THE STORK. 



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Bellonious informs us that "Storks-vvisit Egypt in such abundance 

 that the fields and meadows are white with them. Yet the Egyptians 

 are not displeased with this sight; as Frogs are there generated in 

 euch numbers, that d.d not the Storks devour them, they would over- 

 run every thing. They also catch and eat serpents. Between Belba 

 and Gaza, the fields of Palestine are often rendered desert on account 

 of the abundance of mice and rats; and, were these not destroyed, 

 the inhabitants could have no harvest." 



The disposition of the Stork is mild and placid. This bird is easily 

 vamed; and may be trained to reside in gardens, which it will clear 



