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as the clause taking protection from the Water Ouzel, Blue Heron, Crow, 

 Hawks, and Owls, was not included in legislation. 



A questionnaire sent out to the clubs brought answers from seventy-six. 

 Nineteen clubs had had bird programs during the year. Thirty-five different 

 cities had observed Bird and Arbor Day, though some had emphasized the 

 trees rather to the exclusion of the birds. Thirty-three clubs had encouraged 

 the building of bird-houses and seven other clubs reported that members as 

 individuals had given this encouragement. Through the kindness of clubs the 

 Committee came into possession of several interesting lists of birds found in 

 different sections of the state. A number of clubs reported interest in bird- 

 study and asked for information. A number of programs for Bird Day were 

 suggested in response to requests. The chairman has also tried to encourage 

 interest by personal talks before several of the clubs nearer by. — (Mrs.) J. V. 

 Ellis, Chairman Bird Committee. 



Waterbury (Conn.) Bird Club. — Our Club numbers 156 members. During 

 the year we held sixteen field meetings which were led by members, and those 

 on pleasant days were most successful. Unfortunately, several were scheduled 

 for rainy days and had to be given up. During the year our composite list of 

 species found numbered 117. This is lower than usual, but many members 

 were not able to hunt as much as in former years. We were fortunate in having 

 Dr. A, A. Allen, of Cornell University, give us a very interesting lecture in 

 April, on 'Birds in Relation to Man.' This was well attended and proved 

 most stimulating. 



The Club has been organized only five years, but during that time, through 

 the generosity of William E. Fulton of this city, we have been able to acquire 

 and develop a bird sanctuary. Work on this at first was somewhat delayed 

 because of the war, but the last two years have seen great strides in its develop- 

 ment. We have a number of acres of varying country which includes a lovely 

 pond and brook and some swamp land, also a dry hillside. In this sanctuary 

 we have set out several hundred berry-bearing shrubs, which are already 

 beginning to bear fruit. We are also trying out a small quantity of wild rice 

 in a bit of swamp land for the birds and have created one large barberry tangle. 

 There are three Audubon food-houses placed in desirable locations and nu- 

 merous bird-houses. We have done a small amount of educational work in the 

 schools and hope this next year to be able to arrange for lectures and exhibits 

 for the benefit of the public. — (Mrs.) Bessie L. Crane, President. 



West Chester (Pa.) Bird Club. — During the year the Club held fifteen 

 regular meetings at which programs of a high order were given. On January 3, 

 Charles Pennock, of Kenneth Square, spoke on 'Looking into an Eagle's Nest. ' 

 On February 14, J. Fletcher Street, president of the Delaware Valley Ornitho- 

 logical Club of Philadelphia, gave an illustrated lecture on 'A Trip in the 



