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Show Friendly Birds. .Most of the birds and mammals have J the fear of man in their hearts, and are difficult to approach, but others show no great concern. The Alaskan jays, for instance, are devoted camp followers. "They proved useful as scavengers." says Mr. Osgood, "and cooked oatmeal seemed to attract them even more than raw meat. They many times hopped about the campfire. or perched on the tent poles and ropes. Their harsh chattering was not always pleasant, but was somewhat some-what atoned tor by their less frequent fre-quent soft whistle and their pert and confident ways, so on the whole their presence was welcomed." |