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The Grenadier Weaver (P. oryx) I have never been 

 lucky enough to possess, but its nest and eggs are described in 

 B.N. vol. iii, N.S., by Mr. de Ouincey Quincev who was success- 

 ful in breeding it that year. 



The Ri:d-hilli;i) VVeavkr (0. qiiclca ) probably the most 

 freely imported of all the Weavers, has built scores of nests with 



F/iofn W. Shore Baily. 

 Redbilled Weaver's Nest used by Zebra Finches, 

 me, but, as far as I know, has not got as far as eggs. This is 

 rather a timid bird, and allows itself to be driven from its nest 

 by birds much smaller than itself. For instance, this summer 

 a Zebra Finch twice laid eggs in one of their nests and brought 

 off a troop of young ones. The nest is usually hung up between 

 two twigs, and resembles a tea cup on its side, and is about the 

 same size. A slight depression at the back keeps the eggs and 

 young from falling out. 



(To be continued). 



