. British birds. Birds. OTES. " BRITISH BIRDS " MARKING SCHEME. In addition to those already acknowledged, I have received subscriptions towards the expenses of the " Marking Scheme " from the Hon. N. Charles Rothschild, Mr. W. Mayall (third subscription), Mr. Howard Bentham, Mr. M. Portal, Mr. W. Davies, Mr. C. F. Archibald and Miss M. Garnett. I am very glad to be able to report that the response to m}^ appeal for funds towards the expenses of the Marking Scheme has been sufficiently encouragmg to enable me to decide to issue whatever rings may be required for the coming
. British birds. Birds. OTES. " BRITISH BIRDS " MARKING SCHEME. In addition to those already acknowledged, I have received subscriptions towards the expenses of the " Marking Scheme " from the Hon. N. Charles Rothschild, Mr. W. Mayall (third subscription), Mr. Howard Bentham, Mr. M. Portal, Mr. W. Davies, Mr. C. F. Archibald and Miss M. Garnett. I am very glad to be able to report that the response to m}^ appeal for funds towards the expenses of the Marking Scheme has been sufficiently encouragmg to enable me to decide to issue whatever rings may be required for the coming season. I should mention, however, that the amount received does not yet cover the costs incurred last j'car, so that more subscriptions will be most welcome. By the advice of several experienced " ringers," I am making certain alterations in last year's arrangements. 1st. A list of birds with the size of ring suitable for each will be issued. 2nd. The sizes will be designated by numbers, and new sizes will be introduced as follows :— No. 1 size = former " small " size. No. 2 size = former " medium " size. No. 3 size is a new size for Black-headed Gulls, etc. No. 4 size = former " large " size. No. 5 size is a new size for Gannets, Cormorants, etc. 3rd. The " instructions " on the back of the schedules have been revised, and should be carefully read. All those who are Avilling to assist in the ringing this year should apply for a list of the birds, so that they can determine how many rings of each size they Avill require. Those who have rings and schedules left over from last j-ear should use these before apptying for new ones. REMOVAL OF F.^CES BY BIRDS. In reference to the notes that have appeared on this subject? it may interest readers of British Birds to know that my experience is that it is only the female birds that swallow the fceces. The female Song-Thrush nearly always swallows them, and I am inclmed to think
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