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The nest that I found in 1876 was placed in the branches 

 of a lofty tree, and was composed of small twigs, forming a 

 rather large structure, of somewhat ragged outward appear- 

 ance. The depression in the middle was small, but on this I 

 am not able to place much significance, as the nest had served 

 its purpose, and the birds had departed, so probably it was 

 in a disordered state when I found it. 



The egg, considering the size of the bird, is small, broad, 

 oval, and glossy. My specimen measures in. by j-§ in. 

 The ground colour is a pale olive green, shaded over with 

 blotches and streaks of a dull faint sepia colour, these mark- 

 ings being more confluent on the two ends than round the 

 body of the egg. 



The breeding season for the Blue Jay is seemingly in 

 January, for I learn from Mr. Gray that he procured three 

 nests this year during that month. 



I take the liberty of recording both these " finds," as the 

 first is unique, while the second, though recorded by Legge 

 and Murray, is of rare occurrence owing to the shy habits of 

 the bird. 



4. Mr. Harward then read the following Paper : — 



