Formerly very abundant about Urmston, but has become scarce with the disappearance of the tall trees, especially poplars, once so plentiful there. It suffers sadly, also, from sportsmen and gamekeepers.
The Jay (Garrulus glandarius), i., 58.
Frequent about Withington, Didsbury, Northen, and in that part of the neighbourhood.
The Green Woodpecker (Picus viridis), ii., 64.
This bird used to breed in Dunham Park. One was seen there in January, 1859.
The Great Spotted Woodpecker (Picus major), ii., 65.
Rare. Dunham Park; Barlow Moor.
The Common Creeper (Certhia familiaris), ii., 62.
Abundant, but, in consequence of its retired habits, little known. At a short distance it looks like a mouse, running up the tree from the very bottom, and clearing it all round of every insect that may happen to be in the way. Plentiful at Gatley Carrs.