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[13.2.49] mouth of the Aire R. and we were 
immediately struck by the curious calls 
of the LITTLE WATTLE-BIRD. We went for a 
walk after lunch up in the heath on the 
dunes and saw a BLACK-FACED CUCKOO-SHRIKE, 
SPOTTED PARDALOTE and WHITE-THROATED TREE 
CREEPER. We were considerably surprised 
to see SNIPE rise up from the dunes, and 
though not surprised, thrilled to see a 
BRUSH BRONZEWING. 
We then crossed the river and walked by 
the river and reeds in the direction of 
Glen Aire. PIPITS rose from the grass and 
WHITE-FRONTED CHATS moved ahead of us 
in small parties. LITTLE GREBE, COOT, 
DUSKY MOORHEN, MUSK DUCK and EASTERN 
SWAMP HEN were on the river. Over 
the reed-beds flew a SWAMP HARRIER. 
Though tedious this part of the 
day did not reward us with 
anything of interest. On the way 
back we added SCARLET ROBIN and 
GREY CURRAWONG to the list 
