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THE VARIED THRUSH. 



advantage of knowing llial in nrck-r tn secure aile(iuate supp(jrt the bird must 

 buiKl close up to the stem of the tree. The only exception to this rule is when 

 branches intersect, and so offer additidnal strength. Owing to the fact that 



Tal.rii ucir Mt. B,ilu-i. Fholo by llic Antlwr. 



••THE VARIIilJ THKUSU BUII.US W liLL LP l.\ A SJIALI, I-IR TIUiE." 



the large timber affords consideraljle ]M-otection to the younger growth below, 

 and because of the superior construction of the nests, they pnn'e very durable. 



