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THE USEFUL BIRDS 



They have a peculiar habit of dinging together in masses 

 from a branch, in which position they resemble nothing so 

 much as an exaggerated swarm of bees. 



Artamus sordidus is a particularly pleasing bird as seen on 



Wood-Swallow feeding youii< 



the wing, its graceful soar giving it an air of lightsomeness 

 and charm which cannot fail to attract the observer and bird- 

 lover. 



