BIRDS OF THE BAHAMA ISLANDS. 1 75 



The Least Bittern, although occasionally found in the Bahamas, 

 can only be considered as a rare visitant. A single specimen was 

 taken at Lake Cunningham, New Providence. It frequents marshy 

 ground, and when "flushed" flies but a short distance. According 

 to Audubon, the nest is a flat structure of weed and grass, placed on 

 the ground or in a low bush. It lays from two to five eggs, of a dull 

 white color, sometimes showing a bluish tinge. 



Fig. Aud. Bds. N. A., Vol. VI. pi. 366. 



