102 THE SMALLER BRITISH BIRDS. 



together. The Reed Warbler should be treated in a similar mannci, 

 but is a delicate bird, and docs not become easily reconciled to con- 

 finement. It must not at first be shut up without companions, but 

 should be placed in an aviary with a number of other tame birds; 

 if this cannot be done, its cage should be hung near that of some 

 other of its species. After a time it becomes very tamo and familiar, 

 and has an agreeable habit of singing in the morning and evening 

 twilight. 



