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severe winter weather, but the natural basins will 

 certainly prove a great attraction for winter birds as 

 well as for summer residents. The common iron or 



FIG. 7. A FLOATING BIRD BASIN. 



cement fountains and basins found in gardens and 

 parks attract but few birds, because their sides are 

 generally steep and slippery, and the water is too 

 deep. 



