Preface 



Vll 



is the perfect obedience of chicks to their 

 parents, otherwise many of them would never 

 escape their enemies. 



It is hoped that this little book will 

 arouse an interest in the minds of boys and 

 girls concerning our wild birds and their 

 wonderful ways. Once that interest has 

 been kindled, every walk in the country will 

 reveal some new fact and create a fresh thrill 

 of healthy pleasure. 



Richard Kearton. 



Caterham Valley, Surrey. 

 October, 1912. 



