his plumage.Altogether, he is rather a showy little fellow. He loves the deep woods, especially if he can find a few fir-trees. Herehe and his partner like to make the wonderful little dwelling in which they 92 STORIES ABOUT BIRDS. intend to rear their young ones ; and here they can run about on… … GOLDEN-CRESTED WRENS. The dark heavy branch of the fir is a capital screen for this beautifulhanging nest, that is lined with feathers, and has a hole in the side for thebirds to go in and out. The mother bird lays from six to ten eggs, of a pale reddish white. Sheis a very careful mother, and…
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