Eight members and guests met our leader Michael Robbins on a sunny, windy morning. Parts of the track were more sheltered than others and we were surprised by the number of small birds we saw, including Superb Fairy-wren, Eastern Spinebill, Spotted Pardalote, Brown Thornbill and Weebill.  Striated Pardalote and Yellow-faced Honeyeater were identified by their calls.  We were also fortunate to see about ten Varied Sitella working their way down higher branches probing for insects and spiders and calling to each other as they went. We had good sightings of Golden Whistler (male and female), a male Rufous Whistler, White-throated Treecreeper, Laughing Kookaburra (one investigating a hollow) and numerous Grey Fantail.  Highlights of the morning were a female Rose Robin, Horsfield’s Bronze Cuckoo and Fan-tailed Cuckoo. As we neared the top of the hill we had great views over the city, but only larger birds such as Australian Raven, Pied Currawong, Red Wattlebird and Australian Magpie were seen.  Altogether 29 species were observed.  Thanks to Michael for his leadership and Sonya for keeping the list. Tina Bromhead