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THE USEFUL BIRDS 



With regard to its nesting, it is not particular where it 

 builds. I once saw a nest in the rolled up side-flap of a 

 waggonette. The birds, possibly thinking it was of no use to 

 the owners, built a nest in a corner of it. During the period 



White- faced Titmouse. 



of incubation the sitting bird made two journeys of 24 miles 

 each without suffering any disturbance, and on each occasion 

 was kindly received by its mate on return. Unfortunately 



