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Photograph by E. F. Winser. 



FIGURE 248. A Wild Duck's nest covered. 



Photograph by E. F. Winter. 

 FIGURE 249. A Wild Duck's nest uncovered. 



Photograph by E. F. Winser. 

 FIGURE 250. A nearer view showing the eggs. 



These three photographs illustrate not 

 only a Wild Duck's nest, but also the in- 

 teresting way in which it is hidden by th& 

 old bird before leaving it. 



