THE LAPWING. 



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If any stranger approach they fly over his head, and tumble about in 

 a state of excitement, uttering their loud cry without ceasing. 



When the little pec-wits arc old enough, both young and old assemble 



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THE LAPWING, OK. TEE-WIT. 



together and fly to the fields and pastures. They feed principally in the 

 night, and rest in the day-time. 



About sunset a beautiful sight is often witnessed in these spots. A cloud 

 of birds, that have been resting all day, rise up in the air. In the flat country 



