THE WILSON CHAPTER, A. A. 



This society was organized Dec. 3, 18S8, in order 

 to bring ornithologists into closer relationship and to 

 aid tie progress m ide in our favorite study by turn- 

 ing to the best advantage all the observations made 

 by o'lr widely scattered membership. 



Tiiis is being accomplished by reports made quar- 

 terly to t le President of the Chapter, embracing the 

 notes taken on all piiases of bird life and especially 

 on tiie Tnrusii family concerning which, during the 

 past season, a large amount of valuable and interest- 

 ing material has been contributed by members. 



We wish every membei" to report in full all the 

 notes taken on bird life, for although many may seem 

 unimportant, by their combination with those of a 

 similar character, taken by other observers they will 

 frequently foi'm a valuable contribution to our ornith- 

 ological knowledge. 



All Oologists are especially requested to send to the 

 President of the Chapter, an exact copy of the notes 

 placed on the data blank, with any other interesting 

 information. 



Lists of the birds found in any locality, stating the 

 seasons at which they are found, whetlier abundant, 

 common, tolei'ably common, or rare, notes on breeding 

 and general habits are needed. Many very excellent 

 lists hive been received during the past season. 



All reports, lists, notes and information received 

 will be tabulaued and as fai' as possible, printed in 

 tne "Ornithologists' and Oologists' Semi-annual," 

 our official oi-gan. 



As it is desirable to continue in the Semi-annual 

 the "Ornitnological and Oological I*^otes," we hope 

 all rare captures and especially interesting observa- 

 tions will be reported promptly. 



