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WITH UNCLE SAM'S NATUMUSTS 



RELEASE, Friday. June 3, 1932 



FOR BROADCAST USE ONLY 



ANNOUI^CEtlENT; Now let's go out in the fields and woods with Uncle Sam's 

 Naturalists of the United States Department of Agriculture, The call 



of the wild is pretty strong these days Listenl Can't you hear 



those "birds? 



Anybody who tramps the fields, or roams the woods, or wades the 

 sloughs, or paddles or rows along any stream or lake knows some of our 

 living birds by sight and sound at least. 



In fact, even folks who never get out recognize a good many of them, 

 TTith all the beautifully colored picture books on birds, it is a simple 

 matter to learn the names of many of our birds and to identify them. 



However, Dr. W. B, Bell, in charge of the Division of Biological 

 Investigations of the United States Biological Survey, says many folks 

 could get a lot more pleasure out of their trips to the wilds if they would 

 get really acquainted with the birds. They would also then see the vital 

 importance of protecting the birds and in some measure supplying their needs. 



To-day I am going to ^ve you Dr. Bell's plan. It may help you eiv- 

 joy finding out what an important part birds play in the life of the wild; 

 and in our own lives, for that natter. 



Of course, the best times to locate the birds are in the morning and 

 late afternoon and evening. You probably know the best localities in your 

 vicinity for finding then. But don't confine yourself entirely to such 

 places. Dress in colors that are plain and that tend to blend with your 

 surroundings. If you have an opera or fieldi-glass, it may come in handy in 

 making out details in your spying on the birds. And always take along a 

 small pocket note book and a pencil to jot down the facts as you find them. 



Move slowly and quietyly. In f ax;t, it is a good idea to stop often 

 and stay perfectly still. Keep the sun at your back as raach as possible, 

 so you Can gee cAiors clearly. Note whether the colors of the bird blend 

 with the surroundings. Be alert to every movement and sound. 



