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birds in exposed positions also appeared to 

 be suffering from the great heat ; the older 

 ones were hiding under projecting rocks 

 and among the long grass and nettles, and 

 others were runnino; about with great agilit}^ ; 

 how the parent birds can each distinguish 

 their own young among so many, is a puzzle. 

 When the tide recedes, some of the older 



the notice-boards is having a very good 

 effect in deterring individuals from harrying 

 nests and interfering with young birds. 



It is hoped that this short and meagre 

 account of some of the work carried on by 

 the Watchers Committee will indicate its 

 necessity and utility, and demonstrate the 

 fact that on its efforts depends the continu- 



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NOTICE-BOAKD. 



young wander down among the rocks, and 

 are often caught by the incoming tide ; 

 when it is calm they swim well and soon 

 effect a landing, but in rough weather a good 

 many get dashed against the rocks and 

 killed. People landing from pleasure -yachts 

 show considerable interest in the welfare 

 of the birds, and evidentlj^ the existence of 



ance of many species, as British Birds. 

 It is not "showy" work, and much of its 

 success rests on the ability to keep 

 in\iolate the spots that are being watched ; 

 the best chance for the birds is for their 

 haunts to be unknown, and consequently 

 strict secrecj^ has to be maintained. The 

 success of the work of Bird Protection 



