. The book of birds, common birds of town and country and American game birds . njoy his meal. The fact thathe must share a sandwich with his host does not disturb him, for, like all birds, he is quickto recognize and trust a human friend (see picture, page 171). Almost any shallow receptacle will dowhen i)laced in some quiet spot not toofar from protecting shrubbery, but outof reach of skulking cats. Where thecats have not all been eliminated, it issometimes safer to place the bath on apedestal. A pool with foundation of concretesunken in the ground, partially filled withearth and stones and
. The book of birds, common birds of town and country and American game birds . njoy his meal. The fact thathe must share a sandwich with his host does not disturb him, for, like all birds, he is quickto recognize and trust a human friend (see picture, page 171). Almost any shallow receptacle will dowhen i)laced in some quiet spot not toofar from protecting shrubbery, but outof reach of skulking cats. Where thecats have not all been eliminated, it issometimes safer to place the bath on apedestal. A pool with foundation of concretesunken in the ground, partially filled withearth and stones and planted with cat-tails, Japanese iris, or other moisture- loving plants, or perhaps with water-lilies and inhabited by a few goldfish,can be made a very interesting featureof any garden, to say nothing of its at-tractiveness to birds. It is essential, how-ever, that the slope of the sides shouldbe gradual and the water at the edgesshallow (see page 174). If one has a brook or natural pond onthe place, much can be done, particularlyif the bottom of the pond is suitable for in. riiotograpii by Eriic>t IlarulJ Hav nes the; hostess entertains Window boxes are a never-ceasing source of enjoyment. Mr. Ernest Harold Baynesbuilt the first I ever saw, at his home in Meriden, N. H., a particularly attractive one, whichhas helped him to become intimate with an astonishing variety of birds (see page 169).
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