We often know nothing beyond the fact that the terms black-cap, bullfinch, bushtit, cardinal, crossbill, grosbeak, osprey, and waxwing denote kinds of birds.
The classic example is the osprey, which was almost wiped out by vanity and prestige.
It would be deplorable if, for instance, the attempt to protect the osprey were to be destroyed by the amendment of the law.
In about 20 years' time in this country there may be 400 pairs of osprey.
The ospreys objected to the kites and saw them off.
The islands support the lesser-crested tern, ospreys and many other birds.
As you can see, there is a photograph of an osprey on the cover.
It was only legislation, and the very strong penalties imposed by it, which prevented the osprey being wiped out altogether.
