Middle-West have six months of very coldweatherwhich practically no from a warm or temperate climate can American stand without artificial heat, and the summers, being oppressively hot, are Those were the Days also dangerous to some, although they suit others very well. But it all means byJean Delacour substantial and costly buildings. The Southern states, on the otherhand, mild in the winter, very hot and damp in the [Editor's Note: The following article aviculturists have clarified several out­ summer, are good for tropical species, is reprinted from the Avicultural of-date orurifamiliarcommon andsci­ and the Pacific coast, with climates vary­ Magazine (April, 1937). The A.F.A. entific namesfoundinthis article. These ing from that of South-West England to has been given permission to reprint additions are in brackets. This article that of the Riviera, is extremely favour­ this insightful article by Frank Wool­ follows Dr. Delacour's travels through able to keeping and breeding in ham, editor ofThe AviculturalMaga­ the eastern andmid-western Us. A later general. zine and Professor lR. Hodges, article willfollow his travels in the west. I. The East honorary Council Chairman of the Dr. Delacour's wonderful sense ofhu­ The autumn is the best season in Avicultural Society (England). moroften came through in his writings. North-East America, and I arrived in In this article thefamed ornithologist It can be seen atthe endofthefirstpara­ New York on 6th October, with M. Fran­ and aviculturist, Dr. lean Delacour graph ofthis article. Many ofthe names cois Edmond-Blanc. We took oversome gives hisimpression ofAmerican avicul­ ofthe aviculturists ofthepast may befa­ rare birds of different sorts which I pre­ ture in 1937. He travelled to severalzoo­ miliartoyou. Thisarticlewasprintedfor sented to some of the , and others logical and private collections. While yourenjoymentandeducation. DRTJ which I acquired from them, all having reading this article in 1994, onemustbe travelled in perfect condition. Many impressed with thegreat varietyofavian Ihad not been in NorthAmerica since friends met us at the wharfand Mr. P.M. speciesfound in in the 1930's. 1927. In those days there were very Maresi took us straight to his charming Some were quite delicate in theirdietary good public collections of live birds in house at Scardale, a pretty and country­ needs as theflycatchers andhumming­ different zoos, but only a very few pri­ like suburb. A Vice-President of the birds while others are now considered vate ones and some commercial breed­ Avicultural Society of America, Mr. quite rare as the birds-of-paradise and ing establishments. We all know that, Maresi has the best private collection of the Weka . Though manyspecies of since then, aviculture has spread con­ delicate birds east of the Rockies at the , curassows and waterfowl. siderably overthere, particularly in Cali­ present time. Although he keeps Pheas­ were very common, it was also a time fornia, and the tremendous change in ants and other Game birds, he is mostly when a variety offinches and softbills the state of things which I have wit­ interested in the rarer insectivorous and were quiteplentiful. This article cangive nessedduring mylast trip is, Ithink, well frugivorous species. In his garden, there us a chance to admire the aviculturL<;ts worth recording in ourpages. are two large pergola-like , con­ ofthepastas to theirability to keep many In America, aviculturists are up taining mixed collections, mostly of ofthesespecies alive. The great varietyof against a general difficulty; labour is ex­ seed-eaters and native American birds; a present day commercial diets were not tremely difficult to find, andvery expen­ series of pens for Pheasants and other available to them. sive, sothat, unless onehaslarge means, large birds, and an excellent bird-room, Severalhybridshave been mentioned one must be prepared more or less to including three large indoor compart­ in this article and the editors have left look after one's birds oneself. That, of ments, connected with outdoor flights, them topreserve the contents ofthis arti­ course, bars very large collections in to which birds have access in good cle. The A.FA. does not in any wayap­ most cases. Another drawback is the weather. A corridor runs in front of the prove ofcaptive hybridization. The edi­ hard climate ofmany parts ofthe coun­ indoor flights, and on the other side ex­ tors along with several knowledgeable try. The whole North, North-East, and cellent fixed cages cover the whole wall. The room is well lighted and heated, painted with white enamel, and