I suppose the birds never expected that such a wild swampy spot as they had selected would be invaded by any Oologist."
"The Nests and Eggs of Indian Birds, Volume 1"
Allan O. Hume
This composition hardens like pucca masonry in a very short time, and secures the nest from all marauders except the Oologist.
"The Nests and Eggs of Indian Birds, Volume 1"
Allan O. Hume
The variations, however, in shape, size, colour, extent, and intensity of markings are very great; and yet, in the huge series before me, there is not one that an Oologist would not at once unhesitatingly set down as a Shrike's.
"The Nests and Eggs of Indian Birds, Volume 1"
Allan O. Hume