Crows are social and intelligent creatures. They choose a thick wood for
their winter home and gather in flocks which sometimes number thousands
of birds. In the summer they build their nests in neighboring trees, and
are ready to lend each other aid if danger arises.
The United States Department of Agriculture says that the crow does more
good than harm, and that he is a friend to the farmer instead of the
enemy that he is commonly supposed to be.
THE BLUEBIRD.
I know the song that the bluebird is singing,
Out in the apple tree where he is swinging;
Brave little fellow! the skies may be dreary,
Nothing cares he while his heart is so cheery.
Hark! how the music leaps out from his throat!
Hark! was there ever so merry a note?
Listen awhile, and you'll hear what he's saying,
Up in the apple tree, swinging and swaying.
"Dear little blossoms, down under the snow,
You must be weary of winter, I know;
Hark, while I sing you a message of cheer!
Summer is coming! and Springtime is here!
"Little white snowdrop! I pray you, arise;
Bright yellow crocus! come open your eyes;
Sweet little violets, hid from the cold,
Put on your mantles of purple and gold
Daffodils! daffodils! say, do yon hear?
Summer is coming! and Springtime is here!"
EMILY HUNTINGTON MILLER.
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