per­ BANDS fectly kept. Mr. Maresi's collection con­ COCKATIEL BANDS tains several hundreds of birds, and LOVEBIRD BANDS many unusual ones; there are different PARAKEET BANDS Rock-Thrushes, a curious Glass-eyed CANARY BANDS Send self addressed stamped Thrush (Turdus jamaicensis), a lovely FINCH BANDS envelope for brochure! Fauny's Tanager (Calospiza nigro­ STAINLESS STEEL FEEDING NEEDLES cincta), several Cuban Solitaires (My­ ALL SIZES PLASTIC BANDS Closed Month of July iadestes elisabethae), Western Blue­ FEEDING SYRINGES L &. birds, Maroon Orioles, a fine Cock ofthe CLAW SCISSORS M BIrd Leg Bands Rock, many other species of Tanagers, BAND CUTTERS P.O. Box 2943 • San Bernardino, CA 92406 Starlings, Barbets, Finches, etc. I cannot Phone: (909) 882-4649 give here a complete list of all the fine PIPETTES Fax (909) 882-5231 NETS Monday thrn Friday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) things that I saw there and elsewhere: our Editor would be frightened of the

50 September/October 1996 room it takes! And Iamfrightened ofher. tends from north-east of New York City Great Barrington, we saw the gamefarm The next day we went to the Bronx to the Canadian border. In October, the of Mr. F. Yessler, who breeds success­ , where it is always a joy to meet Mr. densely wooded hills and valleys are fully most species of hardy Pheasants, Lee Crandall, the very capable and kind bright with autumnal colours, gold, Including Mikados and Edwards. All do Curator of Birds. The Bronx Zoo is ex­ pink, and scarlet, such as we never see well in this cold climate, and we saw actly to-day what it was ten years ago, in Europe, and can compare with those many young birds. Mr. Yessler is now and the-bird-house is typical of those of Japan. We motored long distances using exclusively electric brooders for that one sees in public gardens all along fine roads, passing through pretty his chicks, and so avoids all contagion through America. There is a large hall towns and villages, the white-painted from broody hens. But all his are with big compartments right round, and wooden houses looking "colonial" and incubated under hens, so that he does a great flight in the middle. Two smaller so pretty under the drooping branches almost exactly the reverse ofmany other rooms adjoin it, also with aviaries all of large American elms and maples breeders. He declares that, in this way, round, some of which have outdoor which grow everywhere. he never fails to rear a healthily born flights as well. The roofs are mostly of In the north of Massachusetts, near chick. glass; palms and bamboos in tubs here and there. The collection in the house is very fine, the bestofthe kind in America, and quite comparable to that ofthe Lon­ don Zoo as far as and Picarine birds go. There are no fewer than fifteen CONTROL DISEASE species of Birds of Paradise, some very WITH rare Hornbills, including the fine Ber­ enicornis comatus, [White-crowned VAtiODltiE V.18 Hornbill], Sunbirds and Humming­ VfUtODlrtE Vol8 IS AN IODINE BASED DISINFECTANT-CLEANER birds, different Cotingas; the Pompa­ IN CONCENTRATED FORM, THAT HELPS CONTROL DISEASE IN THE dour and a pair of pretty green PRESENCE OF ALL WARM BLOODED CREATURES. Euchlornis auripectus; a very rare SAFE - NON-TOXIC, NO NOXIOUS FUMES, NO HEAVY ODORS. Caique Zarhynchuswagleri, [Chestnut­ ECONOMICAL - ONLY ONE TSP. PER GALLON OF WATER. headed OropendolaJ, many unusual TIME SAVER - NO RINSING REQUIRED. Toucans, Fruit-Pigeons, several rare EFFECTIVE - TESTED AND PROVEN AGAINST - E. COLI ­ Tanagers, including Compsocoma - STAPH - SALMONELLA - STREP - PSEUDOMONAS - CANDIDA- sumptuosa, Tbraupis olivicyanea, etc. - ASPERGILLUS - AND MANY MORE! - Very tame and performing Greater Bird of Paradise and Cock-of-Rock are of 8 OZ. EASY PUMP DISPENSER -- $16.95 8 OZ. REFILL -- $14.95 special interest. The caretakerofthis fine MAKES 32 GALLONS house has been for many years Mr. 16 OZ. EASY PUMP DISPENSER -- $21.95 16 OZ. REFILL -- $19.95 Stassey, who worked first at the London MAKES 64 GALLONS Zoo and, no doubt, one of the keenest 32 OZ. EASY PUMP DISPENSER -- $30.95 32 OZ. REFILL -- $28.95 and most capable bird-keepers I know. MAKES 128 GALLONS I am glad to say that the Bronx Zoo 1GALLON EASY PUMP DISPENSER -- $76.95 authorities contemplate adding a new MAKES 512 GALLONS bird-house with large indoor and out­ dooraviaries in the nearfuture. RECOMMEltDED FOR WASHlltG CAGES. FLIGHTS. ItEST BOXES. FOOD rr WATER VESSELS. ETC. There is a good collection of Pheas­ ants, andalso ofotherGame birds; a pair ~.I~·.... .