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beset the phasianist of tbe period just after the Great War. There are

other writers who prove most pleasing. There are some charming

aviary designs. The results of the photographic competition are shown

for us all to appreciate the judgment of Mr. E. R. W. Lincoln, the

editor of Cage Birds , six plates are shown, and they are most interesting.

Great Britain did not shine in this competition. Mr. Jones, of

Vancouver Island being first and third, Mr. Schmidt, of Yugoslavia,

second and fourth, Madame Piret fifth, and Mr. Mackie, of Leeds, just

managed to save Great Britain from being amongst the “ also rans ”.

I hope that every member of the Avicultural Society will see this

Journal , we are justifiably proud of it, and we are most grateful to all

our members who have given of their knowledge, and this with such

grace and willingness.


Jerome Lambert.



CORRESPONDENCE


Madam, —With reference to Mr. H. C. Martin’s inquiry : Corbatita is the

name given in Argentine, Uruguay, etc., to Sporophila czerulescens (English

name Bluish Finch), a Southern variety of Sporophila ornata of Brazil.


G. DE SOUTHOFF, C.M.Z.S.



Madam, —Speaking for myself, the article by A. F. Moody (published

in the June issue of the Magazine) was much appreciated. The notes on the

Brambling were of special interest, because although I have bred its near

relation, the Chaffinch, into the third generation, I have never known even

captive-bred birds feed their young, to any extent, on anything but insect

food.


Have bred with “ captive-bred ” birds, solely for the experiment suggested.

The captive-bred Chaffinches have never seen an insect since they were self-

supporting, except such insects as they could find for themselves in the

aviary, even so, they would not attempt to feed a brood unless such food was

supplied. My experiences with other Finches would seem to coincide with

the experiences of Mr. Moody.


I would like to add that my original article was intended as an invitation

to such people as : Mr. A. F. Moody, Mr. G. H. Edwards, Mr. W. H. Workman,

Dr. Amsler, and Mr. P. Lambert. I suspect such fanciers to be in a position

to supply much interesting and valuable data with regard to the common

but neglected British species, including the Waders, the latter group being

worthy of almost unlimited space. At least such is my humble opinion.


Richard James.



