PLATE II 

 CUCKOO. Ciiculus canorus 



Jtme i8///, 1897. This nest was shown me by a lad, who was working in the 

 gravel-pit where the nest was placed. In this case the young bird was reared 

 by a pair of Pied Wagtails. When I saw it, it was nearly full-fledged, and 

 snapped its bill with a loud sound, not unlike '&?/,' when I stooped to look 

 at it. Owing to the intense glare of the bright sun, the nest is in deep 

 shadow, but the white spots of the fan-like tail of the young Cuckoo may 

 be seen. 



The Wagtails flew around uneasily all the time I was at the nest, 

 showing great anxiety; they each carried large juicy green caterpillars in 

 their bills. 



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