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refuges make use of the laus authorizing game wardens to proceed against 

 tresspassers. 



Several States are also establishing effective refuges for some of our 

 cominon song birds. McAtee tells me he knows of such refuges in New Hampshire, 

 Connecticut, Illinois, and Minnesota. 



Then, of course, many individual farmers and landowners are setting aside 

 bird reserves themselves v/ithout amy help from clubs, or schools. 



McAtee told me just how a person can go about making his farm or home 

 grounds into a refuge for birds. 



If you are interested in establishing a bird refuge, or in encouraging 

 birds to live on your place, I suggest that you get in touch with your county 

 agricultural agent, or the state college of agriculture. 



Here are a few of his pointers on refuges. 



He points out that our present-day brushless wire fences don't offer any 

 attraction to birds. He says you can let shrubby growth get started along the 

 fencerows, or you can plant fruit-bearing and other shrubs in gullies, and on 

 ditch banks, and in various odd corners. 



And when you set out trees and shrubs, always take into account their food- 

 producing qualities. Keep that in mind also when you are cleaning up thickets. 

 I can't tell you what shrubs and trees to leave standing, and what kinds to plant. 

 But I can mention a few like the elderberry, blackberry, mulberry, dogwood, and 

 wild grape, and sumac to give you a suggestion. I also might mention the cherry, 

 and holly, and blueberry, and pokeberry, and service berry. 



And remember, provide the birds a place to live. As you cut out your 

 trees and woodlands, you destroy many of the old nesting places. Follovv the 

 exauple of the Iowa farmer and fix up some bird boxes. 



Then, of course, don' t forget to provide the birds a place to drink and 

 take a bath. If you don' t have any streams and natural pools, provide water 

 in some other way. 



Those are just a few suggestions on how to protect and attract birds. 

 As McAtee suggests, if you want further tips on how to make your place into a 

 bird refuge, get in touch with your county agricultural agent or the state 

 college of agriculture. 



ANNOUNGEMSNT ; And that concludes today's visit with Uncle Sam's Naturalists. 

 This talk came to you through the cooperation of the United States Biological 

 Survey and Station . 



