KINGLET, GOLDEN-CROWNED 



Muffled in its thick coat of feathers, the diminutive 

 goldcrest braves our severest winters, hving evidence that, 

 given an abundance of food, temperature is a secondary 

 factor in a bird's existence. 



Chapman. Handbook of Birds. ^^ 



He radiates an atmosphere of friendliness and good 

 cheer which must be evident to any attentive observer. 



Parkhurst. The Birds' Calendar.^^ 



The nest is said to be extraordinarily large for so small 

 a bird; but that need not surprise us when we learn that 

 as many as ten creamy-white eggs .... is no un- 

 common number for the pensile cradle to hold. How do 

 the tiny parents contrive to cover so many eggs and to 

 feed such a nestful of fledglings? 



Neltje Blanchan. Bird Neighbors.^^ 



KINGLET, RUBY-CROWNED 



They seem to be the feathered expression of perpetual 

 motion. And how dainty and charming these dainty 

 sprites are! They are not at all shy; you may approach 

 them quite close if you will, for the birds are simply too 

 intent on their business to be concerned with yours. 



Neltje Blanchan. Bird Neighbors. ^^ 



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