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Geocichla lunulata, Mountain Thrush. — Frequently observed 

 hopping along the ground amongst the undergrowth in its search 

 for insects. 



Grallina picaia, Magpie-Lark. — Generally seen in pairs or 

 more about the river flats. 



Oorone australis, Raven. — Only noted in the flat and lightly- 

 timbered country. 



Strejoera cutieicaudata, Grey Crow-Shrike. — The loud, harsh 

 note of these birds was often heard, and there were usually four 

 or five of them together. 



Gymnorhina leuconota, White-backed Magpie. — Not particu- 

 larly abundant. 



Cracticus destructor, Butcher-bird. — Only saw about two 

 pairs. 



Eopsaltria australis, Yellow-breasted Robin. — Heard them 

 frequently in any of the wooded gullies and even close to the 

 seashore. 



Pachycephala gutturalis, White-throated Thickhead. — Fairly 

 common where there was any thick timber. 



Climacteris leucophcea, White-throated Tree-creeper. — Saw one 

 specimen only. 



Dacelo gigas, Brown Kingfisher. — Very numerous, being heard 

 and seen throughout the district. 



Halcyon sanctus, Sacred Kingfisher. — Only seen once or twice 

 in the tall gums. 



Acanthochcera carunculata, Red Wattle-bird. This variety 

 and also the Brush Wattle-bird were observed. 



Ptilotis leucotis, White-eared Honey-eater. — These were seen 

 amongst the low flowering shrubs, and were shy of approach. 



Fhilemon corniculatus, Leatherhead. — Reported, but did not 

 see one myself. There were other Honey-eaters also, but they 

 needed closer inspection to describe. 



Rhipidura tricolor, Black and White Fantail. — Not as 

 numerous as the White-shafted, which could be seen flitting about 

 in every patch of scrub. Observed a pair of Brown Flycatchers, 

 Microeca fascinans. 



Malurus cyaneus, Blue Wren. — Very common everywhere, 

 especially amongst the bracken and low scrub. 



Petrceca leggii, Scarlet-breasted Robin. — Plenty to be seen 

 anywhere along the road. 



Petrceca rosea, Rose-breasted Robin. — Saw one specimen only, 

 hopping about in a musk tree. 



Acrocephalus australis, Reed-Warbler. — These were frequenting 

 every bunch of rushes and sedges about the river and swamps. 



Ptilonorhynchtis violaceus, Satin Bower-bird. — These were 

 reported to be very numerous in parts, doing much damage to 

 both orchard and garden. 



