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mites, fig. 1 1 79) constantly builds with us. This bird may be known 

 by its note, which is repeated over and over again, and conveys the 

 idea that it will never stop. It is a charming and right merry 



Fig. 1179.— Sed^e Warbler. 



Fig. ii3o.— Reed Warbler. 



summer bird. The Reed Warbler. {Sylvia arundinacea, fig. 1180) 

 constantly builds with us. This bird appears to be able to vary 

 the character of its nest, from its deep normal form (fig. 1181) to 

 :he shape shown in fig. 11 82. The latter nest was built in a 

 stiff bush (privet). Mr. W. H. Power has noticed the latter form 



Fig. 1182.— Reed Warbler's Nest. 



Fig. T181.— Reejj Wa'^Wer'sNcst. 



when the nest had been constructed in a lilac bush. He considers 

 that the deep pendulous form is constructed to prevent the eggs 

 being thrown out by the wind bending the shm, pliant reeds. The 

 Blackcap {Curruca atricapilla, fig. 1183) has a note of good quality. 



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