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214 8&thinsp; the young were cold and in a state of collapse, but they survived nevertheless until 3.20&thinsp;

On the 7th June 1915, a nest of young Skylarks three days old was removed at 7.15&thinsp; The temperature was 62°&thinsp;F., and the birds survived until 4&thinsp; the next day.

On the 6th June 1916, a nest of Linnets just hatched was removed at 6.47&thinsp; The temperature was 51°&thinsp;F. At 7.50&thinsp; the birds were cold and in a state of collapse, and only survived until 8.50&thinsp;