18 Introduction 



notliing, rejecting nothing, and rejoicing always in the 

 truth." 



The Author of this volume has had exceptional 

 opportunities for studying various kinds of feathered 

 fowl in their own homes, and if his experiences help to 

 arouse greater interest in the pure science of Ornithology 

 he will have done yeoman service on behalf of a fascinat- 

 ing life-study which lies very near and dear to my own 

 heart. 



W. PERCIVAL WESTELL, F.L.S. 



Vernlum, Letchworth. 

 Hertfordshire 



January, 1922 



