List of Birds Examined. 



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Conclusion. 



At the present time the blackbird is one of the most destructive 

 birds that the fruit-grower has to contend with. Every effort 

 should be made to reduce the number of these birds and to 

 encourage the taking of their eggs. 



WHITETHROAT. 



Sylvia cinerea, Bechstein. 



This interesting little warbler is frequently accused ot causing 

 damage in orchards and elsewhere, it has, therefore, been included 

 in my list. Only seventeen specimens have been examined. The 

 food contents of the stomachs being as set forth below. 



Post-mortem Records. 



Field Observations. 



In company with the Blackcap, I have observed this species 

 feeding upon the Pea Louse (Macrosiphum pisi, Kalt.). The only 

 injuries I have actually seen were to currants and raspberries, 

 though it occasionally opens the pods of peas. 



