six o'clock in the
morning
I have stepped out upon the porch with him , and , kneeling down , and looking over the side , I have had a peep myself at this wonderfully contrived home of the robins . It is partly supported by a cornice , which runs around the porch , and gives it a firmer foundation than the small branches of the honeysuckle could do . But I must not forget to tell you about the finishing of the nest . The second day , the robin was at work before six o'clock in the morning ; so you see birds are early risers , and like to have their work done in good season . They know how pleasant it is to see the rosy dawn , and welcome it with their sweetest strains of music . I wonder how many of my little friends see the sun rise , these bright mornings ! If they would awake with the birds , they must , as wisely as the birds , go to their places of rest before the shades of evening shroud the world in darkness .