The Wilderness 



wren hanging from a fork in the tree beside him, a picture which 

 naturally ruined the bird's reputation. I am happy to say I have never 

 seen that horrid tragedy, and from personal observation I think that 

 insects are a much more usual part of his diet than are little birds. 

 At any rate, with such a beautiful voice he deserves the benefit of the 



Our best autumn 

 singer the 

 Butcher-bird 



