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looking feathers, is at first sight almost as imicli like a 

 mouse as a bird, frora whicL. circumstance, doubtless, it 

 acquired the name of Titmouse, which has since been ap- 

 plied indiscriminately to all the family. 



It is very abundant in Savernake Forest, though with the 

 rest of its family it is only observed in great numbers dur- 

 ing the winter, as the thick foliage of the trees conceals it 

 at other seasons. 



It breeds regularly with us in large numbers, in the 

 thorns, &c., in the forest, where very many of its beautiful 

 nests may be seen. I have one in my collection, built in 

 the head of an ordinaiy standard rose. 



' Motacilla Yarrellii. 



Pied Wagtail. 



LOCAL NAMES. EGG OBSERVED. 



Bisliwasher. April 27th, 1865. 



Water loagtail. April 24th, 1866 (hard set). 



May 14th, 1867. 



May 10th, 1868. 



April 24th, 1869. 

 1870. 



The Pied Wagtail is common enough with us all over 

 the district, wherever there is any water to be found. Its 

 nest and egg are also abundant. 



