THE AUDUBON BULLETIN 21 



The Izaak Walton League 



The Izaak Walton League of America, incorporated as a 

 national federation of angling clubs, held its second annual 

 banquet at the Morrison Hotel on April the 21st, and over a 

 thousand members heard most inspiring speeches by Henry 

 Van Dyke and other well-known nature lovers. This new or- 

 ganization has started on a splendid work in a splendid way! 

 They are working not only for the fish but for the forests and 

 birds and every phase of the conservation of Nature. 



The offices of the League, of which Will H. Dilg of Chica- 

 go is president, are at Suite 528-530, 326 West Madison St., 

 Chicago. All success to its work ! 



A Simple But Effective Bird Feeding Station 



A number of the members of the Evanston Bird Club have 

 enjoyed the presence of winter visitors upon their window sills 

 and porches through the use of the feeding tray herewith illus- 

 trated. 



Its advantage lies in the slight degree of spring given to it 

 by the supporting wires, making it seem not unlike the bough 

 of a tree. In addition, the open nature of its construction en- 

 ables the amateur photographer to get in his work while the 

 bird is feeding. By selecting a sheltered window or porch the 

 need of a wind screen is obviated. 



There is much latitude possible in its design. The rim may 

 be made of alder twigs, nailed with slender brads upon a narrow 

 rim of wood, or the perch of alder (or other straight twig) may 

 be nailed so as to divide the tray longitudinally. One tray that 

 proved attractive had a long piece of alder that projected sev- 

 eral inches from either end. 



If screw eyes are used to hold the ends of the wires, it is 

 best to tighten these wires before screwing the eyes in tight. 

 This gives the desirable tension to the wires. 



Chickadees and Nuthatches are fondest of these trays when 

 furnished with sunflower seed, peanuts and suet, chopped fine, 

 but Sammy Jay did not hesitate to drop in when passing our 

 way. The Downy and Hairy Woodpeckers prefer the lump of 

 suet tied to an oak branch or contained in a suet basket. 



Ernest W. Burch 



