THE SHKIKE, OR BUTCHER BIKD. 97 



creaking of a sign-board in windy weather, It builds its 

 nest, as I was informed, generally in a detached bush, much 

 like that of the mocking bird ; but as the spring was not 

 then sufficiently advanced, I had no opportunity of seeing its 

 eggs. It is generally known by the name of the loggerhead." 



