FIRST WEEK IN JUNE 



on the terrace directly they could fly, and they became ex- 

 tremely tame in consequence. The little blue-bird (Tommy 

 Tidier by name) is quite fearless, not to say bold ; he feeds 

 from the hand, and, in fact, pecks rather hard if he should 

 be caught. These exquisite little creatures in amethystine- 

 blue, shading into soft primrose-yellow, are like jewels when 

 seen at close quarters, and their pert ways are most amusing 

 to watch. The tiny marsh-tits even smaller than the blue- 

 birds are in grey, with a black velvet cap and points, and 

 are equally lively and charming. 



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