. The Australian zoologist. Zoology; Zoology; Zoology. THE BIRDS OF THE COBBORA DISTRICT. 133 nests are very difficult lo find, mostly being placed near the ground in a dense bush. They generally lay two t'sys for a sitting, but occasionally three, and 1 have only taken them during the months 01 September and Xest and eggs of the White-eared I [oney-eater [Ptilolis It ucotis) in a Blueberry Grass bush. Ptolitis penicillata (White-plumed Honey-eater).—Wherever there are trees growing in the vicinity of water this species is sure to be found. In the redgums growing along the Talbragar
. The Australian zoologist. Zoology; Zoology; Zoology. THE BIRDS OF THE COBBORA DISTRICT. 133 nests are very difficult lo find, mostly being placed near the ground in a dense bush. They generally lay two t'sys for a sitting, but occasionally three, and 1 have only taken them during the months 01 September and Xest and eggs of the White-eared I [oney-eater [Ptilolis It ucotis) in a Blueberry Grass bush. Ptolitis penicillata (White-plumed Honey-eater).—Wherever there are trees growing in the vicinity of water this species is sure to be found. In the redgums growing along the Talbragar River they are very numerous, nesting freely in their drooping branches, also in the river oaks, and several pairs breed in my garden every year. They nearly always lay three eggs for a sitting, and I have examined nests containing eggs from the first week in September till early in January. Myzantha garrula (Noisy Miner).—A very common species in the open forests on the estate, but not found in the thick ironbark forests on the ranges. When the grapes are ripe they come into my garden to feast upon them, and become very tame, even coming into the house and hopping about without showing the least sign of fear. They breed here in fair numbers, usually placing their nests low down in a small tree or bush, but occasionally they will be seen high up in a very large tree. Generally they lay three eggs for a sitting, but sometimes four. I have never taken a larger clutch, and I have examined nests containing eggs from August 25th till as late as October 31st. Anthochaera carimculata (Red Wattle Bird).—Some years, towards the end of the winter, more especially if the native apple trees are in bloom, this species arrives in thousands, and the effect of their curious notes uttered by so many birds is most extraordinary. Not many of them remain here to breed, but those that do so mostly commence very early. I have seen young birds out of the nest early in September, and have taken
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