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[20.4.49] 
which has reaped dividends in 
experience of these birds. But I 
have neglected the bush - only 
really seen at Glen Aire - and 
have left with me at the end of 
the season a feeling of dissatisfaction 
and I must so plan next season 
that I see the district more in 
proportion. 
Lome. It was a pleasant sunny afternoon 
though cold and the outlook for a 
trip with the fishermen next morning 
looked bright. 
At Dean's Marsh a* STRAW-NECKED 
IBIS stood lonely in a swamp near 
which were feeding pairs of MOUNTAIN 
DUCKS. The only interest before 
Lome was a SPOTTED QUAIL-THRUSH which 
hurried off the road as the car came 
round the corner. Below the Pacific 
Hotel were two immature PACIFIC GULLS. 
May 28-29 1 
At about 3.30am a Saturday 
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afternoon I set off for Apollo Bay via 
