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obviously lie in the study of the food of birds, in relation to their

harmfulness or otherwise to crops. We have already received a

valuable paper on this subject, and we ask as many of our members

as possible to contribute further similar material to the Magazine.

In this way, as aviculturists, we shall be able to “ do our bit.”—

G. R.]



A MONOGRAPH OF THE PHEASANTS.


We have received from Messrs. Witherby & Co. the prospectus

of Mr. Beebee's monograph of Pheasants. The work is to be issued

in four volumes, with numerous coloured plates, maps, and photo¬

graphs. It deals with the Pheasants of the world, their nests and

eggs. Seventeen months’ work was expended in the field ; twenty

countries were visited; nearly one hundred species are included and

described. The coloured plate sent is a fine delineation of the

Western Tragopan. The price of each volume is £12 10s.



THE SOCIETY'S GARDEN PARTY.


As announced in our April issue, this pleasant annual function

will be held on Friday, June 28th, at the Zoological Gardens. After

the Council Meeting afternoon tea will be provided for members of

the Society in the Fellows’ Pavilion at 4.15.


The bird collection now in the Gardens is of considerable

interest. Mr. Seth Smith writes to say that the Summer Aviary is

stocked with Weavers and Doves, and there is a pair of Southern

Triangular Spotted Pigeons just out of the nest. A Silkie Bantam is

in charge of two newly hatched Red Grouse, the eggs having been

sent from Scotland. There is a White-necked Crane incubating a

single egg.


In view of the manifold activities of the Avicultural Society it

is expected that this gathering will be as successful and enjoyable as

that of last year.



