26 

 Alauda arvensis. 



EGG OBSERVED. 



April 20tli, 1865. 

 April 20th, 1866. 

 April 16tli, 1867. 

 April 10th, 1868. 

 April 19th, 1869. 

 1870. 



Which of us does not know, and does not entertain 

 affectionate feelings towards the Skylark ? Every inhabitant 

 of Marlborongh, at any rate, must know this charming 

 songster. It is impossible to walk on our downs without 

 seeing it, as it flits from hillock to hillock, or hearing its 

 song, while it soars high up in the clouds. 



The tufts of long grass on the downs afford it shelter for 

 its nest. 



This bird is also very regular in the time of its breeding 



Emberiza miliaria. 



Bunting. 



LOCAL NAMES. EGG OBSERVED. 



Corn Bunting. June 20th, 1865. 



Bunting Larlc. May 12th, 1866. 



1870. 



This bird though actually a resident with us, is much 

 more plentiful in the winter than at any other time, num- 



