"I consider it a Magazine which every true ornithologist, be he "full blooded," or 

 only an amateur, should have at hand, and I will endeavor to extend its circulation 

 among those of my acquaintances interested in the science." 



CHAS. B. WILSON, Colby University, Waterville, Maine. 



PUBLISHED BY FRANK B. WEBSTER. 



VOL. X, Commences with January, 1 885. 



The proprietors of the Ornithologist and Oologist, encouraged by the success 

 which has attended their efforts to obtain a recognized and permanent position for their 

 Magazine, have decided to increase its size to SIXTEEN pages monthly of 



©KIOTMAi AMD IMTBMKSTIN© Si AWEM. 



The Ornithologist and Oologist, while continuing to be specially devoted to the 

 Study of Birds, their Nests and Eggs, will admit into its pages Notes and Observations 

 on the kindred Study of Entomology. 



The Volume for 1885 will contain Twice as much matter as has been given in any 

 previous Volume, and will be printed in new brevier type, on heavy tinted paper. 



This Magazine, being designed as a means for the interchange of Notes 

 and Observations on Bird and Insect Life, appeals for its support to all who 

 are interested in those departments of 



^TST^TUR^L HISTOEY.^ 



PRESS NOTICES, 1884. 



A very neatl_y printed, well arranged Magazine, 

 eontaining'much of interest to students and lov- 

 ers of the subjects treated, The publisher is 

 well known as an adept in taxidermy and his col- 

 lection of specimens is rated very high in such 

 lists. — Pawtucket Gazette and Chronicle. 



It is a really valuable companion for natural 

 history students. A wide correspondence and in- 

 telligent consideration of cognate subjects contri- 

 bute to make it a valuable as well' as unique 

 publication. — Syracuse Daily. Journal. 



All interested in birds and birds' eggs will en- 

 joy this Magazine. — The Journal, Jacksonville, Flu. 



The cover is very characteristic as well as ar- 

 tistic, the typographical execution good, and the 

 matter of decided value to all students of natural 

 history, especially bird lovers. This little 

 monthly of twelve pages has improved greatly in 

 appearance since its establishment in 1875. — Wor- 

 cester Daily Spy. 



"We cordially wish it success. — The Auk, Janu- 

 ary, 1884. 



The aim of the Magazine is to instruct all those 

 who are interested in bird life. There is quite a 

 field for such a periodical among a certain class. 

 — Newport Daily News. 



Subscription, $1.50 per Annum. Specimen Copies, 15c each. 



Subscriptions at the rate of Seven Shillings and Sixpence per annum, will be re- 

 ceived by Alfred Cliff, 35 Osborne Road, Forest Gate, London, England. 



Addeess, 



The Ornithologist and Oologist, Pawtucket, R. I. 



Boston Office, 409 'Washington Street. 



