{Mciccovorjiis I), hyoadhcnti) — 1 (-all it friend l)ecause I meet 

 with it on every trip to tlie coast — was seen running from clmn]) 

 to clump, as usual ; but the Hristle-Birds never give one much 

 chance of observing their habits, for they keep to the thick 

 undergrowth. I have studied these birds for several seasons, 

 and know every harm t from Geelong to Lome. If photogra})hs 

 are desired, I generally know where to get a nest without losing 

 any time searching. I.ast season. Mr. Charles Barrett, who was 

 on a trip with Mr. A. (". Stone and myself, was able to secure a 

 good photograjih of the bird at the nest. The Bristle-Bird was 

 always supposed to be very shy during nesting time, but Mr. 

 Barrett found little difficulty in convincing one that no danger 

 was near. I am of opinion that the Bristle-Bird uses its nest 

 for two seasons in succession, for I have found, on pulling a nest 

 to pieces, an egg, generally addled, among the dry lining of the 

 nest. An egg found in this position is often bleached as if it had 

 suffered a winter's rain and soaking. Very few old nests are 

 found during a nesting season. The nests, being concealed in 

 such secluded spots, are not likely to be blown away, as is the 

 case with birds' nests built in trees ; also, the bird's isolated 

 haunts are not likely to be visited often by boys. When I see a 

 female Blackbird dodging about my garden it reminds me very 

 much of the Bristle-Bird. 



The Singing Honey-eater is to be found all along our coast-line, 

 from Bream Creek to Lome. In the course of one season I found 

 a nest at Torquay ; it was situated about 7 feet from the ground, 

 and the eggs were easily discerned from beneath, so frail was the 

 nest. Around Anglesea this Honey-eater is to be seen in great 

 numbers ; it frequents the low gum-trees. 



Appended is a list of the birds observed during my trip with 

 Mr. Howe : — 



Eudyptula minor {Eudyptula minor itndina). Little Penguin. — 

 Seen on the t)cacli at Point Roadknight. 



Turnix varia {Ortygodes varius varhis). Painted Quail. — A pair 

 observed on the forest road near Anglesea. 



Phaps chalcoptera {Phaps chalcoptera clialcopiera). Bronze-winged 

 Pigeon. — Several birds seen in the forest. 



Larus novse-hollandise (Bruchigavia novcBhollmidia^ novt^hollandio). 

 Silver Gull. — A number of birds on the beach. 



Notophoyx novae-hollandiae {Notophoyx novtshollandicB). White- 

 fronted Heron. — Flying around the headland at Point Roadknight. 



Chenopis atrata {Chenopis atvata afrata). Black Swan. — Several birds 

 flying oxcrhead at dusk. 



Phalacrocorax carbo (Phalacrocorax cavbo novcsliollandio'^. Black 

 Cormorant, — A few birds on the Anglesea River. 



Phalacrocorax gouldi (Hypoleucus fuscescens). White-breasted 

 Cormorant. — These birds were on the Barwon River, near Geelong. 



Sula australis {Morns serrafor dyotti). Australian Gannet. — Flying 

 along the coast-line. 



