BRITISH BIRDS. 
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each representing several species given to herding together. The 
idea may not be quite new, but it is, if we mistake not, new to 
histories of British birds. The scenes are all pleasing, especially 
Common Tern (| nat. size). 
the two last. Of the illustrations in the text, also by Mr. Lodge 
— of which, by the kindness of the publishers, we are able to give 
two specimens — while they are e.\cellent as a whole, and many 
WiGEON (1 nat. size). 
of them are perfect gems, we wish to call attention to what we 
think is a matter for regret. It seems to us that in some few — 
among the Passeres — too great attention to artistic effect has 
led to the loss of the individuality and character of the species 
figured. O. V. A. 
