PREFACE 



TO THE FIRST PART. 



It may probably be expected that some apology 

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ERRATA. 



Page 1, of Dartford Warbler, last line, read " migratory." 

 Page 3, of Stonechat, line 6, read " frequents elevated." 

 Page 3, of Goldfinch, line 11, read " preening." 

 Page 1, of Aberdevine, last line, read " conrses, alternately." 



in his youth or in the maturity of age, as that of 

 birds. Who that has observed the bold daring of the 

 Falcon, or the majestic stoop of the Eagle — the rapid 

 evolutions of the Swift, or the tenderness of the 

 Dove, can fail to admire these wonderful efforts of 

 creative wisdom, and to adore the great Author of 

 all things who called them into being ? 



The birds of song seem more especially created 

 to cheer man in his labour as tiller of the ground, 

 by the music of their notes. 



That heart must indeed be callous which is not 



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