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THE ANTLERS OF THE DEER . . . J" . 232 



THE BRAMBLE . . . . , . 245 



HEN CAPERCAILIE ASSUMING MALE PLUMAGE . . 256 



NESTING-HOLES OF SAND MARTINS .-'. . 260 



SAND MARTIN'S NEST EXPOSED. . . , . 263 



