BIRDS OF PEASEMARSH 



chimneys he is driving them away forever. 

 The Chimney Swift has an undying place in 

 story and in romance. The very mention of 

 the name recalls the tales of childhood and 

 brings up visions of buildings old and moss 

 grown. To preserve a few chimneys adapted 

 to their needs will save them for the children of 

 the future, so that they, too, may watch at twi- 

 light for the little black creatures that dart up- 

 wards from some old chimney and circle about 

 above the tree-tops as they catch their evening 

 meal. 



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