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The Society s Medal.



the thoroughness with which Capt. Flower and his able assistant

Mr. Nicoll undertake their duties, for not only does the com¬

paratively slight percentage of losses show the care bestowed on

the animals themselves, but the list of publications in connection

with the Gardens by the staff or others proves that the scientific

side is not forgotten, and this without in any way detracting from

the Gardens as a popular resort, as shown by the increase in the.

number of visitors.


“BRITISH BIRDS.” *


“ British Birds” contains as usual a large number of notes

of interest to those whose special study is our native birds. In

the four numbers under review the article of greatest interest is

that of Miss Turner on the nesting of the Bittern in Norfolk

during the past summer. This marsh-loving bird has not nested

in this country since 18S6, while the last nest of what may be

termed the original stock was found in 1868. On this occasion

we are glad to say the birds successfully reared their young,

photos of which and of the nest are given. Early in August they

left their breeding quarters and we must hope for their return

next 3 r ear. Other articles deal with the late Mr. Robert Service,

the Recovery of Marked Birds and numerous short notes, which

we have no space to notice in detail.


Publications received: B.O.C. Migration Report for 1910;

The Emu, April and July; E’age des Perdrix, by Dr. Louis

Bureau; Life of the Common Gull by C. Rubow.



THE SOCIETY’S MEDAL.



We much regret that an unfortunate mistake was made in awarding

Mr. Astley a medal for breeding the Cuban Bobwliite. Mr. Astley’s birds

were reared under a Bantam, and are, therefore, not eligible for the medal.

Mr. Astle\ r , however, is apparentl}' entitled to a medal for rearing the Rose¬

breasted Grosbeak (Hedymeles ludovicianns) as decribed in the last volume,

pp. 333 and 370.


Mr. Tescliemaker is also apparently entitled to a medal for breeding



■‘British Birds.” July, August, September and October. Monthly, i/-

IyOiidon : Withekby & Co.



