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FAMILIAR WILD BIRDS. 



It has been met with at various times in the majority 

 of our English counties, but it is worthy of notice that 

 Sussex and Devonshire have furnished more specimens 

 than perhaps all the other localities together. Its habits 

 in North Germany appear somewhat different from what 

 they are in this country, as there they are said to be very 

 familiar in fact, more like our Robin in their habits and 

 manner of life, coming into gardens, farmyards, and 

 orchards, and even perching on the eaves of the house. 



The Black Redstart is an attractive bird in a cage or 

 aviary, and soon becomes tame. It should be fed and 

 treated as a Nightingale. 



