Figs. [4] and [5] show exhibits at the local museum for the past two years.
Fig. [6] shows a group of prize winners.
Figs. [7], [8] and [9] show collections of houses made during the past four years.
Fig. [10] shows one prize winner with his house hollowed from a piece of birch limb.
Bird House Day.
After the prize winners have been announced a day is set for all who are interested, to gather at the Museum, and with nails, hammers, wire and step ladder, together with the Bird Boxes start out to place the houses in position. Fig. [11] shows a group about to start. Fig. [12] gives a view of the boys placing a house in a tree.
Bird Enemies.
Our bird friends have much to contend with in raising their broods, and it is here we can render them valuable assistance.
The cat, the greatest enemy of birds, must be attended to diplomatically.
The shot gun method will not do here or we may find ourselves haled into court upon the complaint of some neighbor.