C.C. NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY. 49 
OBSERVATIONS ON 
BIRDS NESTS AND EGGS, 
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By T. I. G. THomas. 
THRUSH. 
A nest with eggs in it was found on May 1st near Leckhampton. 
!he nest was about two feet off the ground, was made of straw and 
lined with mud. 
BLACKBIRD. 
A nest with five eggs in it was found near Leckhampton on 
May ast, about 2ft. 6in. off the ground ; it was made of hay and 
id mud inside. When made to move off its nest the bird utters 
a shrill chuckle. 
MissEL THRUSH. 
This bird is slightly larger than the Common Thrush, and its 
e,es are a pale reddish brown instead of being blue with black 
spots. Its nest of five eggs was found on May 22nd, near 
>iurdington, in the fork of a tree, about five feet above the 
.tound. ‘The material used in the construction of the nest was 
hay, 
CHAFFINCH. 
This bird lays four eggs, and was first found on May 21st, 
rir the Crippetts. The nest was some six feet off the ground, 
««.tiful in construction, being made of lichen and moss and lined 
eit) hair and feathers, 
BULLFINCH. 
A nest with five eggs was found on June 2nd, near Coombe 
itil in a wood. It was built of sticks on the outside, and lined 
mterbaily with hair. 
Jay. 
A Jay's nest was found on May 28th, near Ham Lane. It 
*2s about six feet above the ground in a tall round bush. On 
