THE MOLLYMAWK 



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The molb'mawk breeds ou rocky cliffs on the Campbell 

 Islands, commencing in the middle of September ; and it has also 

 been reported from the Auckland Islands. There is no difference 

 between the yonng and old birds except in the colour of the bill 

 and feet. The former is dark blue, and the legs and feet light 

 blue in the vouug. The mollymawk sometimes dives, but 



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apparently does not like doing so, generally preferring, when 

 anything good to eat is under water, to let a brown petrel fish it 

 up. It gives chase, and, running along the top of the water 

 croaking and with outstretched wings, it compels the petrel to 

 drop it, and then seizes it before it sinks again. When caught 

 and brought on board, the bird stands pretty firmly on its legs, 

 and does not vomit oil, as most of the petrels do. 



