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What will the pretty little fly do when she is asked to join the big, hairy spider in his parlor? The fly likes the spider’s offers of a soft bed and tasty treats, but she has heard that those who visit the spider never come back. Then the scary spider uses praises to trick the innocent fly...

Short descriptions of different kinds of English birds and their nests. The following birds are discussed: wren, goldfinch, song thrush, blackbird, dipper or water-ousel, nightingale, skylark, linnet, peewit, house-martins or window-swallows, chiff-chaffs or oven-builders, golden-crested wrens, wagtail, jackdaw, spotted fly-catchers, wood-pigeons, white-throat, bull-finch, missel-thrushes, yellow-hammer or yellow-head, magpie, nuthatch. (Summary by mleigh)

Dive into the enchanting world of English birds and their unique nests in Tale of Master Meadow Mouse. This delightful exploration introduces you to a variety of feathered friends, including the charming wren, the vibrant goldfinch, and the melodious nightingale. Discover the nesting habits of the dipper, skylark, and many more as you immerse yourself in their stories. Join us for a captivating journey through the avian wonders of nature, beautifully narrated by mleigh.