The jays were more numerous, and untouched; they were slain in such numbers that the market for their plumage was glutted.

Though the bodies were shrunken, the feathers were in fair condition.

Magpies' nests are so large that in winter, when the leaves are off the trees, they cannot but be seen, and, the spot being marked, in the summer old and young are easily destroyed.
Hawks filled the third row.

The kestrels were the most numerous, but there were many sparrow-hawks.

These made a great show, and were stuck so closely that a feather could hardly be thrust between them.