PREPARING BREAKFAST. 



This seems to be the most appropriate name for the companion picture to 

 the "Chippy Family." This photograph was taken from the same group of 

 Chipping Sparrows only a few minutes later. We have had this made to 

 correspond in size to the "Chippy Family" and printed in color on the same 

 size paper, 12x20 inches. 



In a number of respects, this new engraving is a more interesting one than 

 is the "Chippy Family." The self satisfied appearance of the two end 

 young birds and especially the appealing attitudes of the two middle little 

 fellows will "take" with everyone. The female bird, at the extreme right 

 has just brought an unusually large green worm. The male had just fed the 

 right hand young one and was preparing to leave when she came; she made 

 him take one end of the worm and then while he pulled down, she lifted up- 

 ward with all her strength until the worm separated. The pieces were then 

 fed to the eager little ones. 



These two companion pieces will make a unique addition to the walls of 

 any house. They are more valuable than the creation of any artists imagina- 

 tion; they tell the true story of the every day occurances in the life of one of 

 our best known and most useful birds. 



CHIPPY FAMILY is given as a premium with every subscription. 



Preparing BREAKFAST is for sale at FIFTY CENTS EACH or will be 

 given FREE to any of our subscribers who secure for us a new subscription. 



THESE TWO REMARKABLE LIFE-SIZED ENGRAVINGS AND SUB- 

 SCRIPTION TO AMERICAN ORNITHOLOGY FOR $1.25. 



