The Dovecote and the Aviary: Being Sketches of the Natural History of Pigeons and Other Domestic Birds in a Captive State, with Hints for Their ManagementW.S. Orr, 1851 - 458 pages |
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... close to the stems of thin but tall pine trees ( Pinus strobus ) , and were composed of a few sticks ; the eggs invariably two , and white . ' There is frequently but one young bird in the nest , probably from the loose manner in which ...
... close to the stems of thin but tall pine trees ( Pinus strobus ) , and were composed of a few sticks ; the eggs invariably two , and white . ' There is frequently but one young bird in the nest , probably from the loose manner in which ...
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... a draught , and tickling each other's heads . The coo might be mistaken for the croaking of a frog or toad . When heard close at hand , it has a sort of burring , bubbling sound , and consists of two syllables or measures , the second ...
... a draught , and tickling each other's heads . The coo might be mistaken for the croaking of a frog or toad . When heard close at hand , it has a sort of burring , bubbling sound , and consists of two syllables or measures , the second ...
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... close to the low front wall ; in con- sequence of which Thompson took the precaution , by way of some protection against rain or other storms , to place a board as a sort of pent - house , or lean - to , from the wall over her , while ...
... close to the low front wall ; in con- sequence of which Thompson took the precaution , by way of some protection against rain or other storms , to place a board as a sort of pent - house , or lean - to , from the wall over her , while ...
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