WATERING THE BIRDS 



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Beware of dogs destroying the young and eggs of birds. Dogs 

 which steal hen eggs often get the first lesson by stealing eggs from 

 birds' nests. A dog with such bad training should be destroyed. 



Feeding Birds in Winter Time. — When snow covers the ground 

 or when the weather is otherwise harmful to birds, food of some 

 kind should be placed where the winter birds can obtain it. (Figs. 

 282 and 283). Seeds may be placed on top of walls or on the limbs 



Pig 285 — The barn swallow is found on almost every farm. Because it catches so many 

 insects it ought to be encouraged and protected. (U. S. Biological Survey.) 



of trees where they will find them. Use also rinds of meat cut fine, 

 crumbs, scraps from the table, etc. Birds quickly become so 

 friendly during the winter season that they will come to the win- 

 dow sill (Fig. 284) and beg for such food as you will give them. 



Watering the Birds.— During hot, dry weather a supply of 

 water where birds can find it should be kept in the shade of trees or 

 other convenient place. It has been frequently noticed that birds 



