Horticulture, a text book for high schools and normals, including plant propagation; . em to encour-age the birds to venture near. BIRD STUDIES, EXERCISES, AND CONTESTS 1. Knowing the Birds.—^Learn to know the common birds by sight, song,flight, etc. (Figs. 285 and 286.) 2. Winter birds should be studied and listed in the winter. As otherscome in the spring add them to the list with dates of arrival. (Fig. 287). BIRD STUDIES 389 3. Nest boxes of several types should be made and put up in suitableplaces. See which kinds are used most eagerly by birds. 4. Fruit-bearing shrubs and trees that are
Horticulture, a text book for high schools and normals, including plant propagation; . em to encour-age the birds to venture near. BIRD STUDIES, EXERCISES, AND CONTESTS 1. Knowing the Birds.—^Learn to know the common birds by sight, song,flight, etc. (Figs. 285 and 286.) 2. Winter birds should be studied and listed in the winter. As otherscome in the spring add them to the list with dates of arrival. (Fig. 287). BIRD STUDIES 389 3. Nest boxes of several types should be made and put up in suitableplaces. See which kinds are used most eagerly by birds. 4. Fruit-bearing shrubs and trees that are wild in the region, should belisted and studied. Mark their locations and transplant them to the homegrounds during the dormant season. 5. Protect nests against cats in the different ways suggested. Study theresults. Cats may be killed; then note the renewed friendship of the birds. 6. Feed and water the birds and note how much tamer they become. 7. Contests in attracting birds may be started. Let all the known methodsbe used as well as possible. Success may be judged by Fia. 287.—The house wren is one of the most friendly birds, and is easily attracted. Makea nest box with a hole the size of a silver twenty-five cent piece. This will let the wrens in,but keep the hated English sparrow out. (U. S. Biological Survey.) QUESTIONS 1. T\Tiat are the chief reasons for attracting birds? 2. WTiat fruit-bearing shrubs will aid in attracting birds? 3. What forms of bird boxes have you seen put up for birds? Why should they be used? 4. Give suggestions for protection against cats. 5. How are dogs injurious to birds? How may this be prevented? 6. Discuss the feeding of birds in winter. 7. Under what conditions should water be provided for birds? How is this done? 8. Can you give other methods for attracting birds? 9. What enemies of birds have you ever seen? References.—U. S. Farmers Bulletins: 493, English Sparrow as a Pest;609, Bird Houses; 630, Common Useful Birds; 497,
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