In conclusion, the author hopes most sincerely that this book may often prove to be of help and service to the genuine seeker after reliable information on British Birds, and also that it may encourage observation and further research in a branch of Natural History where discovery ever stimulates to fresh discovery and where interest never fails. J. LEWIS BONHOTE. Gade Spring, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, _November 1907_. LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS 1. Missel Thrush _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE 2. Song Thrush 4 3. Fieldfare 10 4. Blackbird 16 5. Ring Ouzel 20 6. Wheatear 22 7. Stonechat 30 8. Redstart 32 9. Robin 36 10. Nightingale 38 11. Whitethroat 40 12. Lesser Whitethroat 42 13. Blackcap 46 14. Dartford Warbler 48 15. Fire-crested Wren and Golden-crested Wren 50 16. Chiffchaff and Willow Wren 54 17. Reed Warbler and Marsh Warbler 60 18. Grasshopper Warbler 66 19. Hedge Accentor (Hedge Sparrow) 68 20. Bearded Reedling 72 21. Long-tailed Tit 74 22. Great Tit 76 23. Marsh Tit 78 24. Nuthatch 80 25. Common Wren 82 26. Tree-Creeper 84 27. Pied Wagtail 86 28. Grey Wagtail 88 29. Blue-headed Wagtail 90 30. Tree Pipit and Meadow Pipit 92 31. Red-backed Shrike 102 32. Waxwing 104 33.