Americarv Ornithology. 



A MaLgaLzine Devoted Wholly to Birds. 



Published monthly by Chas. K. Reed, 75 Thomas St., Worcester, Mass. 

 EDITED BY CHESTER. A. REED, B. S. 



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-COPYRIGHT, 1905 BY CHAS. K. REED- 



VOL. V AUGUST. 1905. NO. 8 



PHOTOGRAPH COMPETITION. 



Our object in conducting these competitions is to increase interest in the 

 study of living birds and especially their study with the camera. A good photo- 

 graph of a live wild bird is valuable scientifically, is always a delight to the 

 beholder, and brings back pleasant recollection, to the one that made it. Bird 

 Photography is a sport that may be indulged in by everybody, and in any part 

 of the country, with equal chances of success. Only forethought, patience and 

 a camera are necessary. Anyone may send in as many photos as they wish, and 

 the awards will be made upon the clearness and beauty of the picture, with due 

 regard to the rarity or difficulty in obtaining. As in our last contest the pic- 

 tures will be grouped in three classes. All desirable photos, which do not win 

 prizes, we will pay for at the rate of fifty cents each. 



CLOSES OCTOBER. 1. 1905 



CLASS I. Live, ivild birds. 



1st prize, Folding Pocket Kodak, No. 3 A $20 00 



2nd prize, pair Field Glasses 5 00 



3rd prize, Color Key to North Am. Birds 2 50 



CLA SS II. Young birds . 



1st prize, A I Vista Camera $20 00 



2nd prize. Pair Field Glasses. 5 00 



3rd prize. Color Key 2 50 



CLA SS III. Birds ' Nests . 



1st prize, Pair Field Glasses §15 00 



2nd prize. North American Birds' Eggs 2 50 



