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the Red-eyed Honey-eater {Melithreptus liinidatus) and the cup -shaped 

 pendent nest of the Black-lhroated Honey-eater {M. gularis), and a 

 specimen of the Blue Kingfisher {Alcyone aziirea). He also reported 

 that quite a number of native birds, not regularly seen, had this 

 season put in an appearance at the Reed-Beds, near Adelaide, and were 

 enjoying the strict protection accorded them by the residents gener- 

 ally, notably large numbers of the Magpie-Larks {Grallina picata), 

 Dusky Wood-Swallows (Artamus sordidiis), Yellow-rumped Diamond- 

 Birds {Pardalotiis xanthopygius), Mistletoe-Birds {Dicceum hirundin- 

 accum), Black-faced Cuckoo-Shrikes (Graucahis mclanops), Varied 

 Cuckoo-Shrikes {G. mentalis), and the Flame-breasted Robin [Petrwca 

 piia-nicea) had not long since returned from Tasmania, while the Tree 

 Martin {Petrochelidon nigricans), through being protected and given 

 places wherein to keep snug in winter, had remained in the district all 

 the year round. Honey-eaters were also numerous in varied species, 

 some of wliich had not been seen for several years past. Mr. F. R. 

 Zietz showed a number of sternum bones of rare birds. Dr. Morgan 

 exhibited oological specimens, notably the eggs of several of the 

 Melithrepti, and also a bright blue Kingfisher from the Philippine 

 Islands. Captain S. A. White reported that numbers of Whistling 

 Eagles {Haliastur sphenurns) and Striped Brown Hawks {Hicracidca 

 berigora) had lately taken up their abode on his property at the 

 Reed-Beds, and were proving highly beneficial in killing young rabbits 

 — a fact that should afford them protection from being ruthlessly shot 

 and 'killed. Captain White also pointed out the absence of the Land 

 Rail {Hypotcenidia p/iiiippinensis) this year, and as a consequence 

 caterpillars and wire-worms were extremely plentiful, ravaging the 

 vegetable crops. 



Bird Observers' Club. 



The third meeting of the Club was held on the 14th June, at the 

 residence of Mr. A. J. Campbell, Armadale. About a dozen members 

 were present, Mr. Campbell being voted to the chair. Miss H. Bowie, 

 Dr. C. S. Ryan, Dr. G. Home, and Mr. E. Scott were elected members. 

 The figure of the male Blue Wren was adopted as the emblem of the 

 Club. The following papers were read and discussed : — " Notes from 

 Kyabram," by C. F. Belcher ; " Note on White-bellied Storm-Petrel," 

 by G. E. Shepherd ; "A Moorland Pool," by C. L. Barrett. Mr. Robt. 

 Hall made some interesting remarks on rare skins, which he exhibited, 

 while Mr. A. G. Campbell illustrated his " Dichotomous Key " by the 

 genera Strepera and Melithreptus. 



The fourth meeting of the B.O.C., which took the form of dinner at 

 Oxford Chambers, Melbourne, was held on the 19th July. After 

 dinner there was the usual monthly meeting, Mr. D. Le Souef 

 occupying the chair. Mr. Fred. Lirtacre was elected a member. A 

 table of field excursions was arranged. The papers read were : — 

 " Pardalotes Nesting," illustrated by photographs, by C. P. Kinane ; 

 "Fruit-eating Birds," by A. G, Campbell; and "A Day at the You 

 Yangs," by F. P. Godfrey. Mr. A. G. Campbell exhibited a series of 

 Pardalote skins, and Mr. F. P. Godfrey a nest of the White-bearded 

 Honey-eater taken at midwinte> (July). 



The usual monthly meeting (fifth) took place at the residence of Mr. 

 Donald Macdonald, Balaclava, on the 23rd August. Through the 

 hospitality of Mr. and Mrs. Macdonald, fourteen members sat down to 



