i8 Correspondence. 



Cockatoos, Parrots, etc. (lo) : 



I. Ad.inis, Riisi'lla Parrakccl ; J, 4, 5, H. L. F. Pullar, Prince Lucian Conurcs, 

 I'.lack-hea'kd, and Wliitc-carcd Conures ; 3, Erskine, Crimson-wing 

 Parrakeet. 



Tana.i^ers, etc. (3) : 



I, Montag:ue, Ycllow-wino-cd Suq^arlMrd ; 2, H. L. F. Pullar, Superb Tanager ; 

 3. Arnott, Yellow-vented Bulbul. 



A.O.V. (3): 



1, 3, Arnott, Wandering Tree-pic, and Black-headed Sibia ; 2, H. L. F. Pullar, 

 (Ireat Mexican Grosbeak. 



We are informed that the exhibits were all put down in 

 good condition, well staged, and formed a great attraction to the 

 visiting public. 



It will be seen that members of F.B.C. were well to the 

 fore, both as to entries and successes. 



Our members should inform tlieir various club secretaries 

 that Mr. S. Williams, Oakleigh. 110 Riverway, Palmer's Green, 

 London, N., 13, is now the Exhibitional Secretary for F.B.C. 



Correspondence. 



PEREGRINE FALCON EPISODES. 



Sir, — The following incident, though not strictly avicultural, may he 



of sufficient interest to serve as " copy!" 



A few months ago I noticed my pair of Indian Ring-necked Parrakeets. 

 apparently startled by something. Hying swift and low across the fields in 

 front of the house, and a moment later was surprised to see the wedge-shaped 

 form of a peregrine falcon — a rare bird in this flat and civilized region — passing 

 over at a considerable height. Although one cannot help feeling a certain 

 sentimental affection for this fine bird of prey, I must admit that her appear- 

 ance did not fill me with unmixed joy, as I reflected on the probable fate 

 of my Crimson-wing and other slower flying Parrakeets, should she happen 

 to meet with them in the open, when hungry. However, time passed by 



