418 USEFUL BIRDS. 
to be capable of domestication. More attention to this sub- 
ject might add largely to the quantity of our food supply, 
and provide a source from which the stock of game could be 
replenished. The restocking of the State with a plentiful 
supply of game would keep within her borders a part at 
least of the more than two million dollars which is annually 
spent in other States by her sportsmen, and it would pro- 
vide recreation at home for those who cannot afford the 
expense of travel. 
THE MOVEMENT FOR BIRD PROTECTION. 
In setting forth the measures necessary for the protection 
of birds, one cannot ignore the fact that a great movement for 
bird protection is under way and has already accomplished 
great good. The Audubon societies of the country have so 
influenced public sentiment as to practically stop the wear- 
ing of the feathers of useful American birds. The American 
Ornithologists Union was enabled, through moneys raised by 
the efforts of Mr. Abbott H. Thayer, to protect the sea birds 
on many islands along the coast of the United States for 
several years.!_ This work and the general one of protecting 
native birds and other animals have been taken up by the 
National Association of Audubon Societies, under the leader- 
ship of Mr. William Dutcher of New York. The untiring 
devotion of his time and means to this cause is bringing forth 
fruits in the shape of improved legislation and aroused public 
sentiment in many States. Through his earnest’ efforts this 
movement is receiving deserved endowment, which will un- 
doubtedly result in its perpetuation. Game protection has 
been taken up by the Biological Survey of the United States 
Department of Agriculture, and a very efficient officer, Dr. 
T. S. Palmer, has been placed in charge of the enforcement 
of the Lacey act. State governments have been assisted by 
the strong hand of the United States in enforcing advanced 
legislation. The central government has co-operated with 
the Audubon societies and game protective associations of 
1 The Massachusetts colony of Terns and Gulls at Muskeget Island was saved 
from extermination first through the efforts of Mr. William Brewster and orlers: 
and later by the continuous work of Mr. George H. Mackay. 
