on birds in and around the firing line.



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considered was the Common Reed Warbler. The flight of the larger

bird was very straight and gliding, rather like that of the Spotted

Flycatcher. Would this bird be the Greater Reed Warbler


Here is a note on the Crested Lark.


“June 13th.—Closer observation of this species reveals a black

crest and the outer edges of the tail feathers black. There is also,

running across the top portion of the wing, a curved row of black

dots. The breast is also spotted—the centre portion more thickly—

giving the impression of a stripe. The birds which have been seen

closely have either been sitting on the road itself or on the heaps

beside it, and all appeared of a very “ dusty ” tint. I cannot say

positively, but some similar shaped birds seen flying over some corn

appeared much more ruddy. Whether they are another species 1

am unable to say at present.”


The following is the list of birds seen up to the present

(October, 1917) :



Swallow.



Spotted Flycatcher.



House Martin.



Greenfinch.



Sand Martin.



Bullfinch.



Swift.



Bramblefinch.



Nightingale.



Siskin.



Greater Whitethroat.



Chaffinch.



Blackcap.



Goldfinch.



Robin.



Brown Linnet.



Redstart.



House Sparrow.



Stonechat.



Tree Sparrow.



Whinchat.



Yellow Bunting.



Common Wren.



Reed Bunting.



Willow Warbler.



Corn Bunting.



Wheatear.



Cirl Bunting.



Hedge Accentor.



Blue Titmouse.



Pied Wagtail.



Marsh Titmouse.



Yellow Wagtail.



Great Titmouse.



Grey Wagtail.



Cole Titmouse.



Sedge Warbler.



Long-tailed Titmouse.



Reed Warbler.



Tree Creeper.



[Yes.—G. R.]



