Correspondence



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First and I say foremost we have Monsieur Delacour and his

“ Directeur ”, Mr. F. E. Fooks. Then there are M. Malisoux and Dr.

Derscheid, of Belgium. Again Herr Stefani, of Germany. These

gentlemen all deserve our thanks. But now we Britishers are going to

bestir ourselves. Blue Crossoptilons also Brown of the same ilk,

Bronze-tailed Peacock Pheasants, Impeyans, Tragopans, Edwards,

and other rare Pheasants are all in great demand. This must have

happy results for many of these pairs will produce chicks as they are

in the hands of capable and worthy owners. The O.P.S. does not

discourage the propagation of the commoner species, but many of

these are now safe for all time. This Society will not have fulfilled its

raison d'etre until great numbers of the rare species are also safe for

posterity.


Success begets success and our Society is progressing rapidly.


The O.P.S. was only formed in July, 1935, and we already have very

nearly 300 members. We only wish more bird lovers who are members

of the Avicultural Society would also join our Society. Subscriptions

are only Qs. per annual, and my address is :—■


Wellesbourne,


Warwick.



CORRESPONDENCE, NOTES, ETC.


EASTERN BIRD SHOPS.


Madam, —When I read Mr. Porter’s articles on the bird shops of the

East I felt so strongly—Why do not the aviculturists in England arrange

somehow or other to have many of these birds shipped to England for

the benefit of so many who would rejoice so to have them and would keep

them under proper conditions. It seems such a waste, and as these rare

and beautiful birds die for lack of the correct treatment, surely among so

many keen aviculturists something could be done to get in touch with the

catchers and have some of the lovely birds shipped direct to this country

under the care of an experienced man. Such birds as Bustards and Cranes

would be a wonderful addition to large gardens and enclosures. Do you not

think—if everyone would help—it would become a reality?


I do not want to bother you in any way—but felt I simply must tell

you—as the idea always comes so strongly when I read these accounts—



