BIRDS. 
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Wood Robin, is common in every part of North 
America. He makes his appearance at the North 
some time in April, and returns to the South about 
the first of October. 
87. The upper part of his body is of an olive- 
brown, the breast and belly being of a lighter colour, 
sprinkled with numerous spots of the former. 
88. Numbers of them may be seen, at any time in 
the summer, flitting through the bushes of the moist, 
woody hollows. This bird is noted for his musical 
powers. In the dawn of a fine morning in spring, 
you may hear him piping his few, clear and musical 
notes, which altogether compose a sweet and de- 
lightful song. 
THE REDBREAST. 
89. The Redbreast is held in the same estima- 
tion in England and the north of Europe that the 
robin is with us. Its song is the sweetest of all 
birds, though not possessing great strength or va- 
riety. 
90. Buffon thus describes its winter manners. 
Where is the Wood Thrush common ? Describe him. What 
can you say of his musical powers ? 
How is the Redbreast looked upon m England ! 
