. The birds of Ohio; a complete scientific and popular description of the 320 species of birds found in the state. Birds -- Ohio. 228 THE BLUEBIRD. invariably address each other as dear or dearie, and they have a host of un- translatable tones of endearment beside. These gentle spirits are, however, best not aroused by an outsider. In securing his personal rights or in defending his home, Bluebird is always brave and sometimes pugnacious to a degree. Indeed it is to be feared that when it comes to a question of property rights, he is not always kind. The annals of bird-lore are full of account
. The birds of Ohio; a complete scientific and popular description of the 320 species of birds found in the state. Birds -- Ohio. 228 THE BLUEBIRD. invariably address each other as dear or dearie, and they have a host of un- translatable tones of endearment beside. These gentle spirits are, however, best not aroused by an outsider. In securing his personal rights or in defending his home, Bluebird is always brave and sometimes pugnacious to a degree. Indeed it is to be feared that when it comes to a question of property rights, he is not always kind. The annals of bird-lore are full of accounts of spirited encounters between luckless Wrens, Martins, Woodpeckers, etc., and Bluebird. Here is one of them by Dr. How- ard Jones, of Circleville: "Some years ago I placed a bird box upon the house-top, which for a few seasons was occupied by a pair of Bluebirds. One spring they failed to appear at the usual time and the box was taken by a pair of Martins. The old nest was carried out and the newcomers were thor- oughly settled in their quarters, when the Blue- birds returned (probably the same pair that had formerly occupied the box), and at (nice commenced tearing out the in- truders' nest. But they were soon discovered and a pitched battle en- sued, the Blue- birds retiring- as if defeated. This procedure was re- peated several mornings and at intervals during the days. When, THE LOWER SET WAS LAID PREMATURES, OR ELSE CHILLED BY A COLD SNAP. g^ty "^ morn_ ing, being awak- ened by the incessant screams of the Martins. 1 hastened to the yard to see what I supposed was the final encounter; but the affray was over before I arrived. My father, however, was there holding a female Martin in his hand, he having witnessed the whole affair. After much scolding and sparring one of the Bluebirds clinched with the Martin, and both birds rolled together from the house-top to the pavement below, where, in deadly embrace, they were captured: but the Bluebird, still strong and a
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