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near F] etching. Appeared to be immature, the 

 plumage being much lighter than that of an adult 

 specimen with which it was compared. Is now 

 in the collection of Mr. W. Borrer, of Cowfold, by 

 whom the above particulars were communicated 

 to me. 



Okder INSESSOEES.— rri6e Dentirostres. 

 Family Laniad^.. 



Great Grey Shrike, Lanius excuhitor. Has 

 been occasionally observed and killed in different 

 parts of the county. I have not been able to pro- 

 cure its nest or eggs, or to ascertain that it has 

 ever been known to breed in Sussex. It has been 

 obtained at Beeding Levels, Lindfield, Arundel, 

 and Alderton; and two were shot near Battle 

 during the winters of 1846-7. 



[In January, 1850, one was captured in a clap 

 net, near Horsham, by a bird-catcher. The Shrike 

 had pounced on a goldfinch which was on duty as 

 the call or decoy bird. — 3rd edition.] 



Ked-backed Shrike, Lanius collurio. Pro- 

 vincial, Cheater or Oheeter. A very local bird. 

 AiTives early in May, and affects the whole line 

 of coast between the Downs and the sea. Very 

 numerous in the neighbourhood of Bognor and 



