THE BIRDS OF GREAT YARMOUTH. 401 



P. palustris. Marsh-Titmouse. — F. C. I have no doubt 

 this species is migratorial. Found on the marshy districts north 

 and south of the town. 



P, cczruleus. Blue Titmouse. — C. Much more in evidence 

 in late autumn than at any other time. Local, " Pick-cheese." 



P. cristatus. Crested Titmouse. — A. In the autumn of 

 1888 or 1889 (date unfortunately lost), I saw a bird which was 

 unmistakably of this species among the firs on Caister Road. I 

 had a gun at the time, and made two unsuccessful attempts to 

 assassinate it with big shot. I followed it from tree to tree ; be- 

 coming myself fast upon a nail protruding from a rail, it eluded 

 me whilst endeavouring to extricate my nether garment. Has not 

 hitherto been obtained in Norfolk. Has occurred, according to 

 Babington, in Suffolk. 



Sitta casia. Nuthatch. — R. R. Not uncommon in the Fritton 

 woods and neighbourhood. 



Troglodytes parvulus. Wren. — C. The autumnal additions 

 appear to strike the coast higher up, and to work southward by 

 land; then not in any numbers. Local, "Jenny Wren." 



Certhia familiaris. Tree-Creeper. — R. R. Have observed it 

 in the Fritton district. 



Motacilla lugubris. Pied Wagtail. — C. Although not so 

 numerous with us as formerly, a few remain in winter, a number 

 arriving from the south in spring. Local, " Penny Wagtail." 



M. alba. White Wagtail. — R. Two male examples obtained 

 here on April 24th, 1888 ; a third on May 1st of the same year; 

 another was taken alive at Lound, April 25th, 1896, and lived for 

 some time in confinement. 



M. melanope. Grey Wagtail. — R. The Messrs. Paget speak 

 of it as not uncommon in winter. I have observed it in late 

 autumn, recognizing it by its longer tail and more dipping flight 

 as compared with others of this family. An example feeding 

 against my boat-house doors, Dec. 27th, 1899. 



M. flava. Blue-headed Wagtail. — R. Mr. E. T. Booth 

 watched some on the edge of Breydon (Nor. N. S.). The second 

 for the county was shot in April, 1851. One or two others recorded 

 for district. Nest containing four eggs found at Herringfleet, 

 June 16th, 1842, attributed to this species by the late Mr. Fisher. 



M. rail. Yellow Wagtail. — C. Abundant in some years on 



