NATURAL HISTORY OF SELBORNE. 



bower-bird certainly uses ornamental substances in making his 

 nest ; it is a question if this bird had the same notions." 



BLACKBIRD'S NEST OKHAMENTED WITH LACE. 



The blackbird is a great mimic, or rather a true mocking- 

 bird. If taken young he may be taught to whistle one or two 

 not more tunes perfectly. Davy had a blackbird that would 

 whistle, " Pop goes the weasel," and " Hey, jim along, jim along. 



