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The Izaak Walton League 
The Izaak Walton League of America, incorporated as a 
national federation of angling clubs, held its second annual 
banquet at the Morrison Hotel on April the 21st, and over a 
thousand members heard most inspiring speeches by Henry 
Van Dyke and other well-known nature lovers. This new or- 
ganization has started on a splendid work in a splendid way! 
They are working not only for the fish but for the forests and 
birds and every phase of the conservation of Nature. 
The offices of the League, of which Will H. Dilg of Chica- 
go is president, are at Suite 528-530, 326 West Madison St., 
Chicago. All success to its work! 
A Simple But Effective Bird Feeding Station 
A number of the members of the Evanston Bird Club have 
enjoyed the presence of winter visitors upon their window sills 
and porches through the use of the feeding tray herewith illus- 
trated. 
Its advantage lies in the slight degree of spring given to it 
by the supporting wires, making it seem not unlike the bough 
of a tree. In addition, the open nature of its construction en- 
ables the amateur photographer to get in his work while the 
bird is feeding. By selecting a sheltered window or porch the 
need of a wind screen is obviated. 
There is much latitude possible in its design. The rim may 
be made of alder twigs, nailed with slender brads upon a narrow 
rim of wood, or the perch of alder (or other straight twig) may 
be nailed so as to divide the tray longitudinally. One tray that 
proved attractive had a long piece of alder that projected sev- 
eral inches from either end. 
If screw eyes are used to hold the ends of the wires, it is 
best to tighten these wires before screwing the eyes in tight. 
This gives the desirable tension to the wires. 
Chickadees and Nuthatches are fondest of these trays when 
furnished with sunflower seed, peanuts and suet, chopped fine, 
but Sammy Jay did not hesitate to drop in when passing our 
way. The Downy and Hairy Woodpeckers prefer the lump of 
suet tied to an oak branch or contained in a suet basket. 
ERNEST W. BURCH 



