CONTENTS. 



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L The Bird of the Morning 1 



American Robin. Turdus migratorius. 



II. The Bird of Solitude 13 



Wood Thrush. Turdus mustelinus. 



III. A Gentle Spirit 31 



Wood Thrush. 



IV. A Winter Bird-Study 41 



European Song Thrush. Turdus musicus. 



V. In the Cat-Bird's Nook 61 



Cat-bird. Mimus Carol inensis. 

 VI. "Tricks and Manners" of a Cat-Bird . . 73 



VII. The Bird of Society ... 93 



Redwing Blackbird. Agelceus phccniceus. 



VIII. Upon the Tree-Top 109 



Baltimore Oriole. Icterus galbula. 

 IX. Transient Guests in the Bird-Room . . . 131 



X. A Ruffian in Feathers 151 



House Sparrow. Passer domesticus. 



XL A Tragedy in the Maple-Tree 161 



House Sparrow. 



