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 species, but I only observed about half that number; there are only about half of these again which are in any way common.

(sp.)

—Two specimens only noted.

—Common.

—Rather uncommon.

.— Very local.

.—Abundant round Guildford during the latter part of 1902; scarce in 1903.

.—Fairly common.

.—Seen in parts.

.—Extremely abundant; can be heard anywhere throughout the district at all times.

.—Common; clutch usually two eggs.

—Common; 6/9/03, nests just started, few straws only in place; 9/9/03, nest complete; 19/10/03, nest just begun. I am unable to see the difference between R. preissi and R. albiscapa of Eastern Australia.

.—Very common and tame, except during the winter; sings day and night throughout the year.

.—Have seen a single bird only.

.—Not to be seen during the winter; appears in spring, and makes its nest in the first week in December; eggs not often to be found before the tenth of the month. Will desert the nest if it has been touched. A much quieter bird than A. australis.

.—All fairly common where there is any timber. A. chrysorrhoa perhaps the most frequently seen.

.—Seems to move about a good deal; in 1902 I did not see a single individual, but it was pretty common in February and March, 1903; have not seen it since.

.—Not in very great numbers.—5/8/02.—Nest started. 28/9/02.—Nest noticed on 5th August, now has young birds. 18/10/02.—Birds just ready to fly. 28/10/02.—Same pair of old birds have started a fresh nest. 15/12/02.—New clutch reared, young just flying. 5/8/03.—Nest half finished in next tree to the one mentioned above in August, 1902. 10/9/03.—This nest now has three eggs. 14/10/03.—Nice young birds, can just fly.

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.—Observed on one occasion only.

.—Very common wherever the trees grow at all thickly, but oftener heard than seen.

.—Observed on one occasion only.

—In one or two parts of the district.

.—Very common everywhere.

.—Another very common bird; known locally as the "Greenie."