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ment, the actuating motive of the other terns. There are many small rookeries of these beautiful creatures scattered over the island; one in particular is in a very picturesque rocky nook at the south end.

Fig. 13. Noddy Tern on Nest.

Two species of noddy terns are abundant, and much alike, except in size, being sooty brown with a grayish white cap.

Fig. 14. Large Colonies of Man-o-war Birds were nesting on the Tops of Low Bushes.

Large colonies of man-o-war birds were nesting on the tops of low bushes. These are among the most accomplished and graceful fliers