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■watched, and for several years they never mated and were 

 always found at the same places. At Hong Kong a pair 

 was seen at Wan Chai Gap in June, but no nest was 

 found. 



In October 1902, at Crooked Island, Mirs Bay, this 

 species was found to be abundant and a good many were 

 obtained, including some immature birds. 



This Shrike has the same fondness as L. schach for sitting 

 on the top of a stake, busli, or tree and giving vent to what 

 almost amounts to a song and to imitations of other birds. 

 The notes are less harsh than those of L. schach. It feeds 

 chiefly on the ground, picking up various insects. 



On May 9th a Chinaman found six eggs which he declared 

 to belong to this species, and as he knew exactly what he 

 was looking for, he was probably right. 



The eggs are like those of L. schach in point of size, but 

 the ground-colour is white and the ashy -coloured markings 

 are more scanty. They average '92 x 7^. 



Lanius cristatus. 



These Shrikes pass through twice a year on migration, 

 but do not linger on their passage ; they are seen in April 

 and early May and again in September. A young bird was 

 obtained at Kowlooa in February 1902 in bitterly cold 

 weather. 



Lanius superciliosus. 



This Shrike is an occasional spring and autumn migrant ; 

 it is seen in small numbers some years, and in others is 

 not seen at all. On passage to and from its breeding-grounds 

 its movements are quite leisurely. 



Lanius lucionensis. 



The Philippine Shrike is resident in a few favoured 

 localities, but chiefly occurs on passage in the spring 

 and autumn, being especially noticeable at the former time 

 of year. 



April 11th is the earliest recorded date, and from that 



