NESTING BOXES 



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finally oust the Titmice. To contravene the House 

 Sparrow we must hang the nest-box somewhat low, 

 about one yard from the ground. The careful and 

 suspicious bird dares not trust himself in it. The Tree 

 Sparrow, which does not come too near the haunts of 

 man, but hovers on the fringe of the villages or street 

 gardens, bushes and heaths, is a trusting bird, and not 

 very heavy. It likes nest-holes immensely, and attacks 

 those which are placed low,' driving the Titmouse out. 



SPARROWS HAVE OUSTED THE TITMOUSE. 



The Hedge Sparrow, again, lives on insects, but he is 

 not clean, and is no friend of the garden; therefore, 

 when we find him fighting with the Titmouse for 

 possession of the nest-holes, we help to oust the Hedge 

 Sparrow in the interests of the garden and the wood. 



The following birds must be protected at nesting-time : 

 The Great Titmouse, the Blue Titmouse, the Coal 



