124 BOARD OF AGRICULTURE. [P. D. 4, Parti. 



An Abundance of Birds, 



An unusual abundance of small birds was noted during the 

 spring and summer in many parts of the State and in other 

 States. This has been credited largely to the effect, of the 

 Federal law for the protection of migratory species, but other 

 factors probably were responsible in part. 



If the time ever comes when the bird laws and regulations are 

 properly adjusted and reasonably enforced, nothing more can be 

 done in that direction. The greatest possibilities of increasing 

 the numbers of useful birds lie in the direction of so educating 

 the individual that each landowner will do his part in protecting 

 and fostering such birds on his own property. 



Respectfully submitted, 



EDWARD HOWE FORBUSH, 



State Ornithologist. 



