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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. 1907. Excerpt: ... Abbott, C. C, quoted, 21, 77. Accipitrinse, of what composed, 29. Adaptability of birds to various conditions, 268. Aeolus, father of Halcyone, 67. Aeolus guards the winds, 68. Agialitis vocifera, 87-90. Aix sponsa, 75-79. Alaudidae, family of, 153. Alcedinids, family of, 63. Alexander, Grace, quoted, 42. Allen, James Lane, quoted, 13, 15. American golden plover, migration of, 89. American goldfinch, 229-232. American Ornithology, quotation from, 23, 41, 153, 213, 251. American robin, 91-97. American sparrow hawk, 35-38. American woodcock, 81-85. Ampelldffi, family of, 243. Ampelis cedrorum, 243-247. Animals depend upon vegetables, 297. Animals, wild, at Buzzard's Roost, 6. Anatidae, family of, 75. Anatinae, subfamily of, 75. Anserinte, subfamily of, 75. A Naturalist's Rambles About Home, quotation from, 21, 77. Aphis, rapid increase of, 301. Appollo, visit to Ceyx, 67. Artie Circle, crows breeding with-in, 18. Ardeia herodias, 69-73. Ardelds, family of, 69. Ardelna?, subfamily of, 69. Audubon, John J., quoted, 19, 27, 54. 71, 77, 92, 93, 122, 140, 201, 211. Audubon, John J., sketch of, 214. Audubon Park, location of, 214. Australia's rabbit pest, 303. Autumn and spring compared, 277. Bailey, William L., quoted, 89, 236. Baltimore, Lord, account of, 159. Baltimore oriole, 159-163. Barn swallow, 203-207. Baskett, James N., quoted, 70, 172, 239, 253, 272, 277, 278, 291. Bass, Mamie L., quoted, 223. Bates, Mrs., quoted, 207. Beal, F. E. L., quoted, 108, 133, 139, 145, 162, 185, 266, 267, 295. Beech trees at Buzzard's Roost, 259. Beech, the Nesbit, 4, 259. Beetles, click, account of, 163. Belted kingfisher, 63-68. Bendire, Major Charles, quoted, 23, 31, 36, 151, 162, 166, 177, 184, 190, 210, 250, 266, 268, 286. Bible account of the dove, 240. Bible, quotation...