THE ARCTIC BLUE-THROAT. 



{Cyanecula suecica.) 



JUST as the name of the Aquatic Warbler 

 recalls the sea-girt island of Heligoland, 

 with its life-restoring breezes, and its constant ex- 

 citement of -ever-recurring ornithological visitants, 

 so does that of the Blue-throat bring to my 

 mind the hot and sweltering marshes of Hun- 

 gary, with their equally interesting bird-life. 



It was in 1891, that the Second Ornithological 

 Congress met at Budapest, and it was my 

 good fortune to be present on that most memor- 

 able occasion. Congresses may be held in 

 other countries of Europe, but it is doubtful 

 whether such an experience will ever be offered 



