In February, when I need a home, there is always an old Crow's or Hawk's nest ready for me; and as for my young, they are hardy and need no pampering! Whooo-ooo-hooo--ooo! Hands off, Bird and House People! The Great Horned Owl knows how to use both beak and claws!" "Bound over for trial," said the Eagle, "and you are lucky not to be committed for contempt of court." "He is a very cross bird to talk so, even if he does some good," whispered Dodo to Rap; for the Doctor had given the Owl's hoot so cleverly it all seemed real to the children.

Then Judge Eagle spoke again: "Now for my brothers whose keen eyes can look at the sun himself--you who strike with the claws and rend with the beak in open daylight--it is your turn to speak.

Marsh Hawk, where and how do you live ?" The Marsh Hawk was nineteen inches in length, with a long tail, pointed wings, and Owl-like face.

At first glance he seemed to be a bluish-gray bird, but on close inspection one could see that his under parts were white, mottled with brown, and there was also a large white patch on his rump.

He spoke very clearly and said: "I roam all over North America, wherever there is open country and free flying, and make my nest on the ground wherever I find tufted grass or reeds to hide it.