A Gentle Criticism 



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watching the observations of the intruder. Shortly after the picture 

 was taken they left the nest, flying, to all appearances, as well as their 

 parents. 



The young Phoebe here shown has a distinct naturalness which is lack- 

 ing in the other attempts, for the reason that the bird was wholly 

 unconscious of observation. 



Let us have pictures of our birds, as of ourselves, exhibiting an 

 unrestrained naturalness and ease of manner. 



KINGFISHER 

 Photographed trom nature by R. H. Beebe. .'ircade, N. Y, 



