ENGLISH BOXES can be supplied, made by Mr. W. Alcock, Cheadle, Staffs, under 

 the direction of Mr. J. R. B. Masefield, Author of " Wild Bird Protection and Nesting 

 Boxes " (otit of print). The designs for Figs. L, M and N are taken by permission from 

 ,Mr. Masefield's book. 



A Box somewhat similar to the pattern Fig. A, but English made, with swing lid, can 

 also be had. It is catalogued as A4. 



A plain and useful Box is shown as Fig. W, and many thousands are in use on 

 estates in England. 



The Nesting Boxes are intended more especially for Wild Birds that build in holes, 

 particularly those that usually select old trees and other decaying wood, and therefore find few 

 suitable places in the modern garden and shrubbery. They will not attract such birds as the 

 Blackbird and Thrush or the Finch tribe in general. 



It is advisable to have the Boxes in position some weeks before nesting-time, so that the 

 Birds may get accustomed to the sight of them. An east or south-east aspect is better than 

 the unshaded due south. 



The Boxes, whether nailed against a wall or tree-trunk, or fixed in the fork of a tree, 

 should be perfectly steady when fixed, as Birds will not take up their abode in an unstable 

 erection. The upper part of the Box should incline very slightly forward. Boxes should be 

 at a sufficient height to be safely out of the reach of cats, and inaccessible from a branch that 

 a cat can climb. Birds should be disturbed as little as possible while nesting ; several Boxes 

 for one species of Bird may be placed near together, but different species should not be 

 expected to nest in immediate proximity. 



FOOD TABLES. Various patterns of Tables may be used. Specimens of Tables 

 for the garden or balcony have been prepared ; other designs can be quoted for. 



FOOD SHELVES and TRAYS of simple design have been found useful, and 

 will be made to order. 



The Society will endeavour to execute as promptly as possible orders sent in on the 

 enclosed form ; delay in some cases may be inevitable, owing to the increased demand. 

 Over 3,400 Boxes were supplied last season through The Roval Scciety for the 

 Protection of Birds. 



The Boxes are not suitable for transmission by Parcel Post, being in 

 most cases over tlie prescribed weight. 



FRANK E. LEMON, Hon. Secretary, 



Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, 

 August, 1911. 23, Queen Anne's Gate, S.W. 



'All orders and other communications should be sent to the SOCIETY'S OFFICE, 

 33, Queen Anne's Gate, London, S.W., where Specimen Boxes may be seen. 



Printed by Witheebt & Uo., 326, High Holboru, W-C, and published by the Royal Societt for the Protection of 



Birds, 23, Queen Anue's Gate, S.W, 



