notes of the first-named, which has red wattles, and the extra- 
ordinary, almost speaking cries of the Little Wattle Bird, which 
is without wattles, echo through the Park on the occasions of 
these periodic visits, and both nest there. 
The White-plumed Honeyeater, usually called “The 
Greenie” by boys, is everywhere in the big timber. Its little 
relative, the Yellow-faced Honeyeater, is a much quieter bird, 
and not often identified, although if it is a hot, dry day it may 
be seen at the edge of the water quenching its thirst; if the red 
gums are in flower it may be noticed working in the flowering 
branches, and is at these times a graceful and friendly little 
creature. 
The Eastern Spinebill, with its long slender bill, outwardly 
resembles the Humming Birds of America, and will sometimes 
gather its honey while on the wing. At irregular intervals the 
large and handsome Regent Honeyeater comes and nests in the 
lower timber. Its spangled yellow and black plumage is most 
conspicuous. As a vocalist it is one of the poorest: it seems to 
have only two notes, which cannot ever be called loud, and yet if 
one watches the bird it appears to make a great effort in producing 
this comparatively meagre result. 
The attractive notes and loud whistle of the Tawny-crowned 
Honeyeater are to be heard almost exclusively in the open heathy 
patches ; the bird is never in great numbers ; it nests often within 
six inches of the ground in low shrubs. 
Two finches may be met with, the Diamond Firetail, often 
called Diamond Sparrow, and the Red-browed. 
The Australian Raven occasionally visits the park. In 
conclusion, the White-backed Magpie, represented with outspread 
wings as an emblem for the State, is one of the most characteristic 
of our birds, and its powerful liquid notes are always a delight 
to hear. 
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