BIRDS. 
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ground, or perched upon a post, attempting to utter 
his song. His notes, though not very musical, are 
cheering to the spirits, at the opening of spring, and 
are universally admired. 
94. The Robin is respected by all classes of peo- 
ple, few having the hardihood to injure him, and he 
seems to place much confidence in mankind. Even 
boys hold his nest sacred, while they will exult in 
the destruction of a jay’s or a catbird’s. 
THE BLUE BIRD. 
95. This little bird is one of the first messengers 
of spring, bringing the charming tidings to our very 
doors. He bears his own recommendation always 
along with him, and meets with a hearty welcome 
from every body. His general colour is blue, with 
a reddish-tinged breast. 
96. His usual song is a soft, agreeable, and ofl- 
repeated warble, uttered with open, quivering wings, 
and is extremely pleasing. He is known to every 
child, and is of a remarkably peaceful disposition, 
What is the character of the Blue Bird ? In what estimation is 
he held? 