~:A. lWlEB1r::S of the curious "Stone" Curassows, or !. VISA, MASTERCARD, AND AMERICAN EXPRESS ACCEPTED Pauxis, must be mentioned. and Pigeons are numerous, some of them TO ORDER BY PHOltE CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-364-3431 very rare. Waterfowl are rather poor, but PRICES INCLUDE SHIPPING & HANDLING IN THE CONTINENTAL US there are goodWaders. During the win­ TO ORDER BY MAIL - MAKE CHECK OR MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TO ter, most have to be kept in large indoor FIRETttORrt SUPPLY cages, and there are several big houses UTAH RESIDENTS ADD 6125% SALES TAX for that purpose. PLEASE SUPPLY COMPLETE STREET ADDRESS FOR DELIVERY C,O.D, ORDERS OK ($4.50 U.PS FEE APPLIES) On account ofthe climate few ofthe smaller birds are reared in captivity in PHONE: 801-364-3420 the East, but there are a number of pri­ FIRETHORti SUPPLY P.O. BOX 11881 FAX: 801-364-1409 vate breeders ofGame-birds andWater­ . Thanks to Mr. Maresi's kindness I SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84147-0881 visited the most important and success­ ALSO AVAILABLE: BRIGHT rr HEALTHYTM SPIRULIltA ful farms. Almost all ofthem are semi- or AltD ORGAltlC WHEATGRASS POWDER. completely commercial. Many are situ­ -CALL FOR PRICES- ated in New England, the very pictur­ esque and beautiful country which ex- afa WATCHBIRD 51 Mr. Yessler's pheasanuy for adult numerous Ring-necked, Reeves', Gold­ Not far from that city, Mrs. Wikoff birds consists of two adjoining rows of en, andAmherst's Pheasants, which are Smith and herdaughters have a fine col­ pens, ofmoderate size (l0 to 15 by 20 to reared annually, along with Turkeys, lection. There is a very good series of 30 feet), with an open shelter running , , and Geese, and sold to Pheasants, someWaterfowl, Parrakeets, along one of the narrow sides, the the market for food. The farm covers andsmall birds. Several cages andaviar­ whole lot forming a rectangular ensem­ many acres. ies, in the pretty wintergarden adjoining ble, which is made rat-proof. The deep There are also on Long Island two in­ the house, are inhabited by Australian snow ofthe winter does not trouble the teresting establishments: the American and other Finches, Mynahs, Cissas, Ori­ birds. branch ofthe well-known Germanfirm, oles, and several other interesting spe­ Not far from New Haven, Connecti­ Louis Ruhe, where many rare animals cies. In the extensive grounds, one sees cut, Mr. C.S. Sibley possesses a large bird and larger birds are kept in pens and also a beautiful and large kennel and farm near Wallingford. Although one heated stables (the smaller birds are in many pens for Bantams and domestic sees there a large number of Pheasants shops in New York City), and Mr. Frank Pigeons. Mrs. Smith's collection is one of and Waterfowl, many of his birds are Buck's Zoological Park. Mr. Buck's the best private ones in the country. reared at different other farms in New name, of "Bring them back alive" fame, A few miles out of Washington, at England, particularly Ducks, where is popular all overthe world. But before Rockville, Maryland, Mr. C. Denley warm springs and extensive waters becoming a cinema star, he had beenfor owns the oldest and one of the finest make things easier. Mr. Sibley possesses many years a most skillful and success­ collections ofPheasants in America. His most species ofPheasants, includingthe ful collector and importer of animals name, experience, and kindness are rarest, such as Mikados, Tragopans, and and birds. Many of the rare specimens known the world over to Game-bird Imperials, and even some of the more which have adorned American zoos amateurs. Theclimate ofMaryland is not tender ones, which live during the win­ during the last thirty years have been so severe in the winter as that of New ter in heated shelters. His collection of "brought alive" by him. But· Mr. Frank England, although still considerably Waterfowl is the best in America, and in­ Buck's recent Hollywood fame has not colder than that of England and North­ cludes practicallyall the North American spoiled him; he is just as affable, kind, ern France. But summers are extremely species and many of the others. He is and unassuming a person as can be hot, so that precautions must betaken to successful in rearing them each year. At found anywhere. He has recently ac­ keep the mountain species as cool as Wallingford, the Swans, Ducks, and quired a large wooded tract ofland and possible. However, Mr Denleyhas been Geese are kept in several large enclo­ converted it into a show place for ani­ for manyyears very successful in breed­ sures, through which a shallow but mals and birds. Installations