. British birds. Birds. 204 BRITISH BIRDS. constantly observed later and I shall refer to it again. On settling- on the water the unwelcome suitor was re- pulsed. The two birds would face each other with lowered beaks and ruffled plumage, just like two " fighting-cocks " (Fig. 2).. Fio. 2 —" With lowered beaks and ruffled plumage, just like two fighting ; From this time onwards, till June 26th, we hunted daily for nests without success. Each pair we found had its own bomidaries, any intrusion on the part of neighbours being vigorously resented, but all were engaged in
. British birds. Birds. 204 BRITISH BIRDS. constantly observed later and I shall refer to it again. On settling- on the water the unwelcome suitor was re- pulsed. The two birds would face each other with lowered beaks and ruffled plumage, just like two " fighting-cocks " (Fig. 2).. Fio. 2 —" With lowered beaks and ruffled plumage, just like two fighting ; From this time onwards, till June 26th, we hunted daily for nests without success. Each pair we found had its own bomidaries, any intrusion on the part of neighbours being vigorously resented, but all were engaged in courting, and had not begun the more serious business of nest- building. There is such an infinity of grace in its every movement that we never tired of watching this gem of a bird. Whilst engaged in feeding, a happy couple twittering contentedly to each other would hurry along paddling through the mud, and swim the puddles amongst such marshy spots as. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original London, Witherby & Co
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