Blackcap, S. atricapilla.—Numerous.
Marmora's Warbler, Melizophilus sardus.—Very abundant on the mountain slopes; I tried for some time to find a nest, but unsuccessfully.
Fire-crested Wren, Regulus ignicapillus.—I saw several among the ilex trees on the mountains.
Willow Wren, Phylloscopus trochilus.—I found only one at Corte, and a few at Ajaccio.
Wood Wren, P. sibilatrix.—There were a few among the olive trees at Ajaccio.
Cettt's Warbler, Cettia cettii.—Abundant among the thick bushes on the lower ground. The cock frequently sings a few loud notes, and can be seen without much difficulty as he moves restlessly about the undergrowth. The hen keeps very quiet, and is not easy to find, but now and then she utters a rapid rattling call to the cock. After watching for some time I found a nest nearly ready for eggs on April 15th. It was placed about three feet from the ground among the dead stalks of a bramble-bush, and was substantially built of dry grass of the same colour, so that it was not easy to see at first. It was well lined with bits of wool and feathers.
Dipper, Cinclus aquaticus.—To be seen by the mountain streams.
Long-tailed Tit, Acredula caudata.—Fairly abundant.
Great Tit, Parus major.—Common.
Coal Tit, P. ater.—I only found it among the pines in the mountains.
Blue Tit, P. cæruleus.—Common.
Wren, Troglodytes parvulus.—Fairly abundant.
White Wagtail, Motacilla alba.—I only saw very few.
Grey Wagtail, M. melanope.—I saw several by the mountain streams.
Meadow Pipit, Anthus pratensis.—Fairly common in suitable places.
Woodchat Shrike, Lanius pomeranus.—I came upon a party of cock birds on April 15th near the east coast. They were flying about together and singing often, and were probably, I think, on migration. I saw several more after this day in other parts of the island.
