. British birds in their haunts. Birds. 17:^ ANTHID^. The old name Titlark, then, must be understood to be merged in the more distinctive title, Pipit, given to three common kinds which severally frequent trees, meadows, and the seashore. The Tree Pipit alone is a migratory species, arriving in this country towards the end of April, and leaving us in the autumn. It is common in most of tlie wooded counties of England, except the extreme. I'HE TUh;K Pli-il. west and north, but attracts little notice, being unostenta- tious in size and colour, while its song, except by the prac- tised ear, is li
. British birds in their haunts. Birds. 17:^ ANTHID^. The old name Titlark, then, must be understood to be merged in the more distinctive title, Pipit, given to three common kinds which severally frequent trees, meadows, and the seashore. The Tree Pipit alone is a migratory species, arriving in this country towards the end of April, and leaving us in the autumn. It is common in most of tlie wooded counties of England, except the extreme. I'HE TUh;K Pli-il. west and north, but attracts little notice, being unostenta- tious in size and colour, while its song, except by the prac- tised ear, is lil^ely to be lost in the general melody of the woods. Yarrell's succinct account of its most characteristic habit is so comprehensive and accurate, that the observer who wishes to make its acquaintance can scarcely fail by its help to identify the bird on its very first occurrence.* * Vol. i. p. 432,. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Johns, C. A. (Charles Alexander), 1811-1874. London : Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge
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