PREFACE 
The author’s death occurred following 
the completion of this work. To make 
permanent her observations and with the 
hope that others may study and love the 
birds as she did, her relatives have caused 
“Bird Life in Washington” to be pub¬ 
lished. 
Miss Getty’s collection of bird eggs, 
drawings and photographs have been pre¬ 
sented to the Washington State Univer¬ 
sity and may be seen at the Museum. Her 
observations were made chiefly in the vi¬ 
cinity of Seattle, Tacoma, Kirkland and 
in the Snoqualmie Valley. 
Her niece, Miss Georgia Allen, edited 
the manuscript and arranged the details 
of publication and wishes here to thank 
Mr. D. E. Brown, Mr. J. H. Bowles, Mr. 
W. L. Dawson and Mr. F. S. Hall for 
much kindly assistance and helpful sug¬ 
gestions. 
