150 N. Wharton-Tigar—Notes from the London Zoo


The O.P.S. is now formulating a scheme in conjunction with the

Calcutta Zoo to import both Blyths and Satyr Tragopan, as well as

other rare pheasants in good numbers and we will hope in good con¬

dition. Mr. H. A. Fooks, who is Secretary of the Calcutta Zoo, and

is incidentally a member of the O.P.S., is w T orking in collaboration

with us. When the time comes these birds will be shipped in suitable

crates, and before being shipped will have spent at least three months

in the Zoo.


This will be a step forward and every member of the O.P.S. will

have an opportunity of purchasing these birds.


It has been suggested that our Journal should be printed in French

and German. This may seem at first sight a most formidable under¬

taking, but thanks to Monsieur Malisoux, of Belgium, the French

translation and printing will not prove so formidable as may be thought.

The German edition is another matter, but it is possible that some

friend may come forward to help us.


Our idea in issuing Journals in these languages is obviously to

obtain new members from the Continent. Now I do hope that members

of the Avicultural Society will not think I am always harping on the

subject of new members, w*e are not “ money grubbers ”. I can assure

one and all that our only object is to obtain funds and arouse interest

in the activities of our Society. There is great value in the old saying,

“ There is strength in numbers.” If we appear too ambitious or too

insistent on our activities we shall be forgiven, for you will be the

first to admit that our activities are in a good and worthy cause, viz.

“ Aviculture



NOTES FROM THE LONDON ZOO


By Mrs. Wharton-Tigar


Last month while in the Parrot House, the Lories looked so

wonderful in their brilliant plumage, that I decided that this month

I must write about the fine collection housed there.


These birds have always been considered more delicate than others

of the Parrot tribe, they require warmth, and until it was discovered

that they thrive better on milky foods and fruit alone, there was



