. The birds of Ohio; a complete scientific and popular description of the 320 species of birds found in the state . stealtheir nests. Not a sound ismade while the sticks are laidand the rootlets gathered. Nowhistle or call betrays thesecret of the spotted eggs,and people begin to wonderwhat has become of the BlueJays. Meanwhile the Jaysare beginning to feast onstrange sweets. Many anunctured egg of Sparrow,Vireo, or Robin bears witnessto the stealthy visit or openbrigandage of these maraud-ers. WHien their young are FOREST TREE. hatchcd, the pillage and car- nage increases fourfold. Every disc


. The birds of Ohio; a complete scientific and popular description of the 320 species of birds found in the state . stealtheir nests. Not a sound ismade while the sticks are laidand the rootlets gathered. Nowhistle or call betrays thesecret of the spotted eggs,and people begin to wonderwhat has become of the BlueJays. Meanwhile the Jaysare beginning to feast onstrange sweets. Many anunctured egg of Sparrow,Vireo, or Robin bears witnessto the stealthy visit or openbrigandage of these maraud-ers. WHien their young are FOREST TREE. hatchcd, the pillage and car- nage increases fourfold. Every discoverable nest, not successfully defendedby its owner, is laid under tribute to provide eggs or tender young for the babymonsters at home. Altho so bloodthirsty, the treacherous blue-coat is not es-pecially brave, and when set upon by the outraged parents, he (or she) usuallybeats a hasty retreat, screaming at a fearful rate. Even the Robin must guardher treasures with the greatest diligencc nr this crafty pilferer will desolate herhome. The Blue Javs are not o\-er careful either, and the api)earance of one in. bl,UE . ON .\EST •JEST PLACED 25 FEET UP AGAINST TRUNK THE BLUE JAY.


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