Zoological RecreationsH. Colburn, 1848 - Всего страниц: 384 |
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... poor Missel Thrushes , who " defended their mansion with great vigour , and fought resolutely pro aris et focis ; but numbers at last prevailed ; they tore the nest to pieces , and swallowed the young alive . " The food of the Missel ...
... poor Missel Thrushes , who " defended their mansion with great vigour , and fought resolutely pro aris et focis ; but numbers at last prevailed ; they tore the nest to pieces , and swallowed the young alive . " The food of the Missel ...
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... poor bird to prepare materials for a nest which was never to be built . In a state of nature , the thick hedge , close bush , or impervious ivy , hides the nest of moss and wool , lined with fine hair and feathers , which is seldom ...
... poor bird to prepare materials for a nest which was never to be built . In a state of nature , the thick hedge , close bush , or impervious ivy , hides the nest of moss and wool , lined with fine hair and feathers , which is seldom ...
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... poor little birds , which are too often mercilessly shot as fruit - eaters . That they may be seen about cherry and raspberry trees , when the fruit is ripe , there is no doubt , but Mr. Yarrell observes - correctly in our opinion ...
... poor little birds , which are too often mercilessly shot as fruit - eaters . That they may be seen about cherry and raspberry trees , when the fruit is ripe , there is no doubt , but Mr. Yarrell observes - correctly in our opinion ...
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... poor birds of their treasure . 66 The nest around is imbedded in the moss to its edges , which is composed of fine grasses , circularly disposed , and forming a bed about two inches thick , with a lining of grouse feathers , and those ...
... poor birds of their treasure . 66 The nest around is imbedded in the moss to its edges , which is composed of fine grasses , circularly disposed , and forming a bed about two inches thick , with a lining of grouse feathers , and those ...
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... poor bird acutely feels the loss of liberty ; for he tells us , that however gay it may appear when free , it becomes sad and melan- choly within doors . Mr. Sweet , however , who seems thoroughly to have understood the treatment of the ...
... poor bird acutely feels the loss of liberty ; for he tells us , that however gay it may appear when free , it becomes sad and melan- choly within doors . Mr. Sweet , however , who seems thoroughly to have understood the treatment of the ...
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