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warblers, and as many of the Fringillidae, were tabulated through the first 
twelve years, while cardinals, rose-breasted grosbeaks and scarlet tanagers 
were usual spring visitors. In 1922 bird banding was begun, with the idea 
of closer acquaintance with some of these, and of perhaps detecting the un- 
recognized presence of other species. It has worked out well in both 
respects, especially contributing new warblers and sparrows. 
In the beginning a simple drop trap was the only one made use of, with 
the trip cord running some 60 feet to a dining-room window overlooking the 
rear lawn. In succeeding years other types of traps were added, until in 
1928, when 273 birds of 24 species were banded, eight separate traps were 
employed. The government sparrow trap, of which three sizes were used, 
in general has proved the most satisfactory type, although a tilt-bottom 
trap, a false-bottom trap, a tree trap, a “cage” rat trap, and two nondescript 
traps made by simply bending hardware cloth into low cages with the center 
turned inward for an entrance, all sufficed. Numerous small birds have 
entered these last traps, and stayed there—a reflection on their I. Q.! In 
spite of interruptions of various sorts, sometimes compelling a discontinu- 
ance of banding for periods ranging from a few days to some weeks, a total 
of 1966 banding'’s has been attained, comprising 51 species. 
After a few years a rock garden was built up against the wall of the 
garage at the back of the yard, between a spreading mulberry tree and a 
Bewick’s Wren 
large snow-ball bush. A buried pipe connected with a faucet at the corner 
of the garage afforded a gentle stream of water to splash down two tiny 
cascades and make a circuitous way to a small pool on the level ground. 
The addition of various native perennials, from hepaticas, violets and May- 
apples to goldenrods, asters and ferns, with a clump of blue flag and even a 
