THE SHEIKE, OR BUTCHER BIRD. 
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creaking of a sign-board in windy weather, It builds its 
nest, as I was informed, generally in a detached bush, much 
like that of the mocking bird ; but as the spring was not 
then sufficiently advanced, I had no opportunity of seeing its 
eggs. It is generally known by the name of the loggerhead." 
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