156 ROCK PIPIT 



or two among the accumulation of old rubbish in the 

 passages in the ruins, which had been built in almost 

 total darkness. They also resort to the cracks and ledges 

 on the face of the rock, especially on the south side." 



The eggs, which have very little polish on them, and 

 vary much in appearance, are four or five, and occasionally 

 six in number. They are of a pale yellowish grey ground 

 colour, spotted with reddish brown, almost confluent at the 

 larger end ; some are wholly, or almost wholly brown, and 

 some wholly greenish grey, with a streak surrounding 

 the base. 



