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CONTENTS.
THE PEACOCK.
THIS bird was imported by Solomon- Called originally the "bird of
Media "-Its estimation in Greece and Lesser Asia-Singular story
THE GOLDEN EAGLE.
Various descriptions given by Naturalists-The habits of the Eagle
described-Its range is very extensive― Attention of the parent-bird
to her Eaglets-Allusion to it by Moses-Value of the word of God—
Anecdotes of the Eagle
THE WHITE-TAILED EAGLE.
Its abodes on our own coast-Account of a pair of these birds in Ireland
-Children carried away by Eagles.
THE PEREGRINE FALCON.
Derivation of its name - Its eyries - Ancient passion for Hawking-
Estimation of Falconry in Wales-Appearance of the bird-The village
of Falconswaerd-Decline of Hawking
THE JAY.
Rich colouring of the bird - It is found in most of the wooded parts of
this country-Its imitative notes
Various species of this bird-Its note-Its habits-Variety of its food
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THE GULL.
Its resort on the British coast- Perilous feats of schoolboys-Hazardous
enterprizes of fowlers-Various anecdotes
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Wordsworth's description of this bird-Its nest-Its great age-Families
of Swans on the River Thames
A common species in the enclosed parts of the kingdom-Habits of this
bird- A pet Sparrow-hawk.
THE MOOR-FOWL.
This bird is found in mountainous situations-It is confined to the United
Kingdom-Flocks of Moor-Fowl
THE PETREL.
"Mother Carey's Chickens"- These birds seen in great numbers all over
the Atlantic-Immense stream of them-Superstition of sailors
The largest of British warblers - Coleridge's description of the Night-
ingale This bird is not found in Scotland-Its visits to various lands
-Contrast to its brief song
Traced to the Jungle-fowls of India-Cock-crowing in the East-Varieties
from the primal stock - Importation of eggs - Care of the Hen for
her young-Allusion to it in the words of our Lord- Interesting story
— Ingenious machine for accomplishing the process of incubation—
Singular and interesting facts.
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Its food
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Its nests Anecdote of a brood - Instance of fraud
dence of God-Interesting fact
THE PHEASANT.
Splendour of this bird - Instinct of the Pheasant when sitting
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THE CUCKOO.
Wordsworth's address to it-Its egg laid in the nest of other birds-
Dr. Jenner's account
THE BLACKBIRD.
Its nest and song
THE WATER-OUZEL.
Habits of this bird-An adventure in its pursuit
THE PIGEON.
The Columbida-Beauty of Pigeons in the East - The Dove of Noah-
Intelligence conveyed by tame Doves-Presentation of Doves under
the law of Moses-Sagacity of a Pigeon-Flights of Pigeons
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The "Talking Canary"-Singular story
THE SKYLARK.
The nest, brood, and song of this bird-The Lark an early riser
THE WREN.
The favourite of one of our shepherd poets-Desire of birds to wash
themselves-Strength of parental feeling
THE WATER-WAGTAIL.
An active bird-It may become very familiar
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THE LAPWING.
Curious fact-Stratagems of the Lapwing.
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THE BULLFINCH.
Its low and plaintive call-An interesting pair of Bullfinches-School for
these birds
THE TURKEY.
Its native country-Splendour of a wild Turkey Cock
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THE CROW.
Its distinction from the Rook-Mr. Waterton's care for the Crow
THE ROOK.
Its sagacity-Its sympathy-It is a friend to the farmer-Anecdote
THE SWALLOW.
Different species of this bird-Sir R. Grant's verses on the Swallow
THE GOOSE.
Its early domestication-Our obligations to this bird
THE BARN-OWL.
Its continuance with us during the year-Its fondness for fish-Its mode of defence-Amusing fact
THE SNIPE.
An unsocial bird-Its change of note
THE COMMON MALLARD.
Elegance of the Wild Duck-Advance of civilization
THE NIGHT-JAR.
Called in ignorance the Goat-sucker-It renders service to the grazier
THE RAVEN.
An emblem of desolation-Punishment of disobedience to parents-Sa-
gacity of this bird
THE COOT.
A common bird-Place of its nest