The Birds of Sherwood Forest With Notes On Their Habits Nesting Migrations
The Birds of Sherwood Forest With Notes On Their Habits Nesting Migrations
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One of these is a small island in the river near the house, just above where it is crossed by a bridge ; the island is covered with large trees, but as it is only a few yards from either bank, it is very much exposed to every passer-by. Here the nest is always composed of decayed sticks, which have fallen from the trees, and has little else intermingled with them. Two other spots in the pleasure grounds have been selected for nearly an equal length of time, and in both these sticks were used fo...r the nest ; in two other places it was constructed of flags and rushes if we can say so of a mere heap of those materials. The female alone collects the materials for her nest, the male never condescending to help his partner, but contenting him- self with keeping watch and ward, and is ready to do 216 THE BIRDS OF SHERWOOD FOREST.
battle with all comers, great or small. It is not neces- sary to make any burglarious attempts to be entitled to be considered an enemy ; the wayfarer may pass along near if he go on his way like a peaceable person ; but if he stand to look, the jealous husband's ire is immediately aroused, his wings are raised, the feathers of his neck are erected until it becomes double the usual thickness, and instead of his ordinary quiet gliding motion, he pro- pels himself by violent strokes at long intervals.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
One of these is a small island in the river near the house, just above where it is crossed by a bridge ; the island is covered with large trees, but as it is only a few yards from either bank, it is very much exposed to every passer-by. Here the nest is always composed of decayed sticks, which have fallen from the trees, and has little else intermingled with them. Two other spots in the pleasure grounds have been selected for nearly an equal length of time, and in both these sticks were used fo...r the nest ; in two other places it was constructed of flags and rushes if we can say so of a mere heap of those materials. The female alone collects the materials for her nest, the male never condescending to help his partner, but contenting him- self with keeping watch and ward, and is ready to do 216 THE BIRDS OF SHERWOOD FOREST.
battle with all comers, great or small. It is not neces- sary to make any burglarious attempts to be entitled to be considered an enemy ; the wayfarer may pass along near if he go on his way like a peaceable person ; but if he stand to look, the jealous husband's ire is immediately aroused, his wings are raised, the feathers of his neck are erected until it becomes double the usual thickness, and instead of his ordinary quiet gliding motion, he pro- pels himself by violent strokes at long intervals.
What to read after The Birds of Sherwood Forest With Notes On Their Habits Nesting Migrations?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Wj Sterland to read onlineMoreLess
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