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proved science were brought to the task, shows that the field 

 is not yet exhausted.* 



* The bearded tit (CalamopJiilus biarmicus) LEACH is found in the 

 marshes about Erith, in various parts of Essex, in the bog lands of Lan- 

 cashire, and in all our fenny districts. We have seen many which have 

 been taken in the reed ditches communicating with the Thames, in the 

 low lands of Kent, from Erith to the Reculvers. 



The nest is formed of the smaller seed-bearing stems of the reed, and 

 is placed in tufts of grass or other herbage. The eggs, five in number, 

 have a pinkish tinge, with irregular specks, and streaks brown, dispersed 

 over the whole surface. The specimens which we have observed in 

 captivity uttered no song, but a simple shrill note only. It is a very 

 elegant species; differing altogether from the true tits in form, habits, 

 and manners. M. 



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