241a Birds in the Tree Happily 1. We will find a little nest In the branches of a tree. Let us count the eggs inside; There are one, two, three. 2. Mother bird sits on the nest To hatch the eggs, all three. Father bird flies round and round To guard his family. Actions:Nest: Cup hands together.Tree: Hold arms up rounded over head.One, two, three: Hold up one, two, and three fingers.Sits on the nest: Cup left hand; place right hand on top.Flies: Move arms in flying motion. Words: Glenna Tate Holbrook, b. 1925. © 1977 IRI Music: Marjorie Castleton Kjar, 1927–2019. © 1977 IRI