Reilly P.N. (1968). Flame Robin Banding and Observations at Langwarrin. The Australian Bird Bander. 6: 3-4

An analysis of a season‚s banding and observations of Flame Robins (Petroica phoenicea) at Langwarrin, Victoria, suggests a pattern of movement, though the entire meaning at this stage is obscure. (This work is being carried out as part of the VORG Flame Robin Survey, see Vol. 3, p.73; Vol. 4, p. 67 and Vol. 5, p 80.)

Swanson, N. (1968). Suburban Silvereyes. The Australian Bird Bander. 6:5-7

The results of over two years regular banding of Eastern Silvereyes (Zosterops lateralis) in a suburban environment are analysed and observations recorded. Interesting aspects of sedentariness are revealed; some individuals were retrapped not only during every month of the year, but as often as 28 days in a month. One individual was trapped on 178 days out of 301 days. Feeding habits at the trap are reported.

Reilly P.N. (1968). Immature Plumage of Flame Robins (note). The Australian Bird Bander. 6:7
 

Waterman A.H. and Llewellyn L.C. (1968). Further Notes on White-backed Swallows and Rainbow-birds. The Australian Bird Bander 6:8-9

Projects are being carried out by the authors on White-backed Swallows (Cheramoeca leucosterna) and Rainbow-birds (Merops ornatus) near Gawler, South Australia, and in the vicinity of Narrandera, New South Wales. Additional interesting observations are recorded.

Parry V.A. Another Method for Trapping Kookaburras (note) The Australian Bird Bander. 6:10
 

Carruthers R.K.(Sam). (1968). Flock Association Among Golden-backed Honeyeaters (note). The Australian Bird Bander. 6:11
 

Boehm E.F. (1968). Flock Habits of Brown-headed Honeyeaters (note). The Australian Bird Bander. 6:21
 

Liddy J. (1968).  An Analysis of Recoveries of Starlings Banded at Riverside, Tasmania. The Australian Bird Bander. 6:27-34

Riverside is a semi-rural suburb, some two or three miles north of the city of Launceston proper. The introduced European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) was systematically banded there between August 1960 and May 1963. The initial objective of the banding was to gather migration data, but no distant recoveries eventuated. Considerable information relating to the status and mortality of starlings accumulated, and these data are presented below.. Most of the banding was done in the backyard at 45 Freeland Crescent, Riverside. I left Tasmania in June 1963.

Bradley J.B. (1968). Old Silvereyes (note). The Australian Bird Bander. 6:34
 

Brereton J.le G. and Pidgeon R. (1968). Tagging Methods for the Eastern Rosella. The Australian Bird Bander. 6:35-37

For some years we have been conducting an investigation into the behaviour and population biology of the Eastern Rosella (Platycercus eximius). In the early stages only CSIRO numbered bands were used, but later coloured bands were adopted for recognition of individuals at the feeding trapping stations. In the spring of 1966 the method of patagial tagging described by Veronica Parry (1967) was tried. These three methods will be briefly evaluated here.

Rowley I. (1968). The ABC of Crow Catching. The Australian Bird Bander. 6:47-56

Different designs of crow traps that have been used in Australia are described and illustrated. Their merits and demerits are discussed, together with suggestions for their efficient operation such as siting the trap, the different baits and the value of decoys. Selection of a particular trap design should be made form considerations of the need for portability, the resources available, and the likelihood of interference from large domestic stock.

Pratt E.K. (1968). Notes on the Southern Figbird. The Australian Bird Bander. 6:56-57

In 1965 a colour-banding study of Southern Figbirds (Sphecotheres vieilloti) was commenced at Reserve Creek near Murwillumbah, New South Wales. As well as the metal CSIRO band, colour-band combinations are applied to all Figbirds caught, thus enabling visual identification of individuals without trapping.

Spurge P.J. (1968). Variation in Fuscous Honeyeaters (note). The Australian Bird Bander. 6:58
 

Gwynn A.M. (1968). The Migration of the Arctic Tern. The Australian Bird Bander. 6:71-74

It is an extraordinary fact that out of 15 Arctic Terns (Sterna macrura) reported from Australia, three had been banded at the opposite extreme of the globe. It seems therefore appropriate to present here a brief review of the migrations of this remarkable bird in an attempt to see where these Australian recoveries fit in.

Lane S.G.(1968). Age / Plumage relationship of Rufous Whistlers. The Australian Bird Bander. 6:75-77

Observations indicate that Rufous Whistlers (Pachycephala rufiventris) in Œfemale‚ plumage are more common than those in male plumage. Relatively few individuals of this species have been banded as they are not found in large numbers though widely distributed.

Of the 67 Rufous Whistlers banded by me, 30 were in male plumage, and 37 were in Œfemale‚ plumage. (ŒFemale‚ used in this manner indicates that birds in this plumage may be females or immature and juvenile males.)
 

Liddy J. (1968). Probability of Two Populations of Crested Terns Breeding Together in Tasmania. The Australian Bird Bander. 6:78-80

Recoveries of young Crested Terns, banded on islands off the north-east tip of Tasmania, are analysed. In December, 1962, a major influx of terns bred on Pelican Island, off Cape Portland: all seven recoveries of birds banded on this island on 28 December 1962, are from New South Wales or Victoria. The other five recoveries of terns banded at other times and / or on other islands are all from Tasmania. It is postulated that two groups of terns are involved: a sedentary population which produced the Tasmanian recoveries, and a nomadic population which produced the New South Wales and Victorian recoveries.

Reily P. (1968). A Flame Robin Trap. The Australian Bird Bander. 6:82-83

The spring trap illustrated is satisfactory for catching Flame Robins (Petrica phoenicea) as well as a number of other ground-feeding species. Instructions are given for the operation of the trap and the breeding of bait. Other species caught by the trap are listed.