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It came out of the old tree on the 15th of October. The eggs are white and

round. The parents still feed the little bird, and I think there is every

prospect of its living. It does not seem to feel the cold, and is very well

and lively.— October 27, 1906. Mary Michell.



ERRATA.

On page 48, line 31 (November number) for Thrushes read Thistles.



THE SOCIETY'S MEDAL.



In our October number appeared an account by Mr. Teschemaker of

the successful breeding of the Red-headed Finch [Amadina erythrocephalus)

in his aviaiy. We can find no record of previous success though on many

occasions eggs have been laid.


In the November issue Mrs. Johnstone records the rearing of young

of the rare Lorikeet Trichoglossus johnstonice. There can be no doubt that

this is the first instance of this species breeding in captivity.


In the present issue Mr. St. Ouiutin tells of his success in breeding

the Pine Grosbeak (Pyrrhula enucleator), Mr. J. H. Gurney the Jackal Buz-

zard [Buteo jackal), and Mr. E. J. Brook the White-eared Conure {Pyrrhura

leucotis). It is hoped that any member or reader who may know of a

previous case of any of these species successfully breeding in the United

Kingdom will immediately communicate with the Editor ; otherwise it is

proposed to award a medal to each of the members mentioned above.


[In our October issue Sir William Ingram records the successful rear-

ing in his aviary of a young Red Mountain Dove (Geotrygon montana), but

this species, we find, bred at the Zoological Gardens on several occasions

from 1S63 to 1870].



POST MORTEM EXAMINATIONS.



RULES.


Each bird must be forwarded, as soon after death as possible, carefully packed and post-

age paid, direct to Mr. Arthur Gill, Lanherne, Bexley Heath, Kent, and must be

accompanied by a letter containing the fullest particulars of the case, and a fee

of 1/- for each bird. If a reply by post is required a fee of 2/6 must be enclosed.

Domestic poultry, pigeons, and Canaries can only be reported on by post.


Zebra-finch (H.) Your bird died of apoplexy.


Lovebird (Miss E. Douglas). The bird sent was a cock. Was much

emaciated, and died of heart failure through weakness. It is just

possible the hen has kept this one from obtaining sufficient food and it

has got gradually weaker and weaker. There was no disease.


Mrs. Drewitt answered by post. Arthur Gill.



