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On the crimparative ages to which birds live. 

 By J. H. Gurney, F.Z.S 145 



The Sharp-tailed Sparrow in Ma.ssachiisetts. 

 By Foster H. Brackett, Boston 1.55 



Ospkey's Nest on Pole 156 



EniTowiAi, Eyrie 



No'ii-.' 157 < 



Nniirimcement 157 



The Longevity of Birds and other Verte- 

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