This department is in sad need of new specimens of com- 

 mon local birds to fill gaps in the collection and to replace 

 worn-out specimens. Most of the specimens now in use have 

 been in the Museum from twenty to forty years. The de- 

 partment also needs a few series of well-colored lantern 

 slides suitable for popular lectures. A beginning in this di- 

 rection has been made through the receipt of a series of 

 slides presented to the Museum by Doubleday, Page & Co. , 

 through Mr. H. B. Sewell. 



Biological Survey 



The importance of a thorough biological survey of the vi- 

 cinity of Charleston has been emphasized from time to time 

 by the Director. To this end systematic bird records have 

 been made by members of the Natural History Society for 

 about two years, and, considering that these were untrained 

 observers, the records obtained during the first year, 1906, as 

 published in the Bulletin,' are very encouraging. Much 

 better results may be expected for 1907 since the field work 

 has been more regular and thorough. A synopsis of the 

 1907 records will be published in February. 



The Director has long desired to extend the biological sur- 

 vey to the marine fauna of Charleston harbor and adjacent 

 waters, the field of McCrady's classic work and is desirous 

 of seeing marine aquaria installed in the Museum to exhibit 

 the marine fauna, especially the food fishes of the coast. 

 A friend of the Museum has provided a number of dredges 

 with which collecting can now be carried on as rapidly as the 

 time of the staff permits. 



Paul M. Rea, Director. 



'Vol. 3, No. 5, May, 1907. 



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