently noted in the pine-forests up to 5700 feet. 



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