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Birds. 
light. It is seldom seen in England, but frequently visits 
North Britain, particularly the Orkney and Shetland 
Islands. It is one of the few Owls that feed on fish, 
into which it strikes its talons while in the water, and 
carries them off to its nest. These Owls are very com- 
mon in the northern parts of North America, and are 
eaten not only by the Indians, but by the Europeans 
engaged in the fur trade. 
THE WHITE, BARN, OR SCREECH OWL. 
(Srix flammed.) 
from yonder ivy -mantled tower, 
The moping Owl does to the moon complain 
Of such as, wandering near her secret bower, 
Molest her ancient solitary reign." 
This bird is about the size of a large pigeon. 
Gray. 
Its beak, 
