CONTENTS.
Migration of Birds in N.E. Lincolnshire during the Autumn of 1901, G.H. Caton Haigh, 121.
An Observational Diary of the Habits—mostly Domestic—of the Great Crested Grebe (Podicipes cristatus), and of the Peewit (Vanellus vulgaris), with some General Remarks, Edmund Selous, 133.
On Mr. Selous' Theory of the Origin of Nests, H.E. Howard, F.Z.S., 145.
Notes and Queries: —
- Aves.—Notes on the White-breasted Kingfisher (Halycon smyrnensis), F. Finn, 149. A Little-known Action of the Kingfisher, R.H. Ramsbotham, 149. Golden Eagle in Co. Donegal, W.H. Workman, W.C. Wright, 150. Allen's Gallinule near Yarmouth, J.H. Gurney, 150.
- Pisces.— A Question of Coloration, M.C.H. Bird, 151.
- Mollusca.—Duration of Life in Helix pomatia, G.T. Rope, 151.
- Arachnida.—Collecting in Australia, S.H. Burton Bradley, 152.
Notices of New Books, 154–157.
Editorial Gleanings, 158–160.
BIRDS' EGGS AND NESTS.
On THURSDAY April 17th, at Half-past 12 o'clock.
MR. J. C. STEVENS will offer, at his Rooms, 38, King Street, Covent Garden, W.C., a Portion of the Collection of BIRDS' EGGS and NESTS formed by the late Philip Crowley, Esq., F.Z.S., &c, including—
A very Fine Series of BRITISH BIRDS' EGGS in NESTS,
Arranged in Glass-covered Boxes;
NESTS of HUMMING BIRDS, BIRDS' SKINS; and
Many Rare BIRDS' EGGS, CABINETS, &c.
EGG of the ÆPYORNIS MAXIMUS, &c.; also a very Fine
Stuffed Specimen of the GREAT AUK, and a
GREAT AUK'S EGG.
On view Wednesday, April 16th, 2 to 5, and Morning of Sale.
B I R D S' EGGS.
On Thursday, May 15th, will be sold, by Mr. J.C. STEVENS, a Further Portion of the Collection of BIRDS' EGGS and NESTS, formed by the late Philip Crowley, Esq., F.Z.S., of Croydon.
Further particulars in later Advertisements, and Catalogues, which may be had one week before the Sale, on application to Mr. J.C. STEVENS, 38, King Street, Covent Garden, W.C.
A GREAT AUK'S EGG for Private Sale, with Letters authenticating same. No dealers. Write to—
"EGG." c/o Willing's Advertisement Offices, 162, Piccadilly, London, W.
