WHAT THE BIRDS SAY. 



When light of morning is softly appearing, 



What are the voices we often are hearing 

 As we lie half dreaming and half awake 



Listening to sounds the sweet birds make ? 

 The Whip-poor-will first breaks the still quiet hour, 



"Whip-poor-will! Whip-poor-will!" His voice has great power, 

 Repeating it over and over again. 



Now quickly, now slowly; a mournful refrain. 



CATBIRD AND NEST. 



The Goldfinch breaks in with a "sweet, sw-e-e-t" 



Then with beautiful notes makes his sweet song complete. 



