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[14 th August 1949] them frequently throughout the trip. It was 
Bruce's first introduction to the bird. As 
we were about to get into the car a 
BLACK-FACED CUCKOO-SHRIKE flew off to the 
bush. 
We then drove on through Forrest 
and Barramunga. CRIMSON ROSELLAS, GREY 
FANTAILS, YELLOW ROBIN, BLUE WRENS, BROWN 
THORNBILLS and BLUE WRENS were seen 
then as they were throughout most of 
the day. We stopped to admire an 
OLIVE WHISTLER in beautiful breeding 
plumage. Then the next excitement 
of the day was a pair of WHITE 
GOSHAWKS at Barramunga, quickly 
followed by another solitary bird. 
Bruce was thrilled, though the birds 
were a long way away. A MOUNTAIN 
THRUSH nearly ran under the car. We 
stopped at the sound of YELLOW-TAILED 
BLACK COCKATOOS but saw none. Several 
RED-BROWED FINCHES were seen but not 
in such number as usual in the 
