BIRDS OF DUMFRIESSHIRE 
made for the sake of comparison. I trust that the numerous 
references will be taken as proof of my indebtedness to the 
authorities I have so often quoted ; and that the reader 
may find them useful in pursuance of the study of the 
subject. I need hardly add how much I shall at all times 
welcome any communications that may be addressed to 
me relative to the birds of Dumfriesshire ; and I only hope 
that the pleasure I have had in compiling this volume, 
may in some degree be enjoyed by my readers. 
Hugh S. Gladstone. 
Capenoch, 
Thornhill, 
Dumfriesshire. 
June, 1910. 
