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MARSH TITMOUSE. (Parus palustris.} 



One in Harrow Grove, three years ago. (R. B. H.) 

 None since 1873. 



LONG-TAILED TITMOUSE. (Parus caudatus.) 



One or two, Harrow Weald. 



I found a nest of the Bumbarrel, as the Long-tailed 

 Tit is called, in this neighbourhood, in the Football Field, 

 towards the end of March, 1863. 



SYLVIAD.E. 



HEDGES? ARROW. (Accentor modularis.} 



ROBIN. (Sylvia rubecula.} 

 REDSTART. (Sylvia phcenicurus.) 

 STONECHAT. (Sylvia rubicola.) 

 WHINCHAT. (Sylvia rubetra.) 



The Whinchat, as well as the Stonechat, is very com- 

 mon here during the summer, and may be seen in almost 

 every field. A favourite situation for their nests is the 

 banks of the Railway, where they build in large numbers. 



WHEATEAR. (Sylvia cenanthe.} 

 Two seen near Mutton Lane, March, 1875. 



GRASSHOPPER WARBLER. (Sylvia locustella.) 



I found, during the spring of 1861, a nest of this bird, 

 situated in some low brambles ; it contained six eggs 

 slightly incubated, five of which are still in my possession. 



None since 1873. 



