The cocoanut larder is inexpensive and easily set up. One end of a cocoanut is broken in as shown and the birds have access to the meat. Fig. [4] is one type of rustic feeder which has proven popular.
The following birds have been attracted about local feeders: Chickadees, Fig. [3], nuthatches, woodpeckers, juncos, and even the wary jay, Fig. [13]. Figure [14] shows a simple form of feeding shelf with sides of glass. A hairy woodpecker can be seen just below the upper box.
Corn, suet, scraps of meat, crumbs from the table, pieces of doughnut, nuts, sunflower seed, frozen milk and many other food materials may be utilized, if one wishes to experiment.
These methods of attracting and domesticating the birds will be found full of interest, and in some cases our efforts will be rewarded by having some little feathered ball jump fearlessly on our fingers for a choice titbit.
The birds will furnish instruction and amusement to the household throughout the year and a vast amount of good may be accomplished in this manner, adding greatly to the comfort and happiness of our wild bird friends.
DESIGNS FOR BIRD HOUSES
PLATE 1.
BLUE BIRD HOUSE
2”
10”
¾”
2½”
Covered with Cedar bark
left side
Top hinged with 1” butt hinges
5½” 5½”
1¼” 1¼”
1½”
C
Two of these