Evening Republican, Volume 59, Number 64, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 April 1917 — World is Brighter When. Song of Birds is Heard. [ARTICLE]

World is Brighter When. Song of Birds is Heard.

■*’ In the poetic words of the Bible, “the time of the singing birds has eome.” To all who are fond of nature, the world takes on a new brightness when the feathered songsters begin their spring concerts. .. A bird’s throat must be a mechanical marvel from the speed and facility with which it executes its roulades. No opera singer ever secures such flexible work. Many have become somewhat skillful in reproducing these songs, imitation whistles and calls. But at best it is a crude imitation. The speed with which these birds’ notes are poured forte defies the human ear or anv other instrument to catch. ___ The older people say bird life is less common than it was years ago, though observers say there 'has 'been some increase within a few since bird preservation was agitated. We need the birds, not merely for their enormous economic value, but to add their notes of cheer and joy to country life.