CONTENTS. 



Introductory Chapter 

 Chapter I. —the wren 



II. — the goldfinch 

 III. — the song thrush 



IV. — THE BLACKBIRD 



V. — THE DIPPER, OR WATER-OUSEL 

 VI.— THE NIGHTINGALE 

 VII.— THE SKYLARK 

 VIII.— THE LINNET 



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