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mandarin ducks were brought to independent size and liberated 

 on the Wild-Fowl Pond. 



The mourning doves at the Pheasant Aviary did not achieve 

 the success of former years and no young birds were liberated. 

 But several remain about the Park from former years and for 

 the first time young birds were reared by parents at liberty. 



The only new installation of the year is a domed cage, meas- 

 uring twenty by forty feet, the gift of Col. Anthony R. Kuser. 

 This aviary, located to the north of the pheasant collection, has 

 been stocked with about twenty male golden and silver pheas- 

 ants, making a gorgeous display. 



Early in the year, the Society undertook the breeding of 

 homing pigeons for the Government. The best specimens obtain- 

 able were secured and the work was in full swing at the close 

 of the war. A flock of these pigeons will continue to remain 

 part of the Society's collection, so that they may be available 

 in time of future need. 



Two of our keepers who were members of the National 

 Army, have returned to their duties in the Park. Private How- 

 ard Engeholm was gassed at Chateau Thierry, but has made 

 an excellent recovery and was able to resume his position on 

 February 1, 1919. Private Louis Wahl spent several months 

 in training at Camp Dix, where his special knowledge made him 

 of value to the Pigeon Section. He was about to go overseas 

 when the armistice intervened. 



The distribution of specimens dying in the Park was car- 

 ried on throughout the year by Curator Crandall. A total of 

 422 Mammals, Birds, Reptiles and Batrachians were divided 

 among ten individuals and institutions, where the material was 

 most needed. 



CENSUS OF BIRDS LIVING IN THE ZOOLOGICAL PARK. 



January 1, 1919. 

 Orders. Species Specimens. 



Struthioniformes, Ostriches 2 4 



Casuariiformes, Cassowaries • 3 10 



Tinamiformes, Tinamous 3 5 



Galliformes, Quail, Pheasants, etc. 68 149 



