The Making of the British CountrysideDavid & Charles, 1981 - 256 pages |
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... feeding almost entirely from pine cones ; they are larger , with heavier bills than the nominate Loxia curvirostra curvirostra which feed largely on seeds from the softer spruce cones ... of 26 insectivorous song birds the commonest are ...
... feeding almost entirely from pine cones ; they are larger , with heavier bills than the nominate Loxia curvirostra curvirostra which feed largely on seeds from the softer spruce cones ... of 26 insectivorous song birds the commonest are ...
Page 228
... feed on eel grass ( Zostera ) and marine green algae , and are strongly attached to traditional feeding areas . They fly reluctantly when disturbed and then usually at low altitude . Both these factors would spell great danger for both ...
... feed on eel grass ( Zostera ) and marine green algae , and are strongly attached to traditional feeding areas . They fly reluctantly when disturbed and then usually at low altitude . Both these factors would spell great danger for both ...
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... feeding habitat for a variety of species , including winter visitors such as redwings . All the birds require is to be left in peace to feed over the heads of those who rest in peace . During student days in London I spent many happy ...
... feeding habitat for a variety of species , including winter visitors such as redwings . All the birds require is to be left in peace to feed over the heads of those who rest in peace . During student days in London I spent many happy ...
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