. Guide leaflet. States they invariably nest in trees, but in the West theyoften nest among the reeds like Coots. Young Herons are born in amore or less naked condition and are reared in the nest; ( nines arehatched with a downy covering and can run about shortly after hatch-ing. Herons fly with a fold in the neck, but Cranes hold the neckoutstretched. On the ground the Heron is a rather homely object, with his lankyform and long legs and neck, but in flight, his neck folded, the greatwings, slowly flapping, bear him on his stately way. Rarely hehis wings and soars grandly in lofty circles. In
. Guide leaflet. States they invariably nest in trees, but in the West theyoften nest among the reeds like Coots. Young Herons are born in amore or less naked condition and are reared in the nest; ( nines arehatched with a downy covering and can run about shortly after hatch-ing. Herons fly with a fold in the neck, but Cranes hold the neckoutstretched. On the ground the Heron is a rather homely object, with his lankyform and long legs and neck, but in flight, his neck folded, the greatwings, slowly flapping, bear him on his stately way. Rarely hehis wings and soars grandly in lofty circles. In hunting, he either stalks patiently, lifting his feet and settingthem down with the greatest deliberation and care, or stands even morepatiently waiting In either case a lightning-like thrust of his beakbrings the frog, fish, reptile or even mouse which constitutes his tare. The Great Blue Herons eggs are pale blue, unmarked, two and ahalf inches long. Three or four form a set. The Herons notes are loud D H i H si O »<4i Q £ 5 < 2en U3 H PQ J2 d 2 b£ oo3 7. THE ANHINGA, OR WATER-TURKEY, IN FLORIDA THE tact that the Anhinga resembles both a turkey and a snakesufficiently to have received the names Water-turkey andSnake-bird is an excellent commentary on the peculiarity of the birds appearance and habits. The first-mentioned name finds its origin in the highly developed, broadly tipped, turkey-like tail. The second relates to the long, slender,snake-like neck, and when the bird swims with its body submerged andonly the long, shining neck, head and sharply pointed bill above thewater, the resemblance to a serpent is greatly increased. (See birdin group.) It may be added that the birds book name of Anhingais of Portuguese origin and means snaky. The Anhinga is equally at home in the water and high in the in an unusual manner the habits of an aquatic and an aerialbird. Its form, close plumage and broadly webbed feet—all four toe-being united by me
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