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the same ; the eggs are slightly smaller, and a beautiful 

 type tinged with red occurs. As with most Warblei-s, the 

 male takes a considerable share in the duties of incuba- 

 tion. Two broods are reared in a season. 



THE DARTFORD WARBLER 



(Sylvia undata). 



The Dartford Warbler is found very locally on the 

 heather and gorse covered commons of some of the eastern 

 and southern English counties, where it is resident. The 

 four or five eggs are greenish white, with olivaceous or 

 reddish -brown markings. Two broods are reared, 'the 

 second nest of the season being generally more flimsy 

 than the first.' 



THE GOLDCREST 



(Regulus cristatus). 

 Plate 125. 



The title Goldcrest is now coming into general use, 

 even in books, as the name for the species to which the 

 cumbrous and inaccurate name Golden-crested Wren was 

 formerly more often applied. This is but another of the 

 Warblers which are popularly termed ' Wrens,' apparently 

 on account of their small size. This characteristic belongs 

 in full degree to the Goldcrest, which is indeed the 

 smallest of European birds. The bright yellow crest, 

 the greenish plumage, and the shrill piping note are other 

 noticeable points. 



The Goldcrest nests throughout our area wherever 



