| L l | |
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THE LARK.
L is a Lark, A sociable bird; His song in the meadow Is frequently heard. |
| M m | |
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THE MAGPIE.
M is a Magpie, He lives at the west, Steals and scolds and eats carrion; He's none of the best. |
| N n | |
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THE NIGHT HERON.
N is a Night Heron, Of fishes quite fond; He looks for them now, As he stands by the pond. |
| O o | |
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THE OWL.
O is an Owl, Who hides through the day; And comes out at night, To seek for his prey. |
| P p | |
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THE PIGEON.
P is a Pigeon So rapid in flight, That before you can shoot him He's gone out of sight. |
| Q q | |
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THE QUAIL.
Q is a Quail, Who hides in a tree, And whistles "Bob-White" With lively glee. |
| R r | |
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THE ROBIN.
R is the Robin, So kind and so good, Who covered with leaves, The poor babes in the wood. |
| S s | |
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THE SWALLOW.
S is the Swallow, She darts through the air To catch little insects, Her favorite fare. |
| T t | |
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THE TURKEY.
T is a Turkey, A fine dashing beau, By his fuming and strutting, His pride you may know. |
| U u | |
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THE UPUPA.
U's the Upupa, Or Hoopoe. His crest He can raise or lower, As suits him best. |