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Waders; Gold, Swinhoe's. and, I think, Silver Pheasants — 

 there was plenty of cover in various parts of the paddock, 

 but 1 was surprised to notice these birds agreeing- together in 

 the same enclosure, though one cock Swinhoe's showed decided 

 traces of conflict, looking in fact quite sorry for himself. 



The Birds of Prey : As I have already said. I cannot 

 talk but little of species, but I have never seen a collection of 

 Rapt ores in such beautiful ])huuage and condition. As I write, 

 though, I recall Eagle-(;)wls, Ravens. Kites. X'ultures. and 

 a Secretary Bird: Bohlm. Golden, and White-tailed Eagles 

 among others. They were housed in roomy, wholesome pens, 

 tlie appearance of which spoke volumes of the care and 

 attention lavished upon them. 



This, to the writer, most unsatisfactory notice of a 

 remarkable series of birds nmst now close in this incomplete 

 fashion. 



En passant 1 may mention the exquisite Rock and 

 Landscape gardens we saw were too entrancing for words, 

 but T must not say more on this topic, as this is an Avicultural, 

 not a Horticultural Journal. Eye and brain were alike on the 

 rack during the whole of our flying visit, and about a 80-90 

 miles' motor run to Moreton-in-the-Marsh brought to a close 

 one of the most pleasant and interesting excursions it has been 

 my lot to share. 







Breeding Sporaeginihufi suhflavus at Liberty. 



By The Marquis of Tavistock. 



Members may be interested to hear that T have bred the 

 () range-breasted Waxbill at liberty for the flrst time, but 

 regret that I can supply practically no details. 



I have kept this pretty little waxbill at liberty for three 

 successive summers and have often noticed them carrying large 

 feathers to their nests. 1922 was a hopeless summer for 



waxbills. and although several species nested no young were 

 reared, nor. as far as T know, even hatched. Besides insect 

 ff.od they seem to need a certain degree of heat to bring them 

 into proper breeding condition. 



The early part of this summer was little better than last. 



