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However, we are often quite content to spend considerable

time with some of the birds which are more common, and therefore

give more opportunities for choosing suitable circumstances for

photography. Probably the most frequent victim of our enthusiasm

is the Yellow-breasted Robin (Eopsaltria australis), and our nega¬

tives of this bird number thirty or more. One of our chief aims,

when time and circumstances allow, is to demonstrate the remarkable

trustfulness exhibited by many of the subjects. The nest contained

newly-hatched young, and the parent bird took little notice when

disturbed, or even placed by hand in a suitable position. Several

other species, including the Jackass, Pilot-Bird, Flame-breasted

Robin, Mistletoe-Bird, Rufous and Yellow Whistlers, Buff-rumped

and Striated Tits, Blue Wren, White-shafted and Rufous Fantails,

and Pardalotes, we have found quite as trustful after a little coaxing.

Unfortunately, we have not been able to make a record of every case.



REPORT OF THE COUNCIL MEETING.


The summer Council Meeting was held on July 5th by the kind

permission of the Zoological Society at their offices in Regent’s Park.


There were present: Mr. Trevor-Battye (chairman), the Hon.

Mrs. Bourke, Miss Chawner, the Marquis of Tavistock, Mr. Astley,

Mr. Ezra, Mr. D. Seth-Smith, Mr. Pocock, Dr. Amsler, Miss

Alderson (Hon. Sec.).


Letters of regret for non-attendance were received from Canon

Dutton, Dr. Butler, and Mr. Willford.


The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed.

Mr. Astley having sent in his resignation as Editor, and Mr.

Thomasset (on joining the Army) as Treasurer, Dr. Graham Renshaw

was elected to fill the former post.


It was proposed that the posts of Editor and Treasurer be

combined and filled by one member. Dr. Renshaw, however,

declined to act as treasurer, and Mr. Ezra was appointed to fill

the vacancy.


The Hon. Treasurer’s report was found to be quite satisfac¬

tory, there being a balance in hand.



