Kearton, Richard, 1862-1928 · London, New York [etc.] Cassell and company, ltd. · leaf 104
nd the nest of a Chaffinchthe female hardly ever fails to scold youseverely if you disturb her. Her ringingnotes of protest sound something likepink, pink, pink! Baby Chaffinches are not fed upon seeds,but upon caterpillars and insects. Theyconsume great quantities of food, and inconsequence keep… … KESTRELS. The Kestrel IF a large bird is seen hovering almostmotionless in the air with outspreadwings and tail, it is almost certain to be aKestrel looking for its prey. It is one ofthe farmers best friends. Gamekeepers usedto think that it was a great enemy of theiryoung pheasants, partridges and…
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