Kearton, Richard, 1862-1928 · London, New York [etc.] Cassell and company, ltd. · leaf 212
r to mind this, however, for the writerhas seen one calmly sitting on her eggswhilst the nest was drifting hither andthither on a large reservoir. The eggs number from seven to ten, of adingy stone colour, spotted all over withbrown. They are easily distinguished fromthose of the moorhen, because… … NIGHTJARS. The Nightjar THE Nightjar, Goatsucker, or Fern Owl,as this bird is variously known, has itswinter quarters in Africa. It arrives inthis country during the month of May,and after the breeding season is over, retiresin September on its long southward journey. It is a lover of heather-clad…
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