Bird Warden Scout Badge Woven and Bound 1934 to 1947
The Bird Warden Badge was worn on the Right arm in between the
shoulder and elbow.
To earn this badge a scout must do the following*
(1) In his own district, with regard to bird life
in general, know the chief dangers (including egg collectors) to which it
is exposed ; any social customs, ideas
or superstitions which threaten its
existence; and 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 the best
advantage.
(3) Have 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 12 distinct
varieties of birds in his district. -
*The Requirements for each badge varied through issues of POR.