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COMMON DIPPER. 



singing his song amidst the rush of the water, or ready 

 to drop in for some tit-bit or dainty morsel. He is a 

 shy and wary bird, and if you want to watch him you 

 must approach very cautiously, keeping well out of 

 sight. Then you will see him wade into the stream, 

 or perhaps drop from the stone on which he is perched, 

 and after a moment disappear beneath the surface ; for 

 the Dipper is a splendid diver, and will move about 

 between the stones at the bottom, turning them over 



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COMMON DIPPER. 



and searching for his food in the shape of water insects 

 and beetles. Then up he will come again and float to 

 the bank, hopping about on the look-out for mere 

 insects. 



In Scotland, the North of England, and Wales, the 

 Dipper's nest may be found ; near the running stream, 

 generally amongst the rocks, or amongst the tree roots 



