Editor's note:  Due to the time elapsed since publication, and the likelihood of change, the address of the author  has been omitted from these abstracts.

Tidemann, S.C., S.J. Wilson & T.G. Marples.  1988.  Some results from a long-term bird-banding project in the Brindabella Ranges, A.C.T. Corella 12: 1-6.

During a l9-year study of birds in the Brindabella Range, A C T . about 35 000 banding records, comprising both captures and recaptures were obtained for 52 species.  Individuals from 16 species were never recaptured but more than 1000 capture and recapture records were obtained for four species.   About 12 species appear to be seasonal altitudinal migrants.

Harrington, G.N., P.N. Maher & D.J. Baker-Gabb.  1988.  The biology of the Plains-wanderer Pedionomus torquatus on the Riverine Plain of New South Wales during and after drought.  Corella12: 7-13.

One hundred and sixteen male and 66 female Plains-wanderers Pedionomus torquatus were captured between April 1981 and February 1985.   Body measurements are presented.   Twenty-six chicks and immature birds were caught, some several times.  These birds, and the discovery of nests, indicate that breeding started in late August in the two years following the 1982 drought, and second clutches were laid in January in one of these years.  Wing feather moult was observed during the 1982 drought  only.  Observations on habitat and behaviour are presented.

Smedley, D.I. & W.E. Boles.  1988.  Sex and age characteristics of the Rufous Songlark.  Corella 12: 14-18.

Most recent texts make reference to the difference between the sexes of the Rufous Songlark Cinclorhamphus mathewsi, mostly on the basis of body length as a field characteristic.  While the size difference can be a useful field mark, as can the distinctive display flight of the male in breeding season (McGill 1970), there are features of plumage and soft part colours that show easier and more precise separation of this species into sex and age classes.   Some have previously been suggested by Rogers et al. (1986).

Jordan, R.  1988.  The use of mist nets and radio-telemetry in the study of the Ground Parrot Pezoporus wallicus in Barren Grounds Nature Reserve, New South Wales.  Corella 12: 18-21.

Methods for trapping and radio-tracking Ground Parrots were examines at Barren Grounds Nature Reserve, Jamberoo, NSW.  Two methods, involving mist nets, were successful in capturing the parrots.  A technique for attaching the radio transmitters to the birds is described, and the operating lives of two battery types are compared.

Geering, D.J.  1998.  Some notes on a Beach Thick-knee Runner.  Corella 12: 22-24.
 

Boles, W.E. & D.I. Smedley.  1998.  Bird in the Hand: Rufous Songlark Cinclorhamphus mathewsi.  Corella 12: 25.
 

Lane, S.G..  1988.: Nestlings of "Little" Cormorants, In Data Exchange, Corella 12: 32.
 

Aumann, T.  1988.  The morphology of the Brown Goshawk Accipiter fasciatus.  Corella 12: 33-42

Sexual, age, seasonal, population and subspecific differences in the morphology of the Brown Goshawk Accipiter fasciatus are described on the basis of data derived from birds captured near Macclesfield, Victoria, and from museum specimens.  The physical characteristics of this species are also considered in the context of the genus Accipiter.

Nicholls, D.G. & J.C.Z. Woinarski.  1988.  Longevity of Pied Currawongs at Timbertop, Victoria.  Corella 12: 43-47.

Between 1962 and 1976, 1 910 Pied Currawongs were banded at Timbertop in north-eastern Victoria.  The number of individuals retrapped was 332 (17.4%).  The longest elapsed time between banding and recovery was 14 years and 1 .7 per cent of birds were known to be alive over ten years after banding.  The mean annual survival rate was estimated to be between 64.4 and 79 8 per cent (from three separate formulae) and the mean for further expectation of life was between 2.5 and 4 5 years.  These may represent underestimates of the actual survival rate because of the low probability of recapturing surviving marked birds.  Although the bulk of the population was not resident year-round, there were few recoveries away from the banding location.

Wood, G.A. 1988.  Further field observations of the Palm Cockatoo Probosciger aterrimus in the Cape York Peninsula, Queensland. Corella12: 48-52.

Observations of the Palm Cockatoo Probosciger aterrimus made between August 1983 and January 1986 in the Iron Range and Bamaga areas, Cape York Peninsula are reported.  These are subsequent to those reported in an earlier communication (Wood 1984, Corella 8: 94-95).

Walker, T.A.  1988.  Crested Terns Sterna bergii on southern Great Barrier Reef islands, 1985-1986.  Corella12: 53-56.
 

Walker, T.A.  1988.  Roseate Terns Sterna dougalli on southern Great Barrier Reef islands, 1985-1986.  Corella12: 57-58.
 

Schulz, M.  1988.  The diet of the Mountain Owlet-nightjar Aegotheles albertisi.  Corella 12: 59-61.

