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104 has all the action and habits of the thrush. The cock blackbird chases it; and in return it chases the cock song-thrush, which it exceeds in size, and differs particularly in the form and length of the tail, as well as the colour. It is in all respects like White's thrush, but, as I said before, of a darker hue.—E.A.H.

Note on the occurrence of the Herring Gull at Worcester. A fine specimen (female) of the herring gull (Larus argentatus, Brunn.), was shot last week by John Smith, Esq., on the moat in front of his house, at Lower Wick, on the banks of the Teme near this city. This bird is said to be the predominant species on the western coast to which we are nearest, nevertheless so far inland such visitants are rare, unless in very rough weather, when occasionally some of this tribe are driven here by the violence of the gales on the sea-coast.—''Geo. Reece, Foregate St., Worcester, February'' 28, 1843.

Note on a Grey Parrot.

Note on Birds in April.—

Note on the Sand Lizard. In the month of March, 1840, I received a specimen of the sand lizard (Lacerta agilis) from Poole, in Dorsetshire, a few remarks on which, in confinement, will perhaps be acceptable. On receiving it I constructed a box 4j inches deep, and 16 inches square, the top of which was glazed, and the box lined with green baize. In this box were placed two troughs, one containing water and the other sand, both of which it seems to delight in, bathing in and drinking the former, and lying in the latter basking in