Familiar Studies of Wild Birds 



it more or less of an epoch in the spring, when 

 certain of the birds first appear. For instance, 

 the morning when he first sees a bluebird car- 

 ries a certain spring token which is cherished 

 keenly. Likewise with the first swallow, 

 meadowlark, etc. Each stirs its particular 

 feeling in the bird lover and has its special 

 meaning to him in the consummation of spring. 

 Whether he be in the country or city, the 

 same token will be brought to him, and spring 

 will not pass without imparting its message. 



