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The nests were closely grouped. Little could be learned of 

 their habits. 



The other breeding birds of Carroll Islet, besides Cassin Auk- 

 let, Kaeding Petrel, and Black Oystercatcher. already report- 

 ed upon in connection with other islands, were : Peale Fal- 

 con (Falco pcrcgrinus pcalci), one pair and one young able 

 to fly about readily; Rufus Hummingbird (Selasphorus rii- 

 fiis) one pair noted; Sooty Fox Sparrow (PassereUa iliaca fu- 

 Hginosa), one nest containing four fresh eggs and at least one 

 other pair; Rusty Song Sparrow {Mclospisa nielodia morph- 

 iia), probably two or more pairs heard singing; Western Win- 

 ter Wren (Olhiorchihis hiemalis pacificus), at least two pairs 

 with their families of young able to fly ; and Russet-backed 

 Thrush (Hylocichla ustiilota), birds heard singing, but the 

 numbers not determined. An American Crossbill and an Au- 

 dubon Warbler were also noted, but they seemed to be trans- 

 ient visitors. The Northwest Crow and the American Raven 

 made regular excursions to the island for lunch, the latter in- 

 frequently. 



There is thus seen to be packed into and upon this speck of 

 rock out in the Pacific a wealth of bird life which could be 

 hardly surpassed anywhere, both in numbers of individuals 

 and in species. One longs to revisit a spot of such pleasant 

 memories rather than venture into untried fields. 



