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ticated in Scandinavia. Linnaeus makes mention of 

 one belonging to a publican in Stockholm that was al- 

 lowed its full liberty, and was accustomed to sip wine 

 out of the glasses of the guests, an indulgence that at 

 length caused it to become quite bald. When at an 

 after period, however, the great naturalist goes on to 

 tell us, the bird was confined to a cage, and debarred 

 access to wine, its poll was soon again replenished 

 with feathers \" 



The ring-ouzel (Turdus torquatus) visits Norwegian 

 Lapland. 



The blackbird (T. merula) is common here, but 

 does not venture within the Polar Circle. In summer 

 it sings in this country throughout the night. 



The common dipper (Cinclus aquaticus) is common 

 in the north of Norway, from whence it does not mi- 

 grate. It breeds on the banks of the Thana river, in 

 East Finmark. Its Norse name \sfosse-ltonge, or king 

 of the waterfall. 



The " Motacillidse" are pretty common in this 

 country. 



The white wagtail (Motacilla alba) is found every- 

 where here, even in East Finmark. In the early 

 spring it is common in Christiania and the vicinity; 

 in the streets, as well as in the open country, almost 

 close to the feet of passengers, especially after rain, 

 when it hops about, picking up the small insects 

 which have been beaten down by the passing showers. 

 It is also common on the quays, and round the ram- 

 parts of Agershus Castle, a fortress which protects 

 Christiania on the side of the fjord. 



The gray-headed wagtail (If. neglecta) is almost as 



