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“ the avian rat,” as Mr, Tegetmeier styles it, must be credited with 
a certain amount of good effected during the breeding season. 
In conclusion, it may be stated that the general result of the 
closer investigation and improved methods of enquiry into the food 
of birds which have been adopted of late years strongly confirms 
the belief in their general usefulness, and has brought to light 
certain extenuating circumstances even in the rare cases where the 
verdict has been adverse. Many valuable birds are already lost to 
us through criminal folly in the past; concerted effort may save 
others which still linger with us. 
Francis C. E. Jourdain. 
February, 1903. 
Copies of this Pamphlet (4d. per dozen; 2s. 6d. per 100) may be obtained 
from the Society tor the Protection op Birds, 3, Hanover Square,. 
London, W. 
8960] 
Withekby & Co., Printers, 326, High Holborn, W.C. 
Telephone No. 92 Holborn. 
