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that simulates the shadows which lie beneath the 

 brown heather stalks. Crowning the short mottled 

 feathers of the head is the little scarlet comb which 

 might easily be mistaken, while the bird is at rest, 

 for a brilliant flower of the heath amidst which it 



A DEAD GEODSE. 

 {From an Original Sketch by G. E. Lodge.) 



reposes. It is impossible to conceive a more beauti- 

 ful combination of colours, or one more admirably 

 adapted to favour the bird's concealment from its 

 enemies, especially from the soaring Falcon, at 

 whose approach the Grouse crouch low, and remain 

 motionless so long as it remains in sight. 



