. Methods of attracting birds. Birds. 16 METHODS OF ATTRACTING BIRDS most closely imitates the natural nestings-site of the birds. Those birds which have been induced to nest in artificial houses are of species which naturally select a hollow tree or limb in which to locate their nest. Sections of such hollow trees or limbs make some of the very best bird-houses. Sometimes pieces may be found with the centre already decayed, in which case it is necessary only to saw off a sec- tion of the desired length, fasten on a floor and roof, and make the entrance hole. It is desirable that the roof be p
. Methods of attracting birds. Birds. 16 METHODS OF ATTRACTING BIRDS most closely imitates the natural nestings-site of the birds. Those birds which have been induced to nest in artificial houses are of species which naturally select a hollow tree or limb in which to locate their nest. Sections of such hollow trees or limbs make some of the very best bird-houses. Sometimes pieces may be found with the centre already decayed, in which case it is necessary only to saw off a sec- tion of the desired length, fasten on a floor and roof, and make the entrance hole. It is desirable that the roof be put on in such a way as to be readily removed. To hol- low out a solid limb, saw it in halves from one end to about three inches from the other, where a cross-cut is made at right angles. The two pieces may be gouged out to the desired size and wired or screwed together, so that they can be easily taken apart if desired. Or, if one has a large auger, a hole may be bored. If one happens to have a section of the wooden tubing of an old-fashioned pump, this may be made to serve as a substitute for a hollow HOLLOW LIMB BOX Bark Houses. — Very attractive houses can. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Trafton, Gilbert H. (Gilbert Haven), 1874-. Boston New York, Houghton Mifflin Company
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