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BOARD OF AGRICULTURE. [Pub. Doc. 



size is recommended. Fig. 8 shows how a trap 4 feet long, 2 feet 

 wide, and 15 inches liigh may be made from a piece of netting 4 by 

 10 feet. This is a very good size for parks and large private 

 gi'ounds. 



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Fia. 8. — Diagram for cutting out the parts of a funnel trap 48 by 24 by 15 inches. 



^ (After Biolosical Survey.) 



In setting a funnel trap a place should be selected where spar- 

 rows are accustomed to assemble. Often there are several such places 

 in a neighborhood, in which case it is advisable to move the trap daily 

 from one of them to another, because the birds appear to associate 



Fig. 9. — Receiving box for removing sparrows from trap. 

 (After Biological Survey.) 



the locality rather than the trap with the distress of their impris- 

 oned comrades. Canai-y seed, hemp seed, wheat, oats, and bread 

 crumbs are excellent baits. The bait should be scattered in the ante- 

 chamber and first funnel and also, sparingly, outside about the 

 entrance. A live si)arrow kei)t in the trap as a decoy will facilitate 



