The New Forest: Its History and Its Scenery

by John R. Wise

Cole Titmouse. (Parus ater, Lin.) Far more common than the next.

Marsh Titmouse. (Parus palustris, Lin.)

Long-tailed Titmouse. (Parus caudatus, Lin.) Known throughout the Forest as the “Long-tailed caffin,” or “cavin.”

Pied Wagtail. (Motacilla Yarrellii, Gould.) Partially migratory.

Grey Wagtail. (Motacilla boarula, Lin.) After some hesitation, I have decided to put this bird among the residents. Yarrell (vol. i., 434) mentions it breeding near Fordingbridge, close to the upper boundary of the Forest.

Meadow Pipit. (Anthus pratensis, Bechst.) The “Butty lark,” that is, companion bird, of the New Forest; so called because it is often seen pursuing the cuckoo, which the peasant takes to be a sign of attachment instead of anger.

Rock Pipit. (Anthus obscurus, Keys and Bl.) Inhabits the muddy shores of the south-eastern district.

Sky Lark. (Alauda arvensis, Lin.)

Wood Lark. (Alauda arborea, Lin.) Mr. Rake found its nest on Goreley race-course, near Fordingbridge, on the 2nd of April, 1861, with three eggs.

Common Bunting. (Emberiza miliaria, Lin.)