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IN this second volume we continue our task of making 

 known to general readers the appearance and habits of 

 British Wild Birds. The cordial welcome extended to the 

 first series is ample proof of the widespread interest felt 

 in the subject ; and it is hoped that this volume, like its 

 predecessors, may help many to recognise individually the 

 appearance, habits, and song of some of our birds. Mr. 

 Kearton, as in the preceding volume, adds to these particulars 

 those needed by the egg-collector. 



