The Avifauna. iig 



The Willow- Warbler is common in this locaUty. 



The Pied Wagtail is plentiful around Craigmillar. 

 Though a few of these birds remain with us over the 

 winter, by far the greater number only visit us in 

 summer. Like swallows, they congregate in par- 

 ticular places prior to their departure. Under the 

 eaves of the General Post-Office in Edinburgh appears 

 to be a favourite roosting-place after they assemble in 

 flocks. 



The White Wagtail, though not common, is 

 occasionally seen in the locality. It is not easily 

 distinguished from the pied species, and considerable 

 doubts exist among naturalists as to whether it is 

 a true species or only a Continental form of the 

 Pied Wagtail. 



The Grey Wagtail is common. A pair nested 

 recently in a hole in the wall of the old mill at Nether 

 Liberton, behind the water-wheel. How they got out 

 and in, when the wheel was in motion, is a mystery, 

 as no one was ever able to see them make the attempt. 



The Tree-Pipit is only a summer visitor. It is 

 fairly numerous in the woods around Craigmillar. 



