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[5.11.48] the water to stretch their wings their white 
abdomens were seen. This with their general 
build and diving reminded me 
immediately of the Tufted Duck on the 
Round Pond. 
As I was watching these I heard 
in the water nearby the pattering and 
splash of ducks alighting. I looked 
down and there, a mere few yards 
away, was a pair of BLUE-BILLED DUCK. 
They reminded me, in build, of the 
Scaup - flat and wide but the black 
head, chestnut back and pale blue bill 
of the male were very much more 
handsome. The female was a very 
sober freckled lady. They appeared 
not in the least shy as I sat in 
the car a little way away. A very rare 
"New-bird"! 
6.11.48 The next day was wet too. The three 
(22) of us had spent a very muddy hour 
at the Colac Show and came out 
again to Ball's Dam where we had 
