lue-Jay from the Bay.

The Pipe. The Snipe.

[Illustration: The Pipe. The Snipe.]

Observe the common Indian Pipe,
Likewise the high-bred English Snipe,
Who is distinguished, as we see,
By his superior pedigree.

[Illustration:
Two crosses botonny
bend sinister.]

[Illustration:
Fess argent
mantlets sable.]

The Roc. The Shamrock.

[Illustration: The Roc. The Shamrock.]

Observe how peacefully the Cows
Among the little Shamrocks browse,
In contrast with their actions frantic
When they perceive the Roc gigantic;
We need but watch thei_r oc_upation,
And seek no other explanation.

The Lark. The Larkspur.

[Illustration: The Lark. The Larkspur.]

The Larkspur's likeness to the Lark
Is surely worthy of remark,
Although to see it we require
The aid of a small magnifier,
Which circumstance of course implies,
Their difference is one of size.

Puffin. Nuffin.

[Illustration: Puffin. Nuffin.]

Upon this cake of ice is perched,
The paddle-footed Puffin:
To find his double we have searched,
But have discovered--Nuffin!

Author's Apology.

Not every one is always able
To recognize a vegetable,
For some are guided by tradition,
While others use their intuition,
And even I make no pretense
Of having more than common sense;
Indeed these strange homologies
Are in most flornithologies,
And I have freely drawn upon
The works of Gray and Audubon,
Avoiding though the frequent blunders
Of those who study Nature's wonders.

[Illustration: (Back Cover)]

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