AND THEIR INHABITANTS. 



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Birds'-nesting is one of the most exciting pursuits, 

 particularly in marshes, where the most unexpected 

 surprises occur to those who have the power to 

 keep still and watch. Among the birds which we 



MEADOW CRANE'S-BILL (Geranium pratense). 



frequently noticed in Sussex were the Wagtails. 

 The nests of these species are rather difficult to dis- 

 cover ; we found those of two, the Pied and Ray's, 



