. My garden, its plan and culture together with a general description of its geology, botany, and natural history. Gardening. Fig. 1191.—Redwing, Jth nat. size. Fig. 1192.—Song Thrush, Jth nat. size. The thrush builds constantly in my garden, and in early spring prefers the Cedrus deodara, or some other evergreen tree. It always lines its nest with mud, and thus differs from the blackbird— " The ouzel-cock, so black of hue. With orange-tawny bill" (.ShakSPEARE)— which first lines its nest with mud, and over this places dried grass. The poet Burns highly appreciated the note of this b
. My garden, its plan and culture together with a general description of its geology, botany, and natural history. Gardening. Fig. 1191.—Redwing, Jth nat. size. Fig. 1192.—Song Thrush, Jth nat. size. The thrush builds constantly in my garden, and in early spring prefers the Cedrus deodara, or some other evergreen tree. It always lines its nest with mud, and thus differs from the blackbird— " The ouzel-cock, so black of hue. With orange-tawny bill" (.ShakSPEARE)— which first lines its nest with mud, and over this places dried grass. The poet Burns highly appreciated the note of this bird in January, and who does not, when the sun shines on the snowdrop.' " Sing on, sweet thrush, upon the leafless bough ! Sing on, sweet bird ! I listen to thy strain ; See, aged Winter, 'mid his surly reign. At thy blithe carol clears his furrow'd ;—Burns. The blackbird has a far softer and more melodious note than the thrush, but the note of the latter bird is more powerful and his song more constant. Together they form a delightful harmony, but they more commonly sing alone than together. This country would be. 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 Smee, Alfred, 1818-1877. London, Bell and Daldy
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