make him forget. The moment the victim comes within the right distance, down goes thebill with its sharp edge, and the prey is seized and devoured. He has an excellent appetite, and can devour more in a meal than youwould believe. When he has finished eating he goes away into some quietplace, and… … THE GTANT HERON. indeed, the common heron is by no means so plentiful as he used to be, whilethe great white heron belongs to America. He is dressed at all times in a costume of spotless white, slightly tingedwith cream colour. His flight is firm and regular, and can be kept up a very STORIES ABOUT…
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