absence of these birds which have been driven away by those 

 pugnacious buUies, the EngHsh Sparrows. 



Because of its social nature, the Chickadee is on familiar 

 terms with several other birds which have similar habits and 

 enjoy the same kind of food. Often Chickadees, Nuthatches 

 and Creepers roam through the woods in a common flock feed- 

 ing and chattering happily as they go. Because the Chickadee 

 has little fear and great curiosity, you may lead it to approach 

 within a few feet of you by imitating its song. In severe winter 

 weather when food is scarce, it will come to the door to glean 

 the crumbs thrown out to it. This gentle, active, helpful little 

 bird deserves the kindest treatment from us. 



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