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YOLNG SIONr CLRLEWS 

 The curious attitude assumed by the young Stone Curlew when alarmed, and 

 its striped coloration, render it invisible to its enemies. 



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Photos by Miss E. L. Turner. 



YOUNG PARTRIDGES. 

 These wear the livery characteristic of all young game-birds : thej' have assumed 

 the position adopted when alarmed ; the stripes of the body, cutting up its contour, 

 cause it to blend with-its surroundings. 

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