Nevertheless, they had probably seen, from their lurking places, the effects which the muskets had upon birds.

British falconers are entirely reliant upon captive-bred birds for their sport.

They kept mostly to the branches, apparently fearing the dogs and at the same time ready to prey upon birds.

The sun now invaded the plain, beating down upon birds, beasts and men.

This heinous cruelty, inflicted by man upon innocent birds, cannot be tolerated in a civilized society.

The animals are said to prey upon birds, duiker, and other small game animals.

It feeds upon insects, small birds, and fruit.

Research upon birds and monkeys finds that the effect also occurs in the vocalizations of nonhuman animals.

It will occasionally prey upon small birds, mammals, frogs, lizards, and insects.

My own engagement with the Orkneys centers upon birds and archeology.