Some Remarkable Nests and Eggs. 



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Turning aside for a moment, it is sad to think 

 oF the poor Kite's career as a British species. 

 Daring the reign of Henr}' VIII. it was so numerous 



blackbird's X£ST IX ^YIRE {p. i'). 



in the streets of London that it acted the part of 

 a useful scavenger, would take food from the hands 

 of children, and was one of the wonderful sights of 

 the town to all foreigners. It has so decreased in 

 numbers since that time that onl}^ one or two pairs 

 are now left breeding in this country, and ornitho- 



