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locustella) beside a small marsh about two miles from Arasaig, 

 on the Fort William road. 



20. Sylvia trochilus (Willow Warbler). — I observed one 

 or two in a charming little woodland glen near Professor 

 Macpherson's "Cottage," where their sweet songs and the 

 sight of primroses and bluebell-hyacinths in profusion on 

 the banks, irresistibly carried my thoughts from the lonely 

 island to familiar scenes in our own immediate neighbour- 

 hood. The profusion of wildflowers, I may remark in pass- 

 ing, can hardly fail to attract the attention of a stranger 

 landing on the island. The willow wren is also mentioned 

 in Dalgleish's list. 



21. Eegulus cristatus (Golden-crested Wren). — This tiny 

 bird is included in Joass' list. The Eev. Mr Macpherson 

 states that he found a nest of the golden-crested wren on 

 21st May 1882, and that one was found by Mr Joass in 1881 

 {vide Zoologist for 1882, p. 420). 



22. Parus co&ruleus (Blue Tit). — Included in Joass' list. 

 This is the only record I have of the blue tit having been 

 observed in the island. 



23. Parus caudatus (Long-tailed Tit). — Mr Joass' list is 

 the sole authority I have for this species also. 



24. Motacilla Yairellii (Pied Wagtail). — Dr Stark mentions 

 having seen pied wagtails, and remarks that they were "light 

 in colour." Also included in Joass' list. There is a possi- 

 bility that the birds Dr Stark saw may have been the con- 

 tinental form (i/. alba) on migration. 



25. Motacilla boarula (Grey Wagtail). — Observed by Mr 

 Joass, and included in the list he gave Mr Dalgleish, under 

 the name of " yellow " wagtail. I have communicated with 

 Mr Joass on the subject, and he assures me the bird he saw 

 was the grey wagtail, not Ray's. 



26. Anthus pratensis (Meadow Pipit). — Seen in abundance, 

 especially on the moorland parts of the island. Young ones 

 (in nest) were seen by the Rev. Mr Macpherson on 2 2d 

 May. 



27. Anthus ohscurus (Rock Pipit). — I observed a good many 

 among rocks on the shore. Also mentioned in Stark's notes. 



28. Alauda arvensis (Skylark). — Common, their sweet 



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