are simple, ing practically all sorts ofPheasants, in­ wide stream runs. His Pheasants have but excellent. Besides a wonderful col­ cludng Argus and Tragopans. His rather small pens, scattered all over the lection oflarge mammals, there are very pheasantry covers a large piece of slopes ofan orchard. good Pheasants, Waders, and Water­ ground, and there are many dozens of Mr. Sibley is a keen and enthusiastic fowl, and also nice small birds. Many of pens, some being heated during the bird-loverand does much to popularize the specimens are for sale, so that the cold season. I noticed two curious cock bird-keeping in his country. I was his collection is continually being renewed. hybrid Tragopans (Satyr X Blyth's) with guest for two days and had many inter­ There is a small zoo in the heartofthe bright green faces quite intermediate esting talks with him. city of New York, in Central Park. It has between the yellow of the Blyth's and In the same district, Mr. P. Plant owns, been recently rebuilt in the most attrac­ the blueofthe Satyr. at Waterford, a very good collection of tive way. There are only a few birds, Between Philadelphia and Washing­ Pheasants, and also Bantams of many kept in a large house, but the mammal ton, Mr. W.]. Mackensen's farm, at breeds. Mr. Plant is a newcomer to collection is goodandwell shown. Yardley, is also interesting. There, sev­ aviculture, but has already gathered an In different parts of the town one eral species of Pheasants, including Mi­ almost complete series. His pens run finds bird shops. That of Louis Ruhe is kados, and of Waterfowl, are reared along two sides of a large meadow, the largest and best. They sell mostly everyyear. forming an L-shaped pheasantry; they birds from Europe, India, Abyssinia, The Washington Zoo is situated in a are good sized, with substantial open etc., but also some from Central Amer­ beautifully hilly andwooded park, very shelters at the back; others, with heated ica, Venezuela, and Columbia, which picturesque. Ten years ago it contained shelters, have been built in the vicinity rarely come to us nowadays. Otherwise much ofinterest, butthe different instal­ for Polyplectrons, [Peacock Pheasants,] there is usually less choice than in our lations were old and sometimes inade­ Firebacks, and Argus. Mr. Plant is the European shores, and prices are higher quate. To-day, it is quickly becoming president of the American O.P.S., and as a rule. one of the best equipped zoos in the has altogether the opportunities andthe There is no properzoo in Boston, but world. Alarge andfine reptile house has enthusiasm to make his hobby a great in one ofthe suburban parks, a very fine been erected, while marvellous build­ success. bird-house ofJapanese style, has been ings for large mammals (Elephants, Hip­ On Long Island, we saw one clay the recently erected, as well as a large out­ pos, Rhinos, and Cattle) and a beautiful astonishing farm of Mr. Tinker, a well­ door flight. There are a few interesting small mammal house are almost ready known cinema producer, so we were birds, butmany more commonones. to be opened. The new bird house is told. It is supposed to be an entirely The Philadelphia Zoo, the oldest in very large and good; it includes several commercial undertaking. There are America, showssigns ofage, and is soon long galleries, luxuriously fitted, and a rows of good pens, with the to be rebuilt. The big bird-house, ofthe very fine central flying cage. The largest more ordinary species and a few rarer usual type, contains some very good gallery consists of a wide central space ones. But the particular asset there is the birds, including Birds ofParadise. for the public with aviaries all round, 52 September/October 1996 separated by plate glass, a process far general effect, outside, is vely pleasing. it is not quite finished yet, andwill still be superior to the old-fashioned wire-net­ The gardens are beautifully kept, and I greatly improved during tl1e next few ting paI1itions. Contrary to some expec­ was surprised to see lovely lawns in years. The same enthusiastic promoters, tations, birds do not bang and hurt most of the pens. There is no attempt at whose skill and generosity are already themselves against the glass. keeping a general collection, only responsible for the great Field Museum There are also many excellent out-of­ groups of animals and birds, according of Natural History and the malvellous door aviaries and pens. I paI1icularly ad­ to geographical distribution, with some Shedd Aquarium, have staI1ed it. The mired a pair of the rare Flightless Cor­ vely rare specimens. The