BEWICK'S SWAN 



PLATE CLXXXVIIL FIGURE I. 

 Cygnus bewickii, YARRELL. 



* I A HIS species, though of frequent occurrence in Great 

 1 Britain, especially in severe winters, breeds only in the 

 tundras of Siberia. 



The nest is reported by Mr. Seebohm to resemble that 

 of the Hooper. 



The eggs, which are smaller than those of that bird, 

 are probably similar in number, but they are slightly less 

 glossy, and are of a white cream colour. The Swan is said 

 to occupy six weeks in incubation. 



