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BIRD ENEMIES. 



Our bird friends have much to contend 

 with in raising their broods, and it is here \ve 

 can render them valuable assistance. 



The cat, the greatest enemy of birds, must 

 be attended to diplomatically. 



The shot gun method will not do here or we 

 may find ourselves haled into court upon the 

 complaint of some neighbor. 



The best way is to guard the tree trunks 

 with tin as suggested in several ways in Plate 

 19. For tramp cats, having no home or owner, 

 the trap shown in the same plate will be found 

 efficient. 



Spikes may be driven in part way about a 

 pole so that the row of heads prevent the cats 

 getting by. 



Fig. 10. A Winner. 



