CONTENTS. 



Notes on the Fauna of the Country of the Chess and Gade (with eight Illustra- 

 tions), T. E. Lones, M.A., LL.D., B.Sc, 201. 



A Diary of Ornithological Observation made in Iceland during June and July, 

 1912 (continued), E dmund Selotis, 218. 



Bird Life on the Island of Eigg, J. Kirke Nash, L.D.S. {Ed.), F.Z.S. (Scot), 226. 



Early Breeding of the Crested Grebe, 0. V. Aplin, 235. 



Notes and Qijkkiks: — 

 Mammalia. — Fecundity of the domestic Cat, Edwd. N. Mennell, 236. The 



Decrease of the Squirrel, F. J. Stubbs, 236. 

 Aves. — Leisurely Nest-building by a Robin, 0. V. Aplin, 237. Blackcap 

 wintering in Oxfordshire, O. V. Aplin, 237. Gannet plunging for its Prey, 

 J. H. Gurney, "238. Supposed Breeding of Tufted Duck and Pochard in 

 Northants, O. V. Aplin, 288. Corn-Crake (Crex patensis) in Essex, F. J. 

 Shtbbs, 238. London Notes, H. Kirke Swann, 239. 



Notices of New Books, 239-240. 



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Aristotle s Researches in Natural Science 



By THOMAS E. LONES, M.A., LL.D., B.Sc. 



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