. Camera studies of wild birds in their homes . hat often showsitself in an undeniable manner. While Mother Nature de-creed that he should prey upon the field mice and other de-structive rodents, and gave to him a hooked beak that hemight more readily devour his prey, we find it hard toforgive his cannibalistic tendencies when we discover alittle song bird impaled upon the cruel thorns. We are morewilling however, to forgive his faults when we see the loveand attention he bestowes upon his little mate and the un-selfish care he devotes to his family of little ones. The male proves an admirable
. Camera studies of wild birds in their homes . hat often showsitself in an undeniable manner. While Mother Nature de-creed that he should prey upon the field mice and other de-structive rodents, and gave to him a hooked beak that hemight more readily devour his prey, we find it hard toforgive his cannibalistic tendencies when we discover alittle song bird impaled upon the cruel thorns. We are morewilling however, to forgive his faults when we see the loveand attention he bestowes upon his little mate and the un-selfish care he devotes to his family of little ones. The male proves an admirable character in his home helps to build the nest and is the constant companion 292 of his mate during incubation. He brings her food whileshe is setting or temporarily relieves her of the task. Hehelps in feeding and caring for the young and, taken al-together, is a model and exemplary husband whose virtuesfar outweigh his faults. The number of eggs depositedand making a complete set is usually six, although some-times but five are Fig. 252. The Flicker takes one glance about her, then dash-es out at full speed. 293
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