EOBIN REDBREAST 



I T H U T 



doubt the 

 most popular bird 

 with the people of 

 our country is the 

 American robin. 

 Even in parts of the most southern tier of States, where 

 he is seen only in winter, the place he holds in the hearts of 

 men is second only to the master songster, the mocking 

 bird. He is such a cheerful, companionable fellow that one 

 cannot help loving him. 



In regions where the robin passes the spring and summer 

 months his song is well known. Scarcely do the first faint 

 streaks of light appear on the eastern sky before the robin, 

 mounted on a tree top or some protruding bough, begins 

 to pour forth his morning hymn of loud, cheerful notes. 

 At almost any time of day one may hear his song, as it is 

 continued at intervals until late in the afternoon. 



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