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was killed upon the nest. The structure of this nest resembled 
that described by Montagu, but the eggs were different from 
those found by him. They were white, with numerous small 
purplish-red spots. The nest was artfully concealed, having 
the long grass drawn over the top; and a hole was made in the 
grass, as if cut with a pair of scissors, forming a path for the 
bird to escape. ‘Two other birds of this species were killed at 
the same time, and several others were heard. "They were ob- 
served to frequent that part of the wood where the grass was 
high and the trees low. 
2. S. Phragmites (Sedge Warbler, Reed-bird). 
The legs and feet of the Sedge Warbler are remarkably large 
in proportion to the size of the body ; the bill is also larger than 
is usual in birds of this genus. The disproportion of these parts 
has been noticed by Ray and White, but seems not to have been 
remarked by other authors. In a specimen which we killed, the 
legs asfar as the toes were covered with an epidermis, which might 
easily have been pulled off. The under part of the toes is yellow. 
The base of the hind toe very stout and broad, doubtless to give 
it a firm grasp, the bird living chiefly in sedges and bushes 
hanging over the water. The wings are very short, compared 
with the length of the body. Its shape is altogether well calcu- 
lated for making its way through the close coverts which it fre- 
quents. The Sedge Warbler will sometimes begin its song 
exactly like that of the Swallow ; it will fly into the air singing, 
and come down with its wings turned up in the manner of the 
Lesser Field Lark, which may perhaps account for its having 
been called Willow Lark. 
3. S. arundinacea (Reed Wren). 
The Reed Wren frequents the reeds in the river Gipping, and 
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