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unconsciously steals upon us; still the serenade con- 
tinues. The pale moon glimmers in the eastern sky, 
and as it grows brighter and brighter and darts its 
vivid beams into the forest’s deep recess, our little 
performer, as though animated with fresh spirit, 
seems to strain his utmost powers in pouring forth a 
flood of the most enchanting song. This exquisite 
aérial music is often maintained during most of the 
night, or until the moon sets, two or three birds some- 
times vying with each other in the strength of their 
voices. 
Mocking Bird. 
But it is not in the Southern States alone that the 
Mocking Bird is found, it having been seen in Penn- 
sylvania and even as far north as Boston; in these 
places it is generally shy, and does not sing with that 
