THE KINGFISHER. 



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a slanting direction, and had a hollow place scooped out at the bottom, in 

 which was the nest. But the loud chirping noise of the little kingfishers was 

 heard very plainly indeed when the parents were away. 



THE KINGFISHER. 



The kingfisher had several fishing places. Sometimes he perched on the 

 branch of a willow that overhung the stream, where he would sit for many 

 minutes, lazily resting himself. 



He grasped the stem with his small red feet, his glossy back shining in 



