. The story of hedgerow and pond . Pond Life find out what they are, you feel inclinedto think you have found some rare birdsnest—that is, when they are empty, asI have seen them. If they had beenpacked full with a young family of water-voles, I think there would be no doubtas to whom the nest belonged. Thestately wood-pigeon will walk down thebank, stooping to drink with greatdeliberation, and then fly off with anoisy rattle of its wings ; and as you sitwatching your float many other glimpsesof wild life will be enjoyed, so that evenif you catch nothing the day will stillhave been spent well
. The story of hedgerow and pond . Pond Life find out what they are, you feel inclinedto think you have found some rare birdsnest—that is, when they are empty, asI have seen them. If they had beenpacked full with a young family of water-voles, I think there would be no doubtas to whom the nest belonged. Thestately wood-pigeon will walk down thebank, stooping to drink with greatdeliberation, and then fly off with anoisy rattle of its wings ; and as you sitwatching your float many other glimpsesof wild life will be enjoyed, so that evenif you catch nothing the day will stillhave been spent well and pleasantly Waterside and pondside vegetationis always more interesting than that indrier places. The reeds, and bulrushes,and sedges have a peculiar beauty oftheir own, whether in the summer, when156 Pond Life the feathery reed flowers bend so grace-fully before the breeze, or whether thewinds of winter rustle the dry and yellowstalks on a cold winters day. In someparts the beautiful nest of the reed-warbler may be found sus
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