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BIRD LIFE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

CALENDAR FOR MARCH.

March4th.—Raven nests.
March5th.—Curlew and Golden Plover return to the moors.
March 10th.—Lapwings begin to cry and tumble.
Pied Wagtails return.
March 12th.—Greenfinch begins its drawling note.
March 20th.—Tawny Owl nests.
Meadow Pipits return.
March 21st.—Rook nests.
March 24th.—Mallard or Wild Duck nests.
March 26th.—Magpie builds.
Long-eared Owl nests.
Woodlark nests.
Wheatear arrives.
March 27th.—Dipper or Water Ouzel nests.
March 28th.—Blackbird builds.
Carrion Crow builds.
Mistle Thrush nests.
March 29th.—Song Thrush nests.
March 30th.—Chaffinch builds.
Hedge Sparrow nests.
Lapwing or Peewit nests.
March 31st.—Ring Dove builds.
Robin nests.
Chiffchaff arrives.