Page:How to have bird neighbors (IA howtohavebirdnei00patt).pdf/109

 than in the Spring,—in fact, almost black. Mother's pretty violet hues had faded to gray. Baby Martin was brownish-gray on the back, and light in front.

One day the whole colony departed, a jolly company, leaving us sad indeed, but hopeful that they would return with the Spring flowers.

Photo by Joseph H. Dodson

A GREAT GATHERING IN MID-AIR