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Literary
May 3, 1834
The Penny Post
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
Description of the lapwing's method of procuring worms by stamping near casts to alarm them, and seizing moles' fleeing prey; gulls use similar alarming tactics.
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INSTINCT OF BIRDS.
When the lapwing wants to procure food, it seeks for a worm's cast, and stamps the ground by the side of it with his feet; somewhat in the manner we have often done when a boy, in order to procure worms for fishing. After doing this for a short time the bird waits for the issue of the worm from the hole, who, alarmed at the sinking of the ground, endeavours to make its escape, when he is immediately seized and becomes the prey of this ingenious bird. The lapwing also frequents the haunts of moles. These animals when in pursuit of worms on which they feed, frighten them, and the worms in attempting to escape, come to the surface of the ground, where they are seized by the lapwing. The same mode of alarming his prey is practised by the gull.
When the lapwing wants to procure food, it seeks for a worm's cast, and stamps the ground by the side of it with his feet; somewhat in the manner we have often done when a boy, in order to procure worms for fishing. After doing this for a short time the bird waits for the issue of the worm from the hole, who, alarmed at the sinking of the ground, endeavours to make its escape, when he is immediately seized and becomes the prey of this ingenious bird. The lapwing also frequents the haunts of moles. These animals when in pursuit of worms on which they feed, frighten them, and the worms in attempting to escape, come to the surface of the ground, where they are seized by the lapwing. The same mode of alarming his prey is practised by the gull.
What sub-type of article is it?
Essay
What themes does it cover?
Nature
What keywords are associated?
Bird Instinct
Lapwing Hunting
Worm Procurement
Gull Tactics
Animal Behavior
Literary Details
Title
Instinct Of Birds.
Key Lines
When The Lapwing Wants To Procure Food, It Seeks For A Worm's Cast, And Stamps The Ground By The Side Of It With His Feet; Somewhat In The Manner We Have Often Done When A Boy, In Order To Procure Worms For Fishing.
The Lapwing Also Frequents The Haunts Of Moles. These Animals When In Pursuit Of Worms On Which They Feed, Frighten Them, And The Worms In Attempting To Escape, Come To The Surface Of The Ground, Where They Are Seized By The Lapwing.
The Same Mode Of Alarming His Prey Is Practised By The Gull.