Chapter XIII: A Birds’ Gala-Day 141

XIV. Rife with Birds 152

XV. Various Phases of Bird Life: I. Bird Courtship 160 II. Bird Nurseries 169 III. Bird High Schools 185 IV. Bird Work 193 V. Bird Play 201 VI. Bird Deaths 207

XVI. The Secret of Appreciation 216

XVII. Browsings in Other Fields 226