54 METHODS OF ATTRACTING BIRDS 



the second, two were used ; while last year five 

 were occupied by robins and the sixth was appro- 

 priated by a phoebe, who has thus kindly given 

 me a hint for more trays to be placed in locations 

 likely to suit this lovable worker for garden 

 good." 



Phoebe, — The phoebe prefers some covering 

 above its nest, and for this bird, shelves or open 



boxes may be nailed 

 ^V^^\\\\^=^^^ to plates or rafters in 

 -i^ barns, cellars, and low 



beds. 



SHELF FOR i'ilCEBE .S NEST 

 (Drawn by E. H. Forbush) 



Barn SioaUoio. — 

 For barn swallows 

 cleats may be nailed 

 horizontally to the 

 rafters of the barn, or bracket-shelves may be 

 put up. A hole should be made in the barn and 

 left constantly open, so that the birds may come 

 in at will. Perhaps the scarcity of these birds in 

 some localities may be due to the modern style 

 of barn, with its tightly closed sides. An orna- 

 mental opening can easily be made in the gable, 

 which will in no way detract from the appear- 

 ance or use of the building. If desired, this can 

 be closed during the winter. 



