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BRITISH BIRDS' NESTS. 21 



Very variable in regard to size and coloration. 

 Average about 2.16 by 1.72 in. (See Plate VII.) 

 Time. April and May. 



COMMON BUZZARD'S NEST AND EGGS. 



Remarks. Resident. Note : a monotonous and 

 plaintive pe-e-i-o-oo. Local and other names : 

 Buzzard, Puttock. Not a very close sitter, except 

 when incubation is advanced. 



