My Wilderness Aviary. 
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At most times there will be a trickle of water coursing 
down this stream as the overflow of the fountain will also find its 
way there. The fountain and pool are half surrounded by shrubs, 
rock-work, &c., which tend to keep the drinking water cool in 
the summer months. 
The rustic summer-house shown in the plate is used 
chiefly as a feeding-house and shelter. 
I think these few notes, in conjunction with what I have 
written in previous issues of Bird Notes, will give anyone at 
least a rough idea of my aviaries. Many improvements no doubt 
could be made, but, as the proof of the pudding is in the eating, 
and results in breeding having been highly satisfactory with the 
birds so far kept, I can only assume that this type of aviary is not 
far from the ideal. 
For the benefit of new members perhaps I had better 
add that the aviaries simply consist of an area of ground covered 
in by half-inch mesh wire-netting on wood framing, with a wooden 
shelter shed in each, and planted as described herein. They have 
been erected as summer or breeding quarters for the birds, most 
of which are taken into the birdroom for the winter months and 
put out again in the spring. For full details, photos, ))lans, &c., 
see Bird Notes, vols. vii. and viii. 
An Interesting Collection of Rare Birds. 
By W. T. Page, F.Z.S., etc. 
About mid-November I was privileged to pay a much 
anticipated visit to our esteemed member Mr. 0. Millsum, and to 
spend a pleasant and interesting week-end with him and his birds. 
He has a fine and rave series of many beautiful species, the 
bulk of which were in winter quarters in the bird room, though 
some few still enjoyed comparative liberty in the out-door aviary. 
Maroon Oriole ( Oriolus trailUi) .- Three specimens (1 
adult S , 1 adult ? , and 1 immature <? ) have recently (about 
September last) come into Mr. Millsum's possession. They are 
most interesting and handsome birds, the upper surface of the 
male is maroon-brown with under surface mostly pale bufi'. The 
