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of tamer individuals, may be brought direct to the hand in a 

 short space of time. To their excited vision men are as walking 



Fig. 142. Young Cedar-birds in displaced nest standing in characteristic at- 

 titude with upturned heads. Photographed on day of flight, July 17, 1899, 

 when possessed of fear. For account, see page 98. 



trees. Their attention is riveted on the young, and the man is 

 nothing to them, provided he remains quiet, or moves about 

 with caution. Whatever fear remains is blocked by the stronger 

 instinct to go to their young. 



