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its legs being stretched out and its claws against the opposite side of 

 the nest to try and prevent its opponent from getting under it. 



The nest was then bolstered up to give the weak bird a chance 

 to recover, but on June llth the weak bird had disappeared altogether. 



The Pipits paid no attention to the young Cuckoo when it was 

 outside the nest, although the bird was frequently sitting on the side 

 of it. 



No. . 



YOUNG CUCKOO 



with egg in the hollow of its back in the act of ejecting same. 



Thus far no photographs of any value had been secured, although 

 such excellent opportunities had been presented. Not to be outwitted, 

 Mr. Craig procured a young Yellow Bunting, which was admirably 

 suited for his purpose. This he placed on June 12th in the nest beside 

 the sole remaining occupant, i.e., the strongest young Cuckoo! After 

 a few minutes delay the Cuckoo hoisted the Yellow Bunting on its back 

 and climbed up the side of the nest backwards and shot the bird 

 over the nest! The young bird was put back into the nest again and 

 again, but the Cuckoo repeated the operation each time. 



