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BIRDS'-NESTING IN HUNGARY 



In all the capitals where I carried introductions 

 to the leading naturalists I met with a most cordial 

 reception and the greatest possible kindness. And 

 to the circle of ornithologists in Budapest I shall 

 feel ever grateful for theii cordiality and hospitality. 

 I say circle advisedly, for they resemble more a 

 family circle, every member of which sympathizes 

 with the tastes and likings of the rest, and when 

 a stranger of like mind arrives in their midst they 

 vie with one another in entertaining him and helping 

 him to the utmost of their ability. 



Hungary, too, is a country of extreme interest to 

 the ornithologist, although to the casual traveller no 

 doubt it may appear not particularly likely or suitable 

 for any large number of birds. 



As a matter of opinion, without the opportunity 

 of consulting statistics, I should say that the list of 

 Hungarian birds would show that the country is 

 second to none in Europe in the richness of its bird 



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