CONTENTS. V 



THE CUCKOO. Page 



Words-worth's address to it — Its egg laid in the nest of other birds — 

 Dr. Jenner's account 80 



THE BLACKBIRD, 

 Its nest and song 88 



THE WATER-OUZEL. 



Habits of this bird— An adventure in its pursuit 91 



THE PIGEON. 



The Columbidae — Beauty of Pigeons in the East — The Dove of Noah — 

 Intelligence conveyed by tame Doves — Presentation of Doves under 

 the law of Moses— Sagacity of a Pigeon — Flights of Pigeons . . 94 



THE PARTRIDGE. 

 A well-known bird— Its devices to save its brood — Adventure of Captain 

 Head 103 



THE CANARY. 

 The " Talking Canary " — Singular story . . • . . . .108 



THE SKYLARK. 



The nest, brood, and song of this bird— The Lark an early riser . .113 



THE WREN. 

 The favourite of one of our shepherd poets— Desire of birds to wash 

 themselves — Strength of parental feeling 118 



THE WATER-WAGTAIL. 

 An active bird— It may become very familiar 123 



THE LAPWING. 

 Curious fact— Stratagems of the Lapwing 125 



