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lettuce, and every one was in show condition until they all started

to moult a few weeks ago.


Yes! I most certainly shall try to repeat my success with the

Forpus passerina vivida this season.



REVIEWS


BIRD LIFE IN THE ISLE OF MAN 1


Situated right in the middle of the Irish Sea, the Isle of Man is

a most favourable spot in which to observe bird life, especially in

the Spring and Autumn migrations. Colonel Madoc, Chief Constable

of the island, is most fortunately a very keen bird-lover, and his

book, admirably written, is the result of the requests of his friends

to put into permanent form the many records of observations made

“ in sunshine and rain, cold and warmth, out in the open spaces

amid wild surroundings, and away from all worries and troubles

The author does not claim any distinction as an ornithologist,

though his readers will vote him one of the best type; he is moreover

a most careful observer, and has made the best use possible of the

unique situation in which he has found himself. His book is

delightfully written, not a mere record of the names of the species

noted (there is not a scientific name in the book), but an account,

from his own personal observations, of the habits of each kind. To

those who know the island, the book will make a special appeal,

but even to others, so long as they are interested in wild British

birds, it will prove of much interest. It is illustrated with twelve

excellent photographic plates.



VOGEL FERNER LANDER


(Vol. viii, No. 1. Published by Fried 1 Vieweg & Son, Brunswick.)


This magazine will appeal to all German-reading Aviculturalists.


The specimen number before us contains an interesting article on


1 Bird Life in the Isle of Man, by G. Colonel H. W. Madoc, C.B.E., C.I.E.

H. F. and G. Wither by, 326 High Holborn, W.C. 1. Price 6s. net.



