1.   A small land bird had taken refuge on the cabin roof during the gale.

2.   As the sun rises, the birds take flight.

3.   The bird took fright and flew away.

4.   Birds took off in alarm from the rooftops.

5.   Another five reluctant paired birds took off as the panic spread around the pond.

6.   As the woman approaches, the bird takes off to the sky above.

7.   Bird took some shots at Gaston in his book and in a Globe article in which he first went public with his desire to purchase the team.

8.   Bird took Indiana to the NBA Finals last year before retiring.

9.   Bird also took a shot at Jordan, who, in his video tribute, noted Russell had won all his titles in an eight-team league.

10.   Bird will take over a veteran team, a situation which has its pluses and minuses.