BIRDS. 
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Firebird, from the bright orange seen through the 
green leaves like a flash of fire, has the name of 
Baltimore from its colours, which are black and 
orange, being those of the arms or livery of Lord 
Baltimore, the original proprietor of Maryland. 
138. This beautiful bird displays great skill in 
the construction of its nest. The usual materials 
are flax, hemp, tow, hair, and wool, woven into a 
complete cloth ; the whole tightly sewed through 
and through with long horse-hairs. It is suspended 
on the under side of a small twig, commonly in a 
willow or poplar tree. 
139. It is by no means a shy bird, for it hesitates 
not to build its nest near the dwelling house, and 
sometimes takes up its residence in the Lombardy 
poplars that line the streets of our cities, and where 
its fine song may be heard amid the tumult of coach- 
es, drays, and wheel-barrows. 
THE LARK. 
140. The Lark is celebrated for its song, which 
it commences early in the spring, and continues 
Describe the manner of building its nest. Where does it usually 
take up its residence ? 
What is the Lark celebrated for ? 
