. Bird-lore . his Martin-house to become filledwith Sparrows nests, the Martins will beunable to use it when they arrive in thespring; but there is no excuse for allowingthe Sparrows to build a single nest afterthe Martins leave. My plan is to plugthe doors with pieces of wood and then use a 22 Stevens smooth-bore with shotcartridges which are safe to use, even incrowded localities. Also, I go up to theboxes once a week and tear out with artiron hook any nests the Sparrows hav^built, and to the shame of the Martins heit said that I generally have to take outtwo or three Sparrow nests every wee
. Bird-lore . his Martin-house to become filledwith Sparrows nests, the Martins will beunable to use it when they arrive in thespring; but there is no excuse for allowingthe Sparrows to build a single nest afterthe Martins leave. My plan is to plugthe doors with pieces of wood and then use a 22 Stevens smooth-bore with shotcartridges which are safe to use, even incrowded localities. Also, I go up to theboxes once a week and tear out with artiron hook any nests the Sparrows hav^built, and to the shame of the Martins heit said that I generally have to take outtwo or three Sparrow nests every justice to the Martins, however, I willsay that with the increase in my colony Ihave had far less trouble in this respect, asthe Martins are not now outnumbered inso large a ratio. In this way I have managed without agreat deal of trouble to keep my Martincolony comfortably housed and to seethem steadily increase in numbers. Iought to mention here that for suggestionsin regard to the Sparrow nuisance I am. A SU( : M 1. MARTIN COLONYPhotographed by R. W. McDowell take them out when it is time for theMartins to arrive. I also begin my war-fare upon the Sparrows early in the springand keep it up all summer, going aroundbefore breakfast and at suppertime andpicking off a few each day. For this I greatly indebted to J. Warren Jacobs, ofWaynesburg, Pa., who has given me valu-able ideas and help. I consider it a great pity that morepeople do not provide accommodationsfor our native birds. If the average 148 Bird - Lore farmer realized how many destructiveinsects are annually consumed by theMartins, it is likely he would be morewilling to take a little trouble to keepthese birds around his farm.—R. , Uniontown, Pa. Bird-Boxes and Signboards I herewith inclose a photo taken ashort time ago by myself, which may be ofpossible interest for your magazine. Thepicture shows bird-houses placed onbulletin boards throughout the city byan advertising firm. —established themselv
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