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The method of controlling the nesting site was first sug- 

 gested by some Cedar-birds, whose nest of four eggs was in a 



Fig. 52. Tantalizing the young. The mother Cedar-bird has come with food, 

 but hesitates to advance and deliver it. Compare with Fig. 50. 



thorn-apple bush, and about seven feet from the ground. The 

 main stem supporting the nest was cut off, and fixed firmly in 

 the soil at a height of three to four feet. On returning to the 

 spot two days later I was pleased to find that all had gone well. 



