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species in Sussex, where it is by no means scarce in 

 that portion of the county that hcs Avithin about ten or 

 twelve miles of the Channel. 



During winter they join in flocks, at times asso- 

 ciating with other small birds, such as Yellowhammers 

 and Chaffinches. 



The specimens in the case were obtained in the 

 neighbourhood of Brighton, in November, 1873. 



REED BUNTING. 



Case 194. 



The Reed Sparrow, as this bird is more commonly 

 called, is most abundant in marshy districts, being 

 especially numerous in the locality of the Broads of 

 Norfolk and Suffolk. It is, however, to be met with 

 as a resident in almost every county in England and 

 Scotland. 



The specimens in the case were obtained in the east 

 of Norfolk, in the summer of 1871. 



JACK SNIPE. 



Case 195. 



The Jack Snipe is only a winter visitor, arriving in 

 September and taking its departure in April. 



The erratic flight of this curious little bird is often a 

 puzzle to nervous shooters ; many a charge of shot 

 being wasted before it is discovered that by waiting a 

 few moments an easy chance is obtained. 



The specimens in the case were shot in Pevensey 

 Marsh, in March, 1866. 