Faeces were obtained from six known roost sites and 18 individuals captured in mist nets between October and December 1986 at Mt Missam, Morobe province, Papua New Guinea.  Both stomach flushing and faecal analysis techniques showed Coleoptera to be the dominant prey item.  No vertebrate remains were found.

Priddell, D. & R. Wheeler.  1988.  Use of reflective glass balls to deter predatory birds.  Corella 12: 61-62.
 

Shorebird Study Group.  1988.  A mobile holding cage for Silver Gulls.  Corella 12: 63.
 

Garnett, S.T., R.D.W. Draffin, R.W.H. Hindmarsh & A.C. Williams.  1988.  Seabird Islands No. 180: Booby Island, Torres Strait, Queensland.Corella12: 69-71.
 

Menkhorst, P.W., K.R. Kerry & E.F. Hall.  1988.  Seabird Islands No. 181: Mud Islands, Port Phillip Bay,  Victoria. Corella12: 72-77.
 

I.J. Skira & N.P. Brothers.  1988.  Seabird Islands No. 182: Billy Goat Reefs, Furneaux Group, Tasmania.  Corella12: 78-79.
 

I.J. Skira & N.P. Brothers.  1988.  Seabird Islands No. 183: Little Green Island, Furneaux Group, Tasmania.  Corella12: 80-81.
 

I.J. Skira & N.P. Brothers.  1988.  Seabird Islands No. 184: Great Dog Island, Furneaux Group, Tasmania.  Corella12: 82-84.
 

Brothers, N.P. & I.J. Skira .  1988.  Seabird Islands No. 185: Little Dog Island, Furneaux Group, Tasmania.  Corella12: 85-86.
 

Smith, L.A. & R.E. Johnstone.  1988.  Seabird Islands No. 186: Inshore Island, Archipelago of the Recherche, Western Australia.Corella12: 87-88.
 

Johnstone, R.E. & L.A. Smith.  1988.  Seabird Islands: Ben Island, Archipelago of the Recherche, Western Australia. Corella12: 89-90.
 

Smith, L.A. & R.E. Johnstone.  1988.  Seabird Islands No. 187: Forrest Island, Archipelago of the Recherche, Western Australia.Corella12: 91-92.
 

Dunlop, J.N., N.I. Klomp & R.D. Wooller.  1988.  Seabird Islands No. 188: Penguin Island, Shoalwater Bay, Western Australia.Corella12: 93-98.
 

Brooker, M.G.  1988.  Some aspects of the biology and conservation of the Thick-billed Grass-wren Amytornis textilis in the Shark Bay area, Western Australia.  Corella 12: 101-108.

Colour-banded populations of Thick-billed Grasswrens Amytornis textilis were studied over three years at two sites in the Shark Bay region, Western Australia.  The estimated density (2-3/ha) for the site on Peron Peninsula was surprisingly high and it is likely that the northern two-thirds of the Peninsula is the major stronghold of this species in Western Australia.  They are also widespread in several habitats in pastoral country east of Shark Bay.   Their preferred habitat is characterized by the presence of chenopod species and tall recumbent shrubs.  Other aspects of their biology and conservation are presented.

Rowley, I..  1988.  Moult by the Galah Cacatua rosiecapilla in the Wheatbelt of Western Australia.  Corella 12: 109-112.

Primary moult by the Galah in the Western Australian wheatbelt extended over 155 to 185 days in 1972.  Immature nonbreeding birds started earlier (October) and took longer (185 days) than adults.  Breeding birds started to moult in November after most progeny were feathered but before they had fledged.  Females took less time to moult than males, but started later so that both sexes (immatures and adults) tended to finish the moult at a similar time, in April.  Primary No. 6 was the first to be renewed, and moult proceeded ascendently and descendently, simultaneously.

Walker, T.A.  1988.  Population of the Silver Gull Larus novaehollandiae on the Capricorn and Bunker Islands, Great Barrier Reef.  Corella 12: 113-118.

Silver Gulls were censused from January 1983 to March 1985 on the Capricorn and Bunker Islands.  Gulls moved between the islands, congregating at sites where food scraps and people were most abundant.  Such sites were permanent, as at Heron Island, or temporary when campers and fishermen were present at other islands.  On winter days up to 75% of gulls in the area sought food scraps at the Heron Island resort.  In summer the number present was reduced to less than 25% when secluded islands were sought for nesting.  Gulls are an important predator at tern and booby colonies and this predation is increasing as a result of human activities.

Baxter, G.S.  1988.  Observations of predation on nestling Egrets.  Corella 12: 118-119.
 

Kingsford, R.T.  1988.  Methods and problems of sexing and ageing Australian Waterfowl. Corella 12: 120-121.
 

Lintermans, M. 1988.  Shearwaters breeding on Bowen Island, Jervis Bay Territory.  Corella 12: 12-124.
 

Mooney, N.J.  1988.  Selection of mates and sexual dimorphism by size in the Brown Falcon Falco berigora.  Corella12: 124-126.