. Bird-lore . ent with them. The study of the nesting habits is, in inyopinion, one of the most suggestive lines of ornithological inquiry, for habitsand instincts are matters much more complex than any structures, and offundamental value for understanding the course and factors of vigorously this study should be prosecuted. Here my critics have bothmissed the point, for my whole argument was directed to show that the col-lecting and preservation of dead egg-shells is the quest that in my opinionhas so far proveti to be without scientific value. To put it in other words:whatever
. Bird-lore . ent with them. The study of the nesting habits is, in inyopinion, one of the most suggestive lines of ornithological inquiry, for habitsand instincts are matters much more complex than any structures, and offundamental value for understanding the course and factors of vigorously this study should be prosecuted. Here my critics have bothmissed the point, for my whole argument was directed to show that the col-lecting and preservation of dead egg-shells is the quest that in my opinionhas so far proveti to be without scientific value. To put it in other words:whatever observations ornithologists make with regard to habits and acts ofintelligence, may well serve as a basis for scientific induction; but the col-lection of dead egg-shells is barren of scientific spirit, and result. Alfred and Lloyd Morgan have opened the inquiry into avian architecture>but I doubt much whether most American oologists arc* acquainted withtheir writings.—Thomas H. Montgomery, SAW-WHET A. VV. Honywill. New Haven. Marrh 25. 1906 Bird-Lores Advisory Council WITH some slight alterations and additions, we reprint below thenames and addresses of the ornithologists forming Bird-LoreSAdvisory Council, which were first published in BiRD-LoREfor February, igoo. To those of our readers who are not familiar with the objects of theCouncil, we may state that it was formed for the purpose of placingstudents in direct communication with an authority on the bird-life of theregion in which they live, to whom they might appeal for information andadvice in the many difficulties which beset the isolated worker. The success of the plan during the six years that it has been inoperation fully equals our expectations; and from both students andmembers of the Council we have had very gratifying assurances of thehappy results attending our efforts to bring the specialist in touch withthose who appreciate the opportunity to avail themselves of his widerex
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