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Zbc new Birt) Ibouse at the XooioQical 

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By H. G00DCHII.D, M.B.O.U. 



Those of our readers who know the Zoological 

 Gardens and have looked forward to the opening of 

 the new Bird House, will be interested to know that 

 this is an accomplished fact. At the time of writing 

 about three parts of the cages and aviaries are filled 

 with birds, probably by the time these lines appear the 

 remainder will be occupied also. 



The new house, which is situated between the 

 Monkey House and the Bear Pit, is not so well lighted 

 as the Parrot House, either as a whole or in respect of 

 any of the rows of cages. It is about 80 feet long and 

 is lighted by three long windows in the roof, and 

 others at the ends. A noticeable feature is that gas 

 brackets have been put up, this being the only place 

 in the Gardens where provision is made against the 

 shortness of our winter days or the dire consequences 

 of fog. 



Two double sets of cages occupy the centre of the 

 house, these being arranged in recession, so that each 

 tier gets a share of the top light. Each set consists of 

 three tiers of cages. Cages also occupy each end of 

 the building, the top row of which are at present 

 empty. 



Along the sides are capacious divisions or aviaries, 

 each suitable for several birds of the size of Mynahs 

 or Toucans, while outside the house are some well 

 arranged flights, which at present are devoted to mem- 

 bers of the Crow tribe. 



Most of the birds at present in the new house are 



