CHAP. XI.] THRUSHES—BLACKBIRDS. 5 
but amply repaying all the mischief they do by enlivening every 
glade and grove with their joyous songs. This year (1846) the 
thrushes and blackbirds were in full voice in January, owing to 
the mildness of the winter’; and I knew of a thrush who was 
sitting on eggs during the most severe storm of snow that we 
have had the whole season. 
