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Trees, Stars, and Birds 



Harriet S. Rider 

 FIG. 176. A chickadee taking dinner in a Christmas tree. 



Suet and bones split open to expose the marrow, or with 

 meat clinging to them, may be hung in orchard trees 

 that are infested with insects. The suet should be wound 

 with string or inclosed in wire netting to prevent the 

 whole from being carried off at one time. A " food 

 stone" is attractive to birds and prevents waste. This 

 is made by adding seeds to melted suet and letting the 

 whole harden on a piece of board. 



Feeding should begin in the fall, so that the birds may 

 be induced to remain in the vicinity. In winter, when it 

 is harder for them to find food, the feeding should not be 

 neglected. Birds are not likely to freeze if they can keep 

 dry and get enough to eat. 



