A BIRDLOVER'S YEAR 



upon the scene, accompanied by starlings 

 and swallows, and a perfect cloud of small 

 birds, composed of redstarts, nightingales, 

 blackcaps, tree-pipits, and many other 

 species." 



The beginning of June witnesses the close 

 of the spring migration, and the months 

 that follow are full of nursery joys and 

 cares. Soon, too soon, the hours of summer 

 fly ; but one of the joys of bird- watching 

 is that each season has its especial attraction. 



Sing a song of seasons, 

 Something good in all ; 



Flowers in the summer, 

 Fires in the fall. 



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