PREFACE. 
The writer of a County avifauna is of necessity greatly 
dependent upon the co-operation of his correspondents, and 
I take this opportunity of thanking all those who have 
aided me. With so many wiUing assistants it becomes 
almost invidious to mention any by name ; it is, however, 
quite certain that pre-eminent among them stands Mr. 
Robert Service. The frequent mention of his name through- 
out the volume, testifies to my obligation to him ; and he 
has moreover helped in the revision of the book in all its 
various stages. 
Messrs. J. A. Harvie-Brown and W. Eagle Clarke have 
answered numerous questions ; and Messrs. J. Bartholomew 
and W. J. Laidlaw have freely given me advantage of 
their local ornithological knowledge. Mr. G. F. Scott- 
Elliot has contributed largely to the remarks on the Physical 
features of the county; and to Mr. C. B. Ticehurst I am 
indebted for his perusal both of the manuscript and the 
proofs. Mr. D. Legard has been my companion on many 
an expedition resulting in several of the illustrations here 
given. Mr. E. E. Riseley, who is responsible for the 
index, has been indefatigable in checking references ; and 
Mr. G. W. Shirley has placed at my disposal his knowledge 
of local literature, and has further helped me in passing 
these pages through the press. Throughout the tedious task 
of correcting proofs I have received the assistance of my 
wife, whose enthusiasm and encouragement can only be 
fully appreciated by myself. Finally, to my pubHsher, 
Mr. H. F. Witherby, I tender my best thanks for his great 
kindness not only in personally superintending the issue 
of my book to the pubhc, but also for his advice as an 
ornithologist. 
