. Bird lore . ^j\cvyn. 1 j^) A phcebes nesting sites The Wood Thrush He has a coat of cinnamon brown, The brightest on his head and crown, A very low cut vest of white That shines like satin in the light, And on his breast a hundred spots, As if he wore a veil with dots; With movement quick and full of grace. The highbred manner of his race; A very prince of birds is he Whose form it is a joy to see. And music — was there ever heardA sweeter song from any bird ?Now clarion-like, so loud and like a whisper low and near,And now, again, with rhythmic swellsAnd tinkling harmony of bells.

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. Bird lore . ^j\cvyn. 1 j^) A phcebes nesting sites The Wood Thrush He has a coat of cinnamon brown, The brightest on his head and crown, A very low cut vest of white That shines like satin in the light, And on his breast a hundred spots, As if he wore a veil with dots; With movement quick and full of grace. The highbred manner of his race; A very prince of birds is he Whose form it is a joy to see. And music — was there ever heardA sweeter song from any bird ?Now clarion-like, so loud and like a whisper low and near,And now, again, with rhythmic swellsAnd tinkling harmony of seems to play accompanimentUpon some harp-like instrument. GARRETT NEWKIRK Bird-Nesting with Burroughs BY FRANK M. CHAPMANWith photographs from nature by the author WHEN two men whose combined years closely approach five-scorecan go a-bird-nesting with an enthusiasm which knows nodecrease, and count mere discovery a sufficient reward for hoursof searching, the occupation is evidently worthy of investigation by eve

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