THE BIRDS AND THE BOOK PAGE A handbook of London birds considered--Reasons for not writing it--Changes in the character of the wild bird population, and supposed cause--The London sparrow--Its abundance--Bread-begging habits--Monotony--Its best appearance--Beautiful finches--Value of open spaces--The sparrows' afternoon tea in Hyde Park--Purpose of this book 1 A short general account of the London crows--The magpie--The jay--London ravens--The Enfield ravens--The Hyde Park ravens--The Tower ravens--The carrion crow, rook, and jackdaw 20…
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