CHAP. .] THRUSHES BLACKBIRDS. 95 



but amply repaying all the mischief they do by enlivening every 

 glade and grove with their joyous songs. This year (1846) the 

 thrushes and blackbirds were in full voice in January, owing to 

 the mildness of the winter ; and I knew of a thrush who was 

 sitting on eggs during the most severe storm of snow that we 

 have had the whole season. 



