FINDING NATURE’S TREASURES 
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The butcher bird heard them and flew away. Then 
they went up to the bush. 
“He has certain bushes where he hangs his meat,” said 
Uncle Jack. “Then he knows where to find food when 
he is hungry.” 
“Should we call the butcher bird one of our friends?” 
asked Buddy. 
“Yes,” replied Uncle Jack. “He catches very few lit¬ 
tle birds, but he does catch a great many insects and 
little animals that are not our friends.” 
