116 A Winter Visit to Members' Aviaries. 



seen their equal — they have been out of doors all the whiter. 

 Dr. Gosse has also a number of Californian Quails, which wei'C 

 very fine. 



I also noted Cape and Diamond Doves, Red-backed 

 Buntings, Common Indian Mynahs, Bib Finches, Pintail Non- 

 pareil and various Cardinals. 



I was much interested here in the indigenous species, 

 which were to be seen around, the Pied Wagtail is with them 

 all the year round. I was pleased to see that Chatlinchcs were 

 more abundant than Sparrows. I also noted the Nuthatch, 

 Tree Pipit, Water-hen, while Thrushes, Blackbirds, and Star- 

 lings abounded on every hand. On the river at the bottam of 

 the garden were a number of Waders, Redshanks, and )nany 

 others. 



I was also interested to see the Budgerigars at liberty 

 in the garden, they come regularly for food, and some still go 

 to a small shed, attached to the aviaries at night for shelter. 

 It was most interesting to note their evolutions on the wing, 

 and witness the marvellous rapidity of their unrestrained [light. 



I trust our esteemed member, will send us an account 

 of his aviaries and birds, with photo and plan for a near 

 issue. 



Birds in and about the Station (Bakloh, India) 



By Captain G. A. Peiikeau, F.Z.S. 

 Continued fro7n p. 358, Vol. I., N.S. 



The Black-headed Sibia (Malacias \_Liu2)tila'\ capis- 

 trata), is a distinctly handsome bird of slim build and sprightly 

 habits. I have only kept them in a travelling cage, where they were 

 no favourites of mine, as they were messy and nervous. In an 

 aviary I should think they would be delightful, but fancy that 

 they would want watching if placed with small birds. With 

 me, they ate a certain amount of insect food, but greatly pre- 

 ferred fruit, especially oranges. In the aviary I should 

 certainly allow them access to bread and milk; live insec^ts, 

 and mealworms are much appreciated. They do not seem to 

 mind heat and certainly are indifferent to cold. In a w'ild 

 state I have never seen them below about G,000 feet, they 



