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pigeon or the buffalo. But it is not too late to 

 learn from the mistakes of our fathers, and 

 though we have lost some valuable species, we 

 may yet save others that are following these to 

 extinction. 



Note to Teacher 



The student should have a careful training on 

 on the points of observation according to the 

 directions given in the Introduction, pages 5 and 

 6. If possible procure at least one good field 

 glass for the use of the school. Careful obser- 

 vations should be made and notes written imme- 

 diately. Even without the use of the field glass 

 any sharp-eyed boy or girl can readily make 

 most of these observations. After your notes 

 are arranged in the best possible way, the most 

 important of them should be written in ink as 

 permanent records on the following blank pages. 

 In addition, it is advisable that the pupil pro- 

 cure a suitable note-book for a permanent record 

 of all birds observed. Furthermore it is impor- 

 tant that there be discussions by the class of 

 such questions as : 



Why Birds Should Be Protected; How We- 

 May Protect the Birds; What We Can Do to 

 Attract Birds about Our Homes. 



A society for the study and protection of 

 birds may be arranged. 



