Zoological RecreationsHenry Colburn, 1849 - Всего страниц: 384 |
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... rest of his song was what the bird - catchers call " rubbish , " or no particular note whatever . Bechstein observes that nearly all birds when young will learn some strain whistled or played to them every day ; but those only whose ...
... rest of his song was what the bird - catchers call " rubbish , " or no particular note whatever . Bechstein observes that nearly all birds when young will learn some strain whistled or played to them every day ; but those only whose ...
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... rest of the call - birds ( as it is by the first hound that hits on the scent , to the rest of the pack ) , after which follows the same sort of tumultuous ecstasy and joy . The call - birds , while the bird is at a distance , do not ...
... rest of the call - birds ( as it is by the first hound that hits on the scent , to the rest of the pack ) , after which follows the same sort of tumultuous ecstasy and joy . The call - birds , while the bird is at a distance , do not ...
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... , and other small birds , but looked upon as far superior to all the rest . In the years 1821 , 1836 , 1837 , and 1838 , these crossbills visited England in considerable force . In 1791 many were MIGRATORY SINGING BIRDS . 59.
... , and other small birds , but looked upon as far superior to all the rest . In the years 1821 , 1836 , 1837 , and 1838 , these crossbills visited England in considerable force . In 1791 many were MIGRATORY SINGING BIRDS . 59.
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... rest of the heavenly conclave , and wandering to Mount Thornax in Argolis , there remained in solitude . Jupiter , who was on the watch , raised the most pelt- ing of pitiless storms , and , in the likeness of a cuckoo , flew , all ...
... rest of the heavenly conclave , and wandering to Mount Thornax in Argolis , there remained in solitude . Jupiter , who was on the watch , raised the most pelt- ing of pitiless storms , and , in the likeness of a cuckoo , flew , all ...
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... rest will clear away the froth to show the admiring minors the inmate , gravely assuring them that it will be a cuckoo ! But , no very long time ago , this " cuckoo - spittle " had a very bad name , and constituted , under the name of ...
... rest will clear away the froth to show the admiring minors the inmate , gravely assuring them that it will be a cuckoo ! But , no very long time ago , this " cuckoo - spittle " had a very bad name , and constituted , under the name of ...
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