"The parent birds are no less zealous in caring for them." — Charles Frederick Holder
"The mother bird throws herself upon the ground, ruffles up her feathers, and limps or flutters." — Charles Frederick Holder
"When an intruder is first discovered, the mother bird leads him to think she can be easily caught." — Charles Frederick Holder
"The ruffed grouse often starts up at our feet and dashes away with a loud, whirring noise." — Charles Frederick Holder
"How quickly comes an entirely different cry—a scream of terror and alarm." — Charles Frederick Holder

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