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(4) The Lake with its large paddock along the shore, 

 occupied by pinioned pheasants, waders, and other 

 waterfowl. 



In most of them I have only a hazy recollection of the 

 species I saw, while concerning the birds of prey I cannot with 

 certainty recall a single species, but the perfect housing and 

 splendid " in the pink " condition of all remain a vivid and 

 pleasing" memory. 



We (Mr. Guy h'alkner and I) had a pleasant motor 

 journey there through beautiful country, rather tedious o wing- 

 to losing our way more than once, nevertheless it all made a 

 most enjoyable and interesting day, which will not readily fade 

 from either of our memories. 



The Cranes : On arrival we were met by Mr. R. 

 Cosgrave, the aviary attendant, and our hrst visit was to the 

 Cranes — then and there I obtained a promise to send me a list 

 of them, and this came to hand in due course, and form a good 

 introduction to these notes, so I forthwith give same. 



2 Native Companion Cranes (iirus australasiaiia). 



4 Cape Crowned Cranes {G. chrysopilargits). 



6 White-necked Cranes (G . Icucanchoi). 



1 West African Crowned Crane (G. paz'oiiiaiia). 



2 Common Cranes (G . com munis). 



1 Manchurian Crane (G. I'iridirostris). 



2 Hooded Cranes (G. munacluis). 

 I Sarus Ci'ane {G . auiigonc). 



1 American W^hite Crane (G . amcricano). 

 T Demoiselle Crane (G. virgo). 



2 Canadian Cranes {G . canadensis). 



2 Siberian Cranes (G. icucogcranus). 



2 Hybrid Cranes (G. canadensis x G . Icucanchcn). 



These were housed separately, species by species, in 

 roomy paddock runs, with a shelter house in each. Quite a few 

 o^ these handsome and interesting birds are bred annually. 



Macaw^s and Cockatoos, etc.. at Liberty. These were 

 enjoying their freedom in some large trees adjoining the 

 aviaries; the walks between have boughs fixed across as perches, 

 t) which food tins are attached, and the birds come there 

 regularly for food. T noticed the Blue and Yellow and more 



