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March4th.—Raven nests. 5th.—Curlew and Golden Plover return to the moors. 10th.—Lapwings begin to cry and tumble. Pied Wagtails return. 12th.—Greenfinch begins its drawling note. 20th.—Tawny Owl nests. Meadow Pipits return. 21st.—Rook nests. 24th.—Mallard or Wild Duck nests. 26th.—Magpie builds. Long-eared Owl nests. Woodlark nests. Wheatear arrives. 27th.—Dipper or Water Ouzel nests. 28th.—Blackbird builds. Carrion Crow builds. Mistle Thrush nests. 29th.—Song Thrush nests. 30th.—Chaffinch builds. Hedge Sparrow nests. Lapwing or Peewit nests. 31st.—Ring Dove builds. Robin nests. Chiffchaff arrives.