158 Stray Notes from Lady Dnnleath's Aviary. 



canary seed in bulk separately. Indian millet, and millet- 

 sprays are supplied for the waxbills and small ornamental finches. 

 In the outdoor fljii^hts I have food tables, upon which I 

 place the food-boxes; these I protect by small wood framed 



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Food Shelter on Outside Table. 



tvlass shelters — the whole front is open, and, the back being 

 srlass. the birds have unrestricted light for feeding. 



I also have a large tray on a table in which 1 sow oats 

 and all the different seeds, and the birds are very fond of this. 



On another table I have a wooden box in which I keep 

 \vater. and in it place groundsel, chickweed and other greenfood. 



I scatter in the aviary fine hay and small feathers 

 (cliickens') for nest material. 



Since the above was written a few days have elapsed, and, 

 in spite of cold winds and constant rain, the little baby Avadavats 

 are doing very well. 



Notes on Jungle and other Wild Life. 



By Dr. Casey A. Wood. M.B.O.U. 



{Continued jrom page 141). 



Once u'pon a time — I use this phrase because it seems 

 appro{)riate to what follows — I was greatly interested in the 



