BIRDS OF THE GARDEN AND ORCHARD. 



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some future observer, who may discover that the birds of 

 this species have their matins and their vespers, their 

 songs of rejoicing and their notes of complaint, of court- 

 ship when in presence of their mate, and of encourage- 

 ment and solace when she is sitting upon her nest. Since 

 Nature has a benevolent object in every instinct bestowed 

 upon her creatures, it is not probable that this habit of 

 the Song-Sparrow is one that serves no important end in 

 his life and habits. All the variations of his song are 

 given below ; and though individuals differ in their sing- 

 ing, the notes will afford a good general idea of the sev- 

 eral tunes. 



No. 1. Theme. -JM- -*-(*- 



No. 6. Subdued and querulous. 



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