The gardener's magazine and register of rural & domestic improvement (1826)
Loudon, J. C. (John Claudius), 1783-1843, A. & R. Spottiswoode, printer, United States. Patent Office. Scientific Library, former owner DSI · London : Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown and Green · leaf 81
ownaccount. A couple of horned owls used to roost in the cave,adding to the picturesque effect; but, during last summer, theheron, who seemed always to bear them a grudge, struck themthrough with his spear-like bill. Here, in speaking of the birds that have been tenants ofthis scene, mention may be… … long did he continue to impart an interest to the scenery withwhich he was in such excellent keeping, and the possession ofthis bird suggested the idea of forming the small collection thathas followed. The following is the history of the gull: — He had long beensuspected of committing depredations…
