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8 a.m. the young were cold and in a state of collapse, but they survived nevertheless until 3.20 p.m.
On the 7th June 1915, a nest of young Skylarks three days old was removed at 7.15 a.m. The temperature was 62° F., and the birds survived until 4 a.m. the next day.
On the 6th June 1916, a nest of Linnets just hatched was removed at 6.47 a.m. The temperature was 51° F. At 7.50 a.m. the birds were cold and in a state of collapse, and only survived until 8.50 a.m.
