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seems to pay no especial attention to the Owl ; the 

 Wood Thrush utters its sharp pit-pit, but is con- 

 tent to let well enough alone if its own nest be not 

 threatened; "and the Yellow-throated, Red-eyed, and 

 White-eyed Vireos, particularly the latter, add their 

 complaining notes to the chorus of protests. Not 

 one, however, approaches the Catbird in the force 

 of its remarks, nor does the bird cease to outcry so 

 long as the Owl is visible. 



It is felt that in the foregoing suggestions the 

 methods which may be employed by the bird pho- 

 tographer are very inadequately described, but, as 

 was remarked in the preface of this volume, the con- 

 stantly varying circumstances attending his work 

 practically prohibit duplication of experience. 



In truth, herein lies the great charm of animal 

 photography. We have not to follow certain for- 

 mulae, but each subject presents its own individual 

 requirements, making the demands on the natural- 

 ist's skill and patience limitless and success propor- 

 tionately valuable. 



