THE 



South Australian Ornithologist, 



Vol. III.] 1st JANUARY, 1917. [Part 1. 



The South Australian Ornithological 



Association. 



On 29th September, 1916, a monthly meeting was held at 

 the Royal Society Rooms, North Terrace, Adelaide, at which 

 Dr. A. M. Morgan presided. 



Mr. H. A. Behrens, of Flinders Street, Adelaide, was duly 

 elected a member. 



The Secretary read a letter from the Secretary of the Hon. 

 Commissioner of Crown Lands, intimating that vigorous 

 efforts were being made to put a stop to the destruction of 

 Swans on the lower Murray and Lakes, and for this purpose it 

 was intended to appoint a caretaker in the district to prevent 

 trespassing or shooting on the holdings adjoining the River. 



Mr. T. P. Bellchambers, of Humbug Scrub, exhibited an 

 interesting series of ducks' eggs, showing results of experi- 

 ments made by him in the hybridisation of the Black Duck 

 (Anas superciliosa rogersi) and Indian Pekin Domestic Ducks. 



The same gentleman also reported haying observed the 

 following birds at Humbug Scrub during the month of Sep- 

 tember, which are unusual for the locality. 



White Cockatoo (Coca-toes galerita rosinae). 



Black Cockatoos (CalyptorJiynchus funereus lohiteae). 



Black-fronted Dotterels (Elseya melanops). 



Nests of— 



Hooded Robin (Melanodryas cucullata vigorsi). 



