To 
MY DHAR MOTAHER, 
Who, loving Nature herself, 
Has taught me from a child 
to love it too; 
And also 
To all the many kind friends 
My birds have brought me 
All over the world, 
Without whose very generous help 
This little book 
Might never have been written. 
I especially owe my very grateful thanks 
to 
T. H. Newman, Esq., F.Z.5., M.B.O.U. 
H. Wiutrorp, Esq. 
A. G. Burier, Hsq., Ph. D., F.L.5., F.Z.8., M.B.0.U. 
D. Sern-Smirn, Esq., F.Z.8., M.B.0O.U. 
W. E. TescHemaxer, Esq., B.A. 
H. E. Attewetu, Esq. 
Rosiz ALDERSON, 
Park House, Worksop, 
Notts. 
Murch, 1911. 
