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Birds. 



Jight. It is seldom seen in England, but frequently visits 

 North Britain, particularly the Orkney and Shetland 

 Islands. It is one of the few Owls that feed on fish, 

 into, which it strikes its talons while in the water, and 

 carries them off to its nest. These Owls are very com- 

 mon in the northern parts of North America, and are 

 eaten not only by the Indians, but by the Europeans 

 engaged in the fur trade. 



THE WHITE, BAKN, OR SCEEECH OWL. 



(Srix flammea.) 

 from yonder ivy -mantled tower, 



The moping Owl does to the moon complain 

 Of such as, wandering near her secret bower, 



Molest her ancient solitary reign." GRAY. 



THIS bird is about the size of a large pigeon. Its beak, 



