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yeorling

(Scotland) The yellowhammer.

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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(Scotland) The yellowhammer.

I asked Thady a minute later what nests he knew of. "Galore," he answered, grinning. And then proceeded to enumerate them : " A lintie (a linnet), a green grosbeak (greenfinch), a Harry redcap (goldfinch), a yellow yeorling by the roadsi…
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