. Birds of the United States east of the Rocky Mountains; a manual for the identification of species in hand or in the bush . movefreely; then pass them one at a time into the body just wherethe knee was found on the bird before skinned. The exactplace is almost the center lengthwise and one fourth from thelower side, — the spot marked with a small circle on the fifthfigure.^ The wire is to be passed through and back andthen clinched. AVhen both leg wires are fastened the bird willappear as shown in the sixth figure.* STUFFING 381. i7V 19. After a little lifting of the skin, pulling out of the
. Birds of the United States east of the Rocky Mountains; a manual for the identification of species in hand or in the bush . movefreely; then pass them one at a time into the body just wherethe knee was found on the bird before skinned. The exactplace is almost the center lengthwise and one fourth from thelower side, — the spot marked with a small circle on the fifthfigure.^ The wire is to be passed through and back andthen clinched. AVhen both leg wires are fastened the bird willappear as shown in the sixth figure.* STUFFING 381. i7V 19. After a little lifting of the skin, pulling out of thewings, and sliding up of the legs, so that the upper end ofthe tibia bone conies to its proper position against the body,close the skin alongthe belly and, ifnecessary, sew itwith a stitch or legs extend outstraight behind, andin this condition thebird is to be placedon the stand. Thetwo holes for theleg wires should beabout one inchapart. These holesare made with thesmall brad the leg wires, and, when the feet rest properly on the crosspiece, bendthe wires below so that the bird is held firmly. 20. The bird is now to be given position and form. Firstbend the leg wires at the heel and knee; then slide down thehead so that the neck is not too long, and give the head andneck their proper position and form. 21. The last wire is next to be used to set the tail. Bend itupon itself so as to make a staple-like form about a half inchAvide and nearly 2 inches long. Pass this through the skinat the base of and u
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