HOME OF THE DOMINICAN GULL 



The nest of the dominican gull usually is placed near salt water in the Falklands— the one figured being in a typi- 

 cal location. The nests are well built with an abundance of grassy material, and it is often surprising to see how closely 

 they blend with the surroundings, the birds being adepts in the art of camouflage. Three is the usual number of 

 eggs laid. Since these eggs are decidedly larger than hens' eggs and as good eating, the nests are eagerly searched for 

 about Port Stanley in the nesting season 



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