Take the given letter, add a bird and find the word. here's an example: B + night bird = dish. Answer BOWL.
-1.S + gull like bird = serious
-2.S + waterbird = hurry away
-3.R + wading bird = sorrow
-4.C + black bird = cowardly
-5.S + type of duck = purloin
6.G + sandpiper = brusque
-7.C + black bird = shepherd's staff
-8.B + raptor = dog
-9.C + song bird = Actor Gable
10.T + marsh bird = path