68 Bird- Lore
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A Bl-monthly Mazuine Devoted to the study and Protection oi Birds
OFFICIAL uRGAN we run Arm-nos wt’lETllS
Edited by FRANK M. CHAPMAN Published by THE MACMILLAN COMPANY
Published April 1. 1903
Vol. V
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Bird-Lore's Motto: A Bird In Mr RIII’I l.\‘ IVaI‘I/I Two in rite Hand
The editor desires to express his gratitude to the man ftientls whose hearty commen- tlations of BIRD-LONE. on the occasion of fifth birthday. have indeed been deeply appreciated.
Accepted vs. Rejected Manuscripts
Many of BIRD-LORE'S readers are kind enough to send tothe editor carefully pre- pared accounts of their observations afield. for the offer ol “hich wt: are truly grateful. but many of which. we regret to say. we are compelled to return. Long articles lack of space usually forces us to refuse. but many shorter ones are rejected because. itl
our opinion, they do not po sulli ient
merit to be worthy of publication.
It is not possible to state in each instance why a certain article is not deemed desir- able, and we shall therefore attempt to ex- plain llere, at least in a general way, the retpti tcs of an acceptable contribution to Bum-Luna‘s pages.
Whilc END-LURE does not publish technical papers on systematic otnithology. it nevertheless scientific ioutnal. That . it is devoted to a recog- ni/ed branch or science and aims to give its
claims to be a
readers (r) original observations possessing scient These may be novel in character or they may confirm previously recorded observation (2) practical assis- tance in the study of birds and suggestions as to subjects and methods; (3) general information in regard to recent ornithologi~ cal publications and editorial discussion of current events and matters of general in- terest; (.tl articles anti reports relative to bird protection.
To be more specific. let us examine the contents of the last issue of BIRD~LOKE. published before this editorial was thought. of. It includes the following articles: ll) "I‘be Mound-building Birds of Au- stralia.“ contains much information in regard [U the singular nesting habits ot these birds, and is largely based on original observations: (2) ‘Maklng Bird Friends,‘ description of methods employed in taming tvild birds, and a record of the breeding of a pair oi Red-breasted Ntttbatches which had been tamed the preceding tvintet: evi- dence, therefore. that individuals passed the greater portion of the year. if not the entire year. at one place; (4) ‘The Return of the Nuthatch.’ the apparent re- tutlt. as a winter resident in Central Park. Ne“ \‘ork ty. of a White-breasted Nut- hatch which had wintcretl locality two years previously; seeming to show, therefore. tllat a bird may have a regularly frequented winter as well as sunt- nter home: (6) 'The Christmas Bird Census,‘ returns from over tilty localities of approximately the number or individuals seen under stated conditions. have a general interest and, because of their definiteness. a scientific value. BlRD-LOKE would always be willing to publish careful, detailed notes of this kind did space per- mit: Subjects seven to eleven all fall under the second of our specified headings; that is, they are designed to he of practical as~ sistance to students or to suggest or discus methods of study; (12) ‘Attracting Bitds‘ is both practical and scientific; it contains data on attracting birds as well as definite observations on their habits; up 'An Anti—Sparrow Food Shelf,’ is at an emi- Ilently practical nature, The remainder of
value.
these
in the same
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