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ing divers nods, jerks, and other gesticulations. No 
sooner do you approach him, than he sets up a vehe- 
ment outcry, and flies off, screaming with all his 
might. His voice is peculiarly harsh and grating. 
83. He seems to take great satisfaction in teasing 
other birds, particularly the owl, of which he is a 
great enemy. When he has discovered one, he 
gathers a flock of his own species around him, and 
they fall upon the poor owl with such a terrible out- 
cry as to be heard half a mile off, while he returns 
every compliment with a broad, goggling stare. 
84. Mr. Wilson mentions a Blue Jay which was 
brought up in the family of a gentleman in South 
Carolina, and which had all the tricks and loquacity 
of a parrot, pilfering every thing he could con- 
veniently carry off. 
85. He answered to his name with great sociality 
when called on, could articulate a number of words 
pretty distinctly, and, when he heard any uncom- 
mon noise or loud talking, seemed impatient to con- 
tribute his share to the general festivity, by a display 
of all the oratorical powers he was possessed of. 
THE THRUSH. 
86. The Wood Thrush, sometimes called the 
Mention some of its habits and peculiarities. What does Mr. 
Wilson relate of a tame Blue Jay ? 
