Bird Warden

Bird Warden 1929 to 1934 Ribbon Scout Badge

The Bird Warden Badge was worn on the Right arm in between the shoulder and elbow.

To earn the Bird Warden Badge*

1. Must, in his own district, with regard to bird life in general,

know:

(a) The chief dangers (including egg collectors} to which it is exposed.

(b) Any social customs, ideas or superstitions which threaten its existence.

(C) Any laws passed, or practical steps taken, to protect it.

2. Have a practical knowledge of the construction of three types of nest boxes for different species of birds, and how they should be used to best advantage.

3. I-lave fed birds in his district for at least one year by means of food houses, food tables or food sticks.

4. Produce a notebook of, and be familiar with, the habits, calls and appearance (plumage, size, etc.) of at least twelve distinct varieties of birds in his district. .

5. Have kept record of birds and nests in his district for over a year giving such particulars as :

Registered number.

Species of birds.

Date when first seen or heard.

Date of finding nest. Kind of tree or bush Height above ground or tussock.

Number of eggs or Date of leaving nest.

Remarks. young.

*The ways to earn the badge varied through POR