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branches one person ladles the mixture while another holds the 

 cover underneath to catch the drippings. In cold weather the 

 suet hardens quickly and thus both insect-eating and seed- 

 eating birds find food provided for them in abundance in a 

 natural situation where they must inevitably find it. 



Fig. 3. — Wellesley food bell. An inexpensive and effective appliance 

 for feeding birds with small seeds, made from a bottle, some wire, 

 some sheet zinc and the saucer of a flower pot. (Photographed by 

 John C. Lee.) 



MisceUaneous Foods. 

 Crumbs and scraps from the table may be used, such as 

 squash rinds and the skins of baked potatoes. White bread 

 crumbs are eaten by some birds, but white bread is not a 

 complete food and many birds will eat cake or doughnut 

 crumbs in preference. Pumpkin pie is a favorite. Crumbs of 

 dog biscuit form a more complete food than white bread, but 

 some birds will not eat these crumbs. Most birds do not 

 require salt, and too much is believed to be fatal. Few birds, 

 except sea fowl, can drink salt water, but crossbills and certain 

 doves and pigeons are fond of it. 



