. The birds of Washington; a complete, scientific and popular account of the 372 species of birds found in the state . Taken in Yakima County. NEST OF MAGPIE IN Photo by the ^IWNirpoV^S AMERICAN MAGPIE. 26 THE AMERICAN MAGPIE. thru the sage-brush, poking, prying, spying, and devouring, with the ruth-lessness and precision of a pestilence. Not only eggs but young birds areappropriated. I once saw a Magpie seize a half-grown Meadowlark fromits nest, carry it to its own domicile, and parcel it out among its clamoring brood. Then, in spite of the best defense the agonized par
. The birds of Washington; a complete, scientific and popular account of the 372 species of birds found in the state . Taken in Yakima County. NEST OF MAGPIE IN Photo by the ^IWNirpoV^S AMERICAN MAGPIE. 26 THE AMERICAN MAGPIE. thru the sage-brush, poking, prying, spying, and devouring, with the ruth-lessness and precision of a pestilence. Not only eggs but young birds areappropriated. I once saw a Magpie seize a half-grown Meadowlark fromits nest, carry it to its own domicile, and parcel it out among its clamoring brood. Then, in spite of the best defense the agonized parents could institute, it calm- v returned and selected another. Sticks and stones shied by the bird-
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