List of Birds Examined. 



INJURIES. 



Seeds or remains of Currant, Black- 

 berry, Strawberry, Raspberry 

 Fruit pulp ... 

 Remains of peas 



26 



17 



9 



Stomachs full 

 it 



32 



NEUTRAL. 



Spiders 



Seeds of ivy 



Remains of elder seeds 



11 

 8 



Field Observations. 



I have observed this species feeding upon the Pea Louse 

 (Macrosiphum pisi, Kalt.), but, unfortunately, it frequently causes 

 considerable damage to the peas by opening the pods. 



I have watched them pecking and picking cherries, straw- 

 berries and raspberries, to all of which they do considerable 

 damage. I can fully bear out all that has been said by Smith and 

 Archibald as to the damage they occasion. 



Food of Nestlings. 



Four stomachs were examined, and contained seeds or remains 

 of currants, strawberries and blackberries, and a considerable 

 amount of fruit pulp. 



Conclusion. 



I should not advocate any protection for this bird, as there 

 is considerable likelihood, if it becomes at all numerous, of it being 

 a very undesirable orchard pest. In small numbers it probably 

 does more good than harm, but any attempt at protection will 

 justify fruit-growers in taking vigorous measures for extermination. 



GREAT TIT. 



Par us major, Linn. 



The most serious charge I have heard of against this bird is 

 that ft injures pears by pecking holes in them, and also of picking 

 both apple and pear blossom to pieces. 



Twenty specimens have been examined and the schedule of 

 food contents is very interesting. 



