Much of the information about the sufferings of particular birds
comes from the forty-one " watchers " employed by the R.S.P.B. They do yeoman service in a score of ways ; and it is quite true that the multiplication of " protected areas " by local and central authorities is of very little good apart from the active presence of these watchers. Their knowledge, skill, and understanding have filled all of us with admiration who have visited the various sanctuaries and half sanctuaries. Special efforts are now being made by the Society to raise £2,000 for a very necessary sanctuary in the Kent Marshes ; and, of course, the keeping of watchers, of whom more are needed, is a heavy expense. The men have now an official cap and badge. It would be a kindly act on the part of the public to help provide them with field glasses—one of the many incidental needs. The address of the Society is 82 Victoria Street, S.W. 1.
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