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Mr. C. By grave Wharton on the 
19. Calamodyta phragmitis. 
Fairly numerous at Biguglia during April. 
20. Calamodyta aquatica. 
Several seen at Biguglia at the end of April, but by no 
means so numerous as the preceding species. 
21. Calamodyta melanopogon. 
I shot one in the Campo delF Oro, Ajaccio, on January 4th, 
and another close to the same spot on the 7th. Unfortu¬ 
nately my dog, having any thing but a tender mouth, and 
reaching both birds before I could, completely spoiled them 
for skinning, though there was enough left to send to Eng¬ 
land to make sure of the identification. One or two others 
were noticed in the vicinity; but no one who has not tried 
to shoot small marsh-frequenting Warblers can appreciate the 
difficulty there is in getting far enough from your bird to 
save cutting it all to pieces, and yet keep it in sight. 
22. PoTAMODUS CETTII. 
Very common in all the swamps on both sides of the 
island. 
23. Sylvia melanocephala. 
Common both in gardens and on the hills, 
24. Melizophilus sardus. 
This little Warbler is not uncommon in the low “maquis” 
on the west coast; but it is most difficult to shoot, owing to 
its creeping habits, only rising when you are close to it, and 
almost instantly dropping again. The only way I ever got a 
specimen fit to skin was by making the dog range about 
twenty yards ahead, and then making the most of my time 
when the bird did show itself. The only one seen on the east 
coast I shot at Biguglia on April 27th. Of its breeding-habits 
I know nothing; but, judging from the localities it frequents, 
the nest must be most difficult to find, even more so than the 
bird is to shoot. 
25. CURRUCA CINEREA. 
Two seen at Biguglia in April were the only ones noticed. 
