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beech-nuts, but do not feel sure about other birds. Also would

hedge fruit and other berries hurt Canaries and Goldfinches? ”


Dr. Butler writes :


“ As Hawfinches, Siskins, and other birds feed on beech-mast,

I see no reason to suppose that the same food would be injurious to

Parrots ; but surely a grocer could supply you with walnuts ? I can

obtain both these, Brazil and Barcelona nuts at a price in this

neighbourhood. With regard to wild berries for Canaries and Gold¬

finches, it is possible that they might eat elderberries, haws, and

perhaps one or two other harmless varieties, but I have never known

them to do so, and they certainly do not require them as food.”



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That we stand on the threshold of a new avicultural year.

It is ours to mould as we will.


That the future is crowded with opportunity as never before :

our ever-expanding Science invades new fields.


That in spite of the war thirty-six new members have joined

us during the past twelve months.


That each member who introduces a new subscriber increases

the usefulness of the Society.


That the hack numbers of the Magazine offered for sale make

interesting winter reading and delightful Christmas gift-books.


That no scheme can he run without money, and least of all

a Magazine like the ‘ Avicultural.’ A whole-hearted and prompt

payment of the annual subscription of £1 (one pound) is the best

recognition of the services of the Council.



