12 THE IOWA ORNITHOLOGIST, 



The Editor's Message. 



Gig"antic co-operation is necessan^ in this ag-e of the world. 

 Less than a century ago Audubon and Wilson traversed the wilds 

 of our continent and found new birds on every hand, new species 

 to be described, studied and potrayed. 



At the present time, I am justified in saying-, that from Atlantic 

 to Pacific, there is not one species which has not been discovered. 

 Morever there is much that is highly interesting which remains to 

 be learned concering the life history of our birds. It takes much 

 time and careful study to find out and determine new facts concern- 

 ing the birds. Such investigation can be carried on to great ad- 

 vantage by a number of students in certain regions banding them- 

 selves together and combining the results of their observations. 

 To this end the Iowa Ornithological Association was organized. 

 It has completed its fourth successful year. Its members have 

 stood for the accumulation of ornithological literature on the birds 

 of our state and for the protection of our feathered friends. At 

 present we stand firmer than ever before, and look upon 

 a future of unbounded possibilities. 



Co-operation is the secret of our success. The lowA Ornitholo- 

 gist is here to protect the interests of our winged creatures and 

 to publish valuable scientific material in lasting form. 



In appreciation of the honor which has been conferred upon me 

 by the fellow members of the I. O. A. — by thrice appointing me to 

 the Editor's chair— I wish to heartily thank the subscribers and 

 members for their words of encouragement and co-operation. 



Other duties involving upon me make it my unpleasant task to 

 tender my resignation as Editor of the Iowa Ornithologist. 



Linked with the natural regret at the severing in a w^y of old 

 ties, fully valued by me, I feel assured the place will be filled by 

 one quite as competent, as there are many in the association who 

 possess more literary ability and push than the former editor. 

 Rest assured, then kind reader that the Iowa C)rnithologist will 

 not onl}' retain all its present characteristic and original features, 

 but will continuall}- add new ones of unusual interest. 



While laying aside the editorial pen, I shall occasionally write 

 upon my favorite subject and when indulging in such a pleasurable 

 pastime, I shall remember my first love, the Iowa Okintiiologist, 

 and hope that my many friends and former contributors will follow 

 the example and help along the good work. 



Yours truly; 



David L. Savage. 



