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Flocks of pelicans and grey parrots-Arrive at Jugiong-A busy scene-The harvest-Quails and Hawks-Mr. Hume's farm-Domestic life among the settlers-Miss my way in the forest-Mr. Reddal's farm-Disease called the Black Leg-Mr. Bradley's residence at Lansdowne Park-Drooping manna trees-Christmas festival-Mr. F. M'Arthur's farm-Aboriginal tribes-Native costume-Noisy revelry-Wild ducks and pigeons-Spiders.
On leaving Darbylara, I proceeded to Jugiong by a different road from that by which I came, keeping near the Murrumbidgee river during the journey. Occasionally a flock of pelicans ("Guligalle" of the natives) were seen: this species has black and white plumage; the back and upper part of the wings being black, the remainder of the body white, with the bill and legs of a yellowish colour. Black swans ("Guniock" of the aborigines) were also seen; and among others of the "plumy tribe" that enlivened the scenery, were flocks of grey parrots, and several other species of the same tribe; the bell-bird, razor-grinder, and coach-whip birds, were also occasionally seen or heard; the latter well named from its peculiar note, which accurately resembles the cracking of a whip. In the vicinity of this noble stream the scenery was beautiful; rich and luxuriant pasturage abounded, and the country had a cheerful and animated appearance. The river, during its course, occasionally forms pretty cascades, by falling over huge rocks that oppose its current.