At about a mile and a-half from the camp, a large creek, apparently from the southward, joined the river, and water was found in a scrub creek four miles from the camp, also in wells made by the natives in the bed of the river; and, at about eight miles from the camp, we came upon some fine water-holes along the scrub.

Here the birds were very numerous and various; large flights of the blue-mountain and crimson-winged parrots were seen; Mr.Gilbert observed the female of the Regent-bird, and several other interesting birds, which made him regret to leave this spot so favourable to his pursuit.

He returned, however, to bring forward our camp to the place, whilst I continued my ride, accompanied by Brown.

Several creeks joined the river, but water was nowhere to be found.

The high grass was old and dry, or else so entirely burnt as not to leave the slightest sign of vegetation.