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These and many other characteristics make our birds exceed- 

 ingly interesting subjects o£ study. Yet how many opportu- 

 nities we miss of watching the life of the birds. How many 

 secrets we lose by carelessness. How often we feel tired with 



BONASA UMBELLUS 

 (Ruffed Grouse, or wrongly called Canadian "pheasant." 



nothing to do when we could restore our minds to vigorous 

 action by watching the birds. 



How often from his hiding could a sportsman bring valuable 

 information if he used his observing powers and studied the 

 forms about him as he watches for game ? Yet I am forced to 

 admit that the poorest and most absurd reports have been 



