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has been said that it is only to be found where the 

 cowslip grows, and this may be so, as the same soil 

 which suits the cowslip may produce nourishment for 

 the caterpillars and insects on which the Nightingale 

 feeds. The Nightingale is not always easily observed, 

 for it is fond of keeping to the thick copses and under- 



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growth. Its habits are very similar in some respects 

 to those of the Robin. 



Soon after its arrival in the beginning of April its 

 song may be heard ; and while the female is sitting, 

 the male bird perched near at hand sings to let her 

 know he is near ; after the young are hatched he is 

 too busy with the cares of his family and his notes 

 are heard no more. " Lord, what music hast Thou 



