Ten COG members gathered at the Monaro Highway at Williamsdale on a perfect spring morning.  The sun shone brightly and quickly melted the little light frost that persisted in some shady spots.  The 10 headed off down the trail through pleasant woodland towards the Murrumbidgee, observing many well-known local birds.  A keen-eyed member spotted a Grey Butcherbird on nest and an Olive-backed Oriole called nearby, without making itself seen.  When approaching the steep descent to the river, the party had excellent views of several Rainbow Bee-eaters. The party reached the small green clearing next to the river, to be greeted by three very energetic Yellow-tufted Honeyeaters.  The party saw and heard many Yellow-faced Honeyeaters, including some in large groups. On the return leg, the Oriole presented himself on a branch, and patiently obliged the photographers.  A wonderful morning, with the whole party observing 50 species and some members individually spotting several more species.