The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-03-29
THE BREWER BLACKBIRD

The following communication from Byron appears
number Of the Hawaiian Forester and Agrculurist
81 glad the good fellowship shown by the Sugar Planters
Association extending the Board of Agriculture portion the
Planters Monthly disseminating Information diversified
indirect benefit diversified industries any and
among sugar planters slow recognize
the fact There should be rivalry except that shown by the pro-
gressve do than his neighbour if he for the better
the country and prove that his particular line of work
be made profitable than othe which, after ALL determines
what country shall grow extensively not in sympathy
with the effort made in certain anagonze the inter
and the soaed small farmer for there plenty OF room Tor both
and each needs the other 1t only matter OF time when this fact
will be generally accepted that will question it
81 wish to the importance and necessity OF balancing some OF
these islands Has occurred you Mr.
Editor how woe1y of balance Nature is these islands both
with food products ams every injurious insect known agcu
without bringing their enemies The work of introducing the lat
of feathed friends who would add materially economic
welfare naturally expects when going the woods find them
ie,e ls. there % no bird lie TO- add It's charm to the ear While
the eye the beautiful tropical growth We need more birds
everywhere One the best solutions OF the leaf hopper pest would be
the introduction the Brewer Backbd from the highlands South
California have known this bird to invade conheds infested with
ocuts gahOppers Southern California and the from
destruction when could possibly have been done by any
agency 1t is the persistent insect known the farmers
and does take excessive toll from their crops do other
birds is domestic in its habits, following hocks after the pillow
culvator approaching within few feet of the farmer when the
tempting arva insect uncovered by the workman stirring the
soil His instinct enables him locate readily insects hidden in the
soil, and thrust of his strong beal brings out for food
Their nesting habit such that they would destroyed by the
mongoose they trees and being ocatc in habits they
combine of their and young The mynah bird
would find the babrd rival he respect have these
birds attack and drive away hawks times their size They do
hesitate attack animal getting their nests and their
vaor and watchunes generally respected Even the ubiquitous
butchbd which hend ncanae destroying the young
other BIRDS respects this doughty little warrior.
The Brewer Blackbd the valuable friend OF the agcutur
insect destroyer of any Of the bird family and his cheerful
chatter add charm Of rural life whenever he present
honorable OF Agriculture would introduce this bird
the islands, they would confer lasting benefit the agricultural
of the islands,
In connection with this W. NJ Gard the editor has following
editorial statement:
Byron O. Clark Of the leading agrculuris Waawa
published elsewhere this number suggests the introduction
the Brewer Backbrd of getting rid of the leafoppe and
other insect pests that Agcuuists conendng with
throughout the islands Professor Hensaw O who has had
abundant opportunities of studying the Brewer Bacbd and its habits
California and elsewhere submits opinion correspondent OF
this connection, which substantially follows:
The Brewer Backbd unquesOnaby nectvorous but the
fall assemblies large hos and attacks grain OF every kind
would probably destructive Extreme caution
should be urged upon wishing introduce this bird Ha
wall and myself unqueonaby against such a
course