Vol. III. 

 1903 



Cornwall, A Trip to Oyster Cay, N. Queensland. 47 



not be procured. A few eggs of .the Noddy (Anous stolidus) 

 were found, to add to the collection from Upolu Bank, to which, 

 disappointed, we returned and secured a few more pictures in 

 the evening light. Numbers of the large and handsome Crested 

 Terns (Sterna bergi) were now noted flying in couples towards 

 the island, and a close search was made for eggs, but without 

 success, it being too early. A fortnight later numbers of their 

 eggs were laid on the bank. 



Once more getting aboard, we steered for Green Island, where 

 we camped for the night. Some few years ago this island was 

 the breeding place for countless thousands of white Nutmeg 

 Pigeons (Myristicivora spilorrhoa) ; but, alas, pot-hunters have 

 proved too much for them, and during the evening we spent 

 there, though right in the middle of the breeding season, only 

 two pairs visited their old haunt. 



A strong south-wester and very lumpy sea gave us a lively 

 time on the run home, but the Cairns wharf was safely reached 

 about 9.30 p.m., after one of the most enjoyable and interesting 

 outings it has ever been my lot to take part in. 



Notes on Migration, &c, of Birds, Cooktown District, 

 North Queensland, 1902. 



By P. Cochrane, Cooktown. 



SHINING Fly-CATCHER (Myiagra nitida). — Did not nest until the middle 

 of January. A few pairs have been here all the year. 



Broad-billed Fly-catcher {Myiagra latirostris).— Here 14th May ; 

 numerous 6th June. 



WHITE-FRONTED FANTAIL. — Here 15th May; numerous 8th June; very 

 few 1st September. 



RED FANTAIL. — Here 15th May; numerous 8th June; very few 1st 

 September. 



BLACK AND WHITE FANTAIL (Rhipidura tricolor). — Here 3rd May ; 

 numerous in June ; did not see any in October. 



BEE-EATER (Merops ornatus).— Here 20th February ; all gone by 1st 

 September. 



DRAGOON-BlRD (Pitta strepitans). — Numerous 14th May. Have seen 

 none since September. 



SCRUB-RAILS (? R. tricolor). — Numerous 16th May ; a few pairs in 

 December. 



White-tailed Kingfisher (Tanysiptera sylvia). — Nesting 4th February; 

 none 4th May. Heard some calling 8th December. 



TORRES STRAIT PIGEON (Myristicivora spilorrhoa). — In very large flocks 

 27th January ; very few 8th March. Have not seen any for a few days 

 (18th March). Here 1st September; very large flocks 24th September. 



TOP-KNOT PIGEON (Lopholainius antarcticus). — Here 18th August. They 

 generally remain about six weeks, but are always more numerous on 

 mountains. 



