"It would have been impossible for me to kill this affectionate mother, who had exhibited such an example of presence of mind, reason, and sound judgment." — Wilson
"Among the birds we find most striking acts of affection, and, strange to say, most frequently among the very birds from which we would least expect such a demonstration." — Charles Frederick Holder
"The parents take them in their mouths and fly away—certainly a convenient method of moving the household!" — Charles Frederick Holder
"The male duck takes his place as sentinel on some neighboring branch, uttering a low peet-peet, while the mother flies to the nest." — Charles Frederick Holder
"The mother crouches down upon the rock, and, by threatening or coaxing, persuades the young bird to mount upon her back." — Charles Frederick Holder

Parental devotion among birds

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