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The Tale of Rarities We hear from sportsmen of "

record bags." The bagged records of this Devon society are much more honourable: They include for one year the appearance of such rarities as the kite, the eagle owl, the white-tailed eagle, the Roller, the Hoopoe, 'and the Little Auk. No area in England is better suited for a bird and plant sanctuary than Braunton Burrows and parts of the Saunton Dunes. All the naturalists within Britain would rejoice if it could be made sanctuary. The place is unique ; and it is devoutly to be wished that those who could ensure its preservation for such a purpose will realize the national value of the area.

. W. BEACH THOMAS.