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SHRIKE. 
supposition that he sticks up nine grasshoppers in 
succession. This information the above gentleman 
received, upon inquiring the reason why so many 
grasshoppers were spitted upon the sharp thorny 
branches of some trees in his orchard. From these 
insects being frequently left untouched for a con- 
siderable time, it is supposed that the wily bird 
sticks them there to allure other prey to the spot, 
that in the end he may feed upon something more 
substantial than a grasshopper. 
