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which, when dry, affords a very perfect resting-place for the eggs. The Hind wall is again 
lined with soft grasses, so that the eggs and young have a warm bed whereon to repose. 
THRUSHES.— Turdinae. 
Another large example of the Thrushes is found in the Fieldfare. 
This bird is one of the migratory species, making only a winter visit to northern countries, 
and often meeting a very inhospitable reception from the gun of the winter sportsboy. Very 
