PANIC IN THE POULTRY YARD.
ine sight, of a balloon floating overhead has a very terrifying effoct on all birds. As one passes over a farmyard there is always a regular stampede of the fowls to cover, while ducks dash into the ponds and dive frantically to avoid the supposed danger. The effect of the diving is most absurd as seen from above, for often, owing to the transparency of the water, the violent efforts of the ducks to hide themselves are plainly visible. Wild birds, especially game, are also much perturlied at the sight of the balloon, pheasants crowing loudly and running? off, while partridges which have. Ix'c n flushed i!"nn I'kp ooncs into a neighbourhouring hedgerow. Sheep also seem •■. • ■'> alarmed, but cattle and horses appear to take no interest in the matter.
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Lake Wakatip Mail, Issue 2687, 24 November 1908, Page 7
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