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markings, arc similar to the Linnet. In size and contour it 
about equally favours both parents. In these aviaries a young 
Chafifinch has again been reared, but no details are known; 
the nest it came from is not yet disc:)vered ; the same applies 
to a brood of ("/reenfinchcs. A pair each of Zebra Finches 
and Cutthroats have just brought off their third broods for 
this season. Quaker Parrakcets are feeding young. On the 
occasion of a recent visit a pair of Magpies were busily 
incubating a clutch of eggs, and were very savage when their 
nest was approached. 
FiREFINCHES, ETC.: In the aviaries of Mr. G. E. 
Haggie fhe following young birds are on the wing: Fire- 
finches (3), Cordon Bleus (2), Budgerigars (18). Peach- 
faced Lovebirds are incubating. Green Avadavats have built 
a nest but so far have not laid. A Lavender Finch and Orange- 
cheek Waxbill nested and duly hatched out two young, which 
they threw out of the nest. They are now incubating another 
clutch of eggs. 
Guinea-fowl X Fowl: Our new member, Mrs. A. 
Castle-Gant, has a young bird of this cross doing well. The 
parents are a "WTiitc Guinea-fowl and a Campine hen, and the 
cross in plumage somewhat resembles a Plymouth Rock. We 
hope to publish a photo and further details later. 
Malabar Mvnahs, etc: In the aviaries of Mr. W. 
T. Page two young of this species are fully reared. Black 
Tanagers, Hooded Siskins, Grey-winged Ouzels, and some 
of the " P'reely Imported Species " have also successfully 
reared young. Scaley-crowned Finches, Pekin Robins, Pi- 
leated Song-Sparrows have all unsuccessfully attempted to 
reproduce their kind — the recent heavy thunder-rains have been 
responsible for several failures — all are now nesting again. 
The young Napoleon Weaver reared here in August 191 4 
came into full nuptial plumage m mid- July. 
L.M. Treloar Cripples' Hospital axd College 
Aviaries: During a recent visit we noticed these aviaries 
and their occupants were in splendid condition; beautiful and 
picturesque are not extravagant terms. We noticed a Yellow 
Bunting's nest in the grass at the foot of a privet hedge, 
containing two callow young, which unfortunately were not 
