WE PURPLE MARTINS 
‘Wonder where the birds’ foot race is going to take place? 
Think that should be considered in this big race. 
Near an Audubon bird lodge would be the best, 
Then after the races we could stay there and rest. 
'When we are at the races we’ll be on the ground; 
And at the bird lodges there’ll be no cats around, 
Bird lovers are not particular about the mice and rats 
But are sure sudden death to the bird-catching cats. 
“If we stick close to a bird lodge there’s plenty to eat; 
We need not worry about being thrown out in the street, 
Bird lovers feed us on sweet cake made from honey 
and grain 
And all birds that play at bird lodges get treated the same. 
“Song birds as a hobby, it would sure make you laugh; 
There are many places in bird lodge to feed and to bath, 
They also have shelter houses that I cannot explain 
Just the thing for birdies to go in when it rains. 
“We Purple Martins are fond of the bird lodgment 
And with all other birds that chatter and sing 
We go to the far south in the cold, cold winter 
But return to the bird lodgments each spring.” 
PURPLE MARTIN 
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