28 The Bulletin. 



All extra and stray cats about a house should be killed, not sent 

 away to plague some other neighborhood ; it is a mercy to the cats and 

 a help to the birds. 



Birds need cover into which they can dart upon the sudden ap- 

 pearance of a hawk, cat, or other enemy. Cedar trees, honey- 

 suckle vines, or other shrubbery afford them much protection. 



If we would see birds to the best advantage in summer we must 

 have them nesting not far away. If suitable places can be found many 

 birds prefer to build their nests somewhere near the homes of man. 

 If the veranda has a climbing rose the Yellow Warbler will often 

 build in it. The Thrasher will nest in the brush-heap or in the mass 

 of vines in the back lot or fence corner. By putting up a small box 

 on a pole the Bluebirds will accept the invitation of free rent and 

 will pay you handsomely for your favor by catching thousands of 

 insects in your garden. Gourds or boxes on high poles will, in many 

 parts of the State, attract colonies of Purple Martins that will drive 

 hawks away from the chickens and rid the air of many insects. 



So much good will result to the man who is kind to the birds it is 

 a great wonder all persons do not realize the fact and profit thereby. 



