Familiar History of Birds, Vol. 2 of 2: Their Nature, Habits, and Instincts (Classic Reprint)

Excerpt from Familiar History of Birds, Vol. 2 of 2: Their Nature, Habits, and Instincts

Of some birds it is difficult, from their retired habits,,to give any clear and accurate account. Not so of our friend the Starling. When it suits his purpose, he comes fearlessly under our observation, and invites us to learn his history. For many and many a year have we watched him from month to month, with the exception of a certain season, when, for reasons best, known to himself, he altogether dis a...