. Birds of Great Britain and Ireland . movements,yet continued to eat as freely as ever. One morning, in July, 1889, I found itdead, and dissection showed that its lungs were seriously affected. I shouldtherefore recommend Aviculturists to keep this Warbler in a mild temperatureduring the winter months, and give it as much insect food as possible: it ought,moreover, to be kept in an aviary, so that it may be able to take plenty ofhealthful exercise.* As an aviary bird, the Garden Warbler is well worth keeping; it is activeand at the same time capable of being tamed, although somewhat more shy
. Birds of Great Britain and Ireland . movements,yet continued to eat as freely as ever. One morning, in July, 1889, I found itdead, and dissection showed that its lungs were seriously affected. I shouldtherefore recommend Aviculturists to keep this Warbler in a mild temperatureduring the winter months, and give it as much insect food as possible: it ought,moreover, to be kept in an aviary, so that it may be able to take plenty ofhealthful exercise.* As an aviary bird, the Garden Warbler is well worth keeping; it is activeand at the same time capable of being tamed, although somewhat more shy thanthe Blackcap; its song, though inferior to that of the latter species, is infinitelysuperior to that of any of the British Finches, yet that is not saying much forit, inasmuch as even the Robins plaintive little melody is purer in tone andmore grateful to the ear than that of any of our Finches. • Mr. Staines, of IciiKf. gave me a second male in July, 1896. which in perfect liealth at the time ofpenning this article. ■9 /. ♦ ^
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