<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
JUNE 30, 1995 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF BIRD CORPORATION FOR THE SIX
MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1995 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH
FORM 10Q FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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