Feeding and watering stations are greatly appreciated by the birds, especially in the seasons when food is not plentiful. Watering places in which birds can bathe are always useful. Again, be sure that these feeding and watering places are well out of reach of cats. The common house cat is one of the worst enemies of birds. Thousands of valuable birds are killed each year by prowling pussies.

The bill of fare for your restaurant depends upon the season of the year and the type of birds being fed. Usually birds appreciate a little fruit, especially cherries, strawberries, and apples. Suet and fat meat are always popular on the menu. These foods furnish the bird good fuel for his flying engine. Nut meats and seeds are also good for the same reason.

It is not at all difficult for a person to build up a good group of bird patrons over a period of months if he treats them decently. They soon learn where their friends live and like to come visiting. Their visits make it easy to study their habits and become acquainted with them.

Shrubs, trees, and plants also attract birds, since the seeds furnish a rich source of food. Some trees, such as the red cedar, furnish food for birds the year round. The U. S. Department of Agriculture publishes a set of inexpensive leaflets telling how to feed birds in your own locality. These can be secured from the Superintendent of Documents in Washington, D. C.

This novel feeding station proved to be very popular with birds.