MOUNTING BIRDS. 
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draw the wire out, leaving about enough project- 
ing out of the sole of the foot to go through the 
perch of a stand and clench ; then fasten the end 
firmly into the body. On large birds, like eagles, 
I draw the wire through the body twice before 
clenching, to make all secure. This work must 
be well done if the bird is to be mounted nicely, as 
it must stand firmly on its feet. As a rule, use 
wire large enough, at least, to support the weight 
of the body and skin without bending, but wire 
one-half the size of the tarsus is generally large 
