CONTENTS. 



Introduction, 

 How to find bir^s: 



Where to look, 



When to look. 



The spring migration, 



The nesting time, 



The autumnal migration. 



Winter birds, . 



Hawks and owls. 



Bird ventriloqviists, . 



How to know birds: 



Bird names, ..... 

 Field glasses and other helps. 

 Points to be noted, .... 

 Bird notes as a means of identification, 

 Trying out the plan of identification. 



How to approach birds: 

 The approach on foot, 

 The use of canoes or boats. 

 Watching birds' nests, 



How to attract birds: 



Luring birds by food, 



Imitating birds' notes, 



Utilizing the curiosity of birds, . 



The watcher's protection from insects, 



"Hides" and "blinds," . 



A word to the wise, .... 



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