.256 Visit to Members^ Aviaties : 
suffice it to say, attempts at nesting have been very numerous, 
actual successes but few — it is very difficult to give a reason for 
the following causes : young dead in shell, or forsaken by their 
parents when almost fledged — as variety of food and attention leave 
nothing to be desired ; tlie losses tlirough egg binding have also 
been very numerous ; undoubtedly the weather has played a large 
part in these failures, and, contrarities in the same area, may 
possibly be accounted for by the fact that probably some aviaries 
have come in the full range of the wind and rain storms, etc., 
while otliers in the same locality have just escaped, or partially 
so, the full force of same. Be this as it may, all the birds, and 
a numerous and interesting series are represented here, were in 
excellent fettle and a credit to any aviculturist. As regards some 
of the individuals I have never seen better specimens of the 
respective species, notably Crimson and Gonldian Finches, Fire 
Finches, Cordon Bleus, and the like. A list of Mr. Lewis's birds 
have already been given, and I was much interested in this 
second look round ; quite an interesting series of Whydahs are 
located in tiiese aviaries, some handsome pairs of Parrots and 
Parrakeets, notably Senegals, Ring-necks, Gold-fronted and 
others, all in lovely plumage. Of Cardinals, too. there are a 
goodly array, and though they have not bred, this certainly has 
not detracted from their appearance. Mr. Lewis, after many 
failures, had at last got some Harlequin Quails hatched out and 
doing well ; it was po.ssible to observe them closely within the 
confines of the coop, and most interesling minute creatures they 
are too, — even within the small compass of the coop, they had to 
be looked for. There appeared every prospect of them being 
reared, as there was a good supply of live ants' larvse near at 
hand. 
The interest Mr. Lewis took in his Inrds, as well as the 
care he lavishes upon them, was amply illustrated in the plans 
which he had matured for their well-being during the inclement 
winter season ; tliis was very evident as lie talked them over 
with me. ..^ 
Mks. Anningson's Aviakies (Cambridge) : As regards 
the Finch Aviary and Parrot House but little more need be said 
as they were fully dealt with in Vol. VII. ; at the same time to 
