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which has fastened upon him the name. "Bee Martin." 



He frequents the neighborhood of bee-hives and lunch- 

 es off the inhabitants. 



But, as a majority of farmers do not keep bees, and 

 those who do ought not begrudge him the few bees he 

 kills for he more than counterbalances that by the num- 

 ber of cabbage moths, rose bugs and the many other fly- 

 ing pests of the farmer's garden which he destroys. 



He also makes a good sentry on a fruit tree, never 

 touching fruit himself, and when he builds his nest in an 

 orchard you mav be sure no other bird will ever touch 

 the fruit, for they know better than to approach any- 

 where near his castle. 



No He ii Hawks trouble the farmer where this little 

 warrior has taken up his home, for he lights on the hawks 

 back and prods him in the same spot until the old thief 

 will be only too glad to get back to the woods. 



He most always builds his nest around farm houses 

 frequently selecting a pear tree, and as he generally builds 

 in the very top, it is diihcult to take. 



The nest is composed of grass and twigs, and lined with 

 some soft material, such as cotton, wool and feathers. 



The eggs are four or live in number, a beautiful cream. 

 spotted with chocolate brown, chiefly at the larger end. 



Look for Bubo's nests this month. 



