spring Notes for jp22. loi 



The next aviary is my largest and measures 36ft. x 24ft. 

 In it I have the following pairs: 



J pair Jendaya Conures (Conurus jendaya). 



I pair Brown-throated Conures (C acruginosits). 



I pair Peach-faced Lovebirds (Agapornis roseicollis). 



I pair White-winged Parrakeets {Brotogcrys vircsccns). 



I pair Green Cardinals (Gubernatrix cristata). 



T. i^air Californian Quail (Lophortyx calif ornica). 



I am hoping the Brown-throated Conures will nest, as 

 they are a true pair. The Green Cardinals successfully reared 

 one young bird last season and should do better this year. The 

 Jendaya Conures are new arrivals, but seem quite peaceful 

 though somewhat noisy. I also intend adding a pair of some 

 species of Australian Parrakeets to this aviary — probably 

 Stanleys. 



All the aviaries are fitted up with logs and nest-boxes, 

 also boxes with long spotits. The latter are favourites with 

 al! my parrakeets. 



During the winter I bought a pair of charmingly-tame 

 Orange-flanked Parrakeets (Brotogerys pyrrhopterus). These 

 were delightful in the house, but as they had their wings clipped, 

 and the hen was none too strong, I decided that they would 

 TiOt be suitable for an aviary. I therefore parted with them 

 with much regret. A strong, full-winged pair would be most 

 interesting in an aviary, but I do not think they could stand 

 bullying by other birds.* 



I have also a pair of finger-tame Illiger's Macaws 

 (Ara Jiiaracana). They are very gentle and never 



attempt to bite. I have not yet decided whether to keep these 

 or not, as I think they will cause trouble in the aviary. At 

 present I have them in cages. They are a true pair and I am 

 sure they would nest if I could give them an aviary to them- 

 selves. Unfortunately all my accommodation is full for this 

 season. They are not noisy for Macaws and would look well 

 on the wing in a large aviary. 



I have two more aviaries, each loft. x 8ft. In the first 

 of these I have a pair of Euops Conures (Conurus euops). I 

 have not put these in the large aviary this season as they spoilt 

 several nests last year through inquisitiveness. They want to 



