Zoological RecreationsH. Colburn, 1848 - Всего страниц: 384 |
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... tree , in the dawn of a dewy morning , while the woods are already vocal with a multitude of warblers , his admirable song rises pre - eminent over every competitor . The ear can listen to his music alone , to which that of all the ...
... tree , in the dawn of a dewy morning , while the woods are already vocal with a multitude of warblers , his admirable song rises pre - eminent over every competitor . The ear can listen to his music alone , to which that of all the ...
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... tree of the Arabian story . Now it is that the full power of song is developed ; witness the clear mellow pipe of that blackbird perched on the tallest acacia in the garden , while his mate , with half - shut eyes , and pressing her ...
... tree of the Arabian story . Now it is that the full power of song is developed ; witness the clear mellow pipe of that blackbird perched on the tallest acacia in the garden , while his mate , with half - shut eyes , and pressing her ...
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... tree , he pours forth his loud and often- repeated strain of melancholy , but musical cadences , - " While rocking winds are piping loud , " amid all the meteoric rudeness of February . The advent of the storm is hailed by him in notes ...
... tree , he pours forth his loud and often- repeated strain of melancholy , but musical cadences , - " While rocking winds are piping loud , " amid all the meteoric rudeness of February . The advent of the storm is hailed by him in notes ...
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... tree for its station , and we have sometimes thought its music most perfect after a genial shower on a fine warm spring evening , when the young foliage was glittering with the rain - drops , and not a breath of air disturbed the direct ...
... tree for its station , and we have sometimes thought its music most perfect after a genial shower on a fine warm spring evening , when the young foliage was glittering with the rain - drops , and not a breath of air disturbed the direct ...
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... tree , but its favourite position for exerting its charming powers is in the air , and it may be known to the eye of those whose ear , unac- customed to distinguish the song of birds , would not detect the difference , by its flight in ...
... tree , but its favourite position for exerting its charming powers is in the air , and it may be known to the eye of those whose ear , unac- customed to distinguish the song of birds , would not detect the difference , by its flight in ...
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