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becomes very tame. It is also of an affectionate 

 nature, and gets very fond of its master or mis- 

 tress. On their approach, it flutters towards them, 

 and welcomes their ^dsit mth a peculiar note. 

 From the warmth of its affections. Mademoiselle 

 Des Cartes could not forbear remarking that, with 

 all deference to her uncle's opinion, it was en- 

 dowed with sentiment. 



More might be said of this charming warbler ; 

 but we shall conclude this part by observing that 

 the young and old birds, with respect to food, 

 general treatment, and diseases, are managed in 

 the same manner as the nightingale and red- 

 breast. 



The cock is easily knoAvn from the hen, by the 

 black on his head, from which these bu'ds get 

 their name. The head of the hen is of a light red- 

 dish-brown, and she is altogether paler in colour. 



Of tJie Nest and Eggs, 



These birds build in May, and the young should 

 be taken in June. The nest is generally placed in 

 a bush or fir tree near the ground, sometimes in 

 a bush of evergreen, eglantine, or woodbine; but' 



