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Oberholzer made his observations. I think this large and unique 

 territory is comparatively unknown, at least to that portion of the 

 community that is not especially devoted to the sportsman's gun. 

 But quite apart from the attraction that a hunter would naturally 

 have for such a paradise of game birds, the Sandhill Region of 

 Nebraska should be known to all Americans. There is probably 

 jio other similar territory that can approach in their vast extent 

 and unique character the Sandhills of Nebraska. 



As the contents of Dr. Oberholzer's paper indicate, he has made 

 a very careful study of the waterfowl of the Sandhill Region of 

 Nebraska. The reading of his article quite makes the bird lover 

 envy the writer the excellent opportunity he had to study waterfowl. 

 Most observers, unless they live in a favorable place, near 

 a quiet lake or river, can not become acquainted with water birds. 

 This has been my own experience, and I often regret that my home 

 is not located where the study of waterfowl is possible. Dr. Ober- 

 holzer's contribution is, then, of great interest to the student of 

 general ornithology, and will, no doubt, be universally appreciated. 



A feature of Dr. Obcx-holzer's article that calls for special mention 

 is the manner of treating his subject. Not too technical for the 

 general reader, and still of genuine value to the special student or 

 the hunter, his paper is a model of attractive writing on orni- 

 thology. The great detail (which shows minute observation) of 

 the article can not be too highly commended. The author's work 

 has been so well done that the reader feels grateful to him for the 

 knowledge and pleasure that were made possible by the perusal 

 of this fine production. It is to be hoped that many more similar 

 opportunities will be afforded Dr. Oberholzer to visit regions 

 where waterfowl are abundant. This seems to be a phase of orni- 

 thology in which the doctor should specialize, for his present 

 paper points unmistakably to his ability to cultivate this field most 

 profitably. 



Brother Alphonsus, C. S. C, 



Notre Dame, Indiana. 



