Marshall, 1945 GPO #244, Manaias Jan when it opens into a broad grassy valley (75 yds across) surrounded by a few large trees and dense smaller trees, vine tangles. 2 Ptilinopus and a black & white pigeon taken this afternoon. 8 January early morning same place. A very beautiful gorge with large trees. All land birds seen here. About 12 Gygis alba hovering among and alighting in large trees of gorge - harsh snarling sounds. Several pairs of Swiftlets with slow, fluttering, pattering flight, frequent sailing. Regular short forage beats in the gorge. Flock of 25 on hill above gorge. 1 pair Haleyon hanging around tree overlooking gorge - loud settling calls. About 25 Aplonis ad & imm. Ford calls heard. Apparently feeding young. Flock occasionally flew to big tree with harsh, squealing calls & males(?) giving starling-like songs - typical starling song - sweet & churring notes. Other times single birds or 2's y 3's fly and creep among lower trees noiselessly. Very curious - easy to attract with squeaks. Myzonela cardinalis +2) several pairs - loud clear whistle & hutto tree-like notes. Fly high & light in tops bare trees. Getting nectar from tree with red