This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1902 Excerpt: ...thirty miles to the south. The males are first to arrive, coming singly or in small straggling companies. As we walk along the desolate country roads, they rise from wall and fencerow, displaying their brilliant azure wings, or when flying overhead the cinnamon brown and white of their under plumage. Their almost ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1902 Excerpt: ...thirty miles to the south. The males are first to arrive, coming singly or in small straggling companies. As we walk along the desolate country roads, they rise from wall and fencerow, displaying their brilliant azure wings, or when flying overhead the cinnamon brown and white of their under plumage. Their almost ventriloquial "phce-ur" note which is heard as they fly is not peculiar to any season. When the females come a little later, the males are in full song, and the period of courtship, which is very ardent in the Bluebird, begins. The affection and gallantry of the Bluebird have aroused the enthusiasm of many observers. Unfortunately, we are obliged to add that a case of polygamy in this species has been reported.1 Fig. 59-Female Blueb1rd taking a look outside, as if hesitating, before going in search of food. The choice of a nesting site is made with great care and deliberation. If they accept the house or box prepared for them, they often have to defend it against the Wren, the Martin, and the House Sparrow. Wrens and Martins are easily driven off, but the pugnacity of the Sparrow, and the greater numbers which he can usually muster render all resistance hopeless. An abandoned Woodpecker's hole is not disdained since it forms a safe, cozy house which needs little furnishing. This snug cavern is sheltered from sun and rain, and secure from most birds and beasts of prey. The rotten fence-post, and the many holes in the decayed apple trees may also contain the secret of the Bluebird's nest. On August 11, 1899, I saw a pair of Bluebirds paying marked attentions to an old "auger-hole" in an apple tree, made by Golden-winged Woodpeckers. It was plainly a case of nest within nest. The female was carrying insects to her invisible young, ...
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1300grams, ISBN: