162 Bird - Lore 
The status of the Blue Jay and the Grackle will be determined, and, in case 
any one variety of birds seems to be becoming too abundant, attempts will 
be made in two ways to keep the balance true. It is in this direction that some 
of the most important and interesting questions will arise. 
This reserve, fully equipped, will require a total outlay of a little more 
than $2,000 in addition to the use of the land. 
The statement, originating with the ‘New York World,’ that a vast sum 
was to be expended is greatly to be regretted, as it will delay the establish- 
ment of other reserves. The expense of maintenance is little or nothing, as 
the work of the supervision is a labor of love. 
A piece of ground twenty feet square, with a poultry-netting fence may be 
made a successful reserve. In every city and village there are areas which, 
at small expense, could be fenced and placed in charge of some local bird-lover, 
teacher of biology in the high school, member of the Audubon Society, etc., 
who would be glad to manage it for the sake of the birds. 
The time is ripe for this movement. Let wealthy bird-lovers buy suitable 
areas and fence them, and lease them at a nominal rent to organizations 
or individuals who will agree to care for them properly. Let us labor together 
to “bring back the birds to the cities ”’ 
YOUNG BLACK-HEADED GROSBEAKS 
Photographed by H. T. Bohlman 
