When the young birds first leave the nest they sprawl about in a comical manner. When in repose they squat flat on the ground, with wings spread out to the fullest extent, and they keep up a rolling motion with their bodies from side to side, for all the world as if they wanted to roll over, but were prevented from doing so by the position of their large wings.
TWILIGHT BIRDS.
COLE YOUNG RICE.
Swallow, I follow
Thy skimming
Over the sunset skies—
Follow till joy is dimming
To sadness in my eyes.