Vol. XXII 

 1905 



Braislin, Long Island, N. T., Birds. J 67 



in Scotland during May, 1889, four Golden Eagles were caught 

 on an adjoining estate by means of a single dead cat. 



The total extermination of eagles would be to my mind an 

 indescribable calamity, as wherever wild regions are found, either 

 in the Rocky Mountains, the Scottish Highlands, or the badlands, 

 the appearance of an eagle puts the finishing touch to the grand- 

 est and most impressive scene. 



NOTES CONCERNING CERTAIN BIRDS OF LONG 

 ISLAND, N. Y. 



BY WILLIAM C. BRAISLIN, M. D. 



In the accompanying notes data concerning some of the com- 

 mon gulls of our coast are presented for the purpose of empha- 

 sizing the favorable results, evident even to the casual observer, 

 which have been produced by the passage of laws of greater 

 stringency for the better protection of these birds. The enact- 

 ment of these, together with the conviction and fining of a few 

 flagrant offenders through the activity of the Chairman of the 

 National Association of Audubon Societies, Mr. William Dutcher, 

 have been of evident benefit to birds, in that gulls have been seen 

 more or less commonly the past summer through, along the whole 

 south shore of the island. 



The passage of the law preventing spring shooting of ducks 

 seems likewise to have been beneficial. Sportsmen and baymen 

 are unanimous in their opinion that ducks have been more 

 abundant in the Great South Bay this autumn than usual. It is 

 possible that other factors have combined with the law to bring 

 about this immense increase in the number of ducks this autumn. 

 At any rate the facts are a strong argument against the repeal of 

 this law, which latter many short-sighted Long Islanders desire. 

 Brief references to a few other species are given for reasons which 

 are evident in the text. 



