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FAMTLTAR IF I I.I) BIRDS. 



As^ is the case with niaiiY^ other birds, if disturbed 

 svhilst sitting upon her nest, the female will often sipiulate 

 being wounded, iiiul Mutter off, in the hope of attracting 

 the intruder's iittention from her nest. Therefore the 

 nest is easil y fou nd if the hedgerow is lieaten. 



From the sprightliuess of its nature, no less than its 

 delicate Ijcauty, this bird is well worthy a place in any 

 moderate-sized aviary, especially as its pretty song — 

 delivered, too, whilst upon the wing — is not its only 

 attraction, f(H- the Whitethroat will become very tame, and 

 eat its food — especially mealworms — from the hand of its 

 keeper. However, being a migratory bird, it will in most 

 cases require artificial warmth, or at least that of a 

 conservatory or sitting-room, during winteryj^ 



