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more than 11,249. In addition 5 introduced species and 4754 individuals of 

 these were noted. About 9 native birds were seen, on an averag-e, per mile 

 covered. 



Of Emus, 25 were met with in 3 districts on 4 journeys. Ground Doves are 

 widely distributed, 23 being seen on 10 journeys in 5 districts. The Crested 

 Pigeon is common in certain interior localities, 63 being noted on 12 journeys. 

 Attention may again be called to the scarcity of birds of prey, only 138 being 

 mot with along the 1318 miles, or less than 1 to every 10 miles. These birds 

 are so conspicuous and can be seen in most parts at such a distance that the 

 smallness of their numbers in comparison with other birds is accentuated. 



Galahs are of course common in many inland areas, 241 being counted. 

 Sixty-three Laughing Jackasses were seen on 12 journeys in 3 districts, being 

 about 1 to every 21 miles. They are less numerous in South Australia, in which 

 many of the journeys were taken, than in New South Wales. Fifty-eight Bee- 

 eaters were seen, their presence depending on the time of year. 



The useful swallows are, one is glad to see, abundant. The Welcome Swal- 

 low and Martins were seen in all districts and on 38 and 37 journeys respectively; 

 644 Welcome Swallows and 1722 Fairy and Tree Martins were counted. Only 

 25 Brown Flycatchers or Jacky Winters were met with, these birds not being 

 numerous in South Australia. Robins were few. The Willie Wag-tail and the 

 Ground Lark {Anthits) are two of our most widely distributed birds, each being 

 found on 37 journeys, the numbers seen being 177 and 410 respectively or about 

 1 to every 7-J and 3 miles. Graucalus melanops is widely distributed but not 

 numerous. Ephthiamura albifrons is fairly common, 324 being seen on 15 jour- 

 neys. The flgaires for the Acanthizas are certainly much too low. Only 42 

 Harmonious Thrushes were seen or heard on 12 journeys; 271 Wood-Swallows 

 were counted — with most species of this genus, the number depending on the 

 time of year; 179 Grallinas (Magpie-Larks) were noted on 23 journeys or 1 to 

 about every 7 miles. In suitable country the Whiteface (Aphelocephala) was 

 common (169). Only 29 Tree-Creepers were seen. The Honey-eaters, except the 

 larger forms, are probably much under-estimated. 283 Minahs (of the two 

 species) were seen on 29 journeys or one to 4^ miles. Crows are ubiquitous, 

 1128 being counted on 35 journeys in all districts. Of Magpies, one is glad to 

 notice an abundance, especially in South Australia; 920 were noted on 41 journeys 

 in all the districts or about one to every 1.4 miles travelled. One regrets to see 

 the abundance and wide distribution of sparrows and starlings. 



Journeys undertaken. 



District A. — Southern Coastal Queensland. 



Al. — Gympie to Jmbil, motor, 23 miles, August 28, 1921. 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., 

 cool, sunny. Open forest mostly with gTass land. Ala. — Return, Augnist 29, 1.30 

 to 3.15 p.m., drizzling rain in part. A2. — Imbil to 6 miles west, motor, August 

 28. Mild, mostly sunny. Forest, some brush and creeks. A3. — Brisbane, via 

 Goodna and Ipswich, to Mt. Crosby Reservoir and on to Cabbage Tree Reservoir, 

 motor, 40 miles, Aug\ist. 10.30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bright day, breezy, moderately 

 cool. Mostly open forest. A3a. — Return by northern side of Brisbane R. to 

 Indooroopilly Ferry, 24 miles, 4 to 5.30 p.m. 



District B.— Blue Mts., N.S.W. 



Bl. — Mt. Victoria to Jenolan Caves, motor, 36 miles, Nov. 7, 1919. Morning, 

 bi-ight, sunny. Bla.— Return, Nov. 8, afternoon. B2.— Mitta.gong to Bullio, 



