6 TREE SPARROW. 



their nest, a domed one, in a hedge in the grounds of Walton Hall. 



The eggs, from four to six in number, are of a dull white or grey 

 colour, speckled all over with light greyish brown of different shades. 



One fine variety is of a dark rich reddish brown colour, mottled all over. 



A second is of a deep yellowish green, likewise mottled all over with 

 darker specks. 



A third is marked entirely over with minute grey, yellowish, brown, 

 and bluish dots and small streaks. 



A fourth, dull brown, dark all about the base, and all mottled. 



The engraving is from specimens taken by W. R. Fisher, Esq., of 

 Yarmouth, from a nest placed in a hole of the stem of an apple tree 

 at that place. 



