1 38 RED GROUSE. 



While the young are hatching, the hen utters an 

 occasional chuckle. The Heath Poults leave the nest 

 shortly after they are hatched, and are soon able to 

 fly; they keep together till the end of autumn, unless 

 dispersed by shooters: they are attended by both the 

 parents. At the beginning of the season they lie close, 

 but gradually become more wild as they are disturbed. 



Mr. D. Brown, of Trinity College, Glenalmond, 

 Perth, has also favoured me with two fine specimens 

 of the eggs of this species. 



