THE 



South Australian Ornithologist. 



Vol. VI.] 1st APRIL, 19i21. [Pakt 2. 



The South Austrah'an Ornithological 

 Association. 



MUNTHJA' PK( MJEi:i)I N(Tt-;. 



— Decembei- 18tli, 1!)20.— 



Ml'. Edwin Ashby in the ebaii-. 



Dr. Hnbei't .fay, nominated a1 November meetin;;, was dnly 

 elected a member. 



Mr. ^lellor repoi-ted tliat Bronzewing Pigeons were being 

 taken near Blackwood and sold in Adelaide. The vendor 

 claimed that these had been ])red in captivity. The Chairman 

 .said he did not know of anyone breeding these birds in numbers 

 near Blackwood and suggested that all ])ossible evidence be 

 secured so that steps could be taken (o j>revent this infringe- 

 ment of the Birds Protection Act. 



By the kind invitation of the I'resident, members met at 

 his residence "Wittunga," Blackwood, to inspect his colle<*tiou 

 of Humming liirds from America, ^fembers spent an enjoyable 

 afternoon in examining the varied plumage of these beautiful 

 birds. Afternoon tea was kindly dispensed by Miss Ashby. 



]\Ii'. ^Nlellor, on behalf of the Association, thanked ^Ir. and 

 Miss Ashby for their kindness in giving members an instructive 

 and pleasant outing. 



—January 28th. 1!)21.— 



Mr. Edwin Ashby in the chair. 



Captain S. A. White mentioned that Mr. H. L. White had 

 sent along a second consignment of eggs. The Secretary was 

 instructed to write and thank Mr. H. L. White. 



Mr. F. Parsons reported that he, in company with the 

 Secretary, had by kind invitation from Mrs. Angove seen the 

 Dr. Angove Egg Collection. The collection was a fine cue 

 and in excellent condition. 



