
In a towering basswood tree on the edge of a bustling wood, a robin and his mate make their home each spring, carefully rebuilding their nest among sticks, grass, and mud. Their life is woven into the rhythms of the forest—returning from winter’s southward flight just as the first buds appear, and greeting the farmer’s garden as the season turns warm. Around them, a lively cast of neighbors—squirrels, crows, foxes, and other birds—share the same woods, each adding its own chatter to the chorus of spring.
When a great gray bird drifts ominously toward the robin’s branch, the quiet routine is suddenly disturbed. Sparrows swoop in, and the robin’s family must decide how to protect their precious eggs against the unexpected threat. The story follows their brave attempts to outwit the newcomer, showcasing the cleverness and courage of a small bird determined to keep its home safe.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (107K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2007-03-16
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
b. 1878
A writer of early 20th-century animal stories, best known for gentle adventure tales set in the woods and among birds and small creatures. His books were written for young readers and published in the 1920s.
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