. Audubon . an artist who is a good landscapist as well as a good bird por-trait painter. The painting of the Loon, here inadequately reproduced in black and white,gives some conception of the character of Mr. Brandreths work in this higherbranch of ornithological art. The Loon, a male, is shown in one of its courtshipevolutions when, calling loudly, it seems to half run, half jump over the waterabout the female. The birds excitement at this season is increased by anapproaching storm, and its calls echoing over the water voice the spirit of thewilderness. No one who has been thrilled by the Lo
. Audubon . an artist who is a good landscapist as well as a good bird por-trait painter. The painting of the Loon, here inadequately reproduced in black and white,gives some conception of the character of Mr. Brandreths work in this higherbranch of ornithological art. The Loon, a male, is shown in one of its courtshipevolutions when, calling loudly, it seems to half run, half jump over the waterabout the female. The birds excitement at this season is increased by anapproaching storm, and its calls echoing over the water voice the spirit of thewilderness. No one who has been thrilled by the Loons weird cries can failto have the experience recalled by Mr. Brandreths painting,—an indication,therefore, that the artist has at least approached the mark toward which hewas aiming. Other subjects give additional proof that if Mr. Brandreth continues tofollow the path in which he has made so promising a start, he will win a placeamong the few men who can claim to be both painters of birds and of Photographed by L , at Rutland, Vt., March igi7 Bird-Lores Advisory Council WITH some slight alterations, we reprint below the names and addressesof the ornithologists forming Bird-Lores Advisory those of our readers who are not familiar with the objects ofthe Council, we may state that it was formed for the purpose of placing studentsin direct communication with an authority on the bird-life of the region inwhich they live, to w-hom they might appeal for information and advice in themany difficulties which beset the isolated worker. The success of the plan during the twenty-two years that it has been inoperation fully equals our expectations. From both students and members ofthe Council we have had very gratifying assurances of the happy resultsattending our efforts to bring the specialist in touch with those who appreciatethe opportunity to avail themselves of his wider experience. It is requested that all letters of inquiry to members of the Council beaccompa
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