THE DARTFORD WARBLER. 



from the topmost branch of some furze 

 bush. The slightest disturbance in- 

 stantly silences the vocalist, and he 

 drops straight into the hiding afforded 

 by the thick cover below. 



The most frequently heard call-note 

 of this species sounds like pit-it-cliou or 

 pitch-oo, hence its very appropriate 

 French name of " Pitchou." It also 

 has another harsh note, sounding like 

 cha, clia. 



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