The Norfolk and Norwich Naturalists’ Society 
has for its objects : — 
I- The practical study of Natural Science. 
2. The protection, by its influence with landowners and others, of 
indigenous species requiring protection, and the circulation 
of information which may dispel prejudices leading to their 
destruction. 
3. The discouragement of the practice of destroying the rarer species 
of birds that occasionally visit the County, and of exterminating 
rare plants in their native localities. 
4. The record of facts and traditions connected with the habits, distribu- 
tion, and former abundance or otherwise of animals and plants 
which have become extinct in the County ; and the use of all 
legitimate means to prevent the extermination of existing species, 
more especially those known to be diminishing in numbers. 
5. The publication of papers on Natural History contributed to the 
Society, especially such as relate to the County of Norfolk. 
6. The facilitating a friendly intercourse between local Naturalists by 
means of Meetings for the reading and discussion of papers 
and for the exhibition of specimens, supplemented by Field- 
meetings and Excursions, with a view to extend the study of 
Natural Science on a sound and systematic basis. 
