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Observations. 



north to south. They are, however, to be seen 

 often in the middle of winter, if there happen to 

 be a fine day and the sun shine bright, chirp- 

 ing briskly, and apparently delighted with fine 

 weather; this is a proof that they do not come 

 from a far distant country. 



The common wagtail's note is small and insig- 

 nificant, but frequently repeated, especially while 

 on the wing. 



