TERNS. 



125 



all stages. Europe, a single one taken in 

 Wis. a number of years ago. 



88. NODDY. 



Large, lo; tail, much rounded; sooty 

 brown throughout, white on top of head, 

 fig. ,93; bill and feet, black. Flight rather 

 erratic, wdth long, sweeping wing-beats, 



Fm. 93 



Noddy. 1-5. 



keeping low over water w^hen it somewhat 

 resembles a petrel; when sitting, unlike 

 other terns w^hich usually keep head on a 

 level with body, holds head high like a dove. 

 Cries, a series of croaks. A gentle bird which 



