LOCUST BIRDS 



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the birds suddenly departed, leaving a few half-fledged 

 young, and some eggs to perish and decay. 



None of the local farmers could remember having seen 



these birds in the breeding season there before, although 

 during the winter months the Wattled Starling may be 

 found in small numbers throughout the Eastern Districts, 

 flying in company with the ordinary Spreeuw (Spreo bicolor). 



