1899
The first Bird-Lore issue notes the “present widespread camera craze” and encourages readers to apply their enthusiasm for birds to photography.
1900
1900
Feathers abound in women’s fashion. The magazine calls out Harper’s Bazaar for erroneously reporting that herons are no longer killed for their plumes.
1918–1919
Protection of birds—natural crop defenders—is urged in light of World War I food security fears. In France, U.S. soldiers perform three Christmas Bird Counts.
1932–1933
While the last living Heath Hen is
