State Audubon Reports 283 



STATE AUDUBON REPORTS 



Alabama. — The statutes for the protection of birds and game, model and 

 modern as they are, have had a wonderful inlluence on the wild-life situation 

 in Alabama. These laws are well enforced, being backed up by a strong public 

 sentiment that demands the con\'iction of all offenders against their provisions. 



The slaughter of non-game birds has been stopped. Under old conditions, 

 they were butchered constantly every day by wanton boys and reckless men. 

 The people have come to appreciate that birds are an asset, and that they 

 should be kept alive to do service for the farmers by destroying injurious 

 insects and noxious weed seeds. 



The Department of Game and Fish has prospered, and the Commissioner 

 has not hesitated to compensate wardens well for their services in enforcing 

 the law. 



Laws similar to the Alabama statute should be urged in those southern 

 states which have not yet made adequate provision for the preservation of the 

 wild bird and animal life. — John H. Wallace, Jr., Game and Fish Commis- 

 sioner of the State of Alabama. 



Arizona. — Tucson has the only Audubon Society in the Territory of 

 Arizona, whereas there should be many other local societies and a strong 

 state organization. 



Owing to the shifting population, the membership of our Society remains 

 about the same, but has greatly increased in interest and loyalty. The past 

 year the meetings held each month, according to the program, were carried 

 out with one exception. The Field Days proved especially attractive and 

 instructive. 



During the spring months, Tucson was extremely fortunate in having 

 in her midst two ornithologists, well known to all readers of Bird-Lore, 

 Mr. and Mrs. William L. Finley. These tireless and enthusiastic Audubon 

 workers inspired our members with new life. We were given two rare treats 

 by them. The first was when Mr. Finley presented his lecture "Hunting 

 Birds with a Camera." The writer wishes that every man, woman and child 

 in Arizona might have the opportunity of hearing this excellent lecture. The 

 second was the privilege of having Mr. and Mrs. Finley's company at a Field 

 Meeting, April 30, their knowledge of bird life adding zest to the study of 

 the birds and their nests. Arizona hopes to be able to welcome this worthy 

 couple back again in the near future. 



Mr. Herbert Brown, President of the Society, will continue the work on 

 the Arizona game laws. There is much need for his efforts. Doves, for 

 example, are not protected at any time of the year. After iqio, the Antelope 



