CHAPTER: Vill 
A FIELD DAY AMONGST THE WOODLAND BIRDS 
—EARLY JUNE—OUR LAST EXCURSION 
FOR THE SEASON 
Birps naturally inhabit the localities for 
which they are structurally suited. Thus 
aquatic birds provided with long or webbed 
feet adapted for wading or swimming will be 
found only where there is water. Other 
species live in dry places, but of course not 
far from where some water can be found to 
drink and bathe in, whilst a few, such as the 
sparrow, robin, blackbird, thrush and others, 
may be found anywhere. Woodlands har- 
bour many kinds of birds. Here multitu- 
dinous spots are found (on tree, and bush, or 
on the ground) to suit the various positions 
that they prefer. The more delicate birds, 
which are mostly small, find much protection 
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