THE KINGFISHER. 



The Kingfisher is now a rare bird in England. Time 

 was when this charming bird could invariably be seen 

 darting hither and thither in most frequented places ; 

 but of late years he has been persecuted so greatly, 

 partly by the collector, who never fails to secure him for 

 his cabinet at every opportunity, and partly by those 

 who have an inherent love for slaughtering every living 



