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The Queensland Katukalist. 
VoL. I. 
FIELD NOTES ON BIRDS OBSERVED ABOUT MID- 
WAY BETWEEN TERROR’S CREEK AND 
MT. MEE DURING THE MONTH OF 
SEPTEMBER, 1910 * 
By W. E. WeatherilL 
1. Scrub Turkey (Catheurus lathami, Gray). Only 
to be vseen occasionally, owing to the raids made upon it 
for sporting purposes. Several nests were observed ; some 
were freshly built and others abandoned. 
2. Quail. Species not identified. 
3. Whampoo Pigeon (Megalofrepia magnifica, Temm.). 
This beautiful pigeon, I am sorry to say, is frequently shot 
by the farmers, as it is very good eating. It was not very 
plentiful in this locality during my visit on account of the 
figs being unripe. The ovaries in the specimens secured 
were in such a condition as to indicate that the breeding 
season was close at hand. 
4. Topknot Pigeon {Lophotcemus antarcticus, Shaw). 
Locally called the Flock Pigeon. One small flock noticed 
flying northward. 
5. Wonga Pigeon (Leucosarcia picata, Lath.). I was 
informed that this bird had been nearly exterminated in 
this locality ; only two pair were noticed. 
6. Spur-wing Plover {Lobivanellus Jobatus, Lath.). 
Several noticed on the low ground near the township.. 
The peculiar cries of occasional pairs were heard as they 
flew over during the night. 
7. Land Curlew (Burhinus grallarius, Lath.). Sev- 
eral observed during the day, and great numbers heard 
in the night. 
8. White Hawk {Astur novce-hoUmidice, Gmel.). This 
fine hawk was noticed on several occasions. The local 
residents informed me that this species breeds there every 
year. 
9. Wedge-tailed Eagle {Urocetus audax, Lath.). One 
pair observed every day during my stay, sometimes soaring 
at such a height as to be almost invisible. 
10. More-pork {Ninox boobook. Lath.). Several calls 
heard during the night. 
11. Blue Mountain Lorikeet {Trichoglossus r.cvce- 
hollandice, Gmelin.). This beautiful though common loii- 
keet is very numerous in this locality. Just before sunset 
flocks were seen in the forest. 
* Terror’s Creek and Mount Mee are about 24 and 30 miles, re- 
spectively, N.N.W. of Brisbane. 
