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[Picus minor. 



Lesser Spotted Woodjpeclcer. 



This is included in Mr. Smith's list of birds in the 

 following words : — " This bird has been observed several 

 times in the Forest, but its eggs have not yet been taken." 

 As the Greater Spotted Woodpecker, the commoner species, 

 is not mentioned, I am inclined to think a mistake has 

 occurred."] 



Caprimulgus europaeus. . ^^u-t j-t^t 



Goatsucker. 



LOCAL XAMEs:'. 



Nightjar. 

 Fern Owl 



This remarkable bird is not common with us, thouirh 

 specimens have been procured from all parts. 



Its nest has been taken once only in Eabley Copse on the 

 31st of May, 1865. 



Perdix rufa. 



Bed-legged Partridge. 



One single specimen of this bird was shot in the West 

 Woods in November, 1865. 



