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pean Bat, the East India Bat being a Fowl with Feathers, 

 and the otlier bodied like a Mouse, with Leather Wings. I 

 never knew any use made of these Birds, for the Planters 

 never kill them ; because they destroy those pernicious Insects 

 the Muskeetoes. 



The Bats, whereof there are two sorts, which I have already 

 given a Description of amongst the Beasts, it bearing the 

 greatest resemblance to that Species ; for though it flies, yet 

 it hath no Affinity to Birds, not so much as a flying Serpent, 

 and notwithstanding it be not properly a Quadruped, it hath 

 Claws in the Wings, which answer to fore Legs. These Bats 

 are plenty in this Province, and differ only in being larger 

 than those in Europe. 



The Swallows are very plenty in the Summer, and differ 

 nothing from those in Europe. The flesh of these Birds 

 is no good Nourishment, yet often eaten, is said to help Dim- 

 ness of sight, the falling-sickness, and many other Disorders. 

 The Nest outwardly applied, is of excellent use in Quinsies, 

 redness of the Eyes, c&c. These Birds feed on Flies, Worms, 

 and many other kinds of small Insects. 



The Siuift, or Diveling, has a great Head and Wide Mouth, 

 but a small Bill. The colour of the Feathers of the whole 

 Body is black, only under the Chin, is a Spot of white or 

 Ash-colour ; the Legs are short, but thick, and the Feet small. 

 These Birds feed as the Swallows do, and have much the 

 same Virtues. 



The Martin, or Martinet, whereof there are two sorts. 



The first is exactly the same as with us in feather and size, 

 and have the same uses and virtues ; but what becomes of 

 these and some other Birds in the Winter, whether they flie 

 into other Countries, or sleep in hollow Trees, Rocks, or other 



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