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... night - the jack is always a bird of short flights . Not that his wing power and staying power are anywise lacking , for they carry him huge distances at the times of the spring and autumn migrations . It is simply that the bird is dull ...
... night - the jack is always a bird of short flights . Not that his wing power and staying power are anywise lacking , for they carry him huge distances at the times of the spring and autumn migrations . It is simply that the bird is dull ...
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... night - time , he mentioned to a person near Milton Fen his surprise that this mode of taking them had not been resorted to . The fenman inquired what sort of a net was to be used , and was told a lark - net would answer the purpose of ...
... night - time , he mentioned to a person near Milton Fen his surprise that this mode of taking them had not been resorted to . The fenman inquired what sort of a net was to be used , and was told a lark - net would answer the purpose of ...
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... nights the birds feed con- tinuously . Hence when daylight comes they are more inclined for rest than movement , and generally lie well . Their flight is usually less twisting ... night's feeding by moonlight than after a SNIPE SHOOTING 93.
... nights the birds feed con- tinuously . Hence when daylight comes they are more inclined for rest than movement , and generally lie well . Their flight is usually less twisting ... night's feeding by moonlight than after a SNIPE SHOOTING 93.
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L. H. De Visme Shaw. rapid after a night's feeding by moonlight than after a night spent in darkness . On dark nights the birds . are hampered in their search for food , if indeed they search for food at all . When daylight comes they ...
L. H. De Visme Shaw. rapid after a night's feeding by moonlight than after a night spent in darkness . On dark nights the birds . are hampered in their search for food , if indeed they search for food at all . When daylight comes they ...
Stranica 95
... night , and the tenth time we may find them lying like stones . Whatever the conditions of moon and weather may be ... night should have been dark and frosty , in which case they will be still intent on seeking food - leave their feeding ...
... night , and the tenth time we may find them lying like stones . Whatever the conditions of moon and weather may be ... night should have been dark and frosty , in which case they will be still intent on seeking food - leave their feeding ...
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