Cathy and O, thanks for responding to my query and identifying the bird. Thanks once again.

Rouan, thanks for the ID. I think my mother-in-law told me the same thing, but to me it will be the cheeseburger bird. It must know I've been complaining about it for years and went away as I haven't heard it yet this spring. It's replacement is a bird that sounds like a slow machine gun. eh..eh..eh..eh..eh This site is nice for listening to bird songs, though it may be limited to birds of North America. It isn't terribly helpful if you don't know what the bird is as you are limited to guessing. My son and I did ID the "zebra" bird at our feeder which turned out to be a black & white warbler. Here is a link that might be useful: Bird guide

Central western NSW. These things have been in plague proportions for the last two yesrs. They seem to hatch in the ground in warmer months and congregate to eat flowerheads and berries in the garden. How do I get rid of them without eradicating bees and birds? What are they called photos Thanks Trip

Chickweed, Stellaria media, a cool weather annual weed. Very easily pulled up but do it before it goes to seed!! Also edible if you care to get rid of it that way :-)