. The American natural history; a foundation of useful knowledge of the higher animals of North America. Natural history. EXPLOITS OF THE OSPREYS 55 Owl and Falcon Families. It is a good bird to lead a large Family, and it is to be regretted that those who dwell far from the sea-coast and large rivers lack opportunities for becoming well acquainted with it. Surely this bold fisher, who thinks. AMERICAN OSPREY. nothing of dropping a hundred feet into ice-cold water, seiz- ing a fish of nearly half its own weight and flying five miles with it, must appeal to every man and boy who loves the grasp
. The American natural history; a foundation of useful knowledge of the higher animals of North America. Natural history. EXPLOITS OF THE OSPREYS 55 Owl and Falcon Families. It is a good bird to lead a large Family, and it is to be regretted that those who dwell far from the sea-coast and large rivers lack opportunities for becoming well acquainted with it. Surely this bold fisher, who thinks. AMERICAN OSPREY. nothing of dropping a hundred feet into ice-cold water, seiz- ing a fish of nearly half its own weight and flying five miles with it, must appeal to every man and boy who loves the grasp of a good rod, and the musical click of a reel. The boat trip up the Shrewsbury River, from New York to Long Branch, is worth taking in midsummer solely for the sight of the Ospreys, winging slowly over the still lagoon,. 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 Hornaday, William Temple, 1854-1937. New York, C. Scribner's Sons
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