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Phcio by] [The A iiihoy. 



OYSTER-CATCHER 



Endeavouring to shoulder a large chunk of pumice, which, having been 

 removed by the gale, is threatening to crush her eggs. 



Phuto by S. Crook] 



WATER-HEN 

 Searching for food during the lean month?. 



Preston. 



