68 



FAMILIAR WILD BIRDS. 



The ordinary flight of the Ringdove is very strong and 

 rapid. If disturbed whilst sitting upon the nest, the bird 

 seems to commence her flight in a blundering style, accom- 

 panied with a peculiar clapping or flapping of the wings, 

 which may be heard at a considerable distance, especially 

 when several commence flying simultaneously. And this 

 peculiarity occurs even during their ordinary flight. 



