THE BIRD ROOKERIES OF LAYSAN.
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heavenward, uttering a long-drawn 'ah-h-h-h-,' with a rising inflection. This play is repeated indefinitely, and with variations, and when, as
Fig 7. Here and there are Small Groups of Adults engaged in a Sort of Play.
sometimes happens, it is accomplished in perfect unison, the effect is extremely laughable.
The life history of the albatrosses on Laysan, as given us by Mr. Schlemmer, is as follows: The eggs are laid late in January or early in
Fig. 8. They circle in Clouds around his Head.
February, both parents taking part in incubation. The nest is made by the female by merely scraping together the earth or mud wherever
