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NESTS AA'D EGGS OF AVSTHALIAN BIRDS. 



Although only recorded in 1889 by Mr. North, the next authenti- 

 cated egg was taken at Springfield, near Goulbuni, New South Wales, 

 December, 1875. It is in the Dobroyde collection. 



Although only recorded recently (1889) by Mr. North, the next 

 authenticated egg was taken at Springfield, near Goulburn, New 

 South Wales, December, 1875. It is in the Dobroyde collection. 



The eggs that now grace my cabinet were obtained tlu'ovigh the 

 kindness of Mr. Beazley (then in the Adelaide Museum). The speci- 

 mens were taken northward, eight miles from Adelaide, on August 

 20th, 1887, by Mr. S. Wesdoni, who flushed and shot the female parent. 

 The nest, which contained five eggs, was situated at the side of a large 

 tuft of grass on the rise of a hill. A previous clutch was found in the 

 same neighbom-hood earlier in the month. 



The breeding season may be said to be included in the months from 

 August to December. 



