452 Bird - Lore 



spent the morning in Greenough Park, on the edge of the gity, where they 

 found splendid opportunity for studying birds, meeting at noon to compare 

 notes, conduct a short business session, and have lunch. On several occasions 

 members have given talks on birds to other local organizations that have 

 asked aid. In July, two members made a survey of the birds nesting in Green- 

 ough Park. Some members of the Club have made application for bird-banding 

 permits and it is hoped that something may be accomplished along this line 

 later on. — Caroline Wells, Secretary. 



Natural History Society of British Columbia (Canada). — The subject of 

 birds is discussed at practically every meeting, while on three occasions the 

 entire meeting has been devoted to the local birds. Miss Mary Raker, of 

 Portland, Ore., addressed a special meeting this month at which there were 

 nearly one hundred present. 



The matter of a bounty which had been put on Eagles and Owls in this 

 Province, at the instance of the cattle and sheep industries, was taken up, and, 

 following the efforts of ourselves and other societies in British Columbia, the 

 bounty has now been removed. Bird-houses have been put up in various parts 

 of the town. — Harold T. Nation. 



Nature Study Section of the Women's Contemporary Club of White 

 Plains (N. Y.). — During the past year, we added to our varied interest the 

 study and conservation of wild bird life. Not only has special effort been 

 made during Section meetings to interest members in the planting of shrubbery 

 for the purpose of attracting birds, but the Girl Scouts have been given a prize 

 for collecting the greatest amount of seeds, during the summer, for winter 

 feeding. A number of winter feeding-houses were constructed by the pupils 

 of the manual training classes of the public schools. These were sold to indivi- 

 duals^for^the price of materials used, and have all been placed — and enjoyed — ■ 

 while the snow was deep. During the spring Wren and Robin nesting-houses 

 were made by the boys. These were a continued source of delight to the 

 friendly little Wrens who invariably moved in as soon as they had discovered 

 the house was available. 



Through the courtesy of the Bronx Parkway Commission, permission was 

 granted last fall for the placing of two revolving feeding-houses in one of the 

 most ideal spots on the Parkway. These were kept stocked with nuts, suet, 

 and seeds during the winter, and were fully appreciated during the cold weather 

 when food is scarce and hard to find. We feel that a start has at least been 

 made. — (Mrs.) Andrea M. Hine, Chairman. 



Neighborhood Nature Club of Westport (Conn.). — The Club has held 

 meetings throughout the year, with good attendance and unfailing intereston 

 the part of its members. Several meetings have been devoted to wild-flower 



