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HOW TO ATTRACT BIRDS. 



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Decoying wild fowl. 



He, who, unable to go far afield, waits and watches for 

 birds in some secluded spot, or imitates their notes and so 

 calls them to him, may learn more of their ways than will the 

 most active pedestrian. 



Suet. 



Luring Birds by Food. 



The country dweller may entice birds to 

 the homestead by planting fruit-bearing trees, 

 shrubs, vines, and other plants that will sup- 

 ply them with food. . Even the urbanite possi- 

 bly may attract a few chickadees or nuthatches 

 in winter by putting out suet on trees; but 

 other means are required to bring birds about 

 the student in the field. You may facilitate 

 your winter bird study by scattering millet 

 seed or hayseed in suitable spots along your 

 walks, or by hanging ]bones and suet in favor- 



