128 THE ZOOLOGIST. 



25th. — The morning carol of the Magpies is heard about 

 one hour before sunrise. I have noted a few of the hours at 

 which I have heard it. On Sept. 1st the sun rose (approxi- 

 mately) at 6h. 38m., and the carolling was heard at 5h. 30m. ; 

 on the 30th the sun rose at 5h. 46m., and the notes were heard 

 at 4h. 55m. ; on Oct. 20th the sun rose at 5h. 13m., and the 

 Magpies sang at 3h. 55m. ; to-day the sun rose at 4h. 31m., and 

 the birds commenced to carol at 3h. 30m. About this time Swift 

 Lorikeets disappear. 



December. 



1st. — The young Goldfinches have flown from the nest. Acacia 

 decurrens in flower. 



20th. — Bursaria spinosa in flower. 



26th. — Yellow-rumped Tits are again to be seen in flocks. 



31st. — About twenty Gannets seen at one time. They in- 

 variably retire from the river at the same hour — between six and 

 seven p.m. — evidently to seek a secluded roosting-place. 



Sandy Bay, Tasmania. 



