74 A NATURALIST IN THE MAGDALEN ISLANDS. 
97. LARUS ARGENTATUS, Bruun. 
(HERRING GULL.) 
A fine specimen was taken July 27. Later, it became 
common, but was not as abundant as the last species. Both 
this species and Larus marinus are eaten by the inhabitants | 
and are considered a great delicacy. In fact, a young bird 
made into a stew is really quite a palatable dish, as I can 
testify by experience. 
98. LARUS TRIDACTYLUS, L. 
(KITTIWAKE GULL.) 
One of the five species found breeding upon Bird Rock. 
The eggs are generally very difficult to procure, as they are 
usually deposited upon almost inaccessible ledges. They 
rear their young oftentimes side by side with the Gannets, 
Auks, and Guillemots, apparently living as amicably as 
possible. 
