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Grey Phalarope. — One reported to have been shot here in 

 October, 1870 (The 'Field'). 



Kittiwake Gull.— Observed a few years ago by Mr. Felton ; while 

 Mr. Cornish mentions having seen Tufted Ducks and two Great 

 Crested Grebes here in February, 1902. 



Wheatear. — One on "Wimbledon Common, Sept. 14th ; rarely 

 noticed in the district when on autumn migration. 



Whinchat. — A fairly common summer visitor, usually arriving 

 about April 15th ; nests frequently on Wimbledon Common and in 

 Eichmond Park. 



Eedstart. — Fairly common in Eichmond Park during the spring 

 and summer, nesting in the old thorns, &c. ; occurs, but does not 

 appear to nest, on "Wimbledon Common. 



Chiffchaff. — This little "Warbler occurs in all parts during the 

 summer, but is nowhere numerous. First heard its welcome note this 

 year on April 8th, Wimbledon Common ; also heard it as late as 

 October 6th last, near Eaynes Park. 



Willow- Warbler. — The most numerous Warbler, usually arrives 

 during the first week in April; nests even on Barnes Common 

 amongst the bracken. 



Cole Tit. — Fairly common, especially in Eichmond Park, where 

 it nests freely in the plantations. 



White Wagtail. — Noted one at Barn Elm Eeservoir on Oct. 

 21th ; it is probably a regular spring and autumn migrant there. 



Yellow Wagtail. — A common summer visitor to district, 

 usually to be seen during the second week in April by the Pen 

 Ponds ; nests freely in the reservoir grounds at Barnes. 



Swallow. — First seen on April 7th about Pen Ponds, while in 

 the autumn they lingered on the reservoirs till Oct. 24th, in spite of 

 occasional cold winds. 



Sand-Martin. — A regular visitor during spring and autumn ; 

 may be seen on the Pen Ponds by the second week in April, while 

 they are very numerous during October on the reservoirs. 



Tree-Creeper. — Fairly common resident in Eichmond Park, only 

 occasionally straying on to Putney Heath and Wimbledon Common. 



Eeed-Bunting. — A regular visitor, though not common, to Eich- 

 mond Park and Wimbledon Common in the spring. Occasionally 

 seen in the park and in reservoir grounds during the winter, it is 

 known at the latter place as the " Blackcap." 



Kingfisher. — More often seen during the winter; one on Pen 

 Ponds Dec. 2nd; also a pair on reservoirs during November and 

 December. 



