THE EAGLE. 



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Generally the nest of the Eagle is placed in some inaccessihle 

 spot, and the hird seems never to be so pleased as when it can 

 find a rocky ledge situated about half way down a precipice, 

 and sheltered from above by a large projecting piece of rock. 

 This projection answers two purposes. It prevents the nest 

 from being seen from above, and also guards it from being 

 harried by persons let down by ropes. To take an Eagle's nest 

 is always a task of extreme difficulty, and one which tries to 



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the utmost the nerves and endurance of the climber. It also 

 makes considerable demands on his courage, for if the parent 

 birds should discover the intruder, they are sure to attack him, 

 and may very probably dash him to the ground. 



Should the bold cragsman succeed in reaching the nest, he 

 does not find it a very pleasant localit}'. The nostrils of the 



