42 PEOTECTION OF THE CAPE BARREN GOOSE. 



can only be done after more careful observation of the breeding of 

 our wild fowl than has been the case hitherto. ISome naturalists 

 might visit the Straits Islands, and after observations on the 

 Cape Barren Groose and enquiry from the inhabitants of the 

 island, smight afford us valuable information respecting it. At 

 present the open season for it, though it inhabits a milder climate 

 than other members of its family in this colony, is the same as 

 the latter, and this cannot be correct. I trust other 

 members of the Society will support me in my plea for this 

 species, and that we shall be able to have something done 

 towards the protection of this very interesting member of the 

 great family of the Anatidoe. 



