Burroughs, John 1837-1921 creator text utu 2011 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Wake-Robin" by John Burroughs is a collection of essays on ornithology written in the late 19th century. The book serves as an invitation to readers to engage with the study of birds, sharing the author's personal observations and experiences in nature. As Burroughs describes the seasonal return of various bird species, the text reveals his deep appreciation for their beauty and behaviors. At the start of the volume, Burroughs paints a vivid picture of spring as the period when birds return to their habitats, detailing the arrival of species like the bluebird and robin. He reflects on the enchanting experience of discovering these birds in their natural environment, blending scientific observation with poetic prose. The opening serves to set the tone for a celebration of nature, as Burroughs encourages readers to seek out and appreciate the avian life that surrounds them. (This is an automatically generated summary.) The return of the birds -- In the hemlocks -- Adirondac -- Birds'-nests -- Spring at the capital -- Birch browsings -- The bluebird -- The invitation. Release date is 2011-03-30 Produced by David Edwards, Rose Mawhorter and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Natural history -- Outdoor books Birds -- United States QL Original publication data not identified 05021546 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35712 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35712 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133820.0 35712