[89] No doubt his great voracity weakens his stomach, and by loading the intestines with glutinous matter the vessels cannot take up sufficient nourishment; it is therefore not conveyed sufficiently to the skin and feathers, whence proceed the fall of the latter and the enfeeblement of the body.
[90] This bird is not known in Britain.—Translator.
[91] It is however, by no means easily tamed, but remains fearful and distant.—Translator.
[92] In Britain they remain all the year.—Translator.
[93] I have seen some in cages which were entirely fed on white bread which was soaked in hot milk left to get cold, and they were very healthy. If, however, we would feed them well, they require nearly the same diet as the nightingale.—Translator.
[94] It is rarely seen in Britain.—Translator.
[95] I have made the same observation on the redstart.
[96] It remains all winter in Britain.—Translator.
[97] This is a mistake, as it likes to frequent high elms.—Translator.
[98] It is rare in England.—Translator.