Zoological Recreations ... New edition, with additionsHenry Colburn, 1849 - Всего страниц: 384 |
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... and distress is the conse- quence . The wild fowl , in their lofty aërial flights , keep up a constant watch - note of communication with each other ; and far and wide in the silence of night does their cry resound . SINGING BIRDS .
... and distress is the conse- quence . The wild fowl , in their lofty aërial flights , keep up a constant watch - note of communication with each other ; and far and wide in the silence of night does their cry resound . SINGING BIRDS .
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William John BRODERIP. in the silence of night does their cry resound . The windpipes of many of these are complete wind instruments ; that of the wild swan takes a turn within the sternum somewhat after the fashion of a French horn or ...
William John BRODERIP. in the silence of night does their cry resound . The windpipes of many of these are complete wind instruments ; that of the wild swan takes a turn within the sternum somewhat after the fashion of a French horn or ...
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... night , as soon as the moon rises in silent majesty , he begins his delightful solo , and serenades us the livelong night with a full display of his vocal powers , making the whole neighbour- hood ring with his inimitable medley . " But ...
... night , as soon as the moon rises in silent majesty , he begins his delightful solo , and serenades us the livelong night with a full display of his vocal powers , making the whole neighbour- hood ring with his inimitable medley . " But ...
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... Nights , rivalling the Iron Nights of the Swedish calendar , have , indeed , done their work ; and it may be doubted whether the horticulturist has had so much cause for lamentation since the " Black Spring " of 1771. Numbers are ...
... Nights , rivalling the Iron Nights of the Swedish calendar , have , indeed , done their work ; and it may be doubted whether the horticulturist has had so much cause for lamentation since the " Black Spring " of 1771. Numbers are ...
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... night . The nest is as curious as the bird that makes it . In shape it a good deal resembles that of a Wren , having a dome or roof , but it is not so deep . Externally it is formed of water - plants , or closely - interwoven moss ...
... night . The nest is as curious as the bird that makes it . In shape it a good deal resembles that of a Wren , having a dome or roof , but it is not so deep . Externally it is formed of water - plants , or closely - interwoven moss ...
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