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since, this bird was a constant summer resident in Kensington 
Gardens, and occasionally it returns to its old habitat. A pair 
were observed in the gardens last year. 
Great Tirmovuse, Parus major.—This familiar bird is a 
regular winter visitor to our parks and gardens. Skelton wrote :— 
“ T have a pretty Tytmouse 
Come pecking on my to.” 
And Drayton notices 
** Mistress Tytmouse, a neat, merry dame.” 
Buvue Tirmouse, Parus ceruleus.—A casual visitor. Some of 
these busy little birds generally visit our parks and gardens in 
spring and autumn. 
Coat ‘lirmousE, Parus ater.—Perhaps to be found more 
frequently than the preceding, and is usually seen during the 
summer months. There were two pairs on the 23rd April last 
in the flower walk, Kensington Gardens. 
Marsu Trrmovussz, Parus palustris.—A casual visitor. Reported 
by Mr. Bartlett as seen in the Zoological Gardens. 
LonG-TAILED TirmovuseE, Parus caudatus.—A casual visitor. 
Prmp Waerait, Motacilla Yarrellii.—This bird visits our 
parks and gardens in spring and autumn, only remaining a few 
days. At the end of March and beginning of April two or three 
may be seen on the banks of the Serpentine, in early morning, 
searching for the larve of aquatic insects. Note :—‘‘ March 25, 
1878. Pied Wagtail by the Serpentine, very busy searching for 
food.” 
Grey Wactain, Motacilla boarula.—A casual visitor. Noticed 
by Mr. Bartlett in the Regent’s Park. 
Ray's Waetart, Motacilla Rayu.—The same remarks apply. 
TREE Prrit, Anthus arboreus.—F ive and twenty years ago the 
Tree Pipit was a regular summer visitant in Hyde Park; now 
this species and the Mrapow Pirir, A. pratensis, are rarely seen. 
Recorded by Mr. Bartlett as occurring in the Regent’s Park. 
Sxy Lark, Alauda arvensis.—-The Sky Lark was once a 
resident both in Hyde Park and the Regent’s Park, and its joyous 
song might be usually beard during a morning walk. In ‘The 
Times’ of February 2nd, 1857, was the following notice :— 
‘‘ EXTRAORDINARY Fiicut or Larxs.—I have just returned from a 
stroll in the Regent’s Park,—1 oclock p.m., Saturday, January 31, 1857,— 
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