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... Sometimes during these flights stuffed owls are used as decoys to attract the hawks , so that they may be shot . The sharp - shinned hawk makes a bulky nest of twigs , sometimes without an inner lining , but often with a slight padding ...
... Sometimes during these flights stuffed owls are used as decoys to attract the hawks , so that they may be shot . The sharp - shinned hawk makes a bulky nest of twigs , sometimes without an inner lining , but often with a slight padding ...
Page 91
... sometimes circles high in the air , especially on days of oppressive heat . In Florida these birds frequently nest in cabbage palmettos ; in Texas they oc- cupy mesquites and other trees , and in Arizona giant cacti are sometimes ...
... sometimes circles high in the air , especially on days of oppressive heat . In Florida these birds frequently nest in cabbage palmettos ; in Texas they oc- cupy mesquites and other trees , and in Arizona giant cacti are sometimes ...
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... sometimes cooked in massive silver utensils . SOME EARLY SILVER PIECES RECALL STIRRING EVENTS Silver antiques may recall stirring scenes ! Boisterous Anglo - Saxons feasting after the hunt ; slaves bearing thick silver platters weighing ...
... sometimes cooked in massive silver utensils . SOME EARLY SILVER PIECES RECALL STIRRING EVENTS Silver antiques may recall stirring scenes ! Boisterous Anglo - Saxons feasting after the hunt ; slaves bearing thick silver platters weighing ...
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CubaThe Isle of Romance By ENRIQUE C Canova 345 | 43 |
Eagles Hawks and Vultures 5 ills in color from paintings by MAJ ALLAN BROOKS | 64 |
Exploring the Secrets of Persepolis By CHARLES BREASTED 381 | 213 |
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