The Quarterly Review, Volumes 289-290John Murray, 1951 |
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Page 397
... birds are less reliable than second- or third - year birds and losses occur mostly in the ' Young Bird Races ' of August and September , for some birds go astray and join passing flocks , and become involved in their journey , somewhat ...
... birds are less reliable than second- or third - year birds and losses occur mostly in the ' Young Bird Races ' of August and September , for some birds go astray and join passing flocks , and become involved in their journey , somewhat ...
Page 398
... birds flew low over the sea , and trying to settle on the water they found this impossible and continued until land was reached . They were usually based ... birds recognise 398 HOW DOES A BIRD FIND ITS WAY ? Reflections on the Budget.
... birds flew low over the sea , and trying to settle on the water they found this impossible and continued until land was reached . They were usually based ... birds recognise 398 HOW DOES A BIRD FIND ITS WAY ? Reflections on the Budget.
Page 402
... birds , already trained to a loft at one site , to the same mobile loft now moved to another site 1,000 miles away and calculated to have the same magnetic - coriolis characteristic as had the original site . He then liberated the birds ...
... birds , already trained to a loft at one site , to the same mobile loft now moved to another site 1,000 miles away and calculated to have the same magnetic - coriolis characteristic as had the original site . He then liberated the birds ...
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