. Homes without hands : being a description of the habitations of animals, classed according to their principle of construction . Animals. â i '^ ^â 'â ^k Although almost every one who lives in the country, or who possesses a tolerably large garden in a town, is perfectly familiar with this bird, comparatively few are in a position to narrate from personal observation the benefits which it confers upon us. The reason is simple; they do not rise early enough. A Long- tailed Titmouse in early morning, and the identical bird at noon, scarcely seem to be the same creature, so different are its way


. Homes without hands : being a description of the habitations of animals, classed according to their principle of construction . Animals. â i '^ ^â 'â ^k Although almost every one who lives in the country, or who possesses a tolerably large garden in a town, is perfectly familiar with this bird, comparatively few are in a position to narrate from personal observation the benefits which it confers upon us. The reason is simple; they do not rise early enough. A Long- tailed Titmouse in early morning, and the identical bird at noon, scarcely seem to be the same creature, so different are its ways. It is a specially early bird, earlier than the sparrow, which is apt to be rather a sluggard as regards leaving its nest, though it sets. 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 Wood, J. G. (John George), 1827-1889; Keyl, Friedrich Wilhelm, 1823-1871; Smith, E. A. (Edward Alfred); Pearson, G. (George). New York : Harper & Brothers


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