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Baby birds at home (1912)

Kearton, Richard, 1862-1928 · London, New York [etc.] Cassell and company, ltd. · leaf 40

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n a grouse moor theplucky little Stone Falcon finds a deadlyenemy in the gamekeeper, who is ever onthe look out for its nest. He would findit more frequently, but for one very cunninghabit practised by the species. Merlins feed their chicks upon smallbirds. They take the greatest care, how-ever,… … The Wryneck rpHE Wryneck is a migratory bird ar--*- riving in this country during themonth of April. Although no larger than askylark, it soon makes its presence knownby its loud and oft-repeated call notes, whichsound something like que, que, que Onaccount of its arrival a few days beforethe…

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