302 Visits to Members' Aviaries and Birdrooms. 
demeanour of the Rosellas raise hopes of nesting operations 
next season. 
]\Ie. Hensto( k's Aviaries: In the heart of the town 
of Ashbourne, with all the limitations of bushiess premises, 
there is but little scope for aviaries, yet with all its limit- 
ations, our member and publisher has managed to secure an 
oasis of floral beauty and two small aviaries, one given up 
to Budgerigars and Lovebirds and the other to Australian and 
African Finches, "Waxbills and Weavers. Opposi.e is a photo- 
reproduction of the Finch Aviary, which is quite picturesque; 
it is also well arranged, though the birds will not permit 
plants to flourish inside, these and also creepers are planted 
in the border outside, which grow through the netting, supply- 
ing the birds with fresh greenfood and some little insect-life. 
The winters at Ashbourne are very severe, and birds need 
extra protection during winter weather. The flight is span- 
roofed, land the back and end of same, and the back portion or 
the roof are all boards and felt, and quite wealther jM-pof. 
During the winter the front half of the span of roof is cov- 
ered with a glazed light, and a cover fastened over the front 
each evening during severe weather. 
In spite of the limitations, still further restricted' by 
the desire to have as varied a series as possible, breeding 
result.i have not been nil. Zebra and Ruficauda Finches, 
Spice Finch x Bengalese Hybi'ids, and quite a number of 
Budgerigars have been reared during the respective seasons; 
while many species have thriven and delighted their owner 
with their lovely plumage, vivacious demeanour and deport- 
ment. Though the weather was none of the kindest during 
my stay in Ashbourne, yet with Mr. Henstock, I was able 
during a short four days (portions of which were given up 
to business matters) to explore some of the beauties of Derby- 
shire, including lovely Dovedale. I was also privileged to 
to pay a visit to Clifton (near Ashbourne) Vicarage, and to 
inspeci; the unique collection ol Bi.. ds' eggs, gathered together 
by thfc Rev. F. C. R. Jourdain, at the expenditure of con- 
siderable time and much self-denial in iiiauy ways, 
of cash and no little personal risk. The collection is 
one of which any Oologist may well be proud, and con- 
tain.-^ many clutches which are rare indeed, and is so complete 
