. British nesting birds : a complete record of every species which nests in the British Isles. Birds -- Great Britain Identification. 6o BRITISH NESTING BIRDS JACKDAW (Corvus monedula) Local Names.—Caw, Cawdaw, Daw, Jack, Kae,7 Kae-Wattie. Haunt.—Woods, sea cliffs, church towers, and fields. Nesting Period.—May and June. Site of Nest.—Cliffs, hollow trees, old church towers, ruins, etc. Materials Used.—Sticks, straw, dry grass, feathers, wool, leaves, etc. Often a large homestead. Eggs.—From Three to Six. Bluish-white, well spotted with ash and light and dark brown. Food.—Mice, young birds, re
. British nesting birds : a complete record of every species which nests in the British Isles. Birds -- Great Britain Identification. 6o BRITISH NESTING BIRDS JACKDAW (Corvus monedula) Local Names.—Caw, Cawdaw, Daw, Jack, Kae,7 Kae-Wattie. Haunt.—Woods, sea cliffs, church towers, and fields. Nesting Period.—May and June. Site of Nest.—Cliffs, hollow trees, old church towers, ruins, etc. Materials Used.—Sticks, straw, dry grass, feathers, wool, leaves, etc. Often a large homestead. Eggs.—From Three to Six. Bluish-white, well spotted with ash and light and dark brown. Food.—Mice, young birds, reptiles, insects and their larva?, earthworms, and offal. Voice.—A shrill, high-pitched " kak, ; Chief Features.—An amusing pet, and can be taught to articulate in a wonderful way. Has increased enormously of recent years, and in many districts is regarded as a pest, driving away more useful birds. Often associates with Rooks and Starlings, and, like them, assiduously searches for grubs in fields and parks. Plumage.—Black, with violet reflections, on crown and upper parts; grey, back of head and nape; white iris; dull black underneath. Length.—Fourteen Fig. 17. Head of Jackdaw. JAY (Garridus glandartus) Local Names.—Blue-Winged Jay. Gay Pie, Jay-Pie, or Jay-Piet. Haunt.—Woods, copses, and plantations. Ncstiiig Period.—End of April and early in May. Site of Nest.—Tall trees and thick bushes. Materials Used.—Sticks, roots, and grass. Eggs.—Five or Six. Faint greyish-green, thickly freckled all over with light brown. Food.—Young birds and eggs, snails, earthworms, insects, and fruit. Voice.—A harsh alarm-note, usually re- peated three times. Chief Features.—Another amusing pet, but a much more handsome bird than lu l8" lh>ad ot Jay" its relative the Jackdaw. Can be taught to speak very plainly. 1 '"ssesses a fluttering appearance on the wing, and when moving exhibits a dancing habit. When flying in com
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