CHAPTER XIV

PROTECTION OF BIRDS IN THE PARKS

Object of this book--Summary of facts contained in previous chapters--An incidental result of changes in progress--Some degree of protection in all the open spaces, efficient protection in none--Mischievous visitors to the parks--Bird fanciers and stealers--The destructive rough--The barbarians are few--Two incidents at Clissold Park--Love of birds a common feeling of the people 270