THE 



South Australian Ornithologist. 



Vol. II.] 1st JANUARY, 1916. [Part 5. 



The South Australian Ornithological 

 Association. 



There has been a good average attendance for the last 

 three monthly meetings. The proceedings are as follows: — 



September 24th, 1915. 



Mr. Samuel Sanders exhibited a small case of mounted 

 birds, consisting of three species, and was highly compli- 

 mented upon his excellent work. 



Mr. Bellchambers gave interesting notes upon the peli- 

 can, describing their flight, food, and habits. 



Mr. K. Zietz stated that several little pied cormorants 

 had been procured from the River Murray for scientific pur- 

 poses, and on the examination of stomach contents, it was 

 found that these birds were living entirely upon carp (often 

 called goldfish) and "yabbies" (or crayfish). 



The birds discussed during the evening were of the 

 genus Wilsonavis, Ethelornis, Heteromyias, Quoyornis, and 

 Tregellasia. A good collection of these birds was exhibited 

 from ; the Museum collection by Mr. Zietz. 



October 29th, 1915. 



A letter was read from the Secretary to the Commis- 

 sioner for Crown Lands, confirming the appointment of Mr. 

 Applecamp as Custodian of the islands in the Coorong leased 

 to this Association. 



Mr. Bellchambers, of Humbug Scrub, forwarded interest- 

 ing notes upon bird life in his district. Amongst others, he 



