THE NEST OF THE KITE. 



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towards him ; and then the cruel gun was raised, and down dropped the 

 poor kite. 



The nest of the kite is made of sticks, and lined with feathers and down. 



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THE COMMON KITE. 



It is placed in the fork of a tree in some deep wood. The eggs are of a 

 dirty white, with a few red-brown spots. 



When his nest is attacked, he becomes very bold, and will scream and 

 go into' a great excitement ; and he will attack the intruder, and try to drive 

 him away. 



