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BIRDS. 



and trout, upon which it pounces with great dash, bearing 

 its victim off lengthwise in its long pointed claws, which 

 are admirably adapted for the purpose. Its nest is an 



enormous structure of twigs and sticks, with a soft-lined 

 receptacle for the eggs. Eggs, 2 or 3, 2% inches; white, 

 with deep red blotches. 



