Charles William Benson

“ Chiffchaff.—Breeding near Rigi Kaltbad Hotel. These were the only Warblers on the mountain.
Robin.—In the woods; not very common.
Chaffinch.—Rather numerous.
Bullfinch.—Fairly plentiful.
Lesser Redpoll.—Tolerably numerous.
Coal Tit (Parus ater) .—Numerous.
Siskin.—The bird of the Rigi. Very numerous everywhere, in small flocks, flying and singing. Some cocks in beautiful plumage. ”