CATALOGUE OF BIRDS. 101 



my opinion, the Meadow Pipit, Wagtail, and Eeed 

 Warbler. 



In some districts the natives have an idea that 

 during the winter this bird turns into a Hawk. I have 

 been gravely assured that specimens showing the 

 change have been frequently obtained, only unfor- 

 tunately not preserved. 



The specimens in the case were shot on the Downs > 

 near Brighton, in May, 1870. 



CUCKOO. (IMMATURE. ) 

 Case 104. 



In this case the young bird is represented as being fed 

 by its foster-parent, the Titlark or Meadow Pipit. 



The specimens were obtained on the hills near 

 Lewes, in Sussex, in June, 1874. 



POCHAED. 

 Case 105. 



A few of these birds occasionally nest in the British 

 Islands, but it is decidedly the exception, not the rule. 

 Immense flocks make their appearance during the 

 autumn on the lochs in Scotland, and on the lakes and 

 broads in England. When not molested they become 

 remarkably fearless, but from being so generally per- 

 secuted they soon get wild, and it needs no little skill 

 to work a punt within gun-shot. They may, however, 

 generally be approached with some chance of success 

 just before daybreak; they then seem disinclined to 

 take wing, drawing all together and swimming in a 

 compact body. 



