The Oologist. 



Vol. XXX. No. 12. Albion, N. Y. Dec. 15, lfll3. Whoij: PEo. 317 



Owned and Published Monthly, by R. M. Barnes, A Ibion, N. Y., and Lacon, ILL 



1913 and 1914 



Anno Domini 1913 is behind us. The year has been prolific in good bird 

 news. The Federal Game Protection Act has become a law, much to the delight 

 of all true lovers of nature. This is the chief stride forward made in bird 

 protection in the past year. 



Much has been added to our knowledge of Ornithology during the past 

 twelve months. Species whose nidification has been unknown, have revealed 

 their nesting treasures and secrets. Interest in our favorite study was never 

 at a higher pitch than at this time. All has not been of pleasure to the bird 

 men. Sorrow, misfortune and death have stalked ruthlessly amongst us. 

 Some of our leaders, beloved and revered, are no more. The process of conso- 

 lidation cf the smaller with a few of the very large collections continues. All 

 this leaves a most alluring opening for the beginner with a real nature lover's 

 desire to learn and to do. 



THE OOLOGIST for 1914 will be conducted along the lines of the past. 

 We have, with the aid of its friends, made it better than it was. We will make 

 it better than it is. To this end we crave the aid of all its friends. The end of 

 the year is a good time to pay up subscription, and this is a good time to send 

 THE OOLOGIST to some friend as a Christmas present. 



The Editor, 



