THE WAY TO STUDY BIRDS 



Remarks: One of the characteristics of this 

 bird is its walk. Most birds do not walk, but 

 hop, and therefore the walk of this species is 

 often a good identification trait. This species 

 is European and it is now feared that in America 

 it will become as great a scourge as its prede- 

 cessor, the Sparrow. In 1890 the first lot, 

 consisting of sixty individuals, was liberated in 

 New York City. 



5. BLUEBIRD 



Haunts: Mostly old fields, orchards and 

 upland meadows, or, when the land is only semi- 

 cultivated, near houses. The species may be 

 found in almost any locality. 



Description: Deep sky-blue above, with a 

 chestnut throat, breast and sides and a white 

 belly. 



Size and Shape: Length 7 in. Slightly 

 longer and more slender than an English Spar- 

 row but of the same general size. Bill thinner. 



Song: A weet and seemingly ventriloquistic 

 "tru-u-lee," softly uttered and often while on 

 the wing. 



Seasonal Abundance: Rarer in winter than 

 in summer. 



Remarks: The Bluebird is far from being a 

 bird which attracts your attention. He is 

 quiet and must be sought, tho he gives an op- 

 portunity for observance by frequently sitting 

 on the outermost branch of a tree. Bluebirds 

 are not shy and generally live near dwellings. 

 They can most easily be induced to nest on the 

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