4 8 REDWING. 



entirely covered with it; when it was fresh, and the 

 fine ramifications of the lichens unbroken, it had a 

 most beautiful appearance.' 



The eggs are said to be found at the end of May, 

 or June, and to be towards six in number; they are 

 of a pale bluish green, spotted with reddish brown. 



J. R. De Capel Wise, Esq., of Lincoln College, 

 Oxford, has obligingly forwarded specimens of the 

 nest and eggs. In some the ground is of a pale cream- 

 colour, but almost covered over with light reddish 

 streaks. 



One variety is of a pale yellowish-red with a very 

 few small brownish red spots. 



A second is grounded with light green, handsomely 

 marked with waves and spots of pale brownish red. 



A third is of a dull green, intermingled with dull 

 reddish brown. 



