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etc., and I have four fountains, one in each compartment, round

which I put stone-work, ferns, primroses, etc., and groundsel for

the birds.


To see the fountains in full play in the summer with the

birds flying through the spray and others bathing in the basins,

is a pretty sight. The rain-water from the roof is collected into

a tank which is placed inside the aviary, and this supplies the

fountains. Half of the top of the flight is covered with

duroline, the same material as was used on the roof of the Royal

Aquarium. Each flight is 15ft. by 12ft.



Dividing the flights from the houses is a wall about 4ft.

liigh with 6ft. of glass above it, making the total height 10ft.

There are two windows, which can be opened or closed as

desired, in each compartment. Strawson’s patent glazing is

used, 110 putty being needed, and any of the panes can be

replaced in a very short time; in fact, if necessary, in the

summer time the whole of the glass can be removed, thus

leaving the aviary open in front. The doors are half glass and

half wood ; all the glass is protected by wire netting on one side.

Firs and other branches are hung up, the Doves and other birds

taking full advantage of them. The seed is supplied in tra3 r s

and Abrahams’ seed hoppers.


Each house is 12ft. by 11ft., divided by wirework (light



