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of foreseeing the rigours of the coming season; an 
exquisite sensibility for the perception of atmo- 
spherical changes that are not yet arrived, but are 
approaching. 
In conclusion, the migration of birds is a subject 
on which comparatively few observations have yet 
been made. Even the precise periods of their ap- 
pearance and disappearance in different parts of 
Europe have not been noted with the necessary de- 
gree of attention; and until persons properly quali- 
fied shall undertake the task, we must remain con- 
tented with vague notices and unfounded conjec- 
tures. The migration of fishes, which is an equally 
wonderful, if not equally interesting phenomenon, 
is, in a great measure, placed beyond our investiga- 
tion; but that of birds, being observable by any in- 
dividual residing in the country, or making daily 
excursions to it, and sufficiently acquainted with 
the species, might be illustrated by simultaneous 
exertions made at different stations along the coasts" 
and in the interior.. 
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CHAPTER XXIII. 
CONCLUSION, 
“TuLustrations of the power, wisdom, and good- 
ness of the Creator,” says a late author, “ might be 
produced from the works of nature without end; 
they meet us at every turn; and to whatever de- 
partment our inquiries are directed, they flow in 
upon us in overwhelming abundance. It is well 
worthy of remark, indeed, as showing the depth 
and solidity of the foundation on which rests the 
existence of a supreme, intelligent, and beneficent 
