only moderate means. However if denied the possibilities 

 of a game-farm, we may at least establish sanctuaries and 

 increase the natural supply of game, not only by protective 

 measures, but also by creating a sincere public sentiment 

 for this method of game conservation. Competent admin- 

 istration, persistent and systematic feeding and housing of 

 the birds and rigorous enforcement of the laws, are all 

 necessary to bring success to this enterprise. 



The author wishes to thank not only the members of 

 the Executive Committee, but also many other members 

 of the Massachusetts Fish and Game Protective Associa- 

 tion, who by their loyal and enthusiastic support have 

 made the publication of this book a success. Thanks are 

 due Mr. Edward Howe Forbush, for his kindly interest 

 shown, both by reading the proof, and in making many 

 valuable suggestions. Our former President of this Associ- 

 ation, Mr. William Brewster, deserves many thanks for 

 much excellent advice given relative to bird nesting- 

 boxes, gleaned from his experience of many years in at- 

 tracting birds. 



It was for the purpose of aiding those who are interested 

 in conserving the wild life about us that this little book 

 was prepared, and it is the sincere hope of the author that 

 it will be a stimulus to whoever reads its pages to join the 

 ever-increasing ranks of those who stand for the rational 

 protection of our WILD BIRDS. 



BRADFORD ALEXANDER SCUDDER. 



January, 1916. 



[10] 



