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METHODS OF ATTRACTING BIRDS 



elude cats. In the cut below is shown a cat-proof 

 fence, the description of which is taken from 

 Lancre's " Our Native Birds " : — 



" To one who will go to the expense and trou- 

 ble I recommend a fence of wire netting from 

 8 to 8 feet high. Near the upper edge of this 

 netting fasten from six to ten wires, with close 



A CAT-PROOF FENCE, SEEN FROM THE OUTSIDE 



(From Lauge'a " Our Native Birds ") 



sharp barbs. The space between the barb-wires 

 should be from ^ to 1 inch wide. Another way 

 would be to nail to the posts cross-pieces from 

 10 to 18 inches long. These pieces should pro- 

 ject at right angles to the outside. Connect these 



