. The birds of Ohio; a complete scientific and popular description of the 320 species of birds found in the state. Birds -- Ohio. 230 THE BLUEBIRD. Mr. Smithkons finds that more than half of the boxes are occupied each season; and he counts the birds of inestimable advantage in helping to save the grapes and apples from the ravages of worms. In two instances Robins accepted the partial shelter afforded by the boxes and nested in the crotch of the tree imme- diately under the Bluebirds. The eggs, from four to six in number, are a uniform pale blue, with a surface somewhat polished. Owing to the
. The birds of Ohio; a complete scientific and popular description of the 320 species of birds found in the state. Birds -- Ohio. 230 THE BLUEBIRD. Mr. Smithkons finds that more than half of the boxes are occupied each season; and he counts the birds of inestimable advantage in helping to save the grapes and apples from the ravages of worms. In two instances Robins accepted the partial shelter afforded by the boxes and nested in the crotch of the tree imme- diately under the Bluebirds. The eggs, from four to six in number, are a uniform pale blue, with a surface somewhat polished. Owing to the delicacy of the pigment, cabinet specimens fade read- ily. Pure white sets are on record, and faded blues are not unusual. Two or three broods are raised in a season. Doubtless Blue- bird's song owes si imewhat of the high estimation in which it is held to the fact that it sounds forth at a time when there are few rivals, and the aspect of nature con- trasts s o m e w h a t sternly with its good cheer. Be that as it may, his soulful warbling notes will always be regarded as something half sacred by those who understand. Cheery- cheery - cheery, dearie, are the notes of the Taken near North Amherst. ONE OF MR. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Dawson, William Leon, 1873-1928; Jones, Lynds, b. 1865. Columbus, Wheaton Pub. Co.
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