A REMARKABLE BIRD.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume IX, Issue 662, 6 November 1902, Page 20

A REMARKABLE BIRD.

'The London “L.V. Gazette” relates that the Brixton jackdaw, which, has become almost as famous as his predecessor of Rheims. was found dead recently in the bar of the Angell Arms, T.oughborough Road. Brixton, which was his home. The bird had a most extraordinary habit of travelling all over T.otidon on omnibuses, trams, and cabs, generally seating himself by the driver and chattering throughout the journey most volubly. It always used to fly back home to Brixton, where, at. the hostelry of its owner, ATr T. Beck, it created rare amusement amongst customers by its various tricks and exceed- ‘ ingly cunning ways. Its favorite expres- ’ sioiis were "Jack’s the lad !” and "That’s good !” and when it was annoyed it used to shriek “Albert !” loudly. It had its favourites and antipathies .amongst the '■ frequenters of the house, and frequently assailed the latter in an unexpected and occasionally painful manner. The death of the bird is attributed to a bad moult. .