Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 6, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 January 1914 — DUCKS FIND A SANCTUARY [ARTICLE]

DUCKS FIND A SANCTUARY

Feathered Prey Fly From Hunters to Protected Flats and Bhallowa, Portland, Me. —Three years ago the Maine legislature passed a law prohibiting the shooting of game birds on the flats and shallow waters of the Back bay in Portland harbor. Of course the birds were not notified of this action, aud yet it has become so well known among them that this year acres and acres of . the flats are covered with wild ducks, a sight unique even in a state where game is common.

v * One may Are upon them In lower Casco bay, and a days hunting up to within a year or two would serve to scatter them to remain for the season. But now they turn and make directly for the Back bay, which has become the rendezvous not only for ducks but for thousands of sheldrake, teal, wild geese and other sea fowl.

This offers an interesting theme for contemplation, and age of friendly consideration for the wild things of air and forest It almost suggests an understanding of the protection that man Is offering to the humbler creatures of the world.