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discouragement by parents and others of young people 

 taking eggs for collection and exchange. A better 

 sentiment for protection has been created. Quail and 

 Duck have increased from protection and short season. 

 In some sections there has been vast improvement with 

 the Quail. In others they have decreased. Where increase 

 has been noticeable, they have been protected by land- 

 owners, who have offered and paid premiums for fox 

 heads and hawk claws. Frequently, the house cat which 

 has become wild has been included in this premium, as 

 they are looked upon as most destructive to young quail. 

 The game laws are neither respected nor enforced." 



Mr. T. D. Ravenel, Colleton, writes: ■ 'Some species have 

 increased. I think the numbers will compare favorably 

 with fifteen years ago. This is bird paradise. The chief 

 reason, I think, is the tremendous amount of feed all the 

 year round, the large amount of uncleared land with heavy 

 vegetation and few inhabitants— the natural enemies of 

 birds. The game laws seem to have no effect, as they are 

 disregarded by everyone. Blackbirds and Jaybirds have 

 increased." 



From Darlington, Mr. J. L. Coker, Jr., reports: "Gen- 

 eral sentiment favorable to birds. Just as many as fifteen 

 years ago, with nearly all species on the increase, except 

 a few which are molested by Jays, viz: "Orchard Oriole, 

 Wood Pewee, Summer Tanager, Vireo and Titmouse. No 

 other destructive agency apparent except cats and English 

 Sparrows. Game laws are respected and enforced 

 increasingly." 



Mr. L. A. Walker, Dorchester, writes: "Birds appear to 

 be increasing in this immediate locality. About as many 

 as fifteen years ago, except Bluebirds, Catbirds and Quail. 

 Mockingbirds, Nighthawks and Jays are increasing. In 

 this immediate vicinity, there seems to be a different view 

 of bird life taken in town and country, due to the influence 

 of Mr. James Henry Rice who resided here a number of 

 years, and to the winter visitors who take an interest in 

 bird protection. Farmers are beginning to realize that 

 birds are of value to them, and the small boy does not rob 



