THE DIPPER 241 



generally placed close to a running stream, preferably 

 near to, and even behind some little waterfall. It is a 

 large oval ball of leaves, grass, and moss, lined with 

 dry grass and dead leaves. The entrance is low down in 

 the side. From four to six eggs are laid, which are 

 glossy white at first, but become dull as the bird sits. 

 Two broods are reared in a season. 



