KINGLET, GOLDEN-CROWNED 



Muffled in its thick coat of feathers, the diminutive 

 goldcrest braves our severest winters, living evidence that, 

 given an abundance of food, temperature is a secondary 

 factor in a bird's existence. 



CHAPMAN. Handbook of Birds. 21 



He radiates an atmosphere of friendliness and good 

 cheer which must be evident to any attentive observer. 



PARKHURST. The Birds' Calendar. 31 



The nest is said to be extraordinarily large for so small 

 a bird; but that need not surprise us when we learn that 

 as many as ten creamy-white eggs .... is no un- 

 common number for the pensile cradle to hold. How do 

 the tiny parents contrive to cover so many eggs and to 

 feed such a nestful of fledglings? 



NELTJE BLANCH AN. Bird Neighbors. 23 



KINGLET, RUBY-CROWNED 



They seem to be the feathered expression of perpetual 

 motion. And how dainty and charming these dainty 

 sprites are! They are not at all shy; you may approach 

 them quite close if you will, for the birds are simply too 

 intent on their business to be concerned with yours. 



NELTJE BLANCHAN. Bird Neighbors. 23 

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