Kearton, Richard, 1862-1928 · London, New York [etc.] Cassell and company, ltd. · leaf 120
aftertheir prey in the same way that cormorantsdo, but just stand still in the water until afish swims close to them. Then the long neckis darted out, and the Herons lance-like billis driven right through the body of theunwary victim. A Heron is gifted with plenty of patience,and will sometimes… … I The Cole Tit F care is not exercised one is liable atfirst sight to mistake this bird for itsless widely distributed relative, the MarshTit. Both are of about the same size andgeneral appearance, and their habits do notdiffer very widely. There is, however, onepoint of difference which secures…
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