. . ties that they weremade the subject of correspondence. Some observers, notcontent with filling out the blanks, sent in long letters detail-ing their observations and experiences with birds in whichthey were particularly interested. Others failed to fill outblanks, but sent letters instead. This correspondence con-tinued for three years and is not completed as the book goesto press. It will be seen that the author is so overwhelmedwith material that he can publish but a small part of it inthis volume, and can merely summarize a st
. . ties that they weremade the subject of correspondence. Some observers, notcontent with filling out the blanks, sent in long letters detail-ing their observations and experiences with birds in whichthey were particularly interested. Others failed to fill outblanks, but sent letters instead. This correspondence con-tinued for three years and is not completed as the book goesto press. It will be seen that the author is so overwhelmedwith material that he can publish but a small part of it inthis volume, and can merely summarize a still larger of this interesting and valuable material may neverreach the public; but it has aided the author greatly in reach-ing the conclusions expressed in this volume. A list of thosewho have filled out and returned the printed circulars will befound on the last pages of this volume. Statements from othercorrespondents are credited to them in the text. Part I. A HISTORY OF THE BIRDS NOW HUNTED FOR FOOD OR Sport in MassachusettsAND Adjacent > O o -a O (D — ^^^ o aj E>- re 0) ■(-> ^ <0 nJ o ■ Q- 5 .y o -^ 5 >; 2 V bn -^ -c .5q g bfl « Q-Q PART I. BIRDS HUNTED FOR FOOD OR SPORT. The following histories of living birds include practicallyall the species and subspecies that are now hunted for food orsport in Massachusetts. The list includes many which arenot strictly game birds; but most of them are of some valueas food. The aim has been to present, first, a brief descriptionof each bird and the principal marks and notes by which itmay be identified; next, in case of those species which breedor formerly bred in Massachusetts or nearby States, a descrip-tion of the nest and eggs. The history of the common birdscontains such facts as could be gathered regarding theirformer abundance, together with some account of their deple-tion up to the year 1909 ; also some observations on interestinghabits, migration movements and food. Unfortunat
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