Zoological RecreationsHenry Colburn, 1847 - Всего страниц: 380 |
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... leaves ? The call , as it is technically termed , of singing birds seems to have an almost miraculous power over the race , as the bird- catcher well knows . " When the bird - catcher hath laid his nets , he disposes of his call - birds ...
... leaves ? The call , as it is technically termed , of singing birds seems to have an almost miraculous power over the race , as the bird- catcher well knows . " When the bird - catcher hath laid his nets , he disposes of his call - birds ...
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... leave the more genial climes of the south to shiver in the spring of our more austere shores , delighting our ears , and revelling in the harvest made ready for them . But we are not entirely dependent on these warbling strangers , for ...
... leave the more genial climes of the south to shiver in the spring of our more austere shores , delighting our ears , and revelling in the harvest made ready for them . But we are not entirely dependent on these warbling strangers , for ...
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... leaves . The access to the hollow chamber is through an aperture in the side . It is often placed in some mossy bank overhanging the stream , " Where the lady - fern grows longest ; " and has been detected under a projecting stone ...
... leaves . The access to the hollow chamber is through an aperture in the side . It is often placed in some mossy bank overhanging the stream , " Where the lady - fern grows longest ; " and has been detected under a projecting stone ...
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... leaves the green meadows of England in autumn for the myrtle and orange - groves of Italy , and for the palms of Africa . * The Hirundinide which visit this country are , the species last above mentioned , the martin ( Hirundo urbica ) ...
... leaves the green meadows of England in autumn for the myrtle and orange - groves of Italy , and for the palms of Africa . * The Hirundinide which visit this country are , the species last above mentioned , the martin ( Hirundo urbica ) ...
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... leave the nest over the porch of the dwelling - house . At last , one Sunday evening , all the martins in the parish seemed to be collected about the door , darting by the nest , wheeling in short circles near it , and uttering a call ...
... leave the nest over the porch of the dwelling - house . At last , one Sunday evening , all the martins in the parish seemed to be collected about the door , darting by the nest , wheeling in short circles near it , and uttering a call ...
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