150 BIRDS IX LOXDOX 



even in the desert places of the earth ; in 

 London it could not be witnessed without feel- 

 ings of surprise and gratitude. 



We see in this punctual return of the gulls, 

 bringing their young with them, that a new 

 habit has been acquired, a tradition formed, 

 which has given to London a new and exceed- 

 ingly beautiful ornament, of more value than 

 many works of art. 



