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the brown oak leaves, and how interesting a sight it 
was to observe them carrying pieces of fried-out leaf 
lard from the veranda into their oak groves. The jays 
also deserve credit for being able to whip the English 
sparrows. If you find too many crows and jays near 
your homes, you can easily thin them out or drive them 
away. 
