SS Bird - Lore 



"primitive" areas, comparison of nesting records, the invasion of new areas, and 

 town or city bird censuses maps out definite work to be profitably done in 

 home surroundings, whether rural or urban. 



The adventures of a party of Boy Scouts on a trip of discovery down the 

 Embarras River, the work of teachers of zoology and nature-study, of local 

 Bird Clubs, and of museums and individual observers who have things of 

 value to report are given space in a most helpful way. The underlying objects 

 of the Illinois Audubon Society itself are not overlooked, for both legis- 

 lative and educational matters of moment are brought clearly to the atten- 

 tion of the reader. It is well worth while to publish such parts of the state 

 and federal game laws as should be made familiar to everyone, whether 

 adult or child, and it is equally of value to collate a bird bibliography 

 especially applicable to the study of birds in the home state of an Audubon 

 Society as is done in these bulletins. The editorials also, are to the point and 

 practical, and are written evidently to aid the farmer as well as the teacher 

 or scholar. Check-lists of Illinois birds, arranged according to orders and com- 

 parative local seasonal lists, place within the reach of every child and Audubon 

 Society member information which otherwise might be unattainable by reason 

 of expense or lack of acquaintance with the nature-books in libraries or actual 

 working lists of reliable ornithologists. Altogether, the appearance of these 

 bulletins is most hopeful for a broader, and far more practical and coordinated 

 grasp of bird-study in relation to Audubon Society ends and aims. 



From time to time the School Department will bring to the notice of its 

 readers publications of this nature, and, in doing so, invites the cooperation 

 of State Societies in sending copies of such publications for inspection. The 

 success of nature-study undoubtedly depends much upon the united effort of 

 State Audubon Societies and their friends with that of teachers and pupils. 

 Again, the emphasis must be laid upon unity, not only of purpose, hut also of 

 action. — A. H. W. 



JUNIOR AUDUBON WORK 



For Teachers and Pupils 

 Exercise XXXVII: Correlated with Physiology and Spelling 



THE BIRD'S STORE OF ENERGY 



In 19 1 5, we commenced a series of simple studies in structure. The plan of 

 a bird was discussed, some of the most striking features of its skeleton, namely, 

 lightness, compactness, and stability were noted, and the adaptation of the 

 beak and tail and the development and use of feathers were briefly touched upon. 

 All of these parts of a bird's structure are important in its flight, search for 

 food, and nest-building, but they are not the parts which first of all produce its 



