great mass of the commoner British birds, some of 
which have undoubtedly increased since the estab- 
lishment of a close season. Under this Act, County 
Councils have authority to extend the prohibited 
period, and to afford protection throughout the year 
to any species in need of it. 
Bird collecting, if carried out with discretion, 
is not likely to cause essential harm to our native 
avifauna. In addition to their intrinsic interest, col- 
lections of birds, form interesting momentoes of 
many a healthful and enjoyable outing, and can 
never fail to delight the collector whenever he looks 
at them. 
In the following pages only the usual method of 
setting up a bird has been described, and no infor- 
mation is given as to the various ways of mounting 
birds as wall screens and so forth, as no real scienti- 
fic end can possibly be achieved by destroying bird 
life for mere decorative purposes. 
