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hut male Blues are inclined to be quarrelsome with 

 eacli other. 



In conclusion, I may say for the benefit of any of 

 onr members who may be contemplating a trip to 

 tropical South America that, in addition to the enter- 

 prising and successful efforts of Captain Pam, there 

 are still many species of beautiful Tanagers awaiting 

 -an introduction to British aviculture. 



^he Brown ®wl. 



{Syrniuin ahico). 

 By Mrs. E. Warren Vernon. 



I feel I ought to apologise to the members for so 

 often appearing in print, but really they must blame 

 our Editor, as he has asked me for the last three 

 articles that have appeared under my name. 



I will, however, cease after this for a spell, and 

 sincerel}'' hope others will help us a little by writing 

 their experiences. No magazine can succeed if the 

 members will not help, and it is wonderful how easy it 

 becomes to jot down one's experiences after a few 

 trials. Now, kind members, do write. 



The Owl — whose picture appears with this biogra- 

 })hy — we call " Bobbie." He came into my possession 

 in a curious way. A Highland sheep dog was in the 

 wood and suddenly appeared with a small brown ball 

 of fluff, unhurt, in his mouth, which, with a deal of 

 slobbering, he laid at our feet. I had no particular 

 desire to possess an Owl, but could not leave the poor 

 little chap to die. There was no apparent nest to be 

 seen, and where he came from remains to this day a 

 mystery. 



