42 INSTRUCTIONS FOR COLLECTORS 



9. TRANSPORT 



Specimens packed for transport must be in rigid containers such as wooden 

 or metal boxes which are able to withstand jarring and pressure. These 

 should be clearly labelled with an indication of the contents which should be 

 described as "Natural History specimens for scientific purposes only; no 

 commercial value". Birds collected for scientific study and sent abroad 

 may be cleared for export very readily when local regulations have been met. 

 Such regulations will differ from one country to another and the collector 

 should make certain what the requirements will be well beforehand, since 

 some authorities may require detailed lists of specimens and localities. 

 Where lists are prepared it is useful to have a number of copies, since apart 

 from other authorities both the collector and the recipient of the specimens 

 will need one. 



Specimens sent to the British Museum (Natural History) should be 

 addressed as follows : 



The Director, 



British Museum (Natural History), 



Cromwell Road, 



London, S.W.7 



England 



For the attention of the Bird Section. 

 The Bird Section should be notified beforehand that these are being 

 dispatched. 



