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Resampled001B6D45 June 17, 1927. Birds in Onr Gardens B. R. Harrison No. 7 Walking in the garden the other evening I happened to look up in one of the trees and saw a bird's nest which was built a- bout 7 feet from the ground, just about high enough for me to get a comfortable look at the sitting bird, but of course I did not disturb her as she sat quiet- ly there, no doubt on three or four eggs, for she allowed me to approach quite closely, which told me that there must be eggs in the nest. The nest was composed of twigs and grass and lined with finer fibrous roots and it was well concealed by the leaves of the elderberry in which it was built. I was particularly interested to see this nest, as it is now sev- eral years since this bird favor- ed us by building in our garden. The last nest I remember was placed in some blackberry canes which we have festooned round the lawn and was placed just about 5 feet from the ground. Another reason why l was in- terested was because I consider this bird the most mysterious of any bird that visits our gardens, it is quite a common bird in West Vancouver and we have had them visiting us for several years, and I have seen the Cedar Waxwing, for that is the name of the bird, in different parts 'of the municipality. Some people tell us that they stay all the winter, but I have never had the good fortune to have seen this bird at any other time than the summer, and I am inclined to think that the Waxwing seen during the winter may have been the Bohemian Waxwing, for we have these two birds which are very easily confused, in this part of the country. However, they come in our garden during May, and are gen- erally seen in small companies of probably three or five, for they are what are called gregar- ious birds, that is, they go in flocks, and you will always see them in company of birds of the Dundarafje Hairdressing Parlor Marine Drive, Just West of Dundarave Hall MARCEL AND TRIM 95c Hair Trim, only 35c. Children's Haircutting 25c Phone West I?9 for appointment Open Evenings 466L" J, H RE@) Sand, Gravel and General Teamwork Manure For Sale Ferguson's Freight Schedule Trucks leave West Van 8 A.M., 1 P.M.--Saturday 8 A.M. Trucks leave Vancouver 11 A. M., 4 P. M.--Saturday 1 P. M. Phones: West 85 -- Seymour 6217. Canadian Window Bakeries Ltd. Agency A. l% F. VALENTINE 1406 htarine Drive FRESH CAKES AND BREAD DAILY Orders taken for Wedding, Birthday and other special cakes. CANDIES -- CHOCOLATES -- ICE CREAM CIGARS -- CIGARETTES -- TOBACCO Light Lunches THE WEST VAN NEWS same family, for some curious reason they appear to go in odd numbers. The nest that we had in the blackberries a few years ago I am sorry to say was forsaken by the mother bird, as I fear some- one approached the nest too of- ten, and possibly lifted one of the eggs, so I am hoping that this newly discovered nest will not come to the same fate. There is no other bird that visits us, that to me, is so inter- esting, of course I am interested in all birds, but the Waxwing is so erratic in its movements and never appears to have a mind of its own it will sit quite quietly on the branch for a long time, then without any apparent rea- son it will go for a short'ly roun dthe trees and probably re- turn to the same tree from which it started, it is a real entertain- er. I have already mentioned the Bohemian Waxwing but I must say that both these Waxwings are Bohemian in their habits, al- though the one that we are talk- ing about is the Cedar Waxwing and he is a most particular fel- low regarding his personal ap- pearance, for he is just as trim as possible, without a ruffle of any sort in his feathers which are always perfectly smooth, al- most like plush, and blend so beautifully. As a matter of fact one could almost imagine that he (or shall I say, she?) carries one of those ~ little cases which contain a small ~ mirror, etc., but they are not so vulgar as to decorate their beaks or anything of that sort, in pub- ~ lic. The coloring of the plumage of these Waxwings is very beau- I tiful, and chosen with excellent taste, for there is nothing gaudy or showy about the bird, for the i general appearance suggests a light fawn color with one or two very characteristic touches by which the bird is easily recog- nised from all others, one of the most striking being the crest at the top of the head, which re- minds one of the Blue Jay, but of course the bird is considerably smaller, not being larger than a sparrow. This crest is continually being raised and lowered, and when raised the bird has the appear- ance of wearing a plume and really looks handsome with the bright sealing wax red that tips the wings from which he derives his name, and the brilliant yel- low with which the tail feathers are tipped. From the description that I have given you, it should not be difficult for you to identify the Waxwing when you see him, for as I have already said they go in small companies, and as they allow themselves to be admired from close quarters without be- ing in the least alarmed, you will be able to get a close up view, and I have no doubt that as soon as you become familiar with the Cedar Waxwing you will derive as much pleasure as I have in watching his curious movements. Whilst most birds will move as far away as possible from those who may be watching them, it is not so with the Wax- wing, for I have often known them to hop down to a lower branch of the tree and come within six feet of where you may be standing as they appear to take just as much interest in what you look like, as you do in studying them. It is impossible for me to de- scribe the song of the Waxwing as he has no song, but gets a- long pretty well with a long drawn out "squeak" rather plain- tive in tone, but sufficient to keep the company together, as they call to one another whilst sitting on the trees, or taking their short flights. They are very sociable birds and appear to take quite an a- mount of interest in each other' personal appearance, for I have often seen one preening the other fellow's feathers and you will sometimes see them with their beaks together as if in the act of kissing, and I have even seen old birds feeding each other so I would not be far wrong if I were to name them the Can- adian Love Birds. Now I have written you quite a lot about this bird, and fear that I have again exceeded my space in the News, but I do so want you to look out for this most interesting bird which is so common round our gardens, and I am sure you will become just as enthusiastic as I am. Arrangements fpr Diamond Jubilee Celebration The Confederation Diamond Jubilee Committee met in the Council Chamber at 8 p. m. on Wednesday with Reeve Vinson in the chair. The chairmen of the various committees reported on the arrangements made bytheir committees for the celebra- tion. Field sports for children be- tween the ages of 6 and 18 will be held at Ambleside Park on Friday, beginning at 5.30 p.m. There will be 49 events open to bona fide residents only. The Musical Society will sing"0 Canada" and 'The Maple Leaf," on Saturday at a monster meeting in Ambleside Park fol- lowing the parade, when there will be addresses and probably band numbers. The platform will be erected at the extreme east of the park facing north- west, and the Duncan Lawson Chapter, I.O.D.E., will look after its decoration. The proprietors of the stores have all agreed to decorate their places of business for the celebration. At the Sunday service at the Memorial Arch the Musical So- ciety will sing "How Lovely are Thy Dwellings," the boys'hoir singing "the Maple Leaf." The route of the parade will be along Marine Drive to 25th St., thence north to Inglewood, along Inglewood to 23rd, down 23rd to Marine Drive, and back along the Drive to .Ambleside Park. Further particulars and arrange- ments as regards the parade and the other events of the celebra- tion will be announced in our next issue. Meanwhile the council are hav- ing a large permanent wooden arch erected across Marine Drive at the easterly boundary bear- ing the sign Welcome to West Vancouver" on the easterly side and on the westerly "Au Revoir, Come again." The North Vancouver branch of the Red Cross is holding a garden party tomorrow (Satur- day) from 3 to 6 p.m. at "Hy- croft" by the courtesy of Gen. and Mrs. A. D. McRae. mslsocpgaogÃlxmngnwco&lgawogsllcltlalitc:ucctlJQIDJIBCIRlvctlvlalvccllBtccvcllMKcggggggggumggueg.. 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