Figs. 6, 8, and 9, the former having the reputation of being cat proof, and the 

 latter being preferred by Owls. 



For Robins, Swallows and Phoebes, a bos or shelf should be provided, having 

 the front end and top or all sides open as shown in Fig. 7, where two sides are 

 given. These should be erected under a verandah or eave. 



A nesting box can be made with a tomato can by fitting in the open end a round 

 piece of wood with a hole in it. Such boxes are very cheap, but they will not be 

 accepted where there are other nesting holes to be found. 



There are many nesting boxes exposecl for sale, and doubtless many will be 

 accepted by the birds, but in order to have any degree of success they must be made 

 correctly in accordance with long experience, and the Canadian Society for the 

 Protection of Birds, Toronto, will be pleased to offer suggestions to either those 

 who propose to purchase or construct boxes themselves. 



The table of nesting box dimensions below was issued by the Department of 

 Agriculture at Washington, and it is recommended for boxes used in Canada. 



DIMENSIONS OF NESTING BOXES 



* One or more sides open. 



All sides open. 



The Secretary, 



CANADIAN SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS. 

 (MacLean Building) 



149 University Avenue, 

 . Toronto, Can. 



