OF CHESHIRE AND NORTH WALES. 243 
‘‘They seem a most captious bird respecting their nesting ; 
I know several instances of their starting fresh “colonies, and 
then abandoning them, tho’ treated with every consideration and 
respect—in other cases where a colony has been maintained in 
the face of obvious difficulties” (A. B. Priestley, 2# dz#. 21, vi. 93.) 
In conclusion, I can only say how very grateful I am to those 
who have so kindly furnished me with any information, without 
which the list would have been but poor. As it is, I fear it is any- 
thing but perfect. I can only add that any additional localities 
which may be notified will be most acceptable, and would be 
published without delay. 
I am especially delighted to mention that in nearly every case 
the existing Heronries, both in Cheshire and North Wales, are 
strictly preserved by their owners. I am sure it is the wish of 
every true naturalist that the owners may continue to protect 
these noble birds, even although the sport they afforded in the 
past has long since died away. 
EXPLANATION OF THE PLATE. 
Fic. 1.—Neck of a Heron denuded of the skin and stretched 
to its fullest extent. V—Vertebre; 4—Esophagus ; 
7T—Trachea, 
Fic. z—Neck of a Heron in resting position. 4— Esophagus, 
shewing direct course to the stomach ; Z7—Trachea ; 
V—Vertebre. 
