. The birds of Iona & Mull. Birds. 62 THE BIRDS OF lONA AND MULL. They are apparently disposed to try the opposite side of the island for their new habitation. Though I did not go after them, for fear of frightening them from their intention, yet I have a good idea of the spot they will choose—a precipitous cliff, generally tenanted by a pair of Kestrels and several Hooded Crows. The latter seemed jealous of this encroachment, and two pairs of these Crows constantly followed them with vociferous cries. The short, angry bark of the Eavens warned them not to interfere with them; but the Hood
. The birds of Iona & Mull. Birds. 62 THE BIRDS OF lONA AND MULL. They are apparently disposed to try the opposite side of the island for their new habitation. Though I did not go after them, for fear of frightening them from their intention, yet I have a good idea of the spot they will choose—a precipitous cliff, generally tenanted by a pair of Kestrels and several Hooded Crows. The latter seemed jealous of this encroachment, and two pairs of these Crows constantly followed them with vociferous cries. The short, angry bark of the Eavens warned them not to interfere with them; but the Hooded Crow is a bold, determined fellow, with powerful bill and claws, too, which he uses with effect in a. skirmish. cries Ay)..-^^^*^^ also never ^ fail to collect all his clan to. 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 Graham, Henry Davenport, l825-1872. Edinburgh, D. Douglas
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