. The birds of Essex: a contribution to the natural history of the country. Birds. MARSH TIT, '% GREAT TIT, 1/7. this species, again, we find a form differing somewhat from the true form (P. palitstris) usually met with on the con- tinent of Europe. Round Chignal, it is very com- mon at all seasons, to the almost total exclusion of the Coal Tit. Round Harwich it is common and breeds (Kerry). Coal Tit: Parus ater-britannicus. A resident, though somewhat local and uncommon. This, the nor- mal British form of the species, can only be regarded as a sub-species. The Continental form (P. aier), with
. The birds of Essex: a contribution to the natural history of the country. Birds. MARSH TIT, '% GREAT TIT, 1/7. this species, again, we find a form differing somewhat from the true form (P. palitstris) usually met with on the con- tinent of Europe. Round Chignal, it is very com- mon at all seasons, to the almost total exclusion of the Coal Tit. Round Harwich it is common and breeds (Kerry). Coal Tit: Parus ater-britannicus. A resident, though somewhat local and uncommon. This, the nor- mal British form of the species, can only be regarded as a sub-species. The Continental form (P. aier), with the upper part of the back slate-grey, instead of brown, may have occurred with us, as it sometimes visits Britain, but has never been identified, I believe. In the Colchester district, and near London, Dr. Laver believes it to be commoner than the Marsh Tit, although round Chignal I have seldom seen a specimen of late years, Mr. Smoothy, however, tells me it is common at Dan- bury. Round Orsett it is " not com- mon " (Sackett). Round Ilford, E Hope says it is common round â >- COAL TIT, y^. (A/ter Be%ijick.) R Green tells me it is common. Mr. Mr. Kerry mentions " one seen in the Wrabness ; In the Paglesham district ".pretty common !' (Wiseman).. 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 Christy, Miller, b. 1861. Chelmsford, E. Durrant & Co. ; [etc. , etc. ]
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