INTRODUCTIRN. 



number about 85, the summer visitors or migratory birds which breed 

 about 31, the winter visitants and migrants making a short stay on their 

 autumn and spring passage, but do not breed here, about 77. tlie 

 remainder being stragglers or occasional visitors. 



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In the British Bird Gallery all nesting birds of the neighbourhood, 

 together with species common in other parts of the British Islands, 

 are mounted with nests and natural surroundings, and in the following 

 pages a short account is given of each of these species, stating if resident 

 or summer migrant, the character of country frequented, nature of food, 

 colour of eggs and number of clutch, character of nest and other additional 

 points of interest. 



The winter migrants and species that have only been recorded on 

 rare occasions are on exhibition. Some of these latter such as the 

 Collared Pratincole, which is the first recorded specimen in Britain, are 

 of special interest. 



A case is added illustrating the changes in plumage of many birds 

 according to age and season ; also a case of domesticated birds. 



In addition to a cabinet of British Bird's Eggs there is a case 

 illustrating many interesting facts connected with egg structure, 

 texture, colour, form, etc. 



