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you can see them more than in the clearer parts of the Island, and

on the highest trees, and always by themselves, you will never find

them among the native birds. Left in the afternoon and patrolled

as above ; nothing unusual; found all correct.


Jno. H. Hamilton.

Thursday. 31/5/17.


Left Camp in the morning, patrolled a part of the Island and

watered the birds; seen and heard the birds as usual; they come

all near the house, whilst I am now writing they are not more than

100 yds. off crying and flying from tree to tree; no rain for the day

but plenty of high winds; all the same, the Island is looking green

again, which seems a happier time for the Paradise Birds, especially

as they are very fond of covered trees, in my opinion, the Island

will be nothing but Paradise Birds, as they are increasing rapidly,

they are seen in groups wherever you go. Left in the afternoon,

watered the birds, and patrolled as above; all regular; the Bay

starting to be rough again ; all correct.*


Jno. H. Hamilton,


Caretaker.



OBITUARY


Bridgeman. —We regret to announce the sudden death, at the

age of 71, of General the Hon. Francis C. Bridgeman, a son of the

3rd Earl of Bradford, and uncle of Commander the Hon. Richard

O. B. Bridgeman, whose death has already been recorded in our

Magazine. Both were members of the Society.



CORRESPONDENCE.


A THIRD BROOD OF SHAMAHS.


Dear Sir,— You will be interested to learn that the last brood of young

Shamahs has been a success, and the five youngsters are strong on the wing and

nearly “ weaned.”


Eleven for the season, which is rather lucky after nearly losing both the

present birds at the start.



[Certainly a most glowing account. It seems curious that no nest has been

found. Is there not a Mocking Bird on the island ? Some account of

the native birds would be interesting._ Ed.]



