Birds of Our Islands. By F. A. Fulcher. (Andrew Melrose.)—
Plentiful as ornithological books are, the demand for them seems constant and the supply plentiful. Miss Fulcher shows once again how the same subject acquires, under each individual writer's treatment a fresh charm. This author, besides telling us as much about the birds as he knows, never forgets their surroundings, which really constitute the great charm of bird-life as a whole. Another point which Miss Fulcher insists upon is the special interest which attaches to some species, either from uncertain classification, migration, or nesting habits. It is the art of the true teacher to enhance the fascination of the science he teaches, and we think Miss Fulcher possesses this in some degree. The illustrations are distinctly above the average. Birds of Our Islands is a handsome book, and calculated to beget a real enthusiasm for birds.
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