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The eggs are three and occasionally four in number, 

 of a yellowish stone-colour, spotted with grey, dark brown, 

 and brownish black. They have been found in April, May, 

 June, and July, so that although one brood only seems to 

 be usually reared in the year, if the eggs are taken it would 

 appear that others may be laid. The eggs are disposed 

 with their small ends inwards. 



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