it, which differs widely from that in use with the Goldfinch, is as
follows:--Hang head downwards from the fork of an old tree in order to
resemble a dead branch, having previously covered yourself with
some adhesive matter. In this position you should wait until as many
Bullfinches as you want have settled on your clothes and stuck there;
then climb down from the tree and have them scraped off into a large
cage.

BARN OWL.--This bird invariably builds its nest in empty houses. There
will be no nests this year.

STARLING.--Threepence was placed on the head of this destructive bird
last year in many parts of England. The old way was to put salt on its
tail.

BLUE TITMOUSE.--The nest of this active little bird is often situated
in most extraordinary places. It is frequently found inside village
pumps, and in consequence is much persecuted by local milkmen. It is
feared that unless _The Daily Mail_ can be persuaded to take up
the cause of this unfortunate bird it will soon be faced with
extermination.

ROOK.--The chief difference between this bird and the Crow is found in
the way in which its name is spelt.

THRUSH.--_See_ THROSTLE.

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