THE GLAUCOUS-WINGED GULL. 721 
covered hillsides are favorite places, and the seclusion of underbrush is not 
despised ; but the sculptured chambers of sandstone hollowed by the high-flung 
chisels of the winter’s storms, constitute the ideal setting for a gull’s nest. The 
eggs, barring mishap always three in number, are in color and markings skillful 
epitomes of their average surroundings. The chicks, likewise, are marked for 
obliteration. They have, moreover, a faculty of absolute movelessness on occa- 
From a Photograph, Copyright, 1908, by W. L. Dawson. 
PEECHWAH, ONE OF THE OLYMPIADES. 
GULLS STARTLED BY REPORT OF GUN. 
sion, which those of us who are parents ardently covet for our six-year 
olds. 
Gull discipline can be very stern while danger lasts; but once let the 
parents suppose themselves unobserved, and they will lavish every attention 
upon their offspring. ‘The fish-laden bird returning from the chase, first dis- 
gorges his catch of smelt or the like upon a convenient spot; then in a wheed- 
ling voice summons the chicks from hiding. They come skipping up like kids 
and fall to, while the doting parents dance attendance and utter incessant 
blandishments. And after the youngsters have stuffed themselves to repletion, 
