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bers of tliem wintering with us, and leaving ns just before 

 the breeding season, which is generally rather late with this 

 species. 



Its nests are, however, often found, and no doubt might 

 be so much oftener, were it not that it is generally built 

 among growing com, which proves a great safeguard to it. 



Emberiza schoeniclus. 



Black-lieaded Bunting. 



LOCAL NAMES. EGG OBSERVED. 



Reed Bunthuj May 5th, 1865. 



Beed Sparrow. April 30th, 1866. 



June 13th, 1867. 



May 9th, 1869. 

 1870. 



The withy beds along the Kennet afford shelter to some 

 ofthese birds throughout the year, though they are certainly 

 much diminished in numbers during the winter, increasing 

 again as soon as the spring comes round. Their nests may 

 always be found during the breeding season, on the ground 

 among the oziers. They are especially abundant at 

 PoultoD. 



