BEE-EA TER— HOOPOE. 
113 
Family — Meropidcs. 
Genus — Merops. 
114. Merops apiaster. Bee-eater. 
A rare accidental visitor from Southern Europe and 
North Africa. 
More records one killed at Headon Hill Warren, near 
Freshwater, in June, 1885. 
The Hart collection contains a male shot at Christ- 
church on May 21st, 1888. 
There is also a specimen from the county in Lord 
Malmesbury's collection at Heron Court ; and Mr. Hart 
informs us of two others obtained in the New Forest 
district, besides one seen at Holdenhurst in June, 1903. 
Fam I L Y — Upupid(R. 
Genus — Upupa. 
115. Upiipa epops. Hoopoe. 
A scarce summer visitor of irregular appearance, rarely 
nesting in the county. 
This beautiful bird, remarkable for its tame and con- 
fiding habits, deserves the most strenuous protection ; 
indeed, one is tempted to suggest that specimens might 
be turned out at a suitable season. 
There is no doubt that they would nest regularly in 
the county if allowed to do so. 
