. Bird notes . Photos \V. Share Ba/h/. Cock (1) Hen (2) of P. leacotis incubating. wb p. 5>. C Private Importation of hidian Birds. 135 Alas ! Since writing the above notes I have to record thedeath of my httle larkHng.* He fell a victim to an avian Hunas have several other birds this season. It is stranse whatdelight some birds take in strafing any new-comer in theiraviary; whether introduced or born there seems to make nodifference. Unfortunately in a large aviary nothing can bedone to prevent it, as it is impossible to catch up any individualbird, and one hesitates about using a shot gun
. Bird notes . Photos \V. Share Ba/h/. Cock (1) Hen (2) of P. leacotis incubating. wb p. 5>. C Private Importation of hidian Birds. 135 Alas ! Since writing the above notes I have to record thedeath of my httle larkHng.* He fell a victim to an avian Hunas have several other birds this season. It is stranse whatdelight some birds take in strafing any new-comer in theiraviary; whether introduced or born there seems to make nodifference. Unfortunately in a large aviary nothing can bedone to prevent it, as it is impossible to catch up any individualbird, and one hesitates about using a shot gun, where manyvaluable birds are about. The Finch-Larks, at the time of writing (June 20th) areI believe incubating another clutch of eggs, but I have not yetlocated the nest. ^»<^ The Private Importation of Indian Birds. By Wesley T. Page, Etc.(Continued from page 702). Fruitsuckers : Of these, three species were importedalive, namely the Gold-fronted, and Hardwicks, also the Black-crested ^ellow Bulbul, most of whom did well, though therewere several Hardwicks which arrive
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