. Bulletin (Pennsylvania Game Commision), no. 9. Game protection; Birds. 30 31 how it seems natural to think of aidin^^ birds particuhirly in the winter. What is sug^gcsted here as regards feeding devices may apply to refuge or sanctuary, farm, garden, or city yard, wherever there may be Photograph by Miss Esther Heacock, Wyncote. Fig. 22. JUNCOS AT WINDOW FEEDING-SHELF This photograph admirably illustrates a delightful method of feeding birds in winter. All manner (»f clever feeding devices have been made by interested students, bird-lovers, and game protectors. But it is preferable
. Bulletin (Pennsylvania Game Commision), no. 9. Game protection; Birds. 30 31 how it seems natural to think of aidin^^ birds particuhirly in the winter. What is sug^gcsted here as regards feeding devices may apply to refuge or sanctuary, farm, garden, or city yard, wherever there may be Photograph by Miss Esther Heacock, Wyncote. Fig. 22. JUNCOS AT WINDOW FEEDING-SHELF This photograph admirably illustrates a delightful method of feeding birds in winter. All manner (»f clever feeding devices have been made by interested students, bird-lovers, and game protectors. But it is preferable to suggest here only the general principles which should guide cme in one's winter feeding. A natural feeding place seems preferable in many ways to a Iniilt counter, although birds do not seem to object to artificial devices. may be lured to a feeding place more readily when there is a great deal of snow, because most of their natural food is covered. Therefore it is suggested that special efforts to feed the birds be made when a snow has fallen. A de- sirable place for feeding should be sheltered well, and should be open to sunlight if possible. It is advisable to watch the natural move- ments of the birds in determining where they will most likely occur. During seasons when snow is constantly falling it is wise to place the food in a cleared space on the ground below a rudely built roof which catches the snow. Such a roof may be made by fastening several slender stiff cro«s pieces of brush horizontally to a sa])ling about four or five feet from the ground and thickly piling upon this â â f > I «^ framework all sorts of available material such as brush, corn stalks, or weeds. If these are not heavy enough to withstand the wind, they ma_\' be bound together with wire or cord. This type of shelter has many advantages. It affords a con\ enient roosting place for small birds. There is almost always an oi)en si)ace below the shelter where the snows do not drift
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