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Bird Marking. 
Great-spotted Woodpeckers: Three nests with young 
found. 
Lesser - spotted Woodpeckers . 
Curiously enough I could not lind a single Goldtinch's 
nest this year until half way through July, although they are 
exceedingly common here and increasing every year. Only 
one nest of Bullfinches was found which Mr. Willford photo- 
graphed, but it was robbed shortly after. 
The Hawfinch was caught in some netting put up lo 
protect green peas. Its plumage showed it to be a young 
bird although I did not find the nest. 
The only birds that were not caug-ht wild were the com- 
mon Quail which were bought, marked, and then liberated in 
a field of beans. 
The Shelducks were caught and marked on a pond 
close to the yolent, and are very strictly preserved by Lord 
Montagu, of Beaulieu; owing to whose kindness and interest 
I have been able to mark so many birds; he also supplied 
many of the nesting boxes. 
Lastly, I should like to take this (opportunity of thank - 
hig my friend Mr. H. Wilt'ord, for the charming photographs 
of birds and their nests, which he took, some of which illus- 
trate these notes. 
Species which have reared young in Captivity 
in Great Britain. 
Wesley T. Page, F.Z.S., M.B.N.H.S. 
(Conti/inrd front pwje \90). 
Ee the list of Psittaci given in our last issue, one of 
our members writes that he is under the impression that the 
Red-winged Parrakeet had been bred, but he is unable to give 
any details or refer to a definite record. I have since found 
that such is the case and that the 
liBD-wiNGED Pakrakebt {Ptistcs crythroptcrus) 
Must be added to the .species which have been bred in Great 
Britain. I must admit my research 're these records has not 
been as thorough as I would fain have had it. 
I 2?i"opose leaving recent records to be added at the 
end ol the season. 
