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throughout year, except May, from most parts of Forest. In July the
"piping" of the bird seemed much louder than that heard earlier in
the year. Two partly fledged birds seen on Old Church Plain,
August 22nd.
Yellow Hammer (Emberiza citrinella).—Recorded during the first
seven months of the year at Almshouse Plain, Chingford Plain
Fairmead Bottom, Gilwell Lane, Warren Plain, and Wormleyton Pits.
Abundance of song during June and July.
Reed Bunting (Emberiza schoeniclus).—Fairmead Bottom, March
27th, April 11th (in song), and December 26th.
Skylark (Alauda arvensis).—Recorded throughout the year on
open spaces such as Chingford Plain, Fairmead Bottom and Warren
Plain ; also Highams Park. Song first heard, Chingford Plain,
February 1st.
Pied Wagtail (Motacilla lugubris).—One, in company with a
yellow wagtail, Chingford Plain, April 11th ; also seen Chingford and
Hatch Plains, December 19th.
Grey Wagtail (Motacilla boarula).—One seen on Staple's Hill,
where the pond used to be, October 8th.
Yellow Wagtail (Motacilla raii). — Chingford Plain, April 11th.
Trek Pipit (Anthus trivialis).—This species was well represented
this year, though not so abundant as last. First date, April 6th.
Fairmead Bottom.
Meadow Pipit (Anthus pratensis).—One, Hatch Plain, February
27th. This bird seems much scarcer than formerly, probably owing to
the recent mild winters.
British Tree Creeper (Certhia familiaris britannica).—Well dis-
tributed ; recorded throughout the year.
Nuthatch (Sitta caesia).—Frequent records from High Beach, Hill
Wood, and Old Church Plain, and one from Great Monk Wood.
During May and June, a pair of birds were watched at nest, Hill Wood ;
a fragment of egg-shell was found under this nest, June 27th. Two
birds, one evidently young, were seen at another nesting site, Hill
Wood, June 12th.
Goldcrest (Regulus regulus).—Numerous records. This species
seems not only to be restored to its former numbers but is probably
more common than before the severe winter of 1917.
British Great Titmouse (Parus major newtoni).—Freely recorded.
Spring note first heard, Hill Wood, February 2nd.
British Coal-Titmouse (Parus ater britannicus).—Numerous records.
Party of young, Loughton Hole, July 10th.
British Marsh-Titmouse (Parus palustris dresseri).—This species
has also been well observed. Family seen, Chingford Wood, June 27th.
British Blue Titmouse (Parus caeruleus obscurus).—Constantly
recorded throughout year. Observed on alders, feeding on the seeds,
Highams Park, December 9th; seen eating soft parts of haws,
Highams Park, December 26th.
British Long-tailed Titmouse (AEgithalus caudatus roseus).— Also
well observed throughout year. Seen carrying nesting material,
1921