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 SHORE BIRDS. - 



Order IX. Limicolae. 



Phalarope, snipe, plover. 



LAND BIRDS. 



Order X. Gallinae scratchers. 



Turkey, grouse, quail. 

 Order XI. Columbae. 



Pigeon, dove. 

 Order XII. Kaptores birds of prey. 



Vulture, hawk, owl. 

 Order XIII. Psittaci. 



Parrot, paraquet. 

 Order XIV. Coccyges. 



Cuckoo, kingfisher. 

 Order XV. Pici. 



Woodpecker. 

 Order XVI. Machrochires. 



Goat sucker, swift, humming bird. 

 Order XVII. Passeres perches. 



Flycatcher, bluebird, blue jay, oriole, sparrow, 

 finch, swallow, vireo, warbler, wren, thrush. 



The work on birds has been outlined very much in detail, simple 

 enough to be of use to the most casual observer, and comprehensive 

 enough to be of value to pupils who wish to go. more deeply into the 

 subject. It should ever be borne in mind that the chief aim of this 

 work is to stimulate the effort and enthusiasm of the individual pupil. 

 Very effective work can be accomplished by having each pupil select a 

 pair of birds, and make them the object of his especial attention, 

 comparing them with other birds' of the same species and order. An 

 interest in one bird is a stepping stone to a knowledge of many birds. 



Encourage children to make boxes and nesting places for birds; 

 to supply them with food during any stress of weather; to attempt 

 to tame wild birds; to photograph birds from life. Discourage all 

 egg collecting and desire for a collection of stuffed birds. Make the 

 living, moving, singing bird the object of supreme interest. 



Classification taken from "Handbook of Birds of Eastern North 

 America," by Frank M. Chapman. 



MINERALS. 



After making observations of the rock structurX^ 

 its relation to animals, plants and soil, it is importa^ 

 to become acquainted with some of the most 

 their characteristics, composition and weathex^ 



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