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to make birds happy. The idea was not without its drawbacks, for the numer- 

 ous house-cats, the English Sparrows, the small space at hand were all hin- 

 drances. However, we made progress and, wherever possible, we placed some 

 sort of an enticement for birds. To eliminate the house-cat my boy used 

 his air-rifle. The same method proved effective for driving away that pest, 

 the English Sparrow. 



Houses for Wrens, Bluebirds, Chickadees, Flickers, and other birds were 

 placed under the advice of an ornithologist of some note, in positions where 

 they would be attractive. 



The attractive little circular Wren house was placed on the south side of 



GENERAL VIEW OF GARDENS IN REAR OF THE RESIDENCE 



In this small plot of land are located the devices for attracting birds, as mentioned in the text: close 



scrutiny will reveal some of them 



the residence, near the rose-arbor and Virginia creeper, and close at hand, on 

 the lawn, was placed a bird-bath, which has proven to be a great relief to all 

 kinds of birds. 



On the south side of the house, just outside of the dining-room window, 

 was placed a wall feeding-station which the birds frequent and enjoy very 

 much. Just a little to the left of this feeding station, but at a higher elevation, 

 was placed a Bluebird house. This house has been occupied this season and 

 a fine brood of youngsters raised. This rearing of a Bluebird family, just 

 outside of our dining-room window, has been a great source of pleasure and 

 instruction to my children. 



In the rear of the house, facing the east, is situated the garden and some 

 fruit trees. Here, near a cherry tree, we placed a large protected feeding- 

 station. This has been frequented by various kinds of birds both summer and 

 winter. Because of our neighbor's house-cats it has been necessary to surround 

 this feeding-station with a wire fence. At each corner of the feeding-station 

 we have placed a red cedar tree. 



