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NODDY. 



BLACK NODDY. NODDY TERN. 



PLATE CCXX. 



Sferna sfoliila, JEHTYNS. GOULD. 



Anous stol'nhts, EYTON. 



THE nesting-places of this bird are banks and rocks. 



The nest, which is placed in low trees or bushes, is made of twigs 

 and dry grass, and that of the former year is often repaired, being 

 thus raised to the height of nearly a couple of feet. Thousands of 

 birds build together. 



The eggs, three in number, are of a reddish yellow colour, spotted 

 with dull red and purple. They are thought very good to eat. 



