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on Aug. 28th Swifts were still flying around their nesting-place 

 at Ashburne (A. Evans). 



Early in the third week of August two Curlews (probably 

 disturbed by the Grouse-shooting on the moors) made their way 

 down the Dove Valley, and remained for a day or two near May- 

 field. 



A note appeared in the ' Field ' of Aug. 2nd, from Mr. C. R. 

 Gurney, stating that the Siskin had bred this year at Repton, 

 in a low tree six feet from the ground, and that the eggs were 

 fertile. 



The year 1902 was remarkable for the cold and wet summer, 

 and the unusually prolonged stay of some of our migratory 

 visitors. The autumn song of the Chiffchaff was heard pretty 

 regularly till Sept. 15th; and subsequently at intervals till Oct. 

 2nd, the latest date recorded for the county. 



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