48 
August, 1934. 
The Queensland Naturalist. 
being seen and heard as there ; they were calling all around 
one, and probably six or eight within little more than 100 
yards; they were also very tame, frequently coming out 
into view and not being much alarmed at seeing human 
beings near. I even watched them scratching close to me 
on the ground, and at times on the tree limbs where they 
appeared to aid nature by feverishly tearing off large 
quantities of^ loose bark, lichens, etc., in their search for 
insects. 
The Regent Bird was only once seen on the mountain, 
possibly owing to the density of the vegetation, but came 
each day at Coolabunnia to feed on a large, old mulberry 
tree, the male being very timid. 
Amongst the 28 birds noticed only on the Bunyas, 1 
was pleased to see quite a number of the Topknot or Flock 
Pigeon, that fine scrub-frequenting and fruit-eating bird, 
in pairs and small flocks. I can remember the time when 
1 have seen these birds pass over Southport in large flocks, 
and when they banked or turned together, would create a 
roar with their wings, which without exaggeration could 
easily be heard a mile away. I trust that our parks will 
prove large and numerous enough to enable this fine bird 
to hold its own. 
The Wongas and Pheasant Pigeons appeared to be 
fairly numerous, but the Scrub Turkey by no means so, 
possibly owing to the local sports. 
The Boobook Owl and Podargus were only heard. 
A pair of Shrike Tits were seen at play, and later one 
was detected taking nesting material, but unfortunately 
could not be followed to its nest and was not seen again. 
A pair of Striated Tit Warblers were found busily 
making a home in the scrub; a rough hanging cylinder, 
about 9 or 10 inches long and 1| inches across, made of 
cobweb or other soft, whitish material. 
Satin Bower Birds are fairly common, and a Bower 
was come across whilst taking a photo of an orchid ; I was 
informed that these birds are frequently shot by a resident 
whose fruit they eat. 
The Spine Bill was not much in evidence, but would 
probably be more so when the grass and other trees come 
in blossom. 
A Wedge-tail Eagle flew into a tree beside us at the 
head of a waterfall, and hurriedly left again on seeing us. 
Two other birds I particularly wish to mention, both 
seen in the scrub. . 
One appeared to be a somewhat smaller edition ot 
Jacky -winter, but perhaps more grey and bright looking ; 
his presence in the scrub, though not far from the forest, 
