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SEDGE-WAUBLER. 
bear a close resemblance to the adults. Should a family party come into view among the reeds or sedge- 
plants, there is little difference to be detected in the whole group, save the brighter appearance of the 
feathers of the youngsters and their shorter tails. In the same manner as in the rest of the tribe, the 
plumage of the old birds becomes considerably soiled and worn by the middle of summer. 
I am well aware many of the Sedge- AVarblers landing on the Sussex coast in the spring are only 
on their way towards the more northern counties, having frequently noticed them during their overland 
passage in all sorts of uncongenial situations. It is, however, evident that a few must make their way to 
the British Islands across the North Sea, as the wings of a couple of these birds were received from the 
‘Lynn Well’ light-ship during the summer of 1873, and on making inquiries I learned that both came 
on board the vessel early in May. 
