•^S The Scuth Australian Urnithological Association, 



collefted, the wonderful bird life of that little known region was 

 vividly portrayed. The glorious sight presented by the Rifle 

 bird, Satin bower-bird. Regent birds, and the King and Crimson 

 Parrots in their natural haunts, was referred to, and their 

 habits graphically described. Many of the smaller birds also 

 came under notice. 



Cai)t. White \Aas heartily thanked for the interesting and 

 instructive discourse. 



FEBRUARY 28th, 1920. 

 (\'ipt. S. A. White presided. 



The Secretary reported that Mr. J. Sutton had suffered a 

 double bereavement by the death of a brother and sister, and it 

 was resolved that a letter of sympathy be sent to Mr. Sutton. 



Mr. A. S. LeSouef, of Sydney, was duly elected a member, 

 and Professor -1. Burton ('leland was nominated for member- 

 ship. 



Mr. J. D. Connor reported that Shrike Tits were eating the 

 Atj almonds in the gardens on the banks of the Torrens. Mr. 

 Mellor stated that for many years they have been known to do 

 this, but as the birds are scarce, the amount of damage done 

 is very small. 



Mr. J. W. Mellor reported the Boobook Owl calling at Lock- 

 leys, and mentioned that the English Starlings had suddenly 

 left the gardens in his district. This was unaccountable, and 

 most unusual at this time of the year, when the figs are ripen- 

 ing. 



Other members reported the Starlings about as usual in 

 other suburbs. Mr. Ifould noticed these birds settling on some 

 sheep, but the reason for their so doing was not apparent. 



Mr. W. Weidenbach noted the White shouldered Caterpil- 

 lar-eater at Glen Osmond. 



Mr. F. R. Zietz stated thai Minahs were very ti-oublesome 

 with the figs at Kingswood. 



Mr. A. Leudon noticed a sj)arrow hawk {Accipiter) flying 

 over the Adelaide Oval. 



