December, 1926 
The Queensland Naturalist. 
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BIRD NOTES FROM STRADBROKE ISLAND. 
(By J. E. Young.) 
I would like to place on record several birds seen 
during June, 1926, on an excursion to Stradbroke Island. 
With the exception of the last, I have not previously seen 
any of these recorded for the locality: — Pheasant 
Pigeon (Macropygia phasianella) ; Golden Breasted 
Whistler (Pachycephaia pectoralis) ; White Headed Tree 
Runner (Neositta leucocephala), numerous; Flame Robin 
(Petroica Phoenicia), a female seen and a male on Russell 
Island, adjoining ; Tree Creeper (Climacteris super- 
ciliosa), numerous. 
With the exception of the pigeon, all were found In 
a particularly retired spot, not easy of access. 
ORCHID SECTION OF THE FIELD NATURALISTS’ 
CLUB OF VICTORIA. 
We learn from the August issue of the “Victorian 
Naturalist” that a meeting of those interested in the 
study of Victorian Orchids was held recently, when ir 
was resolved that an orchid section of the Victorian 
Club be formed. The aims of the section are : — - 
(1) To partake in the intensive study and protec- 
tion of native orchids; and (2) the infusion of knowledge 
regarding them. 
There is no doubt that the foundation of such a body 
will do much to further the study of these interesting 
plants, as it is only by the co-operation of all interested 
and the collection of a large series of specimens for 
examination by specialists, that many doubtful points 
concerning the classification of native orchids can be 
cleared up. 
Mrs. Edith Coleman, of Walsham, Blackburn. Vic- 
toria, who has been one of the prime movers in the 
formation of the section, writes that she is very anxious 
to exchange specimens of Victorian orchids for those of 
Queensland. Members willing to exchange might write 
Mrs. Coleman direct. The Hon. Secretary of the Orchid 
Section is Mr. P. Morris, National Herbarium. South 
Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria. 
