Lilford. In this instance a pair of Hedge-Sparrows 

 took possession of the structure before any eggs were 

 laid by its owner. I have met with this species in 

 Switzerland and in Andalucia ; it is well known as a 

 winter visitor throughout Europe. A female Brambling 

 came aboard of my yacht in the Bay of Biscay, about 

 halfway between Ushant and Cape Finisterre, in 

 November 1873. 



