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notice in our own district. It will, no doubt, however, be found 
in both counties. 
The Long-tailed Tit ( Varus caudatus). 
Common, frequenting woods and hedge-rows. Very conspicu¬ 
ous in autumn and the beginning of winter, when they assemble 
in troops and travel long distances in company. 
AMPELIDJE. 
The Bohemian Waxwing. 
Has occurred in Wigtownshire. A specimen seen and examined 
by Mr Cray was taken alive at Portpatrick in the winter of 1866. 
As a rule, this species is but seldom met with in the western 
counties of Scotland. 
MOT A GILLIDjE. 
The Pied Wagtail {Motacilla Yarrellii). 
Very generally distributed. Large flocks gather in some of the 
shore districts of both counties, preparatory to a general migra¬ 
tion. Great numbers of these birds roost in alder bushes growing 
upon the banks of the Girvan Water throughout the month of 
September. They come in at nightfall from all parts, and 
assemble in clusters, taking up their perches five or six on a 
branch. As many as thirty or forty may on these occasions be 
dislodged from one bush. After rain, they sally forth in com¬ 
panies in the morning to the nearest grass park, where they 
diligently devour the smaller larvae and insects that may have 
been disturbed by the shower. 
The Grey Wagtail (. Motacilla boarula.) 
Permanently resident. It is found on the high lands as well 
as the low grounds, and is very partial to clear, running water, 
frequenting alike the margins of drains, brooks, rivers, and 
ditches. The situation of the nest varies according to circum¬ 
stances. It is found under bridges, in holes of walls and tree 
roots, sometimes within reach of a flood, and there are two broods 
in the year. We have seen as many as seven or eight of these 
beautiful wagtails in Girvan Harbour at low tide, and in August, 
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