on the breeding of bearded tits.



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far as possible in corners facing the light. In this instance a small

branch of oak with leaves attached was nailed in front of the rush

nest and the leaves acted as a partial screen to the birds. My



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perching branches are always nailed to the roof. Experience has

taught me that birds will roost as near the roof as possible. The

third shelter on the right of the plan was closed to the reedlings’

aviary all the summer. It should be mentioned that the shelters



