82 Messrs. F. and P. Godman on the Birds observed at Bodd 
17. The Blue-throated Warbler. Sylvia suecica. 
This bird seemed quite to take the place of our Bobin in 
these latitudes : in almost every farm-yard, and near every house, 
a pair were to be found. They had one remarkable note that 
particularly attracted our attention. The bird would sit on the 
top of a bush, every now and then flying up in the air, and 
utter a note that is best described by saying it was much 
such a sound as is produced by striking a metal triangle. We 
first saw the bird May 28th, after which time they were plen¬ 
tiful throughout the lower districts. We found only one nest, 
owing probably to the excessively wet weather that prevailed 
during our stay. This was situated in the bank of a ditch, and 
well concealed. 
18. The Whinchat ( Saxicola rubetra ) appeared first May 
30th; and after this time a few were always to be seen in the 
marsh at the back of the town. 
19. The Wheatear. Saxicola cenanthe . 
Very common all over the mountains in the neighbourhood, 
as elsewhere in Norway. It first appeared May 16th. 
20. The Sedge Warbler ( Sylvia pliragmitis) we first saw 
June 16th. Its haunts seem restricted to some of the warmest 
and most sheltered valleys. It is far from abundant. 
21. The Willow Wren ( Sylvia trochilus) was common after 
May 30th, the date of its arrival. 
22. The Melodious Willow Warbler. Sylvia hippolais . 
One specimen of this bird was shot by us; it was the only 
one that came under our observation during our stay. Its loud 
and clear note attracted our attention to the spot where it was. 
23. The Marsh Titmouse. Parus palustris. 
One example only of this bird was noticed by us, on June 30th. 
24. The White Wagtail. Motacilla alba . 
Common everywhere, and very tame. In habits and note, 
the exact counterpart of our English bird. 
25. The Grey-headed Wagtail ( Motacilla flava) we first 
saw May 28th, when three or four flew over our heads. It was 
