under the shade of hillocks. The nest is only found by accident ; we only found a few, although the bird 

 is so numerous. The nest is domed and has an opening in the side. It is constructed of dried marsh- 

 grass, and lined with fine bents. Although artistically built, the structure is weak, and it is difficult to take 

 it away without destroying its original shape. Late in June the female deposits five oval-shaped eggs ; 

 some, however, are rather elongated, others shorter and stouter ; and they have a slight gloss. The female 

 sits very close, and may be taken on her eggs. When frightened off, she escapes through the dense thicket, 

 and will not soon return to the nest. Whilst the female is sitting, the male sings all night through in the 



vicinity of the nest." 



The" Plate represents two males and a female, of the natural size (one of the former having the red throat 



very pale), copied from a specimen in my own collection. 





illww. 





