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ME. J. ROSE'S TRAP-NEST. 



The bird after entering the nest steps on the trigger, which, working from the 

 hinge, presses down the wire CC, drawing in the spring or catch B and allowing 

 the door to drop. 



The block or sill on which the door drops should be covered with leather or 

 felt to deaden the noise. 



When the door is raised the trap sets itself automatically 



ROSE'S TRAP-NEST. 



1. Exterior view : Showing the two wire uprights which act as door-guides : 

 and the sliding door resting by means of a projecting nail D on the spring or catch 

 B. The catch is made of light springy wire, bent as shown. 



