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not live to fend for itself. We think this is the nearest point 
to actual success that has yet been achieved. 
SiKHiM Siskin {Chrysomitris spinoides). Mr. W. E. 
Teschemaker has liad two broods of this species successfully 
reared in his Teignmouth aviaries; also Spotted Flycatchers. 
An Enquiry: Can any member inform us of any instance 
of Sharp-tailed Finches {Vroloncha act(ficauda), and Cactus 
Conures {Cominis cactorum) having successfully reared young 
in captivity? If so, we should be glad to receive details. 
Errat.\: The title "Purple Sugarbird " to plate 
opposite page 240, in July " Bii'd Notes " is an error, it should 
be Purple Sunbird; also on page 264, line 10, "Greenfinches" 
should read Grassfi?iches. 
Notice: We regret not issuing a coloured plate with 
this number, one will be issued Avith September " Bird Note.s," 
and the usual number will appear in the course of the volume. 
In reply to several enquiries the plate " Speckled Conuro.s," 
distributed with .Tune issue, was by Mr. H. Goodchild. 
The Genus Bkot<)(;erys : Dr. Lovell-Keays has found 
this genus, of which he has six or more species, " spiteful 
and vicious brutes, and tliat they have no more mercy for other 
genera than they have for their own." Guiana liOvebirds, 
Banded Parrakeet and Black-cheeked Lovebirds, all species 
which are well able to look after tlicmsclves, have fallen 
victims to tlieir violence. Tiiis confirms others' experience. 

Correspondence. 
BEEEDING EESULTS— 1914. 
Sir, — My results for this season are as follows : 
BuDGEEiGAES : Only 4 young from 2 pairs. 
Canakies : 4 young from 2 pairs . 
I put these poor results down to the very dry season, damp, 
being essential (in my opinion) to fecundity. 
SiLVEBBiLLS : (i young. 
Bengalese X SiLVERBiLL : 1 young. 
English Goldfinch X Himalayan Goldfinch : 2 j-oung, 
alive and well. Parents nesting again. 
Hooded Siskins: 3 young, all died. Parents laid again. 
Gkeen X Grey Singingfinch, built and laid, but no young 
hatched . 
Long-tailed Grassfinches : 4 young, all died (1 fancy owing 
to the heat). 
