The Corn-Crake or Land-Rail 



( Crex pratensis ) Bechstein. 



MALE, FEMALE, NEST, BROKEN EGG, AND YOUNG. 



ORB frequently heard than seen, owing to its exceedingly cautious habits. 



the wing. They run very rapidly from place to place in a creeping position, 

 holding the body and head very low, and in this manner thread their way through 

 the grass, &c, almost entirely concealed. (See male). The female is brooding her 

 five young ones, covered with brownish -black down, which they retain for a 

 considerable time after hatching. 



Collected in Cheshire, and presented by Mr. A. O. Walker, F.L-S., and 

 Mr. R. Newstead, Senr. 



Rarely indeed, except when flushed by a dog, are these birds seen on 



