A Natural History of the Globe: Of Man, of Beasts, Birds, Fishes, Reptiles, Insects, and Plants, Volume 4Gray & Bowen, 1831 |
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... soon as this trusty sentinel perceives the remotest appearance of danger , he gives a loud scream , with a voice as shrill as a trumpet , and instantly the whole cohort are upon the wing . The flesh of the old ones is black and hard ...
... soon as this trusty sentinel perceives the remotest appearance of danger , he gives a loud scream , with a voice as shrill as a trumpet , and instantly the whole cohort are upon the wing . The flesh of the old ones is black and hard ...
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... soon as the raven approaches , the Puffin catches him under the throat with its beak , and sticks its claws into its breast , which makes the raven , with a loud screaming , attempt to get away ; but the little bird still holds fast to ...
... soon as the raven approaches , the Puffin catches him under the throat with its beak , and sticks its claws into its breast , which makes the raven , with a loud screaming , attempt to get away ; but the little bird still holds fast to ...
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... soon became quite fa- miliar , and in a little time its wounded wing entirely heal- ed . In the following spring , when the Wild Geese mi- grate to the northward , a flock passed over Mr. Platt's barn - yard , and just at that moment ...
... soon became quite fa- miliar , and in a little time its wounded wing entirely heal- ed . In the following spring , when the Wild Geese mi- grate to the northward , a flock passed over Mr. Platt's barn - yard , and just at that moment ...
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... soon as the young are hatched , he leaves them . The mother , however , remains with them a considerable time afterwards . It is curious to observe her manner of lead- ing them out of the nest , almost as soon as they creep from the ...
... soon as the young are hatched , he leaves them . The mother , however , remains with them a considerable time afterwards . It is curious to observe her manner of lead- ing them out of the nest , almost as soon as they creep from the ...
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... winter , and flying in pairs in summer ; bringing up their young by the water side , and leading them to their food as soon as out of the shell . Their nests are usually built among heath or rushes , THE DUCK GENUS . 43.
... winter , and flying in pairs in summer ; bringing up their young by the water side , and leading them to their food as soon as out of the shell . Their nests are usually built among heath or rushes , THE DUCK GENUS . 43.
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