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All species of birds visit the " food-tree " — even the long-tailed tit, 

 which, as it dislikes coming down to the ground, rarely seeks any other 

 kind of feeding-place. 



For this reason, and because the birds are plainly visible, the 

 " food-tree " affords a very interesting opportunity for observing them 



FIG. 3. PODBING THE FOOD ON TO THE " FOOD-TKEE.' 



in the neighbourhood of houses, near windows, in gardens, or in 

 farmyards. 



For this reason, also, this method of feeding is best for playgrounds 

 and school gardens, and is preferred by many teachers. The children 

 soon recognise how useful and true to Nature it is, and take a great 

 dehght in noticing the successful results achieved with the help of their 

 teacher. They also become acquainted with many birds which they 

 would not otherwise know. 



