Harmonia ruralis; or, An essay towards a natural history of British song birds, Volumen1491830 |
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... inhabitants would willingly have brought them back again at double the price . " We have the testimony of Mr. Stillingfleet , Mr. Pennant , and other accurate observers of nature , to the usefulness of rooks . The destruction of birds ...
... inhabitants would willingly have brought them back again at double the price . " We have the testimony of Mr. Stillingfleet , Mr. Pennant , and other accurate observers of nature , to the usefulness of rooks . The destruction of birds ...
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... inhabitants of all climates , and are common in every part of England . At the approach of Spring , Starlings assemble in the fields in vast numbers , as if in consultation together , and for three or four days seem to take no ...
... inhabitants of all climates , and are common in every part of England . At the approach of Spring , Starlings assemble in the fields in vast numbers , as if in consultation together , and for three or four days seem to take no ...
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... inhabitants of this country . It attracted the notice of the Antients , and among the Romans , some species of the thrush were deemed excellent food , and were kept and fattened in large aviaries , capable of containing many thousands ...
... inhabitants of this country . It attracted the notice of the Antients , and among the Romans , some species of the thrush were deemed excellent food , and were kept and fattened in large aviaries , capable of containing many thousands ...
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... inhabitants load many small vessels with them for exportation . Their flesh is esteemed wholesome , and in Silesia , where they are also very nu- merous , they are not only used for the immediate supply of food , but after being roasted ...
... inhabitants load many small vessels with them for exportation . Their flesh is esteemed wholesome , and in Silesia , where they are also very nu- merous , they are not only used for the immediate supply of food , but after being roasted ...
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... inhabitant of England through the whole year , and remains also in Italy . In the southern part of Spain it is said alternately to visit Barbary , and to be numerous in both places . Blackbirds Nest Eggs . NEST AND EGGS OF THE BLACKBIRD ...
... inhabitant of England through the whole year , and remains also in Italy . In the southern part of Spain it is said alternately to visit Barbary , and to be numerous in both places . Blackbirds Nest Eggs . NEST AND EGGS OF THE BLACKBIRD ...
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