only old-fash­ grounds are very extensive and the morants from the Galapagos Islands, ioned building in the Zoo is a bird means of developing them adequate. which nested last year. Also the three old house, like those one sees everywhere No doubt within a few years it will be the Californian Condors look as fine as ever. in America; but the collection includes largest establishment of its kind in the It is impossible to mention here more no rarities. world. Most ofthe accommodation is of species, but, on the whole, the collec­ The new Brookfield Zoo at Chicago the modern "fenceless" style, but there tion of birds is vely good and increases is one ofthe sights ofAmerica, although are also quite a number of luxurious continually. I noticed two curious and gorgeous hybrid Amherst's X Reeves' Pheasants, bred and presented by Mr. Denley. On the wonderful improve­ ments which are being made to the Washington Zoo we must congratulate Complete Bird Care its enterprizing, learned, and genuine director, my friend Dr. W. Mann. The from Hatchling to Maturity! Washington Zoo is the only one in the U.S.A. which belongs to the Federal Government. All the others are either the propeI1y ofcities, orofprivate socie­ ties helped by municipalities. During the month that I spent in the East, much ofmy time wasspentvisiting museums, attending meetings, and also watching wild birds in the field; there­ fore, I could only visit the best zoos, pri­ vate collections, and bird farms. There are many more of interest, however. Practically evely city possesses one or several zoos, orat leastsome birdcollec­ tion in a public park, and there are many breeders, mostly ofGame-birds, all over the country.

II. The Middle West My first visit, after leaving New York, was for Toronto. The Zoo of this pretty Canadian city, ably managed by Dr. YA. Campbell is small, but nicely situated, and includes many animals and birds of interest. There are large outdoor aviar­ Outstanding, 48-page, color bird supply catalog ies, several pond, and lakes in different offering thousands of items at affordable prices! public parks are well stocked with wa­ terfowl, mostly native. There are only a Give your bird quality products at unbelievable savings by few small birds. I noticed a Weka Rail shopping at home with Pet Warehouse. We also offer and a rare Crestless Curassow Mitua FREE catalogs for dogs/cats/small animals and fish/rep­ tomentosa. The new Detroit Zoo is quite far from tiles, too. So, please specify what type of pet(s) you own the centre of the city; it is a large tract of with your request. Call or write today! land, and one ofthe prettiest zoos I have ever seen. People who have seen tl1e new Vincennes Zoo, in Paris, will have a fair idea of the Detroit Zoo when I say WAREHOU~E (~OO) 44~-1l60 that it is built on tl1e same plan, but ten PET ·1 times larger as far as the open runs go. Dept. AF-34 • P.O. Box 310 • Xenia, OH 45385 The shelters, under rocks, are small and rough, and not open to the public. The

afa WATCHBIRD 53 houses for the smaller mammals and modation has been renewed lately and Fun With Photos birds. much is still being done. The situation of by Sheldon Dingle, The Brookfield Zoo is velY ably man­ the park is very favourable, as the aged by Mr. E.G. Bean, assisted by his grounds are hilly, with good trees and Alhambra, California son for the mammals (of which there is water, and close to the centre of the already a beautiful collection). As the town. Like Chicago, there are velY fine onderful convention. Lots curator of birds, the Chicago Zoological houses as well as fenceless pens and of fun and action. Clifton Society has had the luck to obtain the rocky dens for tl1e larger mammals. At W thrown out of har. Dingo services ofMr. Karl Plath, whose name is St. Louis tl1e rock work is particularly banished from hotel then from already familiar to our readers. Mr. Plath elaborate and good, and it imitates per­ Concord. Lights out, snuck back into has been for many years a private ama­ fectly different natural formations ofthe dark bar. Squeals, slapped faces, next teur and has successfully kept many of neighbourhood. There is a velY fair col­ day Hazell has black eye. Joe Freed's the rarest and most difficult birds; his lection of waterfowl on the lake--a rare tongue in someone's ear-Freed does­ n't remember. Photos to prove it. pictures have also been much admired. feature in American zoos, where horri­ alison with a strange woman-it's His knowledge and experience have ble domestic ducks and geese usually OK she came with his wife. Not a seldom been surpassed. At the new Chi­ disfigure the ponds. As to the Bird stranger after all. Greenberg sampling cago Zoo, Mr. Plath has a great OPPOltU­ House, it is the prettiest that [ have evelY good booze in am's Club parking lot. nity for collectmg and studying birds in a seen so far. A very nice construction of Elder hauls him back to hotel in shop­ big way, and he takes evelY oppoltunity Spanish style, it has a unique feature: a ping cart. Foot on the bottom rack, of making the collection one of the fin­ central patio, under a glass roof, laid out Elder rides cart better than a cowboy. est. He has at his disposal a large Small and planted as a tropical garden, the Beth Greenberg used to such antics. Bird House, a Parrot House, another front of which is truly fenceless, so that Dingo was innocent-really. one for larger species, extremely deco­ the small Waders, Doves, and other Wild South African (Ashington) rative and practical, and many pens and birds which live there can, if they starts riot at auction-increased the aviaries; other accommodation will choose, fly right round tl1e gallety, bids 50%. Ford's headlights glowed in soon be added. Just to mention a few where tl1e public walk. But they hardly the dark, added light in the dark bar. birds, J will say that there are several ever do so, as the gallety is rather dark. Old Tymers out of hand. Roer's cane Birds of Paradis ,including one Sickle­ In the centre, on both sides of the patio, used for pointed emphasis-where it bill, a large selection of rare insectivo­ and at the back, are several large planted counts. Couldn't get Elgas off hotel rous and frugivorous birds from all parts aviaries, stocked witl1 rare Starlings, roof-looking for a goose. ofthe world, a very good series ofWest­ Shrikes, FailY , Pittas, Finches, So much fun. So much to say. a ern and Middle-Western American unbirds, Sugarbirds, Tanagers, etc. room. Oh well' Look at the pictures. birds, including the most difficult AIneri­ One velY roomy and high compartment can Warblers, other insectivorous spe­ is the home of tl1ree magnificent male cies, nearly all the Australian Finches Cocks ofthe Rock, who have lived there and Parrots, Humming Birds, etc. Some over tl1ree years; it is a wonderful sight hand-reared American Avocets and to watch them jump and fly among the Stilts attracted my attention, as well as a limbs of a large banyan tree, and catch Wattled and an , which on the wing the grapes that tl1eir keeper has been over two years in captivity. J throws up in the air. To my amazement hope that Mr. Plath will give us from time they never fight seriously. Right round to time news of the great collection un­ tl1e public gallety, on the outersides, are der his care. many compaI1ments of various sizes, The old municipal Zoo ofChicago, in where an excellent collection is kept. Lincoln Park, is still being kept and even On tl1e southern side there is a large improved. Some of the houses are fine planted avialy for Humming Birds. All and there are many good mammals; but the compaItments are separated b'om the collection of birds is rather indiffer­ the public by plate glass. A long corri­ ent. dor, with aviaries on both sides. some There are hardly any private collec­ corresponding to outdoor pens, is used tions in this part ofAmerica, but the very for larger birds. There is also a huge and interesting Kellog Bird SanctualY, in beautiful flying cage. The St. Louis Zoo Michigan, and several game-bird farms is velY ably managed by Mr. G. Virehel­ would have been well wOrtl1 a visit; un­ ler who is helped in his task by an enthu­ fortunately, I had not the time for it. siastic amateur, Mr. E.A. Lemp, whose Zoos, ofvarious sizes and merits, are to countlY estate, 50 miles from St. Louis, be found in most Middle-Western cities contains many mammals, living in semi­ par~ Lynn Hall (right) and Bob E::lgas are among and I much regret not to have seen, libelty, as well as birds. [ regretted that I thefinesl oflhe Old Tymers ill avicullU1·e. Hall ticularly, those at Milwaukee, Toledo, was unable to visit it. Both Mr. Vireheller keeps and breeds a wOllde/ful 101 of exotic Cincinnati, etc. But I was luckily able to and Mr. Lemp showed me round their doves andpigeons among olher sOll$ ofbirds visit the wonderful St. Louis Zoo, prob­ Zoo and enteItained me in the most cor­ while Elgas keeps wale/fowl, parrots and ably the best all round to-day in Amer­ dial way. I went to St. Louis and back by asso/1ed species and has done a 101 ofhighly ica. It is a municipal zoo; all the accom- air from Chicago in oneday. ~ ace/aimedfield work wilh wild geese. 54 September/October 1996