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Grit. 

 Grit of some kind to aid in digestion is as essential as food to 

 seed-eating birds. In winter, when deep-crnsted snow covers the 



Fig. 4. — • VVellesley receptacle for feeding birds on table scraps. This 

 was invented by John C. Lee of VVellesley. The cover is removed at 

 first to attract the birds, and is then replaced to keep out rain and 

 snow; the birds then enter at openings. (Photograph by Mr. Lee.) 



earth, such birds not being able to find grit may suffer much for 

 want of it, and then we should supply it. Brands of chick-feed 

 containing sharp grit are 

 popular with birds in winter. 

 Sharp sand, pounded crock- 

 ery or earthenware, broken 

 plaster, or even coal ashes 

 may be used. 



Water. 



Water is a great attrac- 

 tion. Ridgway asserts tlint 



at his home, where the summers are warm and dry, the provision 

 of water for bathing and drinking has far more to do with attract- 



FlG. 



A natural hollow stone serves as a 

 bird bath. 



