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[5 th November 1949] plentiful and singing very well - singing 
much better than I have ever heard 
them do on the mainland. Nests were 
frequent in the vicinity of the camp. BLACK-FACED 
CUCKOO-SHRIKES were heard as were NATIVE THRUSHES, 
BROWN SCRUB-WRENS were calling and moving 
quickly round the hut. CLINKING CURRAWONG 
was seen down toward DERWENT BRIDGE. Also 
seen and heard were the YELLOW WATTLE-BIRD, 
BROWN THORNBILL, CRESCENT HONEYEATER, GREY BUTCHER-BIRD 
GREEN ROSELLA, FANTAIL CUCKOO and PALLID CUCKOO. 
Over the lake I was surprised to see a 
WHITE-BREASTED SEA-EAGLE. In the evening a TAWNY 
FROGMOUTH was seen flying round the camp. 
In the evening a camp-fire was held and 
Roy Wheeler, who had brought masses of 
fireworks, distributed them and a "good 
time was had by all." 
November 6 th 1949 The next morning I was not up 
early and was surprised to find a cup 
of tea and biscuit arrive at 7.0 am. 
After breakfast most of us packed into the 
launch and dingy (myself in the latter) and 
