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March 29, 1883
The Marietta Journal
Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia
What is this article about?
Prof. Stearns highlights the value of birds to farmers, noting that young robins consume food equal to their weight daily, swallows eat half a million insects in three weeks, bluebirds protect fruit trees, kingbirds are insectivorous protectors, and wrens combat caterpillars near houses.
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Value of Birds to the Farmer.
Regarding the value of birds to the farmer, Prof. Stearns, in a paper read before the Connecticut State Board of Agriculture, states that a young robin in the nest requires a daily supply of food more than equivalent to its own weight. The swallows are the natural enemies of the midges and similar small insects that prey on grain. It is estimated that in three weeks the nestling of a single pair of swallows will consume half a million insects. Blue birds protect fruit trees from insects. The king bird is strictly insectivorous and a great protector. The wren can be induced to remain near houses if suitable boxes are provided and they war without ceasing upon caterpillars.
Regarding the value of birds to the farmer, Prof. Stearns, in a paper read before the Connecticut State Board of Agriculture, states that a young robin in the nest requires a daily supply of food more than equivalent to its own weight. The swallows are the natural enemies of the midges and similar small insects that prey on grain. It is estimated that in three weeks the nestling of a single pair of swallows will consume half a million insects. Blue birds protect fruit trees from insects. The king bird is strictly insectivorous and a great protector. The wren can be induced to remain near houses if suitable boxes are provided and they war without ceasing upon caterpillars.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Animal Story
What themes does it cover?
Nature
What keywords are associated?
Birds
Farmers
Insects
Robins
Swallows
Bluebirds
Kingbirds
Wrens
What entities or persons were involved?
Prof. Stearns
Where did it happen?
Connecticut
Story Details
Key Persons
Prof. Stearns
Location
Connecticut
Story Details
Prof. Stearns discusses how various birds benefit farmers by consuming insects: robins eat heavily, swallows devour half a million insects in three weeks, bluebirds protect fruit, kingbirds eat insects, and wrens fight caterpillars near homes.