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and the Night Herons. The Blue Heron, 
or the Blue Crane, is the largest of the 
three. It is found along the shores of 
the river and the ponds. It feeds on fish 
and frogs. It wades in shallow waters, 
then stands motionless until some un- 
wary fish comes within its reach, when its 
head moves quick, almost as the lightning 
flash, and the fish is speared in readiness 
for its dinner. 
The Green Heron is much smaller than 
the Blue. Itis commonly found among 
the reeds and water grasses on the edge 
of muddy ponds. 
The Night Heron does not seem to be 
common here, but yet I think that some 
of you must have heard its hollow note 
of “qua” as it flies over our city about 
twilight or soon after. The male bird in 
full plumage is rather handsome, and has 
two long feathers projecting over the 
back. f 
There is another bird found along the 
shores of ponds and in swamps which 
