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the borders of woods; and many kinds may be frequently 

 obtained, by persons residing on the sea-coast, in the Ticinity 

 of light-houses, (we have known many hundreds obtained in 

 the course of a few days,) the birds in their passage, particu- 

 larly during the prevalence of easterly winds, often fly with 

 such force against the windows or lanthorn, as to be quite 

 stunned, and are frequently found dead ; from this circum- 

 stance it is to be observed, that a very considerable proportion 

 ©f the migratory birds, pursue their routes in the night time. 



