S.A. NAT., VOL. XIV. 
February, 1935. Excursimis. 63 - 
hundreds of species of the native flora growing and the plots 
cover several acres. It is surprising how well the plants grow 
considering how poor the soil is in which they are planted. 
Mr. and Mrs. Burdett and family assisted in guiding the visitors 
and answering their questions about difTercnt species. Members 
were also entertained ni the chrr\* orechard in which they were 
allowed carte blanche. Our host and hostess were sincerelv 
thanked for the distinct privileges thus afforded to the members. 
WILD LIFT SANCTUARY, HUMBUG SCRUB, january 30th. 
1933: 
A large part}' of members motored to the reserve which was 
commenced by the late Air. T. P. Belichambers and is now be- 
ing carried on by his son. Air. R. F. Belichambers. The collec- 
tion of animals and birds was greatly admired; kangaroos, wal- 
labies, koalas, and many birds, including the mound^building 
birds, all seemed to enjoy life in their spacious surroundings., 
I'hc outstanding fact that was impressed upon the members wa& 
the extraordinary tameness and contentment of the animals and 
birds. A white-winged chough was so tame that it came among 
the party and when given a morsel of bread flew up to one 
of the members and endeavoured to place it in his mouth. About 
100, black duck were at home on the dam close to the homestead; 
they came to meet the part}^ and showed no fear at all at 
such a large number of people. 
'Fhere are over 40 Kangaroo Island wallabies in one en- 
closure, 12 scrub kangaroos in another, and 2 of the red varict}' 
in a third. All ■were quiet and exhibited no fear whatever at 
the intrusion oi the party. The mallee fowls were seen and 
altogether 17 pairs arc in the reserve. Air. Bcilctuimbers ex- 
plained the use of the mound built by these birds and the manner 
in which the incubation takes place. Other native life seen 
consisted of 3 cockatoo parrots, 17 Cape Barren geese, 4 “Tedd\' 
Bears” (Koalas), 2 euros with a joey, 1 pair of teal, 4 black 
swans with 3 cygnets and one wood duck. 
ALDCiATK, November 5th, 1932. 
Thei'c were about 12 members present on this trip ,and Dtx 
K. S. Rogers was leader. The subject of study was orchids. 
k number were collected and formed the basis of a very interest- 
ing talk by the Doctor. A specimen of an African species- 
y^atyrium coriifolium) was shown, which originally was brought 
from that continent and grown near Victor Harbor in a garden.. 
It has now beei\found in limited numbers in the surrounding 
sc rub. Of late years' it has been ascertained that some orchid' 
