THE BIRD STUDY BOOK 



critical rumblings began to be heard in many direc- 

 tions, for it is always hard for men to give up privi- 

 leges which they have once enjoyed. 



In fact, as the committee waited, the sky began 

 rapidly to fill with interrogation points; for it has 

 ever been the case that the dissatisfied ones of earth 

 are louder in their objections than are the satisfied 

 ones in their commendations. 



As a matter of fact, the regulations on the whole 

 were remarkable for their clearness, directness, and 

 fairness. They came nearer being formed for the 

 benefit of the birds instead of for the pleasure and 

 convenience of the hunters, than any general far- 

 reaching bird-protective measure, which has been 

 enacted in this country. 



For the purpose of the regulations, migratory game 

 birds were defined as Ducks, Geese, Swans, Rails, 

 Coots, Pigeons, Cranes, and shore birds, which 

 included Plover, Snipe, Woodcock, and Sandpipers. 

 Migratory insectivorous birds were enumerated as 

 Thrushes, Orioles, Larks, Swallows, Wrens, Wood- 

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